Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), the world's two most valuable cryptocurrencies, both shed about 30% of their value over the past 12 months. That downturn can be attributed to high Treasury yields, expectations of slower monetary easing, waning institutional interest, and leveraged liquidations triggering further waves of profit-taking. Should investors consider buying either of these "blue chip" cryptocurrencies in this gloomy market? Image source: Getty Images. Will AI create the world's ...

As of December 31, 2025, Battery Management Corp. disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it sold out its entire Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE:ZETA) stake, an estimated $9.05 million transaction. What happened According to an SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, Battery Management Corp. eliminated its position in Zeta Global Holdings Corp., disposing of 455,351 shares. The net position change for the quarter was $9.05 million, reflecting both the shares sold and stock price f ...

Kosmos Energy has reported that the Ghanaian parliament has ratified licence extensions for the West Cape Three Points and Deepwater Tano Petroleum Agreements. The licences cover the Jubilee and TEN oilfields, and will allow production activities to continue until 2040. Kosmos stated that these arrangements are expected to attract up to $2bn in additional investment and increase domestic gas supply for power generation. According to Kosmos, the amended development plan for the Jubilee field will see th ...

Breaking into the US market is one of the great proving grounds in payments. The opportunity is enormous. The US digital-payments sector is projected to grow from $3.06tn in 2024 to $9.29tn by 2033, but the path isn’t linear. For many global fintechs, US expansion is the moment when technology, operating models, and assumptions are tested in real time. This market runs on its own logic, shaped by credit-driven consumers, fragmented regulation, and expectations for instant, always-on digital experiences. T ...

South Korean regulators are facing increased scrutiny after they failed to discover an issue with crypto exchange Bithumb’s internal systems, which led to $43 billion in Bitcoin accidentally being credited to user’s accounts earlier this month. Korea’s Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) had both reviewed Bithumb at least three times since 2022, according to a local report from The Korea Times—yet the pair never found a structural input issue that ultimately led to the prob ...

Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) ranks among billionaire David Tepper’s 10 favorite stocks. On January 21, TD Cowen cut its price target for Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) to $35 from $40 while retaining a Buy rating on the company’s shares. The firm highlighted a weaker near-term outlook, particularly in Las Vegas, and anticipates “some turbulence” when Caesars reports fourth-quarter 2025 earnings. TD Cowen decreased its Q4 2025 and fiscal year 2026 forecasts due to inconsistent visiting ...

The University of Michigan US Feb consumer sentiment index was revised lower by -0.7 to 56.6, weaker than expectations of no change at 57.3.US Dec new home sales fell -1.7% to 745,000, better than expectations of 730,000.The US Feb S&P manufacturing PMI fell -1.2 to 51.2, weaker than expectations of no change at 52.4.The US Dec core PCE price index (the Fed's preferred inflation gauge) rose +0.4% m/m and +3.0% y/y, stronger than expectations of +0.3% m/m and +2.9% y/y.US Dec personal spending rose +0.4% m/m ...

With a market cap of $16.4 billion, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) is a fully integrated REIT focused on acquiring, developing, redeveloping, and managing multifamily residential properties across select West Coast markets. The company holds ownership interests in 257 apartment communities totaling over 62,000 homes, with an additional property currently under active development. Shares of the San Mateo, California-based company have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. ESS stock h ...

What's the dumbest thing you've seen someone do with money? For many people, the answer comes quickly: buying things they can't afford, blowing windfalls, chasing hot investments or upgrading their lifestyle before their income can support it. Stories of million-dollar waterfront homes, luxury cars on long loans, payday advances and blown inheritances all point to the same pattern of emotions first, math later. That was the tone of a recent discussion on Reddit's r/DaveRamsey forum, where users shared r ...

Valued at a market cap of $17.4 billion, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII) is a Newport News, Virginia-based company that designs, builds, overhauls, and repairs military ships. This aerospace and defense company has significantly outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of HII have rallied 147.3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 11.7%. Moreover, on a YTD basis, the stock is up 29.4%, compared to SPX’s marginal rise. More News from Bar ...