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EU invests €500M in W, a new platform aimed at X

The European Union is backing a €500 million push to launch W, a new social media platform designed as a regulated alternative to Elon Musk’s X.

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A Once-in-a-Decade Investment Opportunity: The 2 Best AI Stocks to Buy Now

Key PointsSoftware stock trailed the S&P 500 by an abnormally wide margin in the past year, creating a buying opportunity.AppLovin's AI-powered platform helps brands create and opt

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The Dot-Com Bubble and Potential AI Bubble Share One Striking Similarity, but Also a Critical Difference

Key PointsInvestors have been waiting three decades for the next "internet" moment -- and artificial intelligence (AI) has answered the call.Today's leading AI stocks have establis

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Bitcoin is infrastructure now. Why does the UK still regulate it like a speculative risk?

If you look at how Bitcoin is actually being used in 2026, the reality is very practical, even mundane. Bitcoin today isn’t about volatile trading or “going to the moon.” It is increasingly used as financial infrastructure. Through the Lightning Network, Bitcoin has quietly evolved into a high-speed, low cost settlement layer. It operates in […]

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This Stock Is Down 81%. Is It a Buying Opportunity or a Value Trap?

Key PointsOpendoor's sales have been declining, and it's losing money.It recently got a new CEO, and he's changing the company's strategy.How Opendoor stock performs may depend on

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GBP/JPY retreats below 213.50 amid rumours of a Yen intervention

The Pound has retraced to the mid-range of the 123.00s, trading at 213.47 against the JPY at the time of writing, after whipsawing more than 200 pips as the Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuho Ueda concluded his press conference, which has rumours of a Yen intervention.

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Expert Analyzes XRP, Ethereum, And Solana: Predictions For The Next Altcoin Season

As the crypto market faces uncertainty and continues in a consolidation phase, market expert Sam Daodu has issued a report examining the potential for XRP, Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) to emerge

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Russia-linked crypto processes $100B despite sanctions

Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 has processed over $100 billion in transactions within its first year.

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Eurozone HCOB Services PMI below expectations (52.8) in January: Actual (51.9)

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Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI above expectations (49) in January: Actual (49.4)

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Eurozone HCOB Composite PMI below forecasts (51.6) in January: Actual (51.5)

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Pound Sterling rises as UK Retail Sales unexpectedly return to growth

The Pound Sterling (GBP) attracts bids against its major currency peers as the United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales figures have grown in December, after contracting in the last two months.

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AUD/JPY retreats from 109.00 as "rate check" by Japan's Finance Ministry lifts JPY

The AUD/JPY cross retreats nearly 130 pips from the highest level since July 2024, around the 109.00 mark touched earlier this Friday, though the pullback lacks follow-through.

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TikTok finalizes U.S. operations deal following long standoff

TikTok finalized a US operating deal, avoided a nationwide ban, and ended a security standoff.

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Tesla's Optimus vs NEO – The Battle for the Future of Robots

TradingKey - As Tesla (TSLA) one of its most strategically ambitious projects, the humanoid robot Optimus has yet to contribute actual revenue, but its long-term potential has already been extensively

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I Used to Think 62 Was the Worst Social Security Claiming Age. Here's Why I Was Wrong.

Key PointsIf you claim Social Security at 62, you'll slash your monthly benefits permanently. Many seniors can't afford that monthly hit.That doesn't mean filing for benefits at 62

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Tesla’s California sales crash while Austin gets driverless robotaxis

Tesla's California market share dropped to 9.9% in 2025 from 11.6% in 2024, pushing it to third place among all car brands.

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EUR/USD drifts away from highs ahead of flash PMIs

EUR/USD posts moderate losses, trading near 1.1730 at the time of writing on Friday, but holding most of the previous day's gains and on track for its strongest weekly performance since June.

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Decentraland Price Forecast: MANA extends gains as open interest rises to a 3-month high

Decentraland (MANA) extends gains, trading at $0.173 at the time of writing on Friday after rallying more than 13% so far this week. On-chain and derivatives data back this rally as Open Interest (OI) hit a 3-month high alongside rising daily active addresses and trading volume.

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Germany HCOB Services PMI came in at 53.3, above expectations (53) in January

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Germany HCOB Composite PMI registered at 52.5 above expectations (51.8) in January

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Germany HCOB Manufacturing PMI above expectations (48) in January: Actual (48.7)

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Top Analysts Track This New Crypto After 300% Growth, It’s Still Under $1

The emergence of a new cryptocurrency that has already registered high profits even prior to making it to major exchanges is gaining the attention of the top analysts. Initial investors are usually in search of the next big crypto that can soar in a cycle, and this early coin has already gained such interest in […]

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1 Reason I'm Never Selling Netflix Stock

Key PointsWhile Netflix still licenses popular shows and movies, its original content library continues to expand.Would-be competitors quickly learned they would have to balance pr

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Kansas legislators move to create state-backed Bitcoin reserve fund

The state of Kansas has proposed a new bill that would create a strategic Bitcoin and crypto reserve.

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France HCOB Manufacturing PMI came in at 51, above expectations (50.3) in January

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France HCOB Composite PMI below expectations (50.1) in January: Actual (48.6)

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