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European markets open sharply lower as EU countries impose sanctions on Russia
European stocks have opened sharply lower on Monday, with major losses recorded across banks as countries ramp up sanctions against Russia. The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 1.7% in early morning action...
Viasat says ‘cyber event’ disrupting satellite internet service
A Viasat Inc. logo seen displayed on a smartphone and in the background. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Viasat said Monday that it believes “a cyber event” disrupted its satellit...
Data Shows Ruble-Denominated BTC Volume Rising, BTC-RUB Prices Jump as High as $46K – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News
Amid the conflict in Ukraine with Russia, bitcoin trade volumes tied to Russian ruble pairs have surged in recent days. Metrics recorded by the crypto analytics provider Kaiko indicate that ruble (RUB...
5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday, February 28
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Stock futures drop after new sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine A trader works at the New...
Kwakol Markets Secures Coveted ASIC License
Leading Nigeria-based multi-asset broker Kwakol Markets has expanded its operations to Australian shores, having secured a license from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). As a...
PayPal, Intel and Paramount Stock Hit Multiyear Lows. Insiders Bought Up Shares.
It isn’t surprising that many stocks have set new intraday lows for the latest 52 weeks, or even longer. Ed, let’s mention Russia-Ukraine since that’s the reason But it is notable when insiders—compan...
Zoom, Salesforce, Target, Costco, and Other Stocks for Investors to Watch This Week
U.S. stock and bond markets will have plenty of action on the last day of February with earnings from HP Inc., Lucid Group, and stay-at-home play Zoom Video Communications expected on Monday. Earnings...
Stock Market Set to Plunge When It Opens Monday Over Ukraine-Russia Worries
U.S. stocks are set to plunge at the open Monday on pent-up worries about Russia’s attack on Ukraine. On Sunday night, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 466 points, or 1.4%, while the S&P ...
Dow futures fall more than 500 points as traders assess ripple effects of Russia sanctions
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, Feb. 24, 2022. Source: NYSE U.S. stock futures moved lower in overnight trading on Sunday as investors grew concerned about the economic ramifications of the fighting...
Traders Brace for Wild Markets After Russia Sanctions Stepped Up
(Bloomberg) — Traders braced for further turmoil as global markets kicked off Monday in Asia amid the growing financial fallout from Russia’s assault on Ukraine and the West’s response via sanct...
Bitcoin (BTC) and Crypto Markets Are ‘Incredibly Resilient,’ Says Analyst Nicholas Merten – Here’s Why
Popular crypto strategist Nicholas Merten says Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto markets are still flashing signs of bullishness despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. In a new strategy session, Merten tel...
Ukraine government raises over $10 million in cryptocurrency donations
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds a press conference on Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, on Feb. 25, 2022 in Kyiv. Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Ukraine’s governme...
Wealthy Crypto Traders Are Pouncing on Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Several Additional Altcoins As Markets Bounce Back
Some of the wealthiest crypto investors in existence are pouncing on meme coin Shiba Inu (SHIB) and four other altcoins as the digital asset markets show signs of strength. According to whale-monitori...
Ford CEO Shuts Down EV Spinoff Rumors. The Ford Family Won’t Let It Happen.
Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley told investors Wednesday there were no plans to spin off his company’s electric vehicle business. That shouldn’t be a surprise. The Ford family is unlikely to ever let an EV ...
Look to the Energy Patch for a Dividend Bonanza. Devon Energy and Pioneer Natural Resources Look Good.
What was already going to be a challenging year for investors was further disrupted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But in a market that has been lacking in certainty, income investors may want to ta...
Bitcoin, Tether, Ethereum Trade for Premiums in Ukraine, Hryvnia BTC Price $3K Higher Than Global Average – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News
After Ukraine’s central bank imposed a limit on cash withdrawals, Kuna, a cryptocurrency exchange that provides trades in ruble and hryvnia saw a notable surge in volume. Moreover, to this day, crypto...
Pozsar Says $300 Billion Russia Cash Pile Can Roil Money Markets
(Bloomberg) — Russia still has about $300 billion of foreign currency held offshore — enough to disrupt money markets if it’s frozen by sanctions or moved suddenly to avoid them. Most Read...
Why the future of the Oscars and Emmys might be in jeopardy
From the glamor of celebrities strolling down the red carpet to the memorable speeches to the surprising wins, award shows have attracted massive attention throughout the decades. That storyline prove...
Berkshire Hathaway BRK earnings Q4 2021
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett. Andrew Harnik | AP Berkshire Hathaway’s operating profits surged in the fourth quarter and for the full year as the conglomerate’s busin...
Is Now the Time to Buy or Sell? 7 Stocks to Consider During Turbulent Times.
I asked two market strategists whether U.S. investors should buy stocks here despite the pall of war in Ukraine. One says definitely, and the other says to hold off. Both are convincing. This is why I...
Warren Buffett in annual letter calls Apple one of ‘Four Giants’ driving the conglomerate’s value
Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc The India Today Group | Getty Images Warren Buffett said he now considers tech giant Apple as one of the four pillars driving Berkshire Hatha...
Is Crypto Following Traditional Markets?
The crypto volatility is not new to long-term investors. The digital currency market saw massive corrections in the past few years. Be it 2017’s ICO bubble or the pandemic-driven plunge in 2020, the c...
Cramer’s Mad Money Recap 2/25: Target; Workday; Salesforce Plus the Fed
Wall Street spent weeks worrying about a Russian invasion of Ukraine, and during that time, stocks drifted lower, Jim Cramer told his Mad Money viewers Friday. Now that the moment has come, the market...
Tech Stocks Get a Bear-Market Scare. What Could Come Next.
As Russian forces were pouring over the border into Ukraine, the tech sector briefly tumbled into a bear market on Thursday. Both the Nasdaq 100 and the Nasdaq Composite fell enough that morning to ex...