Stocks

“U.S. stock market loses $5 trillion in value in three weeks”

“The S&P 500′s rapid 10% decline from a record high into correction territory has wiped out trillions of dollars in market value. The market value of the S&P 500 at its Feb. 19 peak was $52.06 trillion, according to FactSet. Thursday’s… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. budget deficit surged in February, passing $1 trillion for year-to-date record”

“…Government spending eased slightly on a monthly basis though it still far outpaced revenue, according to a Treasury Department statement Wednesday. The deficit totaled just over $307 billion for the month, nearly 2½ times what it was in January and… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“About 100,000 eggs worth $40K stolen from trailer in Pennsylvania”

“Thieves poached about 100,000 eggs from the back of a distribution trailer, authorities in Pennsylvania said. The theft occurred around 8:40 p.m. Saturday at Pete and Gerry’s Organics LLC in Greencastle, police said in a report. The eggs are worth about… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin tumbles back toward $60,000 as tensions in the Middle East rise”

“…Bitcoin has struggled to break its ceiling of $70,000, though the $55,000 threshold has provided strong support for the crypto asset. Some investors are doubtful that October will be the month it finally comes back to life, but most remain… Continue Reading…

Business

“Verizon Makes a $3.3 Billion Deal to Help Protect Its Towering Dividend”

“…The company’s debt is on track to balloon further after it agreed to buy Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FYBR) in a $20 billion all-cash deal. However, it recently made a counter move to cash in the value of its tower assets, which will bring… Continue Reading…

Business

“NIO Shares Jump After Unit Secures $1.9 Billion Investment”

“NIO’s shares in Singapore and Hong Kong surged after a unit of the Chinese electric vehicle maker secured a capital injection…” https://finance.yahoo.com/m/5f41df4f-9a28-32ee-85ac-4f1e41f77a45/nio-shares-jump-after-unit.html News behind paywall. Just know it’s good news for this company.

Energy

“U.S. crude oil falls nearly 3%, closes below $68 on report Saudi committed to production increase”

“…Prices are also under pressure on the expectation that oil production will rise in Libya. Factions in the North African country reached a deal Wednesday to appoint a new central bank governor. A political dispute over who should lead the… Continue Reading…

Business

“UAE hoping to expand $1 trillion partnership with U.S. through AI, Investment”

“Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s first official trip to the United States aims to push the United Arab Emirates-U.S. relationship to a new “geo-economic phase” centered on economic growth and innovation, top officials said ahead of a… Continue Reading…

Banking

“This Bank [PNC] Could Be the Next to $1 Trillion in Assets…”

“There are more than 4,500 bank subsidiaries in the U.S., according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. However, there is a wide discrepancy in size. Four banks — JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo — each have at least $1.6 trillion in… Continue Reading…

Business

“Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power”

“The Global Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Investment Partnership is initially looking to raise $30 billion for new and existing data centers. The fundraising, which could total $100 billion, will also be used to invest in the energy infrastructure needed to power… Continue Reading…