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Trump's $6 Trillion Investment Deals Face Reality Check: Only A Fraction May Reach The Real Economy
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 4:38pm | 662President Donald Trump has touted multi-trillion-dollar investment commitments as proof that his economic strategy is delivering a historic revival of American manufacturing and infrastructure. Yet, behind the massive figures, new analysis from Goldman Sachs suggests the actual economic impact...
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If You Invested $1,000 In AMD And Bitcoin When CEO Lisa Su Called Blockchains A Distraction, Here's What You'd Have Now
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 6:30am | 630Tech mogul Lisa Su has built Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) into a multi-billion dollar company that takes on chip industry players like Nvidia and Intel. What happened: Su was named Time Magazine’s CEO of the year for her leadership and focus on innovation in fields such as data...
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Trump-Announced Crypto Reserve Will Include These Coins, But One Name Has Made Investors Exceptionally Rich Over 5 Years
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 3:34am | 569President Donald Trump’s announcement of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve marked a tectonic shift in U.S. fiscal policy, contrasting with the restrictive approach of the previous Joe Biden administration. What happened: Aside from blue-chip coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, said to be at the...
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Apple 'Forced To Kiss The Ring'? Expert Questions Whether Trump Pushed The iPhone Maker For $500 Billion Investment
Monday, February 24, 2025 - 10:30am | 809As the iPhone maker Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced its plans to invest $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, this expert says that the technology giant was "forced to kiss the ring," in his latest post. What Happened: President Donald Trump at a meeting with the U.S. governors over...
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Mark Cuban Once Called These Lesser-Known Cryptos His 'Favorite' Outside Of Bitcoin And Ethereum — Here's How They've Fared Since The Shark's Disclosure
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 8:30am | 518Billionaire entrepreneur and popular television personality Mark Cuban, while known for his investments in top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), has not shied away from parking his money in lesser-hyped coins. What happened: During an Ask Me Anything session on...
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Cannabis Industry's Real Success Formula: Profits, Reputation, And Scalability, Says Expert
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 2:55pm | 531As the cannabis industry continues its expansion across the United States, the criteria for what makes a cannabis business attractive to investors are evolving. With more states incorporating cannabis into their economies, investors are shifting their focus, treating cannabis businesses more like...
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Amazon's AWS In Talks To Invest Billions In Italian Data Center Expansion
Monday, May 27, 2024 - 1:18pm | 545Amazon.com Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is negotiating with the Italian government to invest billions of euros to expand its data center operations in the country. This initiative is part of the tech giant’s strategy to enhance its cloud services...
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6 NFL Draft Prospects Set To Be The Next Investment Superstars
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 10:46am | 827As the 2024 NFL Draft nears, a fresh class of athletes prepares to dominate the professional football scene while simultaneously making notable moves in the business arena. This year, six exceptional draft prospects are demonstrating their athletic skills as well. Still, they are also capturing...
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Experts Discuss Future Of Cannabis M&As At Benzinga Cannabis Conference In Florida
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 4:38pm | 945The panel “Who’s Winning In M&A? East Coast vs. West Coast (The Biggie-2Pac Dilemma)” took place at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Florida, where industry experts shared their forecasts about trends in marijuana M&As. Scott Greiper, CEO and founder of Viridian...
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How Messi, Götze, Other Soccer Legends Become Powerhouse Investors
Monday, April 8, 2024 - 5:27pm | 710In sports, the line between athleticism and entrepreneurship is increasingly blurred, as evidenced by a growing number of soccer stars venturing into the investment realm. From Mario Götze‘s angel investments to Lionel Messi‘s venture into digital gaming platforms, these athletes make...
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7 Basketball Legends Turn Investment Titans: Shaq, LeBron And More
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 9:02am | 939In recent years, several NBA players have transcended their on-court prowess to become savvy investors, particularly in technology startups, franchises, and health and wellness companies. These moves diversify their income streams and set them up for long-term financial success. Shaquille O’...
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'Ethereum Isn't Dead:' Top Crypto Analyst Delivers Christmas Cheer, Says 'Best Quarter' For ETH Approaching
Monday, December 25, 2023 - 11:33am | 654Amidst the recent surge in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price in the past couple of months, driven by hopes for a regulatory nod to spot ETFs, top analyst Michaël van de Poppe argued that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is not dead, and raised the question of whether it...
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US Banks Are Struggling With $650 Billion In Unrealized Losses On Bond Holdings — Here's How They Can Get Out
Sunday, November 12, 2023 - 10:46am | 527American banks are grappling with a staggering $650 billion in unrealized losses on their bond investments — but there could be a way out. What Happened: The losses resulted from banks pouring trillions into low-yield Treasury bonds before the Federal Reserve's rate hikes. With...
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Bitcoin Tops $31,000, BlackRock Lists iShares Bitcoin Trust: Will Institutional Investors Jump On Board?
Monday, October 23, 2023 - 6:04pm | 685Digital Asset Fund Flows marked the fourth consecutive week of inflows at $66 million in digital assets investment products, reported CoinShares, driven by optimism surrounding the possible announcement of spot Bitcoin ETF approval. Meanwhile, total assets under management...
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Crypto And Fintech Vets Form AI, Biotech-Focused Oak Grove Ventures Amid VC Drought
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 9:48am | 572Alumni from several crypto and fintech companies launched Singapore-based Oak Grove Ventures, a $60 million fund that focuses on the intersection of biotech, Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI). Among those involved are Sally Wang, formerly of Sino Global Capital (now Ryze Labs); Ethan Wang,...