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US Stocks Jump on Strong Tech Earnings

May 9, 2025

Wall Street opened May on a strong note, with the S&P 500 rising 0.9%, the Dow Jones gaining 200 points, and the Nasdaq advancing 1.5%, supported by upbeat earnings from tech giants and optimism over global trade negotiations. Microsoft shares jumped 9% after the company projected stronger-than-expected growth for its Azure cloud business, while Meta […]

Is the uranium bull market over? Sprott says no

May 8, 2025

Stock image. The uranium market has pulled back sharply since peaking at $107 per pound in February, but Sprott says the long-term bullish thesis remains intact. In its latest report, Sprott notes that uranium prices have stabilized near $65/lb following a correction driven not by weakening fundamentals, but by a pause in utility contracting. Buyers […]

Why Did Google Stock (GOOGL) Dip Even After Quiet AI Film Tool Launch?

May 8, 2025

Google stock (GOOGL) slipped Tuesday after the tech giant quietly rolled out a powerful new AI tool for film production—without saying much about it. The hush-hush debut has investors scratching their heads, wondering what it means for the search titan’s next big AI play. Google Tests Filmmaking AI Behind Closed Doors Google’s new generative AI […]

Stock Market Bull Charges On, Question Is When It Meets the Bear

May 8, 2025

Earnings have been solid, but far from great. For the most part, companies are reluctant to give hard outlooks for the rest of the year with so much uncertainty in the global economy. Big tech stalwarts Microsoft Corp. and Meta Platforms Inc. put up strong numbers this week, but Amazon.com Inc. and Apple Inc. indicated […]

US Stablecoin Legislation Will Transform Crypto, Says Sui Foundation’s Christian Thompson

May 7, 2025

Christian Thompson, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation, stated that bipartisan U.S. stablecoin legislation will be a powerful mechanism for driving capital formation and retail onboarding into Web3 ecosystems. Speaking with Benzinga on the sidelines of Sui basecamp in Dubai, Thompson, a former Meta Deputy Chief Information Security Officer and Libra/Diem project contributor, emphasized stablecoins' […]

Defunding DEI: Here’s how the Trump administration has undone Biden’s very prized programs

May 6, 2025

President Donald Trump shut down all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices across the federal government during his first week in office and signed a number of executive orders to quickly undo former President Joe Biden’s efforts. The president, just hours after taking the Oath of Office on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, signed an executive […]

Meta launches free AI app to rival ChatGPT & Google: What to know

May 5, 2025

00:00 Speaker A It is time for tech support, our weekly look into all things technology, and the tech giant is jumping into the AI game. Meta launching a brand new free AI app available on both desktop and mobile that can answer written questions or generate images. Joining me now with his take is […]

Blackpink Rose’s F1 Meta Moment Sees Idol Reuniting With Lewis Hamilton At Miami Grand Prix – See Video

May 5, 2025

Blackpink Rose's F1 Meta Moment Sees Idol Reuniting With Lewis Hamilton At Miami Grand Prix – See Video K-pop star and BLACKPINK member Rosé stunned fans with her stylish appearance at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, where she waved the iconic chequered flag as part of promotions for the upcoming sports drama F1. The […]

Ethereum Fusaka hard fork set for late 2025

May 5, 2025

Update (April 28, 10:26 pm UTC): This article has been updated to add commentary from Tim Beiko that the EOF upgrade was removed from the Fusaka upgrade. Ethereum’s Fusaka hard fork is expected to take place in the third or fourth quarter of this year, according to an Ethereum Foundation official. In an April 28 […]

UK preparing to ban consumers from buying crypto with borrowed funds

May 5, 2025

The UK financial regulator is preparing to ban retail investors from using borrowed funds such as credit card balances to invest in cryptocurrency as it seeks to overhaul supervision of the fast-growing digital assets market. The soaring values of virtual currencies such as bitcoin after Donald Trump’s election have put pressure on the Financial Conduct […]