MARKETS

Dec 02 2024CRYPTO

Crypto Markets and Safe Havens: A COVID-19 Perspective

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people wondered if cryptocurrencies acted like gold during financial crises. This study looked at the top 10 traded cryptocurrencies and their connection to gold and crude oil markets before and during COVID-19. Researchers used various statistical methods to find

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Nov 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Moana 2's Splash in France & Indonesia Lights Up Global Box Office

Day one of Moana 2's international release was a real wave-maker, raking in $8. 8M from just 10 countries. Imagine this: it's not even a major holiday period outside the US, yet these numbers are making big splashes. In France, the animated flick smashed records, scoring the second-highest opening d

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Exciting Additions to Elgin's Holly Days Celebration

Get ready, Elgin! The annual Holly Days celebration is setting downtown ablaze with holiday cheer this Saturday. Alongside the usual Sips of the Season Holiday Beverage Crawl, pop-up markets, and tree-lighting ceremony, organizers have added extra entertainment to bring the holiday spirit to life. S

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Nov 25 2024BUSINESS

Wall Street Breathes Sigh of Relief with Scott Bessent’s Treasury Nomination

Business leaders are letting out a collective sigh of relief after President-elect Donald Trump picked Scott Bessent to lead the Department of Treasury. Bessent, a 62-year-old hedge fund executive, faced some internal debates before securing the role. His global investment experience and bipartisan

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Nov 25 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin and the Hidden Exchange Rate Puzzle

Bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency, has been studied for its price differences across markets. This research delves deeper by looking at trade data from LocalBitcoins. com, a peer-to-peer exchange platform. It explores how economic and regulatory factors shape Bitcoin markets and how cryptocurrenci

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

The Dark Web's Drug Trade: A Health Impact Study

Illicit drugs have always been a challenge to study due to their illegal nature. With the rise of technology, these markets have moved online, specifically to the darknet. Previous research has mainly focused on analyzing darknet market listings and customer feedback, but it often lacks objective da

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Nov 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tecno's Universal Tone: A New Kind of Skin Tone Inclusion

Tecno, a smartphone brand known for its global presence and innovative technology, has been making waves with its Universal Tone feature. This technology aims to accurately capture diverse skin tones in smartphone photography. The driving force behind this initiative is Fanyi Zhou, Tecno's Director

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Nov 07 2024FINANCE

Stocks on the Rise: Crypto, Tech, and Auto Firms Benefit from Trump's Reelection

In the blink of an eye after the election results were out, the stock market jumped up. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up by more than 3 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 weren't far behind, rising by nearly 2 percent. Crypto In the crypto world, things got really exciting. The p

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Nov 07 2024CRYPTO

Big Bets, Big Wins: French Trader's Trump Gamble Pays Off

A French trader, known as Théo, placed a massive $30 million bet on Donald Trump winning the U. S. presidential election through Polymarket. The gamble paid off big time – Théo raked in $48 million in profits. This trader, who used four different accounts, predicted Trump's victory in the Electoral

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Nov 06 2024FINANCE

Asia Markets React: U. S. Election, China's NPC, and BOJ Plans

In Asia, stock markets were all over the place on Wednesday. This happened right after Wall Street had a great day, excited about the upcoming U. S. presidential election results. Japan's Nikkei 225 led the pack with a 2% increase, while the Topix was close behind with a 1. 5% boost. The Bank of Ja

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