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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Flutter Entertainment Still Looks Good to Analysts

Jefferies analyst James Wheatcroft kept his “Buy” recommendation for Flutter Entertainment, setting a target of $210. 00 in a new report. The analyst focuses on the consumer‑cyclical market, covering companies such as Entain plc and The Gym. According to a data service, Wheatcroft’s past picks earne

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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 2026OPINION

Oil: Alaska’s Lifeline – Don’t Let It Fade Like Timber

The timber boom that once kept Alaskan towns alive has slipped into history, a slow decline driven by layers of rules and dwindling money. That story shows how easy it is for a vital industry to disappear when policy turns heavy and investment dries up. Oil, however, is the engine that keeps Alas

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s Energy Future: Why a Pipeline Beats Quick LNG Export

The idea of sending gas straight from the North Slope to overseas markets without a pipeline raises serious concerns. First, it would bring huge ships close to fragile Arctic communities, disturbing traditional whaling that sustains both food and culture. Hunters rely on clear waters; large tankers

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Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatments, a scientist studying tick diseases, and an addiction researcher all said the Trump years made their jobs impossible. They faced budget cuts, hiri

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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 06 2026CRYPTO

Kraken, Bitcoin Firms and NYSE Push the Crypto‑Banking Bridge

Kraken has won a first‑of‑its‑kind deal that lets the crypto exchange talk directly with the U. S. central bank’s payment system, cutting out many of the banks it has had to rely on in the past. The move means Kraken can send and receive dollars straight through the Fed’s real‑time network, giving i

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Mar 06 2026CRYPTO

Banking Giants Bring Bitcoin Into Their Classic Systems

Citigroup is set to add bitcoin custody for big investors later this year, blending the digital coin into its standard asset safekeeping and reporting tools. The plan lets clients hold bitcoin alongside stocks, bonds, and cash in one account, making it easier to mix digital and traditional assets fo

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