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  • UAE property tycoon Sajwani makes $1 billion bet on data centers

    A data center. Erik Isakson | DigitalVision | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Emirati property magnate Hussain Sajwani will invest $1 billion to build a global network of data centers under his recently launched Edgnex venture, marking a pivot to digital after two decades in brick and mortar real estate.  “We’re going to…

  • Understanding Calls and Puts

    Call: -Allows you to buy stock -If you have one call that means you are able to buy that stock at your set price -It has to reach the set price on or before your contract’s expiration -If it doesn’t reach the set price, your contract deteriorates in value and you lose your option premium…

  • Covered Call Writing | Stock Options | Stock Market Strategies

    http://www.Zacks.com – Kevin Matras explains how to implement a Covered Call option strategy. Stocks highlighted include APEI, GHL, PLCE, MYGN and WAB.

  • Municipals take back seat as Fed hikes rates

    After the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time since 2018 and said it would raise them six more times this year, U.S. Treasury yields continued to rise, while munis were relatively stable and equities rallied to close the session. Municipal to UST ratios showed the five-year at 76%, 90% in 10-years and…

  • You don’t need to be angry about NFTs

    NFTs are blamed for everything from tacky art to economic inequality and environmental destruction. But, the arguments by critics don‘t add up, writes Something Interesting‘s Knifefight. “For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Toward the end of January, one of my favorite content producers on the…

  • Corruption’s murky toll on Chicago and Illinois finances

    Political corruption taints the reputations of Chicago and Illinois and may influence decisions by businesses and voters at the polls, but it’s harder to measure the indirect toll on ratings, borrowing costs, and population trends. While federal authorities in recent decades have nabbed several dozen city and state officials including two past governors, the high…

  • New Federal Reserve projections show six more rate hikes this year

    Federal Reserve officials expect to hike rates roughly six additional times this year, bringing its benchmark interest rate to nearly 2%, according to projections released Wednesday. The median member of the Federal Open Markets Committee expects the Fed Funds rate to be 1.9% at the end of the year, according to the release. On Wednesday,…

  • Fed’s interest rate forecast signals willingness to sacrifice growth to stop inflation, strategists say

    U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during the Senate Banking Committee hearing titled “The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress”, in Washington, U.S., March 3, 2022. Tom Williams | Reuters Bond yields jumped and stocks were volatile after the Federal Reserve released its forecast for an aggressive series of rate hikes that it…

  • Price analysis 3/16: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, LUNA, SOL, ADA, AVAX, DOT, DOGE

    Bitcoin (BTC) is witnessing a see-saw battle near $40,000 with both the bulls and the bears trying to gain the upper hand. The volatility could remain high as the markets await the United States Federal Reserve’s policy decision due on March 16. Analyst Willy Woo suggests that Bitcoin could witness a capitulation event based on…

  • Cabot Brand Announces First-Ever Outdoor 2022 Trend Of The Year: Outdoor Workspaces

    Now that people are spending more time at home and going to the office less often, a new trend is growing towards outdoor workspaces. Outdoor workspaces offer a versatile solution for people who need a designated space for working from home, crafting, doing homework and more. They provide the security and comfort of being at…

  • Here’s what the Fed’s rate hike means for borrowers, savers and homeowners

    The Federal Reserve raised its target federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point from near zero at the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday. The first increase in the benchmark rate in three years will lay the groundwork for six more hikes by year’s end. “The war in Eastern Europe gives the Fed reason to act more cautiously, but…

  • Bitcoin bulls to defend $40K leading into Friday’s $760M options expiry

    Over the past two months, Bitcoin (BTC) has respected a slightly ascending trend, bouncing multiple times from its support. Even though that might sound positive, Bitcoin’s performance year-to-date remains a lackluster negative 14%. On the other hand, the Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM) gained 2% in the same period. Bitcoin/USD 1-day candle chart. Source: TradingView The…

  • Trading the Triple Bottom – Stock Chart Pattern

    Triple Bottom Reversal Pattern: -Important: This pattern should be treated as a neutral pattern until it reaches the third bottom point. Before that moment it could form as other patterns such as a double top, a declining wedge, etc. -If it breaks past the resistance line that is when the trade should be entered. -If…

  • Understanding Delta is the Key to Option Profitability

    Kevin Matras talks about delta and how it can help you decide

  • Introduction to the Commodity Markets

    This video is aimed at anyone new to trading the commodity markets. We look at which commodities you can trade with Trading 212, and take a generalised look at the futures markets and how they help commodity producers to hedge their exposure. Test and practice your investment strategies in real market conditions with virtual money.…

  • In setback for White House, Raskin withdraws nomination for Fed post

    WASHINGTON — Sarah Bloom Raskin, President Biden’s pick for vice chair for supervision of the Federal Reserve, has taken herself out of the running for the position. Raskin submitted a letter to the White House on Tuesday saying she would step aside so the politically gridlocked Senate Banking Committee would move forward with the Biden…

  • California lawmakers save UC Berkeley from enrollment crisis with last-minute bill

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday that averts a court order requiring the University of California-Berkeley to slash fall enrollment by 3,050 students. The lawsuit was brought by a group of Berkeley residents, who claim the university hasn’t built student housing commensurate with enrollment growth as outlined in its long-range development plan. Residents sued…

  • U.S.- listed China shares are tumbling again with Alibaba down 9%

    In this article BABA BIDU 9618-HK China’s economic headwinds and slowing retail sales growth could weigh on Alibaba’s fiscal second quarter earnings when it reports numbers on Thursday. Costfoto | Barcroft Media | Getty Images Shares of Chinese stocks listed in the U.S. are falling Monday as investors reassess their positions amid renewed delisting fears.…

  • The Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates, but unique challenges could slow its pace

    U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during his re-nominations hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington, U.S., January 11, 2022. Graeme Jennings | Reuters The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by a quarter point Wednesday, a major step in reversing the extraordinary…

  • Getaway Estate With Private Soccer Field Draws Top Dollar Near Melbourne, Australia

    Red Hill in Victoria, Australia, lays claim to rich earth, luxurious properties, and, now, a new record in residential sales prices. A family estate on the Mornington Peninsula sold after 17 days on the market for within the quoted price range of AUD 25 million to 27 million (about US $18 million to $19.5 million),…

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