Electricity is a hot commodity in the age of artificial intelligence. ...

An affiliate of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), the issuer of stablecoin USDC through its regulated entities, announced on Wednesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with LianLian Global, a licensed cross-border payments provider, to explore expanding the use of USDC. The partnership will explore opportunities to build stablecoin backed payment infrastructure designed to make international payments more accessible for merchants and digital platforms operating across global market ...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of "a- †(Excellent) of Hagerty Reinsurance Limited (Hagerty Re) (Hamilton, Bermuda) and its reinsured affiliate, Drivers Edge Insurance Company (Drivers Edge) (Littleton, CO). Hagerty Re and Drivers Edge are both wholly owned subsidiaries of Hagerty Insurance Holdings Inc. The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflec ...

Key Takeaways Fed rate cuts and stabilizing funding costs set the stage for a potentially favorable 2026 for banks.EWBC is highlighted for solid loan demand, fee income focus, and a strong liquidity position.USB and KEY are benefiting from strategic acquisitions and rising NII as credit demand shows early recovery.This year has had no shortage of surprises for investors. It began with optimism as President Donald Trump’s return fueled expectations of a more business-friendly environment. That confidence was ...

Southwest Airlines' stock was riding a wave of renewed optimism about U.S. airlines in the new year, including a prediction from Barclays that the once no-frills air carrier will be more profitable in... ...

It might surprise people that my husband and I pay a financial planner, given that I spend a lot of time on financial, tax, and investment planning at work. However, hiring a planner has delivered a return that can’t be quantified: peace of mind. Here are some key reasons we pay for financial advice. 1) We wanted a second opinion on a few important decisions. I wanted a different perspective on less-familiar subjects, such as handling employer stock, and whether we needed long-term care insurance. We c ...

Rohit Prasad, Senior VP & Head Scientist for Alexa, Amazon, on Centre Stage during day one of Web Summit 2022 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal.Rohit Prasad, a top Amazon executive overseeing its artificial general intelligence unit, is leaving the company at the end of this year, the company confirmed Wednesday.As part of the move, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in a blog post that the company is reorganizing the AGI unit under a more expansive division that will also include its silicon development and ...

While much of the market has bulked up on artificial intelligence and large technology companies in 2025, billionaire fund manager Ron Baron said on this week's CNBC "ETF Edge" that investors should be looking across more market caps and sectors for the best opportunities. That is starting to happen, as many investors rotate out of tech stocks and search for value across the market, including in the financial sector. Baron cited two financial sector companies that his firm Baron Capital owns, MSCI and FactS ...

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Core Insights - Hut 8 Corp. has signed a long-term, 15-year, triple-net lease valued at $7.0 billion with Fluidstack, which is expected to significantly impact its stock performance [1] Company Summary - The lease agreement involves 245 MW, indicating a substantial commitment to infrastructure and operational capacity [1] Industry Context - The deal reflects ongoing trends in the technology and energy sectors, particularly in the context of data centers and cryptocurrency mining, where companies are seeking long-term partnerships to secure energy resources [1]