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Bitcoin started Friday morning on a slight downward trend, trading at 79,132.61 dollars as of 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The figure represents a modest dip of about 574 dollars compared to yesterday’s opening price, reflecting the ongoing volatility that has defined the cryptocurrency since its inception. While the current price shows a healthy gain of over twenty four percent compared to where it stood just one month ago, the long term view is more sobering, with the coin sitting more than 33,000 dollars lower than its valuation this time last year.Despite these fluctuations, Bitcoin maintains its dominant position in the…

In a decision that sends shockwaves through the burgeoning world of digital forecasting, a federal appeals court ruled Friday that states possess the authority to regulate prediction markets under existing gambling laws. The unanimous 3-0 decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals represents a significant setback for platforms like Kalshi, which have long argued that their operations are sophisticated financial exchanges rather than simple betting parlors. By siding with regulators, the court has essentially stripped away the shield these companies used to avoid state gaming taxes and oversight.The legal battle began in Nevada, where officials sought to shut down…

In a significant blow to the prediction market industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled on Friday that state governments maintain the authority to regulate sports wagering under their own local gambling laws. The three judge panel found that federal commodities trading regulations do not override Nevada’s specific statutes regarding bets placed on sporting events. This decision marks a major setback for companies like Kalshi, which have sought to operate these platforms outside the traditional framework of state gaming commissions.The ruling creates a precarious legal landscape for prediction markets because it directly contradicts previous decisions made…

I don’t really see artificial intelligence (AI) as a trend where only the biggest tech stocks will win. In fact, some of the most interesting AI-linked opportunities could come from companies using this technology to solve very specific problems that businesses are already willing to spend money on. That is what makes Canadian companies like Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) really appealing for me. Instead of trying to compete across every corner of AI, this Canadian software firm is focused on making complex global supply chains easier to plan and manage. That matters because manufacturers across the globe are constantly dealing with changing…

Target has given investors a reason to feel better about its turnaround. The retailer’s most recent earnings beat expectations, with net sales reaching $26.5 billion, a 5.3% increase from the prior year. Comparable sales rose 3.8%, while digital comparable sales increased 8.7%. The numbers are encouraging for a company that’s spent the past several quarters working to regain its footing with consumers. Target CEO Michael Fiddelke has outlined a broad turnaround plan focused on improving the company’s merchandise, customer experience, technology, and workforce. “We’re delivering an incredible amount of trend-right newness while also providing outstanding value across the entire portfolio,”…

Nvidia has put nearly US$50 billion into the AI labs that buy its chips, and has lined up commitments for more than $500 billionColette Kress, the company’s chief financial officer, told analysts on August 26 that demand from the labs Nvidia backs with its own balance sheet will contribute toward roughly a quarter of its business next year.That arrangement is what people mean by circular financing, and Nvidia used the phrase before any analyst did. Kress said on the earnings call that the company recognised the scale of the support it was providing and knew some would call it circular financing. She…

The Canadian stock market went sideways on Thursday as fresh bank earnings, Canada-U.S. trade uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remained in focus. The S&P/TSX Composite Index ended the volatile session with a small gain of 21 points, or 0.1%, to settle at 36,834, still marking its second-highest closing ever. Despite gains in mining and technology stocks, sharp declines in most other key sectors, including utilities, financials, and consumer staples, limited the TSX benchmark’s upside. Top TSX Composite movers and active stocks BlackBerry (TSX:BB) was the top-performing TSX stock for the day, as it jumped by nearly 11%…

IREN stock retreated by over 6% in the premarket session as investors reacted to its financial results. It slipped to $38, down sharply from the year-to-date high of $70.60. This retreat happened even after the company reached a major milestone, with its AI revenue surpassing its Bitcoin mining operations.IREN stock drops after a major milestoneIREN, formerly known as Iris Energy, published an encouraging report, which showed that its AI revenue surpassed its Bitcoin mining one in the last quarter. Its AI cloud solution rose from $33 million last year to over $70.5 million last quarter. For the first six months,…

Shares of Z.ai surged by more than 12 percent in Hong Kong on Thursday following the release of its latest artificial intelligence model, GLM-5.3-Flash. Designed specifically to operate on domestic Chinese hardware, the new model represents a leaner, lower-cost alternative to the company’s flagship offering. According to Z.ai, the system is powered by 100,000 domestically produced chips, though the company declined to specify which manufacturers provided the hardware and these claims have not been independently verified.The market reaction follows an explosive debut for the model, which initially operated under the code name Ox Alpha during a one week preview window.…

For a significant portion of the last two years, the City of London seemed poised to welcome Shein, the behemoth of fast fashion, to its stock exchange. Politicians from across the aisle spent months courting the Chinese founded giant, viewing a potential flotation as a much needed jolt of adrenaline for a stagnant local listings market. It was framed as a way to signal that Britain remained open for international capital and hungry for high growth tech players. However, those hopes evaporated as Shein instead opted for a debut in Hong Kong next week, leaving many observers feeling more relieved…