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Feb 07 2025FINANCE

Amazon's Big Bet on AI

Picture this: a tech giant pouring $100 billion into a single year, all to grab a slice of the artificial intelligence pie. That's Amazon for you, making a bold move into the future. First, let's talk about why this matters. Amazon's plan to spend big on capital expenditures is a big deal, especial

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Feb 03 2025FINANCE

Tariffs and The Stock Market: Why It All Matters

Tariffs have been in the spotlight. The stock market reacted to the news of tariffs on Monday. The S&P 500 dipped 0. 6% during midday trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite saw a 0. 1% and 1% loss respectively. Asian and European markets, howe

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Feb 03 2025FINANCE

Will Tariffs Keep Pulling Stocks Down?

Investors worldwide have been feeling the impact on stocks. A recent move has caused a stir and uncertainty on markets. Several key trading partners faced new tariffs over the weekend, including a 25% hit on goods from Mexico and Canada, with China also in the mix. Stock indexes reacted strongly to

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Jan 25 2025FINANCE

Crypto Boost: Wall Street Banks Can Now Hold Bitcoin

For a long time, Wall Street banks stayed away from owning cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This was mainly due to a rule from the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This rule, called "Staff Accounting Bulletin 121" or SAB 121, forced banks to treat digital assets as a liability on their

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Wall Street's New Crypto Hope: Trump's Pro-Crypto Stance

Just days into Donald Trump's second term, Wall Street's attitude towards crypto has done a 180. Morgan Stanley's CEO, Ted Pick, revealed at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the bank is keen to explore crypto transactions if regulations allow. Trump, once a crypto skeptic, has now embraced dig

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

AI and Politics: Tech Leaders Speak Out at Davos

The annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, brings together top business leaders to discuss global issues. This year's speakers included Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. U. S. President Donald Trump is set to speak remotely on Thurs

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

Tech Stocks Take a Hit: What's Happening with Nvidia and Palantir?

Monday was a rough day for tech stocks, with big names like Nvidia, Palantir, and Rigetti Computing seeing significant drops. Nvidia fell by nearly 4%, Palantir by 3. 5%, and Rigetti Computing plummeted by 10%. Even last year's Nasdaq winner, AppLovin, wasn't spared, with a 3% loss. This sell-off ha

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Dec 05 2024FINANCE

Marvell Technology's Stock Rises After Solid Earnings

Marvell Technology's stock is on the rise after a strong earnings report. Investors are feeling more optimistic about the integrated circuit maker's future. The company did better than expected in the third quarter and gave a positive outlook for revenue. This good news has led many Wall Street firm

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Dec 03 2024BUSINESS

Markets around the world are on a rollercoaster ride!

Asian stock markets shot up on Tuesday, following a record-breaking finish on Wall Street led by tech stocks. The S&P 500 hit an all-time high for the 54th time this year, while the Dow Jones dipped slightly. Some experts think Japan's stocks might benefit from President Trump's latest tariff threat

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's DOGE Plan: Wall Street's Split Reaction

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of Government Efficiency, nicknamed DOGE, is causing a stir on Wall Street. While some bankers are excited about potential deregulation and cuts, others are skeptical. Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan sees bankers celebrating, hoping for less regulation. But, hedge

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