Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin Could Slump Around Reward Halving Time, Arthur Hayes Says”

“…Hayes added that U.S. tax payments, due on April 15, coupled with the Federal Reserve’s quantitative tightening (QT) policies, could remove dollar liquidity from the market, leading to broad-based risk aversion and a fire sale of crypto assets around halving. “Given that… Continue Reading…

Business

[Soccer] “Tottenham reports record $691M revenues and says it’s ‘in discussions with prospective investors'”

“Tottenham recorded a 24% increase in total revenues for 2022-23 to reach a record 549.6 million pounds ($691 million) and said it was “in discussions with prospective investors.”… However, operating expenses including first-team costs rose by 21% to 487.9 million… Continue Reading…

Banking, Business

“NYCB says it lost 7% of deposits in the past month, slashes dividend to 1 cent”

“New York Community Bank said Thursday it lost 7% of its deposits in the turbulent month before announcing a $1 billion-plus capital injection from investors led by former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s Liberty Strategic Capital. The bank had $77.2 billion in deposits as… Continue Reading…

Business

“Cisco says it’s cutting 5% of global workforce, amounting to over 4,000 jobs”

“…It’s the latest tech company to downsize in 2024, as the industry continues to squeeze out costs following the market downturn that hit two years ago. January was the busiest month for job cuts in the industry since March, as Alphabet, Amazon,… Continue Reading…

Business

“Big Lots Stock Falls 31%. The Outlook Is ‘Very Concerning,’ Analyst Says.”

“Big Lots stock was sinking Monday as a Loop Capital Markets analyst downgraded shares of the discount furniture retailer following a Bloomberg report that it is seeking new financing options…” https://www.barrons.com/articles/big-lots-stock-downgrade-analyst-196a3ce9?siteid=yhoof2

Precious Metals

“Gold Demand to Hit Record With Central-Bank Buying, WGC Says”

“Overall consumption climbed by about 3% to 4,899 tons last year, supported by strong demand in the opaque over-the-counter market, as well as from sustained central-bank buying, according to the WGC’s full-year report. That’s the highest total figure in data… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“History Says This Cryptocurrency Could Soar More Than 120% in 2024”

“…There are a few reasons for this, but the most evident and potent is related to evolving supply and demand dynamics and historical patterns. History doesn’t always repeat itself, but it often rhymes. And if something similar to years past… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Tesla Poised for 550% [Long Term] Gain, Says Fund Manager Unfazed by Wipeout”

“It’s a tough wager to make right now, after the electric-vehicle maker warned on Wednesday that it will expand at a “notably lower” pace this year, prompting a 12% plunge in the stock. It has now lost some $209 billion… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy, Energy

“Electric cars will never dominate market, says Toyota”

“Electric cars will never account for more than a third of the market and consumers should not be forced to buy them, the boss of Toyota has said. Akio Toyoda, chairman of the world’s biggest carmaker by sales, said that electric… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Cutting interest rates too soon in Europe risks progress against inflation, central bank chief says”

“…Cutting interest rates too soon could threaten Europe’s progress in battling the inflation that has ravaged the economy, the head of the European Central Bank said Wednesday amid widespread speculation that the bank soon will lower rates from record highs. Christine… Continue Reading…