Business News
- Pam Bondi hearing: AG touts record Dow as Democrats grill her over Trump, Epstein
Bondi's sworn testimony came after Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., slammed the DOJ for so far failing to indict any Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirators.
- Why the largest U.S. auto dealer isn't interested in Chinese cars — for now
But reasons such as politics, logistics or potential consumer backlash aren't necessarily the main reasons, according to Lithia Motors CEO Bryan DeBoer.
- McDonald’s earnings beat estimates as chain’s value push pays off
Buzzy promotions have helped McDonald's win over high-income consumers.
- Epstein files: Yale bars David Gelernter from teaching classes amid review of emails
Former Harvard University President Larry Summers last fall stopped teaching classes there after fallout from his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
- We're raising our price targets on 3 picks and shovel data center buildout stocks
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
- 10-year Treasury yield moves higher on stronger-than-expected January jobs report
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher Wednesday in response to January job creation that was more than double what Wall Street was expecting.
- FAA abruptly lifts order halting El Paso flights, raising questions about disruption
A Trump administration official said the Department of Defense disabled Mexican cartel drones that had breached U.S. airspace.
- The jobs picture still looks muddy, even with surprisingly strong January growth
January job gains were better than anything the U.S. economy saw in 2025 but not still enough to sound an all-clear.
- Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica says it more than tripled Meta AI glasses sales in 2025
The France-based eyewear brand has been working on smart glasses with the social media company since 2019.
- Tariff revenue soars more than 300% as U.S. awaits Supreme Court decision
The U.S. government in January ran up a smaller deficit than a year ago, while tariff collections surged.
Crypto News
- Price predictions 2/11: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, BCH, HYPE, ADA, XMR
Technical charts show Bitcoin and altcoins consolidating as part of establishing a new price floor after last week’s sharp sell-off. As a range is determined, will bulls or bears establish dominance?
- Bitcoin rebound hype fades as range highs crumble: Here’s why BTC is volatile
Bitcoin price crumbled back toward its 2026 low as a lack of fresh capital inflows, weak investor sentiment, and rising selling in spot markets chipped away at the $66,000 level.
- When will Bitcoin start a new bull cycle toward $150K? Look for these signs
Bitcoin price could still reach $150,000 by year-end, but several things must happen for BTC price to find its technical footing and spark a new bull run.
- Bitcoin reacts to major US jobs data beat as Fed rate pause odds near 95%
Bitcoin volatility spiked on the back of surprisingly strong US nonfarm payrolls numbers, but traders retained $50,000 BTC price targets. Will a Fed rate decision lead to a bullish outcome?
- Lombard looks to link institutional custody to onchain finance
The product will let institutions use custodied Bitcoin as onchain collateral without moving assets or transferring control, with Morpho set as the initial liquidity partner.
- Why blockchain TPS numbers often collapse in the real world
High TPS figures promise scale, but every additional transaction increases the burden on the very nodes meant to keep networks decentralized.
- Why Bitcoin has recently reacted more to liquidity conditions than to rate cuts
Bitcoin’s recent moves track liquidity stress more than Fed rate cuts. Here’s how balance sheet policy and cash flows shape crypto markets.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs add $167M, nearly erase last week’s outflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have posted $311 million inflows this week, almost offsetting last week’s $318 million outflows, even as BTC fell 13%.
- Spark’s new lending suite tests institutional appetite for onchain stablecoins
Spark is rolling out Spark Prime and Spark Institutional Lending, aiming to turn its DeFi stablecoin stack into institutional margin and credit lines.
- Bitcoin price drops 3% as analyst warns bulls lack ‘momentum’ to flip $69K
Bitcoin analysis warned the $69,000 mark may end up as long-term resistance again, thanks to its significance in BTC price history.
General News
- CBO: US Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', higher tariffs and immigration crackdown are factored into the report.
- 9 killed in one of Canada’s worst mass shootings
Nine people have been killed in a mass shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.
- US lawmakers slam Pam Bondi over administration’s handling of Epstein files
US attorney general was hammered over heavy redactions to Epstein-related documents, prosecution of political rivals.
- Thousands celebrate 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution
Rallies across Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, with many showing support for the government.
- T20 World Cup: West Indies beat England by 30 runs to lead Group C
Rutherford's 76 and spinners' control help the two-time champions beat the 2022 winners at the Wankhede Stadium.
- Libya issues rare oil exploration licences to foreign firms
Winning bidders include Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy and Aiteo.
- Bangladesh’s election tests the power of Gen Z
Bangladesh’s first post-uprising election tests whether a new generation can truly reshape power.
- US reopens airspace over El Paso after claim of cartel drone infiltration
The Trump administration's swift reversal has provoked questions about the legitimacy of the foreign drone claims.
- Kenyan court charges cult leader Paul Mackenzie over 52 more deaths
Mackenzie has been charged with organised criminal activity, radicalisation, and facilitating 'terrorism'.
- Congresswoman presses Pam Bondi to apologise to Epstein victims
US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi to apologise to Jeffrey Epstein victims.










