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Prediction markets moved deeper into the mainstream in March as trading activity climbed to fresh records. The surge was driven by easier access, broader media visibility, and rising demand for contracts linked to politics and geopolitical risk. A report from TRM Labs shows the sector’s rapid expansion is being driven less by crypto-native themes and… Continue reading Prediction markets surge as Polymarket, Kalshi hit record volumes

Asian markets began the week on a defensive note, as investors confronted a sharper geopolitical shock. What hit sentiment was not only the latest round of fighting in the Middle East, but the market’s growing sense that the conflict is becoming more entrenched. That combination pushed traders to cut risk across equities, with the heaviest… Continue reading Kospi plunges 5%, Nikkei 4% as war fears, $115 oil shake Asian markets

The S&P 500 Index continued its strong downward trend last week as the Iran war continued, pushing crude oil and natural gas prices higher. The SPX index fell to $6,368, its lowest level since August last year. It has fallen in the last five consecutive weeks. S&P 500 Index in focus as Iran war takes… Continue reading S&P 500 Index flashes a death cross as US-Iran war continues ahead of NFP data

The global video-game industry is entering a period of recalibration after Sony raised prices of its flagship PlayStation 5 consoles for the second time in less than a year, underscoring mounting cost pressures tied to memory chip shortages and supply-chain strain. The move, which lifts US prices by as much as $100 starting April 2,… Continue reading PS5 price hike signals pressure point for gaming industry: what’s next?

The social media landscape shifted violently this week as a wave of selling wiped billions in market value. The catalyst? A landmark legal blow; a California jury found Google and Meta Platforms negligent in a high-profile “social media addiction” trial, sparking fears of a costly regulatory overhaul. Amidst the carnage, however, a senior Wells Fargo… Continue reading Social media stocks crash: here’s the best one to buy on the dip

US stocks fell sharply on Friday, with all three major indexes closing at their lowest levels in more than six months, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and surging oil prices dampened investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 793.47 points, or 1.73%, to 45,166.64, entering correction territory on an intraday basis. The… Continue reading Dow Jones plunges nearly 800 points: longest weekly losing streak in 4 years

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: CRWD) is inching lower on Mar 27 after partner Anthropic previewed a “breakthrough” AI model with advanced cybersecurity capabilities it’s calling Claude Mythos. Adding to the pressure are reports of Amazon.com Inc, another one of CRWD’s partners, developing a sophisticated artificial intelligence tool to handle sales, business development, and other tasks.… Continue reading CrowdStrike stock: how its own partners triggered a sell-off today

Global markets closed the week on a cautious note, with multiple asset classes reflecting heightened uncertainty. The cryptocurrency market weakened amid a broader risk-off mood, while geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices shaped equity sentiment.  At the same time, Elon Musk’s potential plans for a retail-heavy SpaceX IPO drew attention, even as foreign investors accelerated… Continue reading Evening digest: Crypto slide, SpaceX IPO buzz, India selloff

Wall Street’s most persistent bull, Tom Lee, is doubling down on a vision of the future that would make even the most seasoned optimist blink. The Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder, known for his uncanny accuracy during post-pandemic recovery, believes S&P 500 is on a collision course with the 15,000 mark by the end of this… Continue reading Tom Lee sees this Vanguard index fund soaring 129%