Russia is waging ‘hybrid warfare’ against Europe, officials say. What does that mean?
Russia “wants to sow division,” the EU chief said Wednesday, and the bloc needs to face up to the new reality of “hybrid warfare.”
Citi backs stablecoin firm BVNK as Wall Street warms to crypto
Major U.S. banks are stepping further into crypto and digital assets as U.S. regulation becomes more favorable.
Hang Seng Bank shares jump 30% on parent HSBC’s privatization bid, valuing it at over $37 billion
HSBC said it has asked the board of Hang Seng Bank to put forward a privatization proposal to shareholders via a scheme of arrangement under Hong Kong’s Companies Ordinance.
Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan, allowing release of hostages and prisoners
Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of a peace plan which could put an end to the two-year war and free hostages.
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher, tracking Wall Street gains as tech rally continues
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite scored new intraday and closing highs Wednesday stateside.
Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
Stock market’s ‘sugar rush’ makes for a good time to purchase protective puts, Jeff Kilburg says
KKM Financial CEO Jeff Kilburg said the stock market’s latest record rally marks a good time for investors to turn to options to protect their portfolios in case of a downturn.
Trump says he may go to Egypt soon for Gaza deal
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he may travel to Egypt this weekend as his negotiators seek to seal a Gaza hostages-for-ceasefire deal.
Santoli’s Wednesday market wrap-up: The usual flag carriers of the AI boom push S&P 500 to new highs
While stocks tied to the AI buildout are booming, those closer to the here-and-now consumer remain sluggish.
IRS furloughs nearly half of its workforce due to government shutdown
The IRS furloughs came on the same day that the Senate again fell short of passing a funding resolution that would end the federal government shutdown.