Is crypto in a bear market? Is the four-year cycle broken? Will Bitcoin reclaim $100,000 before year-end? Could 2026 bring about a supercycle? These are all questions being asked by traders and investors as we close out the year, following an ongoing period of bearish price action throughout the crypto market. Following surprisingly bullish US CPI data yesterday, coupled with an interest rate cut from the Bank of England, investors responded cautiously optimistically, with Bitcoin climbing +1.2% overnigh ...

Blackstone and Revolut are in initial discussions regarding a potential partnership focused on wealth management services, reported Bloomberg. According to people familiar with the negotiations, the proposed partnership is said to allow clients of Revolut’s upcoming private banking service to access Blackstone’s investment funds. Bloomberg recently reported that Revolut is planning to establish a private markets team to expand its wealth management services. It is looking to recruit junior investment b ...

There were already some concerns growing around Nidec ( NJDCY ) ( NNDNF ) (6594.T) over the last year or two, with analysts and investors questioning the profitability (and long-term margin potential) of the EV motor and inverter businesses, theAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving c ...

Alternative investment managers are starting to take a serious interest in catastrophe bonds tied to wildfires, moving into a risk category that just a few years ago was seen as too difficult to model.More than $5 billion of cat bonds with some level of exposure to wildfire risk were issued by insurers and sold to investors this year, according to Artemis, a specialist in insurance-linked securities that tracks market trends. That’s more than twice the level in 2024, with previous years seeing just a smatte ...

Coinbase (COIN), the crypto exchange that plans to add prediction markets to its platform, is taking legal action in Connecticut, Illinois and Michigan over the states' attempts to regulate those markets. The company filed lawsuits to "confirm what is clear," Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal wrote in a post on X on Friday: that prediction markets fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and not individual state gaming regulators. Prediction markets let users spec ...

Howard Hughes Holdings has agreed to acquire all shares of Vantage Group Holdings, a private insurance and reinsurance business, for an estimated $2.1bn. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to required regulatory clearances. The agreement will see Vantage become an integral part of Howard Hughes Holdings. Vantage was established in 2020 and operates as a provider of property and casualty (P&C) insurance with various products supported by advanced technology and a ...

Core Insights - Life Time has opened its sixth location in Florida, named Life Time West Boca, which spans 37,000 square feet and is designed for fitness, recovery, and community [1][2] Company Overview - Life Time operates over 185 locations across the U.S. and Canada, focusing on wellness and lifestyle experiences [1][9] - The new West Boca location is part of a broader expansion strategy, with additional locations planned in Lakewood Ranch, Jacksonville, and Winter Park [7] New Offerings - The West Boca club features the new CTR program, an athletic-based training class on a reformer, which is highly sought after within Life Time's offerings [2][4] - CTR combines Pilates with athletic conditioning, focusing on building tone, control, stability, and strength through a signature eight-part sequence led by elite coaches [4][5] Location and Amenities - Life Time West Boca is situated in the Uptown Boca development, which is described as a vibrant lifestyle hub [5] - The club includes various amenities such as dedicated studios for different fitness classes, recovery lounges, and spa-inspired dressing rooms [9][10]

With a market cap of $277.8 billion, Morgan Stanley (MS) is a global financial holding company that provides a wide range of financial products and services to governments, institutions, and individuals worldwide. The firm operates through Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments, offering services such as capital raising, financial advisory, brokerage, lending, asset management, and research. Morgan Stanley is expected to announce its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings result ...

Core Insights - The property purchased by Lowe and his wife in 2020 is valued at $13 million, indicating a significant investment in a high-profile neighborhood [1] Group 1 - The property is located in the same neighborhood as notable figures such as Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, highlighting the exclusivity of the area [1]

Key Points Any further interest rate cuts could give Bitcoin's value a boost. Some analysts estimate the crypto could reach $170,000 next year. More investments from institutional firms and local governments could lift the leading digital token higher. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) has tumbled about 19% during the past year, leading some investors to wonder where the world's top cryptocurrency is headed in 2026. Is the recent plunge a sign of things to come, or is ...