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The Official Trump Coin Jumps 600% Overnight To Reach a £27 Billion Market Cap, Lifts Solana by 15%
The $TRUMP coin launched late yesterday on the Solana blockchain is officially endorsed by the President-elect and offers a chance for people to join a community that encourages a culture of success and optimism.
Anduril's £819K Arsenal-1 Facility Is the Largest Single Job-Creation Project in Ohio
Autonomous weapons developer Anduril will create a 5 million square feet facility to manufacture vertical take-off drones called Roadrunner, Ghost helicopters, Barracuda cruise missiles, and their biggest aircraft, Fury.
XRP Prices Surge Over 30% After Leak of Trump's America-First Strategic Reserve Plans and ETF Buzz
XRP prices reached an all-time high of £2.76 this week after reports emerged that Trump could establish the America-First Strategic Reserve to prioritise the Ripple-backed coin.
CPI Report for December Jumps 2.9%, Core Prices Come In Cooler To Lower Yields and Propel US Stocks
Better-than-expected Core CPI for December led to a sharp fall in US Treasury yields as stocks gained premarket, boosted by phenomenal banking results.
Rednote Gains 700K Users in 2 Days as US Downloads Surge 200% Amid TikTok Ban Talks
RedNote app developers are scrambling to moderate the English language in the Mandarin-dominated interface amid a massive influx of US users. Meanwhile, reports emerged that Elon Musk could buy TikTok US to avert a nationwide ban on the app.
'In America, Just Breathing Costs Money': Netizens Shocked By US Mum's £604K Hospital Bill
Janice Hernandez was slapped with a £604,000 hospital bill due to her baby's seven-week stay at a neonatal intensive care unit due to a rare genetic disorder called Prade-Willi syndrome.
Moderna Stock Plummets 16% After £819.59M Guidance Cut Over Respiratory Vaccine Flop
Moderna is expediting its cost-cutting program and rolling back R&D amid a drop in vaccination rates and low revenues from a new vaccine.
Single Mum Pays £12K Yearly to Adviser Despite Losses on £812K Portfolio—What Are Her Options?
The mother of three pays a financial adviser 1.5% of AUM as annual fees but is clueless about the questions to ask, how the money is managed, or how fees affect her returns.
Thousands of Californians Uninsured: What Happens When Wildfires Destroy Their Homes?
Although insurers have been dropping coverage for California homeowners for years, new rules announced weeks ago will mandate them to offer policies in high-risk regions.
Here's Why Shark Tank's Mark Cuban Prefers Bitcoin Over Gold During a Major Economic Crisis
Cuban believes Bitcoin is an upgraded version of gold in terms of store of value and can be more portable and exchangeable than the precious metal during economic downturns.
Buddy Carter's Bill to Abolish IRS and Overhaul Tax Code Aims to Cut National Debt
US Rep. Buddy Carter's Fair Tax Act would help Americans save money by putting them in charge of their tax rate, reducing tax loopholes and the national debt, and mandating illegal immigrants to pay their fair share of taxes.
62-Year-Old With Master's Degree Works as Retail Manager for £17/Hour, Too Scared To Retire
Ted doesn't desire to work as a retail manager but cannot plan to retire anytime soon due to high levels of credit card debt.
Bitcoin and Cryptos Plunge as Stock Market Drops, US Data Boosts Yields and Rate-Cut Delays Loom
Bitcoin and major crypto tokens have declined alongside US stocks as strong economic indicators, profit booking, and speculation over Trump's tariff plans continue to drive market volatility.
Harris Pushes to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports, Raising Credit Scores for 15M Americans
Kamal Harris announced that a new rule will remove medical debt from all Americans' credit reports, improving their chances of being approved for a car, home, or small-business loan.
'I Was Ready To Lose It All': UK Man Recovers From Crypto Addiction That Almost Led to Suicide
Alex neglected his family, started stealing from them, and was about to sell his home without informing his wife to trade cryptocurrencies and bet his holdings at online casinos.
