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Capital One stock crashes 10% after Trump unveils shock credit card cap

Capital One stock (NYSE: COF) tumbled nearly 10% in pre-market trading on Monday after President Donald Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%. The proposal sent shock waves through the banking sector and immediately triggered alarms about lending profitability and consumer credit access. The announcement, made without implementation details,

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VeChain Hayabusa upgrade goes live: full DPoS, new tokenomics, and MiCA compliance

The post VeChain Hayabusa upgrade goes live: full DPoS, new tokenomics, and MiCA compliance appeared first on Invezz

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India’s economy looks strong with low inflation—but do people feel it

India heads into 2026 with headline indicators that would be the envy of many major economies. Growth is strong, inflation is subdued, and political stability remains intact. Yet beneath these reassuring numbers lies a widening disconnect between macro performance and lived economic reality, said a Financial Times report. For investors and policymakers alike, this dichotomy

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Datadog stock price as the crash continues: can it plunge to $100?

Datadog stock price has suffered a big reversal in the past few months, moving from the key level at $200 in November to the current $130. It has dropped to the lowest level since September. So, what’s next for the DDOG stock after this crash? Wall Street analysts are bullish on the Datadog stock Datadog

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Commodity wrap: Dollar strength drags gold, silver down; inventory drop boosts crude prices

Gold prices fell on Thursday as a stronger dollar weighed on demand among overseas buyers. Silver prices also fell sharply, mirroring the drop in gold. A stronger dollar makes commodities priced in the greenback more expensive for overseas buyers. Meanwhile, crude oil prices advanced on Thursday, recovering from two consecutive days of losses. This uptick

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US private sector adds 41,000 jobs in December, ADP shows

Private sector job creation turned positive in December, though hiring came in slightly below expectations, according to data released Wednesday by payrolls processor ADP. Companies added 41,000 jobs during the month, reversing a revised loss of 29,000 in November and offering a modest boost to confidence in a labour market that softened toward the end

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Love the blue-chip JEPQ ETF? QQQI might be a good alternative

The JPMorgan NASDAQ Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) had a strong performance last year as it jumped to a record high of $59. It has risen in the previous three consecutive years, with its assets under management (AUM) rising to over $32 billion.  Similarly, the NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI) rose to a

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US oil stocks soar on potential access to Venezuela’s massive reserves

Shares of US oil companies surged on Monday, a jump spurred by the potential to gain access to Venezuela’s massive oil reserves. Shares of Chevron, the sole US major currently operating in Venezuela’s oil fields, saw a 6.5% jump in premarket trading, according to a Reuters report. Meanwhile, refiners such as Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66,

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Bitfarms to exit Latin America after agreeing to sell Paraguay mining site

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms is preparing to leave Latin America after agreeing to sell its remaining site in Paraguay, marking a decisive shift in its geographic and operational priorities. The move reflects a broader reassessment of where mining companies deploy capital as they balance volatile crypto prices with rising energy and infrastructure demands. By monetising assets

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Luxury brands face profit squeeze as discounting soars and shoppers question value

Luxury goods companies are facing renewed pressure on profitability after a sharp rise in discounting during 2025, as consumers increasingly question the value of high-end products following years of aggressive price increases. Industry data shows that as much as 40% of luxury goods were sold at discounted prices last year, undermining margins across the sector,

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