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TXSE takes on NYSE

Citadel and BlackRock back starting National Stock Exchange in Texas, India's stock markets erase $371 billion in a single day, Amazon’s first US labor union affiliates with Teamsters, Tesla plans to spend $3-$4 billion on Nvidia hardware this year, and E*Trade spurs backlash for threatening to oust 'Roaring Kitty' off platform...

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Jun 4, 2024

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Election-strewn June

E*Trade considers kicking meme-stock leader off platform, Wall St tests market fallout of a Trump-Biden rematch, Microsoft confirms layoffs in cloud, mixed reality groups, Paramount and Skydance agree to terms of merger deal, and Berkshire stock drops 99.9% due to NYSE technical glitch...

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Jun 3, 2024

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All eyes on GME

GameStop set to jump as 'Roaring Kitty' reveals $180M position, Nvidia announces next-Gen AI Platform for 2026, Key engines of consumer spending are losing steam all at once, penny stock trading boom prompts warnings of frothy markets, and homebuyers are starting to revolt over steep prices...

Market Briefing

May 31, 2024

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Verdict volatility

Wall Street braces for volatility after Trump verdict, Wall Street Billionaires are rushing to back Trump, TikTok preparing a US copy of the app’s core algorithm, S&P experiences pricing glitch, and Tesla shareholders advised to reject Musk’s pay package...

Market Briefing

May 30, 2024

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Emerging market picks

Goldman sees India’s stocks, bonds and Rupee as top emerging market picks, Salesforce plunges 16% on first revenue miss in 18 years, Wall St says shift to faster trade settlement smooth so far, US firms grow more pessimistic on economic outlook, and McDonald’s says average menu item costs 40% more than 2019...

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May 29, 2024

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Mega merger

Hess investors sign off on $53 billion Chevron takeover, Samsung Electronics' union threatens first ever walkout, Nvidia's market value surges closer to Apple, GameStop shares jump 30+%, and Ex-OpenAI, and ex-OpenAI safety leader joins rival Anthropic...

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May 28, 2024

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Markets shift to T+1 trading

Wall Street returns to T+1 stock trading after a century, Elon’s xAI raises $6 billion in race against ChatGPT, China creates $47.5 billion chip investment fund - its largest-ever, gold and silver poised to resume uptrend, and Alibaba's AliExpress signs David Beckham as new brand ambassador...

Market Briefing

May 24, 2024

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ETH <> ETF

Ether ETFs get approval from FTC, House votes to block Fed from creating digital currency, a sudden container crunch sends ocean freight rates soaring. Musk says he favors ‘no tariffs’ on Chinese EVs, and DOJ sues to break up Live Nation, Ticketmaster ‘monopoly’...

Market Briefing

May 23, 2024

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Nvidia triples

Nvidia shares pass $1,000 after blowout earnings, House approves crypto FIT21 bill, White House signals Biden will sign crypto bill, existing-home sales unexpectedly fall, and OpenAI inks deal with News Corp. to improve ChatGPT...

Market Briefing

May 22, 2024

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Crypto army

Trump campaign starts taking crypto donations, Nvidia’s up after the bell, RFK Jr. says he invested $24K in the short GameStop revival, Biden to sell 1 million barrels of gasoline to reduce prices, and White House says FDIC needs 'fresh start' with new chair...

Market Briefing

May 21, 2024

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Industry upset

Microsoft announces new PCs with Qualcomm chips, Nvidia to test $12 Trillion rally, Hims & Hers debuts $199 weight-loss shots, Jamie Dimon signals retirement is close, and FDIC Chair is leaving after toxic workplace report...

Market Briefing

May 20, 2024

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The hypocrisy

Stock markets worldwide on a record-hitting spree, Biden called out for hypocrisy over China tariffs, US and TikTok seek fast-track ruling by Dec 6, Microsoft set to unveil its vision for AI PCs tomorrow, and Iran’s President killed in helicopter crash...

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