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VIX Retreats as Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 After Iran Shock Whipsaws Wall Street

VIX Retreats as Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000 After Iran Shock Whipsaws Wall Street

The Cboe Volatility Index fell to 24.93 Tuesday after spiking to 35.3 on Monday, its highest since April 2025, as oil prices plunged over 11% and bitcoin climbed above $70,000. The S&P 500 slipped 0.21%, the Dow lost 0.07%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.01%. Tech stocks gained while energy shares dropped. The U.S. Navy told shippers it could not provide escorts through the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing attack risks.
11 March 2026
Bitcoin or Cardano? Fresh $1,000 Crypto Calls Swing to Bitcoin as Ethereum Stays in Play

Bitcoin or Cardano? Fresh $1,000 Crypto Calls Swing to Bitcoin as Ethereum Stays in Play

Bitcoin traded near $71,255 Tuesday after spot bitcoin ETFs drew $167.1 million in net inflows March 9, reversing heavy outflows earlier in the week. Recent columns favored bitcoin over Cardano for retail buyers, citing fixed supply and ETF access, while a separate piece argued Ether’s case based on Ethereum’s $55 billion in decentralized finance. Cardano traded near $0.27, Ether at $2,069.
10 March 2026
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Buys $1.28 Billion in Bitcoin, Tweaks Share-Sale Plan

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Buys $1.28 Billion in Bitcoin, Tweaks Share-Sale Plan

Strategy bought 17,994 bitcoin for $1.28 billion between March 2 and March 8, raising its holdings to 738,731 tokens, according to a Monday filing. The purchase was funded mainly by $899.5 million from common stock sales and $377.1 million from STRC preferred shares. Shares fell 0.9% Tuesday morning. The company’s average bitcoin purchase price remains above current market value.
10 March 2026
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MARA Holdings Stock Falls as Bitcoin Nears $70,000, Putting AI Pivot Funding in Focus

MARA Holdings Stock Falls as Bitcoin Nears $70,000, Putting AI Pivot Funding in Focus

MARA Holdings shares dropped 5.4% premarket Friday as bitcoin fell 4% to about $70,001. The company reported a $1.7 billion net loss for Q4 and 2025 bitcoin output down 7%. MARA has started selling bitcoin from its treasury and is shifting sites toward data centers, announcing a deal with Starwood Digital Ventures. Wall Street remains divided on the stock’s outlook.
6 March 2026
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Coinbase stock jumps as Bitcoin tops $73,000 after Trump jabs banks over crypto rules

Coinbase stock jumps as Bitcoin tops $73,000 after Trump jabs banks over crypto rules

Coinbase shares jumped about 16% as bitcoin surged over 8% to nearly $73,800 Wednesday. Trump called for action on U.S. crypto legislation, escalating debate over stablecoin rewards. Kraken’s bank secured a Federal Reserve payments account, the first for a U.S. digital-asset bank. Broader U.S. stocks also rose after Iran signaled openness to talks.
5 March 2026
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Strategy stock jumps 11% as bitcoin climbs above $72,000 after fresh buying disclosure

Strategy stock jumps 11% as bitcoin climbs above $72,000 after fresh buying disclosure

Strategy Inc shares jumped 11% to $147.39 Wednesday morning as bitcoin surged 7.6% to $72,743. The company disclosed it bought 3,015 bitcoin for $204.1 million, funded by recent stock and preferred share sales. Strategy raised its STRC preferred dividend rate to 11.50%, with payouts set for March 31 to holders on record March 15. Traders remain focused on dilution risk and bitcoin’s price swings.
4 March 2026
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Coinbase stock price jumps as bitcoin rebounds above $72,000; payrolls and Fed next

Coinbase stock price jumps as bitcoin rebounds above $72,000; payrolls and Fed next

Coinbase shares surged 12.4% to $204.89 as bitcoin rebounded to $72,088 and ether climbed 7.7%. Crypto-linked stocks including Robinhood and Riot Platforms also rose. Chainalysis reported $10.3 million exited Iranian crypto exchanges after weekend strikes. U.S. private payrolls increased by 63,000 in February, ahead of Friday’s jobs data.
4 March 2026
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Saylor’s Strategy buys another $204 million of Bitcoin — and leans on MSTR stock again

Saylor’s Strategy buys another $204 million of Bitcoin — and leans on MSTR stock again

Strategy Inc bought 3,015 bitcoin for $204.1 million, raising its total holdings to 720,737 tokens, according to a regulatory filing. Most of the purchase was funded by selling 1.73 million Class A shares for $229.9 million, with a smaller amount from preferred stock. Bitcoin traded at $70,684 Wednesday, below Strategy’s average purchase price of $75,985. The firm raised its Stretch preferred stock dividend rate to 11.5%.
4 March 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock drops as bitcoin slips; traders eye new BTC buy and pricey funding

