US midday market brief: Dow jumps 800 points to record high as traders bet against wider conflict
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 800 points, or roughly 1.7%, to breach an all-time record above 49,000 on Monday. The
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US opted for force in Venezuela, could China do the same in Taiwan?
Trump administration’s surprising attack on Venezuela this past weekend could “embolden” China on Taiwan, says Kurt Campbell, the former US deputy secretary of
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Rolls-Royce share price forecast: will the rally accelerate in 2026?
Rolls-Royce share price started the year well, rising by over 4% on Friday and moving to a record high of 1,197p. It has
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Are Americans overpaying taxes in 2026? Here’s how to fix it
The IRS has quietly handed most American workers a modest tax break starting this month, but fewer are likely aware of it. Inflation
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US natural gas price analysis as weather forecast reverses gains
US natural gas price dropped to its lowest level since late October 2025 as weather remains the market’s key driver. Forecasts of warmer-than-normal
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Ethereum’s $5K path divides experts ahead of 2026
Ethereum is trading above $3,200, still well below its all-time high of $4,953 on Aug. 24, 2025, when it missed the $5,000 mark
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Here’s why the Hang Seng Index is soaring this year
The Hang Seng Index continued its uptrend on Tuesday as it jumped to H$26,822, its highest point since November 13. It has jumped
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X faces global scrutiny after Grok chatbot generated exploitative images
Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) is facing mounting regulatory scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions after its Grok chatbot was
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Solana hits $139 as ETF inflows and on-chain data turn bullish
Solana continues to extend its gains after rallying over the past few days. At the time of writing on Tuesday, SOL is trading
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Tilray stock forms a risky pattern: Jan. 8 will be key
Tilray stock price has been highly volatile in the past few months as investors focused on Donald Trump’s cannabis reclassification efforts and its