Wall Street’s largest banks have closed out 2025 on a high note, delivering record revenues and rising profits as a rebound in dealmaking, buoyant trading activity, and resilient lending helped defy earlier fears of a slowdown. The fourth-quarter earnings season, led by results from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, underscored a renewed sense of confidence… Continue reading Wall Street’s top banks hit record 2025 revenue as deal flow rebounds
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Ripple wins Luxembourg EMI nod as XRP holds above $2 on inflows
Ripple notched another regulatory milestone in Europe while XRP held above $2, underpinned by inflows that contrasted with broader market outflows. Analysts say confirmation of a trend shift likely hinges on clearing resistance around the mid-$2.40s, with $3.05 flagged as a key upside level. On Jan. 14, 2026, Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, said… Continue reading Ripple wins Luxembourg EMI nod as XRP holds above $2 on inflows
US-Taiwan deal commits $250B to American chip factories, slashes tariffs
The United States and Taiwan struck a trade agreement Thursday that aims to mobilize up to $500 billion in Taiwanese semiconductor investment and government-backed credit guarantees to build advanced chip factories on American soil. Under the framework, Taiwanese firms are expected to commit a minimum of $250 billion in direct investment, supported by an additional… Continue reading US-Taiwan deal commits $250B to American chip factories, slashes tariffs
US midday market brief: Dow gains over 400 points as investors rotate to blue chips
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 426 points, or 0.9%, on Thursday as Wall Street rediscovered its appetite for large-cap stocks. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% while the Nasdaq advanced 0.9%, signaling a broad market rebound driven by a resurgence in semiconductor stocks and unexpectedly strong bank earnings. The rally marked a decisive pivot from… Continue reading US midday market brief: Dow gains over 400 points as investors rotate to blue chips
Galaxy Digital stock is soaring and crypto isn’t behind the rally
Investors are piling into Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY) this morning, but the enthusiasm does not really have anything to do with Bitcoin or Ethereum. Instead, GLXY shares are pushing higher on January 15th, mostly on infrastructure expansion. The company has secured approval to add 830 megawatts of power at its Helios Data Center Campus. According… Continue reading Galaxy Digital stock is soaring and crypto isn’t behind the rally
Evening digest: Trump’s troop threat, Ford–BYD talks, TSMC’s Q4 earnings
Global markets and politics are colliding as power, technology, and capital flow come under renewed strain. In the United States, escalating federal threats over civil unrest raise constitutional stakes, while automakers confront hard realities about the pace of electrification. In Asia, blockbuster semiconductor earnings underscore AI’s economic pull even as geopolitics loom large. Meanwhile, a… Continue reading Evening digest: Trump’s troop threat, Ford–BYD talks, TSMC’s Q4 earnings
Algoz teams up with Wealth Management Alliance to launch AiQP Meta Fund
Algoz Technologies, a digital asset quant fund and SaaS solutions provider, has partnered with the Singapore-based Wealth Management Alliance Pte Ltd (WMA) to launch the AiQP Meta Fund in Southeast Asia. Algoz has established itself as one of the leading quantitative crypto investment technology firms, specialising in the development of proprietary, fully-automated and systematic trading… Continue reading Algoz teams up with Wealth Management Alliance to launch AiQP Meta Fund
Evening digest: Bitcoin breaks $95K, Iran threatens US bases, France faces no-confidence votes
Markets head into the evening, balancing stronger earnings momentum with rising geopolitical risk. Iran has warned it could strike US bases across the Middle East if Washington escalates, prompting precautionary personnel moves at key installations. In Europe, France’s fragile government faces twin no-confidence votes that could shape the political roadmap into the 2026 budget fight.… Continue reading Evening digest: Bitcoin breaks $95K, Iran threatens US bases, France faces no-confidence votes
Why is AppLovin stock crashing despite a new ‘buy’ rating?
Evercore ISI’s senior analyst Robert Coolbirth says AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) has a “significant long-term growth runway” in both mobile gaming and e-commerce advertising. Still, APP shares are crashing this morning – currently down about 10% versus their previous close. Coolbirth initiated AppLovin stock at “outperform” with a price target of $835, indicating potential upside of… Continue reading Why is AppLovin stock crashing despite a new ‘buy’ rating?