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Jun 20 2026BUSINESS

SpaceX gets solid credit ratings but stock still takes a dip

SpaceX just earned high marks from three big credit agencies, meaning they're seen as financially stable enough to pay their bills. That’s usually good news for investors, but the company’s stock still dropped 3. 6% on Thursday, even though it’s still worth more than when it first started trading at

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Jun 19 2026POLITICS

Prediction Markets: A New View on a Growing Debate

The world of prediction markets has sparked fresh discussion at this year’s Manifest festival, held in a quiet Berkeley campus that hosts many thinkers on AI and altruism. While the event drew academics, founders, and market players, most attendees had never seen a recent ad featuring actor Timothée

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Jun 19 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Markets Slide as AI Stocks Rise

Bitcoin fell below $63, 000, sending the whole crypto market down 4%. The drop comes as AI‑related stocks hit record highs, showing a clear split between the two sectors. The move follows Kevin Warsh’s decision to keep interest rates steady but gave no future clues, making investors think there i

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Jun 19 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Crash: $180M of Leverage Gone in One Hour

The digital money world felt a jolt as about $180 million of borrowed bets vanished in just sixty minutes, pushing main coins lower and sparking a chain reaction of forced sell‑outs. Both sides of the market were hit, but the bulk of the losses came from those who had bet on rising prices. KuCoi

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Jun 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Memory Design Chips Set to Grow Strongly in the Next Decade

Semiconductor makers are turning to specialised memory building blocks, called IP, to keep up with the rising complexity of their devices. In 2025 these blocks were worth about 645 million dollars, and experts expect the value to climb to roughly 784 million by 2035. That rise averages just under tw

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Jun 19 2026FINANCE

Energy start-up sees stock surge after securing first big deal

A small energy company called Eos Energy just landed its first major contract and the stock market reacted fast. Shares jumped nearly a quarter this week after the company announced it will supply batteries for a big storage project in Texas. The project, run by a group called Frontier Power, will u

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Jun 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tech, Brands, and Stars Collide at Cannes Lions

Cannes Lions isn't just about flashy ads and golden statuettes. Every year, the festival becomes a real-time lab where tech, marketing, and pop culture mix to test new ideas. This time, two unusual events are bringing together athletes, musicians, and brand bosses under one roof. On one evening, bas

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Jun 19 2026CRYPTO

XRP’s Price Dance: What’s Really Moving the Coin?

XRP has been swinging up and down this week after briefly jumping to $1. 28 on rumors of a U. S. -Iran deal. The excitement faded quickly, especially after a major event didn’t push prices back up. Now, the coin is sitting at $1. 17, down over 3% in a day and nearly 37% for the year. But traders are

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Jun 19 2026FINANCE

Smart Ways to Handle Bitcoin: Forget DCA, Watch the Cycle Instead

Many investors stick to Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) because it feels safe—spreading out purchases reduces stress and smooths out ups and downs. But Bitcoin isn’t like stocks. Since 2011, the price has followed a clear pattern: it spikes after halving events, crashes hard, and then repeats. Anyone bu

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Jun 19 2026FINANCE

Should You Really Just Be a Passive Investor Now?

Back in the old days, investing looked simple. Prices moved based on clear facts, and funds tracked stock indexes like train tracks—steady and predictable. But today’s markets swing harder and faster, making people wonder: is it still smart to sit back and let an index do all the work? The idea beh

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