An analyst notes Mastercard got off to a strong start this year, which “defies fears of slowing consumer spend.”
Mastercard’s stock rises as earnings send an upbeat message about spending
Meta is increasing its AI spending, but investors are pleased with the growth trajectory of advertising revenue.
How Meta’s stock found its way back into Wall Street’s good graces — for now
Illinois lawmakers plan to introduce a climate change superfund bill in the state legislature this session, the latest in a growing number of states seeking to make fossil fuel companies pay up for the fast-growing financial fallout of climate change. As the costs of global warming rise—in the form of home insurance premiums, utility bills, health expenses, and record-breaking dama
States want to tax fossil fuel companies to create climate change superfunds
Russian lawmakers plan crypto regulations by midyear, permitting trading for qualified and retail investors while banning anonymous coins and domestic payments.
Russia plans to cap retail crypto buys at $4,000 as it brings digital assets into the legal fold
Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the U.S. jobs market seems to have stabilized after a big letdown last year, justifying a decision to leave interest rates unchanged. The latest jobless-claims report appears to support his claim.
Fed chief Powell says a frail U.S. labor market has stabilized. Low jobless claims back him up.
Dogecoin is grinding along a technical fault line around the low-$0.10s, with traders flagging a tight support band that could define whether DOGE stabilizes or slips into a structurally weaker regime. The immediate setup is being framed as a high-conviction “line in the sand” by chart-focused accounts, even as on-chain whale activity appears to be fading fast. Ali Charts said tran
Dogecoin Sits On A Make-or-Break Floor: Why It’s Now Or Never
The World Gold Council said total demand for gold smashed records last year, but central-bank interest has a strong rival.
Central banks have actually slowed their purchases of gold, but investors have more than made up the difference
HMRC has reversed its decision not to open phone lines on Saturday.
HMRC U-turn as phone lines to open on tax deadline day to avoid £100 fines
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Surprisingly strong software growth sent IBM shares surging in early trade on Thursday.
Surprisingly strong software growth sends IBM’s stock surging
Levi’s sees sales of tops, dresses and non-denim bottoms growing fast.
More tops, more dresses and an AI ‘stylist’ — here’s what 2026 could look like for Levi’s
Caterpillar’s backlog increased by 71% from a year ago, reaching a record for the construction-machinery maker.
Data-center demand helps Caterpillar to best quarter ever — but there’s a tariff sting
The fintech, founded by an ex-Coinbase executive, seeks to offer stablecoin-powered global money movement services to businesses.
Neobank Dakota launches stablecoin platform for businesses
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