Every December, Nasdaq updates its Nasdaq-100 Index, which features 100 of the largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Established in 1985, the index is heavily influenced by the Market capitalizations of its members, including major tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. For December 2023, the index has shown impressive growth, gaining 53.8% ...
India’s outgoing Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor, Shaktikanta Das, has emphasized the country’s leading role in central bank digital currency (CBDC) development, highlighting its impressive growth with over 5 million users and 400,000 merchants participating in the digital rupee’s pilot since 2022. He believes CBDCs hold enormous potential for the future of currency. While ...
President-elect Donald Trump is urging major companies and wealthy investors to inject $1 billion into the U.S. economy, promising to significantly reduce bureaucratic hurdles in return. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, has shared insights on popular weight-loss treatments. Starting January 1, 2025, minimum wage increases will benefit ...
Palantir Technologies is making headlines as it has been added to the Nasdaq-100 index, a group of the largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq stock exchange. This announcement came on Friday evening, just before the weekend, and is anticipated to increase demand for Palantir’s stock, given the visibility that comes with index membership. Recently, Palantir’s ...
Despite Bitcoin recently surpassing $100,000, many people are still hesitant about investing in cryptocurrency due to its volatility. The iShares Bitcoin Trust offers a straightforward option for those looking to invest in Bitcoin without the complexities of managing a cryptocurrency wallet or exchange. As a dedicated spot Bitcoin ETF from BlackRock, it exclusively invests in ...
Despite Bitcoin recently hitting a new high over $100,000, many remain hesitant about investing in cryptocurrency due to its volatility. The iShares Bitcoin Trust offers a straightforward way for investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without the complexities of managing crypto wallets or exchanges. This spot Bitcoin ETF invests directly in Bitcoin and has quickly ...
Palantir Technologies, listed on NASDAQ as PLTR, received great news as it will be added to the Nasdaq-100 index, effective December 23. This index features 100 of the largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Palantir’s stock has seen a remarkable 343% increase in 2024, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. The announcement’s timing is ...
Despite Bitcoin reaching a record price of over $100,000, many are hesitant about investing in cryptocurrencies due to their volatility. For those open to taking on this risk, the iShares Bitcoin Trust, a popular exchange-traded fund (ETF), offers a straightforward way to invest in Bitcoin without the complexities of managing cryptocurrency wallets or exchanges. This ...
Palantir Technologies, a leading name in artificial intelligence, has seen its stock price soar over 1,000% in less than two years, with strong potential for future growth. Recently selected for the Nasdaq-100 index, Palantir has capitalized on the surge in demand for AI solutions through its innovative Artificial Intelligence Platform. The company reported impressive financial ...
MicroStrategy’s remarkable success with investing in bitcoin has sparked interest among other companies wanting to adopt a similar strategy. This year, MicroStrategy’s stock soared 501% thanks to its bitcoin investments, encouraging firms like Marathon Holdings and Acurx Pharmaceuticals to buy cryptocurrencies for their corporate treasuries. The appeal lies in bitcoin’s growing reputation as a safeguard ...
