Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (TMTG), the company behind Truth Social, has shifted direction on its digital asset strategy, opting to integrate Crypto.com’s Cronos (CRO) token rather than launching its own utility token. The update, announced Tuesday, introduces a series of new features to the Truth Social platform, including premium tools for subscribers to its Patriot Package, the paid tier of Truth+ streaming. Among the additions are the ability to edit posts, schedule content, save server-si ...

SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN), a provider of voice and conversational AI, said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Interactions, a pioneer in AI-powered customer service, in a deal aimed at accelerating its push into enterprise markets. The acquisition, valued at about $60 million in cash plus milestone-based payments, is expected to boost profitability immediately. The deal adds global consumer brands, insurers, automakers, and technology companies to SoundHound's client portfolio while strengthening it ...

On Tuesday, Ramp answered any lingering questions as to why investors recently valued the expense management startup at $22.5 billion, just 45 days after a previous funding round valued it at $16 billion: the company says it has achieved $1 billion in annualized revenue. Annualized revenue refers to a company’s current revenue rate projected over a full year. In March, co-founder and CEO Eric Glyman told TechCrunch that Ramp had hit annualized revenue of $700 million. That’s $300 million of revenue growt ...

Ethereum treasury SharpLink Gaming began using its $1.5 billion stock buyback program, starting with the purchase of $15 million worth of SBET shares, the firm announced on Tuesday. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based firm authorized the program in August, but this is the first time its repurchased shares, grabbing 930,000 common shares at an average price of $15.98.  “Maximizing stockholder value remains our top priority as we execute on our vision of being the most trusted ETH treasury company in the market, ...

Company Overview - AvalonBay Communities Inc. is a real estate investment trust focused on developing, redeveloping, acquiring, and managing apartment communities in key U.S. markets [1] Earnings Expectations - The company is set to report its Q3 2025 earnings on November 3, with Wall Street analysts expecting an EPS of $2.11, a decrease from $2.74 in the prior-year period [2] - Quarterly revenue is anticipated to reach $771.32 million, an increase from $734.31 million a year earlier [2] Historical Performance - The stock traded at approximately $160.53 per share 10 years ago, and an investment of $10,000 would have allowed the purchase of roughly 62 shares [3] - Currently, shares trade at $191.07, indicating that the investment's value could have grown to $11,902 from stock price appreciation alone [3] - Over the last 10 years, the company has paid about $64.02 in dividends per share, resulting in $3,988 from dividends alone [4] Total Return Analysis - The total value of a $10,000 investment in AvalonBay Communities stock 10 years ago could have reached $15,890, representing a total return of 58.90% [5] - This return is significantly lower than the S&P 500 total return of 300.36% for the same period [5] Analyst Ratings and Price Target - AvalonBay Communities has a consensus rating of "Neutral" with a price target of $213.23, suggesting more than 11% potential upside from the current stock price [6] Recent Financial Performance - For Q2 2025, the company reported FFO of $2.82, slightly above the consensus estimate of $2.81, and revenues of $760.19 million, compared to the consensus of $759.76 million [7] - For Q3 2025, the company expects core FFO per share to be in the range of $2.75 to $2.85, with full-year expectations between $11.19 and $11.59 [7]

Ronda Churchill / Bloomberg via Getty Images Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, the world's largest corporate holder of bitcoin. Key Takeaways Bitcoin treasury company Strategy was passed over for a spot in the S&P 500 during the benchmark index's latest rebalancing, with spots instead going to AppLovin, Robinhood and Emcor. Strategy technically meets all of the index's eligibility requirements, but S&P's Index Committee considers other factors, like sector weighting, when deciding which companies ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Ethereum could trade as high as $250,000 if Bitcoin hits the widely predicted $1 million mark, according to financial research firm Fundstrat. ​ Fundstrat investment chief Tom Lee shared a table on Tuesday outlining the firm’s Ethereum price targets at various Bitcoin milestones. The table was based on ETH’s historical value relative to BTC. According to the table, If Bitcoin reaches $1 million, Ethereum ...

Group 1 - Brazil's consumer price index (IPCA) is forecasted to have decreased by 0.15% in August compared to July, primarily due to a special discount in electricity bills and stable food costs [1][2] - The 12-month inflation rate for August is projected at 5.09%, the slowest since February, but still above the central bank's target of 3% plus a 1.5 percentage point tolerance margin [3][4] - A significant decline in electricity costs was attributed to a one-off discount related to hydroelectric dam Itaipu, which is expected to diminish by the end of the month [3][5] Group 2 - Food prices and industrial prices have shown a decline, contributing to the overall inflation drop, aided by the appreciation of Brazil's real currency [4][5] - Services inflation remains a concern, running at an annual rate of around 6%, indicating persistent cost pressures in that sector [5][6] - The central bank maintained the benchmark Selic rate at 15% after a tightening campaign, with expectations for an easing cycle potentially starting next year, delayed from the second half of 2025 due to weaker-than-expected disinflation [6][7]

Being buried in debt can feel overwhelming and even shameful. However, millions of Americans [1] find themselves in this position, often due to job losses, medical emergencies or other events beyond their control, and aren’t sure how to get out of it. Alex and Jordan fit into this category. Together, the couple, who are in their mid-30s and rent a small two-bedroom apartment in a mid-sized city, earn approximately $110,000 per year before taxes. On paper, it’s a solid income. However, their monthly paymen ...

Core Insights - Ripple Labs Inc. is expanding its operations in Spain through a partnership with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) to meet the increasing demand for cryptocurrencies and crypto-based assets [1] - BBVA has launched Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody services for retail customers, with Ripple providing its digital asset custody service [2][3] - The partnership signifies a shift in traditional banks towards embracing cryptocurrencies, influenced by the EU's Market in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation [4][5] Group 1 - Ripple's partnership with BBVA allows customers to buy, sell, and hold crypto-assets within BBVA's digital banking environment after receiving regulatory approval [2] - The introduction of Ripple Custody enables secure self-custody of digital assets, eliminating reliance on third-party platforms [3] - The collaboration with BBVA is part of a broader trend where traditional financial institutions are increasingly investing in digital assets [4] Group 2 - The MiCA regulation has empowered European banks to launch digital asset offerings, aligning with customer demand [5] - Binance has also partnered with BBVA to explore crypto custody solutions, aiming to restore confidence in centralized crypto services post-FTX incident [5] - Ripple's Custody service is recognized for its compliance with stringent security and regulatory requirements, enhancing access to crypto for financial institutions [6]