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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) surged past the $80,000 mark over the past weekend, representing a key “Trump Trade” in the aftermath of the 2024 election. President-elect Donald Trump’s alignment with pro-crypto policies has sparked significant momentum in the digital assets market, positioning Bitcoin as a central beneficiary. This analysis evaluates
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Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election is widely viewed as a positive development for the financial sector, particularly for banking institutions. As a result, bank stocks experienced a notable rally on Wednesday. Both the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index and the S&P 500 Banks (Industry
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As the U.S. presidential election approaches, the potential re-election of Donald Trump could significantly impact global financial markets, capital-raising dynamics, and geopolitical relations. Building on existing analysis, this piece integrates deeper insights into fiscal policies, sector-specific implications, and strategies for Canadian investors and companies. It outlines the possible changes
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New York, NY – October 3, 2024 – ArcStone Securities and Investments Corp. is excited to announce its participation as an investor in the Paklaunch UNConference ‘24.2, on October 3rd and 4th, 2024, in Palo Alto, California. This exclusive event will unite top Pakistani entrepreneurs, global investors, and leading professionals, with
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ALT5 Sigma Announces Strategic Separation, Enhancing Value for Shareholders On Wednesday, ALT5 Sigma (NASDAQ: ALTS) announced a bold strategic move to separate its fintech and biotech businesses into two distinct entities, leading to a dip in shares during premarket trading. This separation follows the company’s acquisition of fintech innovator
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The Bank of Canada reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday and indicated the possibility of more significant cuts if the economy experiences a sharper slowdown in the coming months. As we navigate through a period of global economic uncertainty, this move carries significant implications for
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Key Takeaways * Robust Financial Performance: Meta reported Q2 2024 revenues of $32 billion, a 15% YoY increase, and net income of $9.5 billion, translating to an EPS of $3.15, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. * Effective Cost Management: Meta’s total expenses grew at a slower rate of 10% YoY,
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On August 2, 2024, U.S. stock markets experienced significant declines for the second consecutive session, driven by a disappointing jobs report that stoked fears of an impending recession. The Nasdaq Composite confirmed it was in correction territory, falling more than 10% from its recent peak. The Dow Jones Industrial
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Uranium mining shares experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, August 1st following an announcement from top global producer Kazatomprom. The Kazakhstan state-owned company raised its full-year production guidance, reporting higher-than-expected output for the first half of 2024. Key Highlights: * Kazatomprom's Production Increase: Kazatomprom has updated its 2024 production
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Gold has reached unprecedented levels, with prices hitting a new all-time high of $2,483.35 on July 17th, 2024. This surge is driven by growing market expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will commence its easing cycle in September. Additionally, the increasing likelihood of former President Donald Trump
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Key Takeaways: * Inflation: Soft consumer and producer inflation data provided a boost to markets. * Federal Reserve: Fed’s steady policy rate with a more cautious outlook for rate cuts in 2024. * Oil Market: Predictions of excess supply could pressure energy stocks. * Nvidia: AI-driven euphoria propels Nvidia to a $3 trillion