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Online prediction markets are experiencing a significant increase in bettors who are making considerable gains by betting against the ambitious, yet often unfulfilled, plans of Elon Musk. Bettors on prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are earning tens of...

Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, has raised concerns about the potential impact of Japan’s bond market sell-off on the US economy, warning that a similar situation could arise if the US does not address its fiscal issues. Griffin has voiced his concerns at the World Economic Forum, pointing...

As global tensions continue to rise, money managers are increasingly placing their bets on gold, pushing bullish wagers to a 16-week peak. This shift from currencies and sovereign bonds to hard assets is a response to the growing uncertainties in the world. A report revealed that hedge funds...

Half a decade has passed since the GameStop upheaval that threatened to destabilize the global financial system. Despite the passage of time, the potential for a similar crisis still exists, warns Thomas Peterffy, founder and chairman of Interactive Brokers. The GameStop event,...

Michael Burry, the investor who famously bet against the US housing market during the 2008 financial crisis, has turned bearish on Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL).  Burry announced his ownership of put options on Oracle shares in a Substack post after the...

The evolving U.S.–Venezuela standoff is drawing renewed attention from energy markets, as investors weigh how shifts in sanctions, diplomacy and oil policy could ripple through American companies. Venezuela holds the world's largest proven crude reserves, yet years of political turmoil,...

In the wake of the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and crypto market has seen a significant uptick. The market is bracing for a potential oil price shock, which could have profound implications for the U.S. dollar in 2026. As per the report by...

The US raid on Venezuela could significantly impact the oil market. The price of crude oil, which directly influences American consumer prices at the pump, is expected to be a key focus in the aftermath of the raid. While the commodity doesn’t trade over the weekend, future price...

Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) has reached a crucial price point for the first time in 2026. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is charting a course towards the $100,000 mark, and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is comfortably trading around the $3,000 level. And the Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) broke above key resistance on...

Furniture retailer stocks experienced a significant surge on Friday. This comes in the wake of President Donald Trump‘s announcement of a one-year halt on increased tariffs on certain goods. What Happened: Shares of home furnishing retailers soared after President Trump announced a ...

Wall Street is preparing for another year of massive deals, following a record-breaking 2025 that saw 68 transactions, each surpassing $10 billion. The Wall Street dealmakers played a significant role in blockbuster mergers in 2025. This activity pushed global M&A volume to its highest level...

In 2025, the wealthiest individuals globally saw their fortunes increase by a record $2.2 trillion. Despite the impressive performance of the U.S. equity market, an increasing number are exploring opportunities beyond the U.S. According to a report, the combined net worth of the world’s 500...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is set to introduce a fresh proposal for mortgage-finance titans Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Tuesday, Nov. 18. What Happened: Ackman is scheduled to detail his plan during a livestream event. He asserts that his proposal will allow the Trump...

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has descended further into a bear market. The digital token’s price has seen a 22% drop from its peak in early October. The sell-off of Bitcoin intensified this week, with the cryptocurrency hitting a six-month low of $94,700 on Friday. Three primary factors have...