Microsoft's stock is getting a lot of attention lately, especially because of a particular options trade that's got people talking. This trade is called a bull call spread. It involves buying a call option at $495 and selling another at $500, both set to expire on January 16, 2026. The cost for this setup is around $240. If Microsoft's stock reaches $500 by that date...
Naver, a major player in South Korea's tech scene, is making a bold move into the crypto world. Their payment service is set to buy a big crypto exchange operator in a deal worth a whopping $10 billion. This isn't just any deal; it's one of the largest in Asia this year. The goal? To boost future growth using digital assets. The plan involves Naver's fintech arm off...
People are placing bets on what the Federal Reserve will do with interest rates next month. The chances of a small cut, 25 basis points, have gone up to 81% on a platform called Polymarket. This is a big jump from the 67% seen the day before and 44% from the previous week. But the idea of a larger cut, 50 basis points, is still low at just 2%. The thought of rates s...
Ethereum's value dropping below $3, 000 hasn't stopped savvy traders from making huge profits. One trader, Taiki Maeda, just made a whopping $578, 000 by betting against Ethereum. He's now moved all his money to cash, saying that altcoins are still in a rough patch where many investors are losing money. Taiki thinks he's already made the easiest profits from Ethereu...
FG Nexus, a company that invests in Ethereum, just sold off a big chunk of its crypto holdings. They unloaded about $31 million worth of Ethereum, which is roughly 10, 922 ETH. This move came as their stock was taking a hit, dropping more than 7% in a single day. The company's stock has been on a downward spiral, losing nearly 37% of its value in just one month. Ove...
A top executive at Campbell's is no longer with the company after a recording surfaced where he allegedly made offensive remarks about customers and products. The executive, Martin Bally, was the vice president of information technology. Campbell's confirmed that the voice on the recording is Bally's. The recording, which was secretly made by a former employee, Robe...
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, recently unveiled the government's budget, which seemed to calm both financial markets and Labour Party members. The budget included tax and spending hikes, which were well-received by Labour MPs who had been growing impatient with the government's recent struggles. The markets also responded positively, with the ...
Holiday shopping can be a minefield of clever marketing tactics designed to make you spend more. Understanding these tricks can help you make smarter choices. First, beware of urgency tactics. Phrases like "limited time offer" or "flash sale" are meant to rush you into buying. Remember, products are always being made, so that "last chance" deal might not be so last ...
A recent legal decision in Georgia has put an end to a high-profile case involving former President Donald Trump. The case, which accused Trump and 18 others of trying to overturn the 2020 election results, has been dismissed. The dismissal came after the new prosecutor in charge, Pete Skandalakis, decided that pursuing the case would take too long and wouldn't serve...
Last week, couples in San Diego went to a federal building for green card interviews. They thought this was the last step to live together in the U. S. permanently. But things took a surprising turn. Each couple had one American and one foreign spouse. Stephen Paul brought his British wife and their 4-month-old baby. Audrey Hestmark came with her German husband, jus...