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Bitcoin Price This Week: BTC Falls Below $67,000 as $14 Billion Expiry and ETF Outflows Bite

Bitcoin Price This Week: BTC Falls Below $67,000 as $14 Billion Expiry and ETF Outflows Bite

Bitcoin traded near $66,900 Saturday after falling from midweek highs above $71,900, following a large quarterly options expiry and outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs. The ETFs saw net outflows of about $296 million for the week. Deribit settled $14.16 billion in bitcoin options Friday, covering roughly 40% of its open contracts. Brent crude closed at $112.57 a barrel Friday as Wall Street posted a fifth straight week of losses.
28 March 2026
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Bitcoin Price Faces Make-or-Break Friday as $14 Billion Options Expiry and Oil Shock Collide

Bitcoin Price Faces Make-or-Break Friday as $14 Billion Options Expiry and Oil Shock Collide

About $14 billion in bitcoin options are set to expire on Deribit Friday, clearing nearly 40% of open interest as bitcoin trades in the mid-$66,000s. Brent crude hovered near $110 a barrel and the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.456%, with traders watching resistance at $72,000. ETF flows and spot demand remain weak, analysts said. Gold and silver have fallen more sharply than bitcoin this month.
27 March 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Dow Falls More Than 400 Points as Oil Shock Blunts CPI Relief

Dow Jones Today: Dow Falls More Than 400 Points as Oil Shock Blunts CPI Relief

The Dow Jones fell 418 points, or 0.88%, to 47,288.28 by late morning Wednesday as investors focused on rising oil prices and risks from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. February CPI matched forecasts but did not reflect recent 20% gasoline price jumps. The International Energy Agency released 400 million barrels from reserves, but attacks in the Strait of Hormuz kept supply concerns high. Oracle shares rose 12% after its revenue outlook.
11 March 2026
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Meta Stock Week Ahead: Why CPI, EU Pressure and AI Costs Could Drive the Next Move

Meta Stock Week Ahead: Why CPI, EU Pressure and AI Costs Could Drive the Next Move

Meta Platforms shares closed at $644.86 Friday, down 2.4%, after agreeing to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe for a year amid ongoing EU antitrust scrutiny. The company faces rising costs, with 2026 capital spending projected up to $135 billion. Meta has secured major AI chip deals with AMD and Google. Regulatory pressures increased as Indonesia and an Indian state moved to restrict social media for minors.
7 March 2026
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FTSE 100 today: Schroders deal sparks record high, but London shares end lower on weak UK growth

FTSE 100 today: Schroders deal sparks record high, but London shares end lower on weak UK growth

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.67% at 10,402.44 after hitting a record intraday high, as weak GDP and business investment data weighed. Schroders surged on a £9.9 billion takeover offer from Nuveen, the largest-ever for a European fund manager. The FTSE 250 fell 0.48%. Investors expect the Bank of England may cut rates at its March 19 meeting.
12 February 2026
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FTSE 100 slips as Barclays takes a hit from Trump’s credit-card cap push; gold miners climb

FTSE 100 slips as Barclays takes a hit from Trump’s credit-card cap push; gold miners climb

Barclays dropped 4% after U.S. President Trump called for a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates, weighing on UK stocks. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% by 0823 GMT, while sterling rose 0.3% to about $1.34. Miners gained as gold hit a record $4,563.61 an ounce. HSBC and other European banks also fell on concerns over U.S. policy risks.
12 January 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Braces for a Softer Open as UK GDP Holds at 0.1% and Commodities Hit Fresh Records (22 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Braces for a Softer Open as UK GDP Holds at 0.1% and Commodities Hit Fresh Records (22 December 2025)

FTSE 100 futures pointed down about 0.2% on Monday, after the index closed last week at 9,897.42, its best week since October. UK GDP grew 0.1% in Q3, unchanged, with Q2 revised to 0.2%. The current account deficit narrowed to £12.1bn, but the trade deficit excluding precious metals widened to £4.6bn. Trading volumes are thinning ahead of the holidays.
22 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 9,800 Ahead of Bank of England Rate Cut Decision (18 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 9,800 Ahead of Bank of England Rate Cut Decision (18 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 traded near 9,800, up 0.3% by 10:45 AM GMT, as investors awaited the Bank of England’s policy decision at noon. Retailers and defence stocks led gains, while miners and healthcare lagged. Markets expect a 25-basis-point rate cut after UK inflation dropped to 3.2% in November. The FTSE 100 is up about 20% year-to-date, on track for its best year since 2009.
18 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: FTSE 100 Holds Firm as Unilever Spin-Off, Bank Rally and Rate-Cut Hopes Shape Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: FTSE 100 Holds Firm as Unilever Spin-Off, Bank Rally and Rate-Cut Hopes Shape Sentiment

The FTSE 100 closed Monday at 9,645.09, down 0.23%, while the FTSE 250 dropped 0.65% ahead of key global interest-rate decisions. Unilever completed its demerger of the Magnum ice cream business, with Magnum shares debuting in Amsterdam at €12.96. Unilever also began an 8-for-9 share consolidation, with the new shares trading in London from December 9. Unilever shares fell 2–3% on the day.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Flat, Mid‑Caps Slide as Risk‑Off Mood Opens December – 1 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Flat, Mid‑Caps Slide as Risk‑Off Mood Opens December – 1 December 2025

The FTSE 100 held near record highs on Monday, trading at 9,718 by early afternoon, down just 0.03%. The FTSE 250 slid 0.8%, its sharpest fall in two weeks, as investors sold off mid-cap and cyclical stocks. Gold miners surged more than 5% as bullion hit a six-week high. Rolls-Royce fell 3%, while HICL Infrastructure rose 4.4%.
1 December 2025
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 edges higher as miners rally ahead of Reeves’ tax-heavy Budget – 26 November 2025

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 edges higher as miners rally ahead of Reeves’ tax-heavy Budget – 26 November 2025

The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to around 9,625 by mid-morning Wednesday, while the FTSE 250 gained nearly 1% as investors awaited Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget. Sterling advanced for a fifth day, with markets bracing for possible £20–30bn in tax increases. Miners, defence, and luxury stocks led gains; WPP and consumer staples slipped. The Budget announcement is expected at 12:30 GMT.
26 November 2025
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  • ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) Trading at Premium Valuation Amid Optimistic Growth Outlook
    April 9, 2026, 8:03 PM EDT. ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) shares have surged over 10% recently, trading at AU$22.49. Despite this rally, the stock remains below its yearly peak but trades well above the industry average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio at 42.1x, compared to 13.53x for peers. This indicates the stock is expensive relative to its sector. ALS shows high volatility, with a beta suggesting significant price swings, offering potential entry points for investors. Forecasts project an 83% increase in earnings over the coming years, signaling strong growth and improved cash flows. Current investors might consider whether to sell as the premium is factored in, while new investors may want to wait for a price correction despite the optimistic outlook.

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MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

9 April 2026
Meta Platforms signed a new $21 billion deal with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity through 2032, according to a securities filing. CoreWeave shares rose 3.4% in after-hours trading. The agreement adds to a $14.2 billion commitment disclosed last September. CoreWeave also launched $3 billion in convertible notes and upsized a senior-notes deal to $1.75 billion.
Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
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