Business News
- Trump administration releases $127 million in overdue funds for New York-New Jersey Gateway tunnel project president had called a 'future boondoggle'
President Donald Trump asserted that the federal government will not be responsible for any cost overruns associated with the $16 billion tunnel project.
- Cadence Design Systems shares pop on earnings beat, custom chip optimism
CEO Anirudh Devgan said he expects the trend of companies making their own custom chips to accelerate.
- FDA chief warns U.S. is losing ground to China in early drug development, calls for faster trial approvals
Makary pointed to three bottlenecks: hospital contracting, ethical reviews and approvals and the Investigational New Drug applications process
- Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon calls rule-based system for crypto 'very, very important'
David Solomon spoke weeks after a Senate panel advanced a cryptocurrency market bill to create a national regulatory structure for crypto.
- Zuckerberg testimony: Upping engagement on Instagram was not a company goal
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a closely watched social media and safety trial that could reshape the industry.
- Leavitt: Trump concerned with Potomac River sewage stench, with America 250 celebrations planned for summer
A sewage pipe collapse just outside of Washington, D.C. that spilled 200 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River has caught Trump's attention.
- Anthropic is clashing with the Pentagon over AI use. Here's what each side wants
Anthropic landed a $200 million Defense contract last year, as did AI rivals OpenAI, Google and xAI.
- Fed officials split on where interest rates should go, minutes say
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Jan. 27-28 meeting.
- Seattle Seahawks begin sale process after Super Bowl win
The Seattle Seahawks are beginning a sale process in what could be one of the largest NFL sales in history.
- Alphabet's new AI music model could lure content creators from rivals
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch, an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Crypto News
- Price predictions 2/18: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, XMR
Technical charts show Bitcoin price hanging on to softening support in the $68,000 to $65,000 zone, and a breakdown below the level could usher in new lows in the $50,000 range.
- Treasury bills seen as primary driver of Bitcoin's price: Report
New Keyrock research finds not all newly created money impacts risk assets due to how fresh liquidity flows through the economy.
- Bitcoin 2024 buyers steady BTC price as trader sees $52K 'next week or so'
Two-year Bitcoin hodlers "absorbed" seller pressure in recent weeks, according to new research, but most analysts still expect new macro BTC price lows.
- SocGen's FORGE expands euro stablecoin to XRP Ledger in multi-chain push
The French banking group’s digital asset unit deploys EUR CoinVertible on a third public blockchain, alongside Ethereum and Solana.
- How Europe’s blockchain sandbox finds innovation in regulation
The EU regulated blockchain earlier than most major economies. Its sandbox now tests whether dialogue unlocks innovation inside legal fences.
- Wells Fargo sees ‘YOLO’ trade driving $150B into Bitcoin and risk assets
A Wells Fargo strategist said bigger US tax refunds may revive retail risk-taking by late March, potentially sending fresh cash into Bitcoin and momentum stocks.
- Bitcoin ETFs log $105M outflows as mystery IBIT buyer surfaces
US spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to see slowing outflows as investors and analysts examine Q4 2025 filings showing which institutions bought and sold crypto ETFs.
- New Bitcoin whales are trapped underwater, but for how long?
The gap between new and old Bitcoin whales continues to widen as BTC trades below $68,000. Will young whales continue to accumulate, or will older whales capitulate first?
- Traders pinpoint three price targets for Bitcoin if $70K holds as resistance
Traders map out their desired price targets for Bitcoin if the $70,000 level continues to function as a resistance zone. Is there any hope for the bulls?
- Bitcoin chart pattern, whale activity warn of another 20% price drop
Bitcoin has formed a classic bearish pattern on its daily chart, and if confirmed, a price drop to $56,000 could be in the cards.
General News
- ‘Board of Peace’: Reality vs Rhetoric
Trump's "Board of Peace" is pledging five billion dollars to rebuild Gaza and thousands of foreign troops.
- After health rumours, UAE President MBZ seen meeting with US lawmaker
US Senator Graham claims the UAE royal is 'as sharp as I’ve ever seen him' in Abu Dhabi encounter.
- Mark Zuckerberg appears to be ‘served’ new lawsuit upon arrival at court
A man handed Mark Zuckerberg a stack of papers and said “you’ve been served with a summons and complaint."
- Leila Shahid, Palestinian diplomat, dies in France aged 76
Tributes pour in for former Palestinian envoy to France and EU, remembered as 'voice for justice, freedom and peace'.
- US says that it will review Moderna flu vaccine it previously declined
The pharmaceutical giant expressed optimism that its new flu shot would be available this year, after approval concerns.
- LIVE: Bodo/Glimt vs Inter Milan – Champions League playoff
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as the Norwegian minnows take on the Italian giants.
- She took on Britain’s Palestine Action ban. Then she won.
Israel approves West Bank land claims unless Palestinians prove ownership, sparking ‘annexation’ accusations.
- India beat Netherlands to clean sweep group before T20 World Cup Super 8s
Shivan Dube shines as India warm up for South Africa by beating Netherlands in final group game at T20 World Cup.
- Iranian families mark protest killings as schools observe strikes
Teachers' strikes in Iran condemn student killings during protests as mourning ceremonies take place nationwide.
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