Apple might be planning a budget-friendly MacBook. This is a big deal because Apple usually makes high-end products. The new laptop could cost around $599. It will likely have a smaller screen and use a chip similar to the one in iPhones. The idea of a small, cheap laptop isn't new. Netbooks were popular over a decade ago. They were tiny, had long battery life, and ...
The investment world is seeing a big change. The number of top-performing assets is shrinking. Only a few types of stocks are doing well right now. These include big tech companies, high-risk stocks, and innovative tech. But one big name is missing from this list: Bitcoin. Bitcoin had a great run. It shot up by 60% in early October. But then, it took a tumble. In th...
October saw a massive influx of money into US exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with a record-breaking $166 billion in net new assets. This surge was led by Vanguard, which had its best month ever, pulling in over $50 billion. The largest share of these inflows went into US stock ETFs, with large-blend ETFs capturing the most attention. Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF, VOO, was ...
Hedge funds had a strong month in October. Citadel's main fund, Wellington, saw a 1. 8% increase. This brought its yearly performance up to 6. 8%. Citadel's other funds also did well. The Tactical Trading fund gained 2. 7% in October and 13. 4% for the year so far. The Global Fixed Income fund rose by 1. 1% in October and 7. 3% for the year. Other big hedge funds li...
China is working on a new way to handle rare earth exports. This could make things faster, but it won't undo all the restrictions that have been causing trouble. Industry insiders say that while there might be some easing, it's not the big change that the U. S. was hoping for. The Ministry of Commerce in China has told some companies that they might soon get permits...
The market took a tumble this week, but some investors see this as a chance to grab tech stocks at a discount. Concerns about a potential economic slowdown and high stock prices sent ripples through the market, pulling down major tech players and dragging the Nasdaq Composite to its worst week since April. Among the tech stocks catching the eye of investors are Tesl...
Korean content is making waves worldwide, and a recent forum in Taiwan put the spotlight on how these stories travel from creation to global screens. The event, Stories in Motion, brought together industry leaders to discuss the journey of Asian stories in today's market. Sean Saeyoon Shim, CEO of Mr. Romance, and Yungsun Soh, senior VP and MD of A+E Global Media, K...
Zcash, a cryptocurrency known for its privacy features, saw a huge jump in value recently, reaching as high as $715. This is the biggest increase since 2018, and it has caught the attention of many in the crypto world. One of the main reasons for this surge is the growing interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. More people are using Zcash's privacy features, w...
Filecoin (FIL) has been on a wild ride, jumping over 70% in just one day. This surge took it from $1. 33 to $2. 27, making it a standout in the crypto world. The climb happened in three clear stages: building up, breaking out, and then settling down above the $2 mark. The biggest jump happened around midnight on November 7th. A huge wave of trading, with 72. 8 milli...
Fox Sports has made a big change to its broadcast team. Mark Sanchez is no longer part of the network, and Drew Brees is stepping in. This comes after Sanchez was arrested and charged with felony battery. He was involved in a fight in Indianapolis and is now facing serious legal trouble. Sanchez, who is 38, was supposed to call a game between the Colts and the Raide...