INVESTMENT

Jan 22 2025FINANCE

Should You Hold or Sell Your Winning Investments? Experts Weigh In

Investing can be a rollercoaster. You might have heard of "HODLing, " which means holding onto an investment, especially in cryptocurrency, regardless of short-term price fluctuations. For some, this strategy has paid off big time. Take Bitcoin, for example. In 2013, it was trading around $950. Now,

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Jan 22 2025BUSINESS

Netflix Prices Are Up, Subscribers Are Up Too

Netflix has decided to raise its prices after adding a record 19 million new subscribers in the last three months of 2024. This brings their total global subscribers to 302 million. The company credits its success to big events like the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match and NFL games, as well as

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

The Hoop Dream: A New Global Basketball League in the Making

Maverick Carter, the business partner of NBA superstar LeBron James, is now playing a key role in a big initiative. A group of investors is trying to raise a staggering $5 billion to start a new international basketball league. This league aims to be a rival to the NBA by having six men's teams and

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

Why Vanguard Thinks More Bonds Could Boost Future Returns

Ever thought about investing more in bonds to boost future returns? Vanguard is suggesting just that. They've created a model portfolio that leans heavily on fixed income, with about 60% in bonds and 40% in stocks. This is different from the typical 60/40 portfolio. Why? Vanguard believes higher bon

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

LeBron James' Business Partner, Maverick Carter, Guides Global Basketball Venture

Maverick Carter, a close friend and business partner of NBA star LeBron James, is playing a key role in a new international basketball league. This league aims to raise $5 billion from private investors to create a global circuit of six men's and six women's teams. The plan is for these teams to tra

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

The Indiana Fever's Big Move: A New Training Hub on the Horizon

The Indiana Fever, led by the talented Caitlin Clark, are set to start practicing in a brand-new facility in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The $78 million Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center is scheduled to open its doors before the 2027 WNBA season. This state-of-the-art practice facility

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Jan 17 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin's Big Year Ahead: Experts Predict Boost Under New President

As the world gets ready for a new president, Bitcoin fans are hoping for a big year. One top expert from BlackRock believes that changes in laws could really boost Bitcoin. Samara Cohen, who leads the team handling Bitcoin at BlackRock, thinks that new laws will help Bitcoin reach new heights. She m

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Jan 16 2025FINANCE

European Stocks Hit Monthly High on Luxury Boost

On Thursday, European stocks reached their highest point in a month. This was mainly driven by luxury goods groups, which benefited from strong sales by Swiss company Richemont. The Stoxx 600 index, a broad measure of European stocks, climbed 0. 7% to its highest level since mid-December. The French

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Governor Doug Burgum: Managing Conflicts or Interests?

Doug Burgum, now the governor of North Dakota, faced questions about his wealth when he took office in 2016. His investments included real estate projects that benefited from state programs he was now overseeing. Instead of selling these investments, he promised to "manage" any potential conflicts o

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Jan 16 2025BUSINESS

Webtoon's Big Move: Partnering with Japan's No. 9 Studio

Webtoon Entertainment, through its Japanese subsidiary LINE Digital Frontier, has made its first investment in a Japanese studio. The lucky recipient is No. 9, a prominent webcomic and manga studio based in Tokyo. This strategic move is aimed at boosting Webtoon's content pipeline in Japan, which is

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