Finance

KEY POINTS  Bitcoin fell below the $70,000 mark on Thursday for the first time since November 2024, extending a months long decline as institutional selling, tighter liquidity and broader risk-off sentiment pressured digital assets across global markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slid to about $69,300 during early US trading hours, according to CoinMetrics, marking a … Read more

KEY POINTS  Santa Clara, California – Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday projected first-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations, citing strong demand for its artificial intelligence processors amid rapid global expansion of data centers. AMD earnings highlight the company’s growing role in the AI semiconductor market, positioning it as a primary competitor to Nvidia.  The revenue … Read more

KEY POINTS  Bitcoin plunged to near $74,300 on Tuesday, marking its lowest level since former President Donald Trump returned to the White House and erasing gains since his 2024 election victory.  The drop followed growing investor concerns over US monetary policy, liquidity risks, and Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair, according to … Read more

KEY POINTS COPENHAGEN — Novo Nordisk is navigating a rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape as competition intensifies in the GLP-1 weight loss drug market.  The Danish drugmaker, an early pioneer with its diabetes medication Ozempic, which also supports weight management, is facing pressure from Eli Lilly’s newly launched GLP-1 therapies, Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for … Read more

KEY POINTS  PayPal Holdings Inc. shares plunged about 18% in US trading after the payments company announced Chief Executive Alex Chriss would step down after roughly two and a half years, named HP Inc.  CEO Enrique Lores as his successor effective March 1 and issued guidance that fell well short of Wall Street expectations. The … Read more

KEY POINTS  WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade agreement with India that reduces tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 50 percent, following months of tense negotiations over India’s energy imports.  The deal requires India to limit purchases of Russian oil while buying more energy, technology, and agricultural products … Read more

KEY POINTS A Noah Kahan documentary chronicling the Grammy nominated singer-songwriter’s ascent after his multi platinum album Stick Season is set to premiere globally on Netflix later this year. Offering an inside look at his touring, creative process and the lead-up to his fourth studio album, The Great Divide, due April 24. The Noah Kahan … Read more

KEY POINTS  Bitcoin price, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, dropped below $79,000 on Tuesday, reflecting a shift in market sentiment as global investors reassessed positions amid heightened volatility.  According to real time data from Bitcoin World market monitoring, BTC traded at $78,831.44 on the Binance USDT market, down from $81,250 just 24 hours earlier.  Analysts say … Read more

KEY POINTS  Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, has delivered extraordinary long term returns but continues to face structural risks tied to regulation, energy use, technology and market behavior as of early 2026. Bitcoin has risen more than 21,000% over the past decade, drawing retail investors, hedge funds and corporations into the digital … Read more

KEY POINTS  Gold and silver prices plunged Friday after former President Donald Trump announced his choice for Federal Reserve chair, triggering a sharp rebound in the US dollar and prompting investors to unwind positions built during months of geopolitical tension and currency weakness. The sudden decline in gold and silver prices reflected a rapid shift … Read more