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US stocks jump after big-tech earnings from Microsoft don’t disappoint

US stocks jumped on Wednesday after strong earnings from Microsoft and Alphabet. Microsoft surged 8% after it reported solid growth…

Activision Blizzard sinks 10% as the UK blocks Microsoft’s $69 billion buyout on fears it could harm cloud gaming competition

Activision Blizzard shares sank Wednesday after the UK blocked its pending buyout by Microsoft.  A UK regulator said the $69…

Russian CBDC ‘Ready for Launch by Year’s End’ – What Effect Will Digital Ruble Have?

Russian CBDC ‘Ready for Launch by Year’s End’ – What Effect Will Digital Ruble Have? Source: WhoIsDanny/Adobe Russia’s central bank…

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Buys $8.7 Million in Coinbase Stock, Files Third Bitcoin ETF Application Amid SEC Lawsuit

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Buys $8.7 Million in Coinbase Stock, Files Third Bitcoin ETF Application Amid SEC Lawsuit Image Source:…

Peter Thiel, Republican megadonor, won’t fund candidates in 2024, sources say

Tech billionaire and Republican megadonor Peter Thiel, an early backer of former President Donald Trump who later broke with him,…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Activision Blizzard, Chipotle, First Republic Bank & more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell on Wednesday. Enphase Energy — The solar inverter company slid 16%…

Hayek and Bitcoin

This article was originally published by AIER.org. The late economist FA Hayek had a great deal to say about private…

US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall stripped of national title after positive cannabis test

CNN  —  US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall has been stripped of her recent national indoor title and hit with a…

The Atlanta Hawks shock the Boston Celtics to extend playoff series – and postpone a Janet Jackson concert

CNN  —  Trae Young’s clutch three-pointer secured a shock 119-117 win for the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 to cut…

Wrexham owners make audacious attempt to coax football star Gareth Bale out of retirement

CNN  —  They couldn’t, could they? Days after Wrexham’s promotion from the National League for the first time in 15…