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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Brown-Forman’s Partnership Plans Fizzle Out

A year ago, talks about a potential merger between Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard seemed promising. Both companies admitted there was real potential in joining forces. Yet after months of back-and-forth, they decided to walk away. The main issue wasn’t one-sided—both sides agreed the deal wasn’t wor

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Align Tech Shows Strong Start to 2024 with Smart Moves

The company behind popular teeth-straightening tech just posted better-than-expected earnings for the first three months of the year. While some worry about slow patient visits in dentistry, this business still managed to beat profit and revenue predictions. It also plans to spend $200 million buyin

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Apr 30 2026CRYPTO

XRP’s growing role in real-world finance

XRP’s network is quietly becoming a favorite for big money moves. While the token’s price stays flat, something else is booming: tokenized U. S. Treasuries. These digital versions of government bonds shot up from $50 million to $418 million in under a year—a massive eight-times leap. That’s not just

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Crypto stocks take a hit as oil prices jump

Trading in crypto-linked stocks took a sharp turn on Wednesday. Robinhood, a popular app for buying and selling cryptocurrencies, saw its stock drop nearly 14% after reporting a big drop in crypto revenue. This decline wasn’t just limited to Robinhood. Other major crypto platforms like Coinbase and

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Why Crypto Trading Fails to Keep Platforms Afloat

Robinhood’s recent earnings report shines a light on a bigger problem in crypto: making money isn’t as simple as it seems. Even with years of hype, new tech, and big investors joining in, crypto still struggles to bring in steady income. Most platforms rely on trading fees, which rise and fall with

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tension Continues

The global oil benchmark, Brent crude, climbed 4 % to about $109 a barrel for July delivery. Before the conflict in Iran, this grade traded near $72 a barrel. U. S. West Texas Intermediate also jumped more than 4 % to just above $104 a barrel for June delivery. Investors watch the Strait of Ho

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

How AI is changing crypto rules in the US

The US government agency that watches over trading is quietly getting a tech upgrade. With fewer people on staff, it’s turning to artificial intelligence to check applications for crypto businesses faster. Instead of reading every document by hand, the agency is training its team on AI tools to spot

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

Silicon Motion’s profit jumps as chip demand soars

Silicon Motion’s latest numbers show a big win for the company. In the first three months of 2026, profits reached $1. 58 per share, beating predictions by 28 cents. Sales also climbed to $342 million, smashing estimates by $42 million. That’s a huge 105% jump from the same time last year. What’s d

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Apr 28 2026FINANCE

ASE Technology’s Q1 Earnings: What Investors Should Expect

ASE Technology, listed on the ASX, is set to reveal its first‑quarter 2026 results this Wednesday before trading begins. Analysts expect the company to earn $0. 17 per share, a modest figure that reflects the current market environment. Revenue is projected at $5. 24 billion, showing a steep decline

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Swift Secures Voice and Image Rights With New Trademarks

Taylor Swift has taken a new step to guard her voice and image. She filed three trademark applications with the U. S. Patent & Trademark Office. Two of them cover her voice, one for “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and another for “Hey, it’s Taylor. ” The third protects a visual image of her holding a pink

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