Strategy (MSTR) stock drops as bitcoin slips; traders eye new BTC buy and pricey funding

Strategy Inc shares closed down 3.6% at $132.68 Tuesday after disclosing a $204.1 million bitcoin purchase funded by $229.9 million in stock sales and $7.1 million from preferred shares. The company raised its preferred dividend rate to 11.50% starting March 1. Bitcoin fell 0.9% to $68,654. The next preferred dividend record date is March 15, with payment set for March 31.
4 March 2026
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MARA stock jumps premarket as annual filing opens door to selling bitcoin stash

MARA stock jumps premarket as annual filing opens door to selling bitcoin stash

MARA Holdings shares climbed 5.8% to $9.45 in premarket trading after the company disclosed it can now sell bitcoin from its balance sheet, not just newly mined coins. The miner ended 2025 holding 53,822 bitcoin, valued at $4.7 billion. Bitcoin rose 2% to $67,381. Investors are watching for updates on bitcoin sales and funding for MARA’s planned AI-focused data centers.
3 March 2026
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Robinhood stock jumps nearly 4% as bitcoin rebounds; traders eye March 4 “Take Flight” event

Robinhood stock jumps nearly 4% as bitcoin rebounds; traders eye March 4 “Take Flight” event

Robinhood shares rose 3.9% to $78.78 on Monday, holding steady after hours as bitcoin hovered near $69,200. The company reported 27 million funded customers and $322 billion in platform assets for 2025. Investors are watching for product updates at Robinhood’s “Take Flight” keynote on March 4. Crypto-linked stocks, including Coinbase, gained alongside bitcoin’s rebound.
3 March 2026
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Bitcoin price snaps back near $69,000 as Iran conflict and oil spike rattle markets

Bitcoin price snaps back near $69,000 as Iran conflict and oil spike rattle markets

Bitcoin jumped 4.7% to $69,141 Monday, rebounding after a volatile weekend that saw it briefly fall below $64,000. Brent crude surged 8% to $78.74 as investors reacted to the widening U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran and rising inflation risks. U.S. manufacturing data showed prices paid at their highest since October 2022. Turkey proposed a 10% tax on crypto gains, while the CFTC named David Miller as its new enforcement chief.
2 March 2026
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    May 13, 2026, 4:28 PM EDT. Bunzl plc (GB00B0744B38) has seen recent price gains despite stable trading volumes. The stock experienced upward movement in its share price, reflecting increased investor interest without significant changes in transaction numbers. This development highlights a positive sentiment toward Bunzl amid generally steady market conditions. Investors are closely watching how the share price performs in relation to consistent trading levels, signaling potential growth opportunities while maintaining market stability. Bunzl's steady trading and price appreciation suggest confidence in the company's prospects among market participants.

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Applied Optoelectronics Stock Surges Again as AI Data-Center Demand Outruns Supply

Applied Optoelectronics Stock Surges Again as AI Data-Center Demand Outruns Supply

13 May 2026
Applied Optoelectronics shares surged 21% Wednesday, trading at $227.05 after strong demand from AI data centers pushed first-quarter data-center revenue to $81.4 million, up from $32 million a year ago. CFO Stefan Murry said supply remains the main constraint, with demand expected to outpace output through mid-2027. AOI shipped its first volume 800G products to a hyperscale customer. The company posted a first-quarter net loss of $14.3 million.
Dow Jones Today: Why the Dow Slipped While AI Stocks Drove Wall Street Higher

Dow Jones Today: Why the Dow Slipped While AI Stocks Drove Wall Street Higher

13 May 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 90.72 points to 49,669.84 on Wednesday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose, lifted by gains in chip and AI stocks. Producer prices jumped 1.4% in April, the largest monthly increase since March 2022. The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair in a 54-45 vote. Prediction markets showed a 97% chance the Fed holds rates steady in June.
US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chip Rally Overpowers Hot Inflation Shock

US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chip Rally Overpowers Hot Inflation Shock

13 May 2026
The S&P 500 closed at 7,444.14 and the Nasdaq at 26,404.74, both record highs, while the Dow slipped 0.13% to 49,693.63. April producer prices jumped 1.4%, the largest monthly rise since March 2022, pushing back Fed rate-cut expectations. Prediction markets now see a long pause in U.S. policy easing. Tech stocks, especially AI-linked shares, led gains despite the inflation surprise.

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GitLab Layoffs Send Stock Lower as AI ‘Agentic Era’ Bet Tests Investor Patience

GitLab Layoffs Send Stock Lower as AI ‘Agentic Era’ Bet Tests Investor Patience

12 May 2026
GitLab Inc. will cut jobs and restructure global operations to fund artificial-intelligence agents, sending shares down 9.6% to $23.18 Tuesday. The company did not specify the number of roles affected. CEO Bill Staples said most savings will be reinvested, with details expected at the June 2 earnings call. Raymond James downgraded the stock, citing execution risks and slowing growth.
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