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Apr 11 2026FINANCE

Japan takes a close look at private credit risks but sees no big problem yet

Japan’s finance chief recently shared her view on private credit, a fast-growing but shadowy part of finance worth about $2 trillion worldwide. She pointed out that Japan’s own exposure isn’t large and doesn’t pose a big threat right now. Still, she’s keeping an eye on how things move, especially as

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Apr 11 2026FINANCE

What hiding in your 401(k) future?

Employers might soon get legal shelter to add risky bets like cryptocurrency and private equity funds to your retirement account. The push comes from top officials claiming new rules will free workers from old red tape that supposedly blocks "innovation. " But scratch the surface and you find a diff

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Apr 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Making Finance Fun: How Smart Marketing Changes People’s Minds

Money topics usually put people to sleep—but not when fintech brands get creative. Most finance companies sound like they’re reading from a legal document, but some businesses ditch the boring approach to make their products feel exciting. Instead of listing technical details, they focus on why it m

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Apr 10 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin in 2026: Why One Company Owns the Game While Others Drop Out

In March 2026, public companies added 47, 435 Bitcoin to their accounts, worth about $3. 2 billion at the time. But here’s the twist: one company—Strategy—bought 44, 377 of those coins. That means almost every other business combined didn’t add much at all. Strategy’s push is so big that it now hold

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Apr 09 2026FINANCE

A New Way to Trade Stocks with AI: What You Need to Know

A London-based company just launched an AI trading tool that promises to make stock trading easier for everyone. Called AccuQuant, this system uses a powerful AI engine to buy and sell assets automatically. The company claims its Predictive-Neural 4. 0 engine can spot trading chances faster than hum

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Apr 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI’s big moment: Should artists worry or adapt?

Tech experts keep saying AI is changing everything fast. One of them, a big name from Hollywood, calls this moment revolutionary—not just another update. He sees startups and tech giants racing to use AI in new ways. Some people worry about jobs, but he thinks the real test is how well businesses an

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Apr 08 2026FINANCE

Hologic’s big move: What happens when a health-tech giant goes private?

Hologic’s stock hit a year-high of $76. 07 recently, but the real story isn’t just the price—it’s the $18. 3 billion takeover by Blackstone and TPG that’s about to make the company private. The deal, expected to close by April 7, leaves investors with a simple choice: stick around for a possible bon

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Apr 08 2026BUSINESS

How a Charity Linked to Madoff’s Circle Pumps Millions Into Causes It Battles

In 2011 a woman whose late husband once worked alongside Bernie Madoff set up a charity called Freedom Together. She’s still in charge, drawing a small paycheck while the foundation’s accounts swell with seven-figure donations every year. That steady flow of cash makes you wonder who really benefits

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

The Hidden Cracks in Private Credit and AI's Double-Edged Sword

Private credit has grown into a massive $3 trillion industry, but not all lenders are playing by the same rules. Weak lending standards and shaky agreements mean trouble could be brewing when the next economic downturn hits. Some players jumped into the game late, hoping to cash in without understan

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Sports Tech Lab Tests Future of Hockey

The NHL isn’t just playing games anymore. Inside Newark’s Prudential Center sits a hidden testing ground where the league tries out gadgets that might soon change how hockey works. Called the NHL Innovation Lab, this space lets tech experts, players, and refs mess around with new tools without disru

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