Four Underrated Tax Benefits All US Retirees Over 65 Should Avail Of
US retirees above 65 can take a special standard deduction on top of the regular deduction. They can also get tax credits if they have low incomes.
Nancy Pelosi's Portfolio Beats Top Hedge Funds With 54% Gains in 2024
Nancy Pelosi's investment portfolio jumped 54% in 2024, beating popular investment portfolios like Inverse Cramer and hedge funds like Discovery Capital Management, DE Shaw Oculus, and Bridgewater China.
Tesla Stock Drops 6% on Annual Sales Decline Despite Record Q4 Deliveries as BYD Closes in Fast
Tesla's drop in annual sales marks the first year-over-year decline. However, analysts think the launch of Tesla's lower-priced EV this year, the growing uptake of its full self-driving software, and the robotaxi testing could take the company's market cap beyond £1.61 trillion.
Wall Street Shares 4 AI Predictions and Top Stock Picks for 2025
Wall Street giants like Goldman Sachs and UBS think AI investments will continue to grow in the coming years as the AI revolution transitions to Phase 3 of companies monetising the technology to boost revenue streams.
Tesla Shares Drop 5% After Cybertruck Blast Near Las Vegas Hotel Sparks Volatility Before Q4 Results
Authorities are determining if there is any potential connection between the Cybertruck incident and the New Orleans massacre as Elon Musk assists investigators with key vehicle telemetry data.
US Boomers 'Unretiring' Due to Low Social Security Payments Could Face Even More Benefit Cuts
As more US retirees return to the workforce to supplement their monthly income, their Social Security benefits could drop until they reach the full retirement age if job wages exceed the annual threshold of £18,572.
'Don't Withdraw Money From Cash Machines': 5 Money Resolutions Britons Should Make For The New Year
A financial expert advises Britons on five key resolutions for 2025. Key takeaways include setting realistic savings goals and making timely payments.
30-Year-Old Rejects Office Jobs and Struggles With Income Due to Dog's Separation Anxiety
Caleb Hammer struggles to help a dog parent create a financial budget as she refuses to work remotely despite having an irregular income.
Multi-Millionaire Reveals His Ex of 7 Years Still Has Full Access to His £118m Bank Account
Dave said of his ex-partner Renee Portnoy that she won't "abuse" her access to his fortune, given she is much more frugal than him. He still considers her as his best friend.
Elon Musk's xAI Raises £4.78B to Ramp up R&D Across His Firms as Revenues Near £79M Annually
xAI raised £4.78 billion to accelerate training its next-generation powerful AI model, Grok 3, alongside enhancing technology across SpaceX and Tesla.
Millennial 401(k) Millionaires Rise by 400% as Market Rally and Steady Savings Lift Account Balances
Strong market gains, growing employer matching contributions, and millennials reaching their peak earning years are some factors contributing to their rising 401(k) account balances.
SNAP Benefits January 2025 Schedule and Average Monthly Payouts
SNAP benefit payout dates can depend on several factors, such as the state, case number, Social Security number, the first letter of a beneficiary's last name, or their birthday and month.
Haliey Welch Finally Releases Statement On Hawk Tuah Memecoin Scandal—Here's Who Investors Are Suing
Plaintiffs claimed the Hawk Tuah team converted the Tuah Foundation into an off-shore entity before selling 17% of the token supply to several people.
Anti-Woke ETF Slated for 2025 Launch Excludes DEI-Focused Firms Citing Underperformance
The Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF will shun S&P 500 companies that hire employees based on race and gender rather than skill and merit for better shareholder returns.
Trump Shocks Washington with Call to Abolish Federal Debt Ceiling Amid Shutdown Crisis
President-elect Donald Trump also averted a government shutdown by forcing Congress to scrap a government spending bill before Friday's deadline.