Japan’s Nikkei 225 index witnessed a historic surge on Thursday, breaching the coveted 39,000 milestone, driven by a combination of robust corporate earnings and investor-friendly reforms. The index’s remarkable ascent, rising nearly 2% to reach 39,029, marks a significant milestone, surpassing its previous peak achieved in 1989. This surge is part of a broader trend […]

As Nvidia prepares to unveil its fourth-quarter earnings, the semiconductor market witnesses a cautious stance, reflected in the decline of key players like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and ASML. TSMC, known as the world’s top producer of advanced processors, experienced a modest drop of over 1% in its shares. With clientele including industry giants […]

Holiday rental giant Airbnb has announced a bold move to launch a $6 billion share buyback program, signaling its intent to enter a new phase of growth and diversification beyond its core business. The company views 2024 as an “inflection point” to reinvent itself, having spent three years refining its holiday rentals and experiences business. […]

In a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin surged to its highest price since December 2021 on Monday, surpassing the $50,000 price level for the first time in over two years. This remarkable move triggered a rally not only for cryptocurrencies but also for related stocks, with notable gains seen in Coinbase stock and […]

In a remarkable rally, Bitcoin surged to close the week, breaching the $47,000 mark for the first time in almost two years. On Friday, the premier cryptocurrency witnessed a gain of over 4%, reaching $47,307.00, according to data from Coin Metrics, marking a level unseen since March 2022. Alongside, Ether also saw an uptick, rising […]

Investor enthusiasm for the highly anticipated spot Bitcoin ETFs appears to be waning, with Wednesday recording the lowest single day of investor gross inflows since trading commenced on January 11th. According to a report from JPMorgan Chase & Co., the nine newly launched funds collectively received approximately $270 million in inflows on Wednesday. However, after […]

In a fluctuating economic landscape, U.S. Treasury yields witnessed a decline on Tuesday, as the trajectory of interest rates and the timing of potential cuts remained uncertain. The 10-year Treasury yield experienced a drop of approximately 8 basis points, settling at 4.087%, while the 2-year Treasury yield also saw a decrease of over 7 basis […]

Over the past five years, equity long-short hedge funds, a cornerstone of the hedge fund industry, have grappled with significant client withdrawals totaling nearly $150 billion. Investors, disillusioned by these funds’ inability to navigate bull markets effectively or shield against downturns, are increasingly turning away from the strategy. Equity long-short funds, which traditionally seek to […]

In a recent move aimed at curbing fraud, money laundering, and other illicit uses of U.S. currency, Iraq has prohibited eight local commercial banks from engaging in U.S. dollar transactions. The decision follows a visit by a high-ranking U.S. Treasury official and is seen as a part of a broader crackdown on currency smuggling, particularly […]

On Tuesday, AI-related companies witnessed a staggering loss of $190 billion in stock market value, triggered by lackluster quarterly performances from industry leaders Microsoft (MSFT.O), Alphabet (GOOGL.O), and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O). The underwhelming results failed to meet the high expectations of investors who had previously driven these stocks to record highs during a recent […]