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Key Takeaways Crypto bulls say Bitcoin may have room to rise as demand for a spot Bitcoin ETF and the impact of the halving have yet to be felt. Some industry watchers say that while there will undoubtedly be demand for a spot Ethereum ETF when it launches, it is unlikely to see the same level of success as its Bitcoin counterpart. Regulatory clarity remains a major hurdle, and investors are looking to presidential candidates for cues as well as recent developments. Bitcoin is up more than 30% this year, fueled by demand from ETFs that hold the leading cryptocurrency,…
One April evening many years ago, I was sitting alone at a corner table at the Lakewood Café & Hotel in the northwestern Wisconsin town of Winter (current population: 331). At the time I was an English teacher at Chicago Vocational High School and had been using my spring break to start building a cabin on Blue Gill Lake, 12 miles north of town. Hungry after cutting trees from a lakeside property, I ordered the Thursday night special of beef and gravy, mashed potatoes and red garden beets to be washed down with a chilled bottle of Leinenkugel Red Ale,…
Investing.com — The rise in U.S. Treasury yields following last week’s debate between President Joe Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump could be a signal that the bond market is pricing in a victory for Trump in November’s presidential election, according to analysts at Yardeni Research. It had been hovering around 4.29 percent before the debate and hit 4.48 percent on Monday, its highest level since May 31. Yields typically move inversely to prices. The rise in yields came even as the personal consumption expenditures price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, suggested inflation remained subdued last Friday, a trend…
You may have seen that 2024’s progress bar recently hit 50%. To mark that mildly terrifying milestone, we’ve decided to cast our eye back over the past six months and pick out our biggest tech highlights of the year so far.There’s been no shortage of those – from the arrival of Microsoft’s new generation of AI-equipped Windows 11 laptops to Apple’s latest iPad Pros, we’ve been given some real tech treats already.You can jump straight into our list of the 11 best products we’ve tested so far this year below, with the list covering everything from Bluetooth speakers to OLED…
As the second half of 2024 begins, market participants are beginning to reassess their expectations for revenue growth not only this year but also into 2025. Wall Street analysts are predicting that S&P 500 companies’ earnings per share (EPS) will grow at a robust 14.5% in 2025. This would be an impressive record following the 10.6% growth expected this year, according to analysts at Yardeni Research. “We forecast S&P 500 earnings per share to grow 12.1% this year and 8.0% in 2025,” the financial research firm said in a recent report. The range of forecasted earnings growth for next year…
Looking ahead to the first half of 2024, analysts at UBS highlight three key takeaways for investors. Global equity markets continue to perform well: The bank said that despite market volatility, global equity markets delivered strong returns in the first half of the year, with the MSCI All Country World Index up 13.5%. The bank noted that U.S. markets led the surge, up 15.3% year to date, buoyed by hopes of easing inflation and a possible Federal Reserve interest rate cut. AI Continues to Drive Growth: UBS recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) remains a dominant force in both business investment…
One of my favorite places to visit in the summer is the farmers’ market. I love fresh berries and tomatoes, but I can never get enough of sweet, juicy corn. Whether boiled, steamed, or roasted, corn is the perfect addition to any summer meal. It’s also one of my favorite ingredients to use in salads, chowders, dips, and breads. The only downside is that it’s surprisingly difficult to strip the juicy corn from the cob. To avoid this tedious task, I reached for this shopper-favorite gadget with over 5,300 five-star reviews. This clever tool strips corn from the cob in…
Learn about potential next-generation technology stocks with strategic insights, growth drivers, and financial resilience In the fast-changing world of stock investing, finding the next generation of promising technology stocks can have a big impact on an investor’s portfolio. These companies not only have great fundamentals, but also have the advantage of being on the rise in the market. It is essential for investors to know what makes these businesses unique: robust revenue models, effective cost management, and planned expansion. As one of the top leaders in data streaming and integration, the company has expanded its customer base of high-value clients,…
WEST BEND — If recent torrential rains have left your garden a place where you can’t find joy right now, a local farmers market is offering options for those looking for fresh produce, flowers and plants.Among them is the West Bend Farmers Market, which has been hailed as the No. 1 market in Wisconsin for the past two years by the American Farmers Market Celebration. Organized by the Downtown West Bend Association, the market has more than 100 vendors cheerfully selling their goods and wares despite the inclement weather.”Despite the poor weather, the atmosphere at the market was cheerful and…