MARKETS

May 22 2026SPORTS

NHL Teams Up With U. S. Regulator to Keep Sports Betting Fair

The National Hockey League has entered a new partnership with the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to protect betting markets linked to hockey games. The deal, signed by CFTC Chair Michael Selig and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, sets up a system where each side appoints contacts who will

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May 21 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s New Trend: Why the 2022 Pattern Might Not Repeat

Bitcoin has slipped about six percent after touching its 200‑day moving average near $82, 000 this month. A research team says the dip to $60, 000 in February still marks the deepest fall of this cycle. They note that Bitcoin stayed below the moving average for 189 days, longer than the 96‑day st

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May 20 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Faces New Slide After Hitting Key Resistance

Bitcoin has slipped below $77, 000 after failing to break past its 200‑day moving average, a level that has historically acted as a barrier during downturns. Analysts point out that this pattern repeated in 2018, 2022, and now again in 2026, suggesting a recurring theme where the currency rallies to

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Golf’s evolving calendar: what’s changing in the next few seasons

The future of professional golf is getting clearer. By 2028, tournaments could look quite different as organizers try to balance tradition with new ideas. Instead of keeping the game as it is, the PGA Tour is planning a two-tier system where some events become more exclusive and others become steppi

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May 19 2026FINANCE

Prediction Bets: Students, Money, and a Health Warning

A business major in Madison has turned his news‑reading hobby into a $110, 000 side hustle by betting on what will happen in elections and speeches. He is one of many who use online sites where people trade on real‑world outcomes, such as sports and politics. These platforms say they are not casinos

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May 19 2026FINANCE

Crypto Takes a Hit as Rates Rise and Oil Jumps

Bitcoin dropped to $77, 400 over the weekend, losing nearly $5, 000 since Thursday. The fall came as U. S. government bond yields climbed, making safer investments more attractive. The 10-year Treasury yield pushed past 4. 6%, and the 30-year crossed 5%—levels not seen since mid-2025. Traders starte

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Oil Prices Rise as Traders Bet on Trump‑Triggered Tensions

A surge in speculation has pushed crude oil to new highs. Traders now see a 63 % chance that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) will exceed $110 per barrel this month, up from 59 % the day before. The probability of a $115 barrier has also climbed, from 33 % to 42 %, while the chance of hitting $12

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May 18 2026FINANCE

What’s really behind IIFL Finance’s stock price and future outlook?

IIFL Finance closed last week at INR464. 85 per share, but one analyst isn’t convinced it’s time to buy. Bhaskar Basu, who follows financial stocks like HDB Financial and Muthoot Finance, kept a Hold rating and set a target of INR520. 00. That’s a nearly 12% jump from the current price. But is this

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Easier Farm Trade Between China and the US?

China and the US have agreed to make it cheaper and simpler to buy and sell farm products between the two countries. This news came after leaders from both nations met in Beijing recently. The goal is to lower taxes on certain goods and solve old problems that have slowed down trade for years. Even

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May 16 2026BUSINESS

Nvidia’s surge lifts the market and reshapes tech investments

Tech’s heavy hitters are making waves this week. Nvidia’s stock climbed sharply after reports suggested U. S. officials might allow sales of its advanced AI chips to a handful of Chinese tech firms. That bump pushed the S&P 500 past 7, 500 for the first time ever. At the same time, Nvidia’s CEO Jens

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