INVESTMENT

Mar 12 2026CRYPTO

A Quiet Surge: Why Big Investors Are Buying Ethereum Now

Three major points emerge from the recent surge in institutional interest for Ethereum. First, a well‑known crypto trader used his firm to buy nearly 61, 000 ETH, adding about $120 million worth of the coin to his holdings. This move pushed the total amount owned by that firm past 4. 5 million ETH,

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Ligand’s Stock Rises After Bank of America Adds a Buy Rating

Bank of America has added Ligand Pharmaceuticals to its list of stocks it recommends buying, setting a new price target at $244. The move comes as the bank highlights Ligand’s business model, which focuses on high‑margin products and a lower level of risk compared to many other biopharma companies.

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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

A New Farm School Barn Brings Hands‑On Learning to Osceola

Osceola County is investing in its own future by building a new agricultural barn at Harmony Middle School. The structure will let students from sixth grade onward work with animals, grow plants, and learn about farm equipment. Construction is slated to start later this year, giving the school a lon

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

SoftBank Lines Up $40 Billion to Back OpenAI’s AI Future

SoftBank is planning a huge loan that could reach $40 billion, aiming to boost its stake in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The move would be one of the biggest dollar‑only borrowings in the company’s history and is intended as a short‑term bridge, lasting roughly twelve months. Several large banks ar

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

Big Bet: Hedge Fund Boosts Flutter Shareholding

A hedge fund has raised its ownership in the world’s largest online betting company to 10. 7 percent, doubling from 5. 1 percent a few months ago. The move was revealed in a public filing, but the fund did not explain why it chose to increase its stake. When asked for a comment, it stayed silent. F

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Jiuzi’s New Cash Boost Could Shift Its Crypto Game

Jiuzi Holdings saw its shares climb sharply after announcing a fresh $80 million deal. The move comes as the company plans to enter the crypto‑asset arena, a sector that is still finding its footing. The investor will buy 40 million ordinary shares at $2 each, giving Jiuzi a sizable cash injectio

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Mar 06 2026CRYPTO

Kazakhstan Eyes $350 Million Crypto Play

The Central Bank of Kazakhstan plans to put up to $350 million into crypto‑related investments, moving beyond traditional gold and foreign‑exchange holdings. This money will come from the country’s nearly $70 billion in reserves, a move that shows a desire to diversify assets with a relatively sm

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

California Pension Funds and the Crypto Connection

The two biggest public pension plans in California, CalPERS and CalSTRS, have found themselves tied to the world of digital money. They haven’t bought any Bitcoin directly; instead, they hold shares in companies that are closely linked to the crypto market. The biggest names on their balance sheets

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

High‑Net Worth Families Bet Big on AI Startups

Family offices, the investment arms of wealthy individuals and families, are putting more money into AI companies than ever before. Even after a brief scare about an AI bubble, these investors stayed confident and poured capital into new ventures. Last month, Emerson Collective—run by Laurene Powel

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Mar 04 2026BUSINESS

EU Picks New Fund Managers for €5 Billion Tech Investment

The European Union is preparing a new fund that will pour €5 billion into cutting‑edge technology companies, such as those developing quantum computers and artificial intelligence. The plan is to hand over the fund’s day‑to‑day operations to a private management firm chosen in April. The selectio

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