Crude oil prices plunged more than 9% to $88/barrel on Monday, providing major relief to global equity markets after the US paused its strikes on Iran and Tehran signalled it would not retaliate further. Oil prices had surged to $100/barrel after the US resumed strikes on Iran a fortnight ago, but the latest developments have…
Seven BSE 150 MidCap stocks scaled fresh 52-week highs as Sensex surged 776 points in a broad-based rally. Lloyds Metals & Energy, Laurus Labs and Gujarat Fluorochemicals led the list, reflecting strong buying interest, positive momentum and improving investor confidence.
Senator Mitch McConnell and Secretary Elaine Chao on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Source: Office of Mitch McConnell. Sen. Mitch McConnell is recovering from his debilitating fall last month but still has not been cleared to return to work, the congressional physician’s office said Monday, more than six weeks since the Kentucky Republican was last seen…
Transcription: Penny Crossman (00:11):Hi, I’m Penny Crossman, a technology editor of American Banker. I’m here at the On Chain Executive Summit. I’m here with Caitlin Long, who is founder and CEO of Custodia Bank in Wyoming. Welcome, Caitlin. Caitlin Long (00:23):Thanks, Penny. Good to be back. Penny Crossman (00:24):So when you think about all the…
U.S. small cap equities are coming off the strongest start to a year in more than three decades. At the same time, the Russell Indexes’ first 2026 reconstitution took effect at the end of June, with a second one scheduled for December. What was once an annual rebalance is now happening twice a year; a…
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a news conference in Jerusalem on June 15, 2026. Ronen Zvulun | Afp | Getty Images Politicians and world leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are gathering in Washington to meet with President Donald Trump while in town to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham at his funeral…
Digital financial platform Circle acquired IBM’s blockchain patent portfolio, according to a Monday (July 27) press release. “With this acquisition, Circle becomes the leader in blockchain patent holdings in the United States,” the release said. “The expanded IP position directly supports Circle’s foundation for building the internet financial system, including USDC, Circle Payments Network, Arc,…
Kingscrowd, a leading data provider for online capital formation, is extending its Reg CF funding round listed on StartEngine. Typically, platforms in the funding portal/online capital formation sector will partner with another platform to raise money online. Kingscrowd covers data for both Reg CF and Reg A offering data. While online capital formation under Reg…
FM Daily Brief – 24 July 2026 FM Daily Brief – 24 July 2026 FM Daily Brief – 24 July 2026 FM Daily Brief – 24 July 2026 FM Daily Brief – 24 July 2026 FM Daily Brief – 24 July 2026 Today’s Friday, the 24th of July 2026, and these are our main stories:…
The cuts come as the crypto industry grapples with a prolonged downturn. After three consecutive quarters of declines, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization fell to around $2.1 trillion at the end of the second quarter, while trading volumes weakened and retail participation slowed amid higher interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty and persistent outflows from crypto exchange-traded…