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Major League Baseball names Polymarket exclusive prediction market partner
Major League Baseball is partnering with Polymarket to offer exclusive rights and data.
Wall Street banks set for 5% capital decline under new rules
The overhaul follows a years-long Wall Street bank campaign to ease rules introduced after the 2008 financial crisis which they say are stifling the economy.
Real estate could be the big winner in the private credit exodus
Non-traded, publicly registered REITs raised $593 million from investors in January, an increase December, according to Stanger Investment Banking.
Eli Lilly’s next-generation obesity drug retatrutide clears first late-stage diabetes trial
Lilly is betting big on retatrutide as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio after its weight loss injection Zepbound and its upcoming pill, orforglipron.
Why this regional stock index is more exposed to the Iran war than investors might think, says MSCI
The research team at MSCI have flagged a couple of factors when it comes to assessing how war risk is flowing into equity portfolios.
European markets set to slump at the open as Iran war intensifies
European stocks are expected to slump at the open on Thursday as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure.
Europe's central banks are no longer in a 'good place' as Iran war upends forecasts
The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium Europe threatening energy supplies, growth and the outlook for consumer prices, upsetting economic forecasts.
Japan rejects U.S. intel assessment that Takaichi's Taiwan remarks represent 'significant shift'
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters "A significant policy shift is not something that is happening right now."
Asia tech stocks sink as oil spike and Qatar attacks threaten chip supply chain
Asian technology stocks fell on Thursday as Iran's latest attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City and a surge in oil prices rattled investor sentiment.
HDFC Bank shares fall 5% as part-time chair of India’s largest private bank resigns over 'ethics'
Interim part‑time chairman, Keki Mistry, said that Atanu Chakraborty, had not provided the board with any evidence or details of the alleged unethical practices.
Brent jumps over 4% as Iranian retaliatory strikes on Qatar’s key energy facility stoke supply worries
Oil prices jumped as markets react to escalating tensions after Qatar said Iranian missile strikes damaged a key liquefied natural gas export facility.
Asia markets track Wall Street losses as Iran war fuels energy worries; BOJ hold rates
Investors in Asia will look toward the Bank of Japan decision, which is expected to hold rates at 0.75%.
Inside India newsletter: Gold loans are thriving in India — and attracting global investors
Gold-backed lending, a billion-dollar industry, is reshaping India’s retail credit landscape and drawing global investors to the sector.
Trump warns to 'blow up' South Pars gas field in Iran if strikes against Qatar energy continue
World leaders are scrambling to contain a spiraling Middle East conflict on Thursday after Israel and Iran traded strikes on gas production facilities.
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan kept its rates steady at 0.75% as expected, but noted that inflation risks now are tilted to the upside due to the Iran war.
Here are the five key takeaways from this week's Fed meeting
While no one expected the Fed to cut — much less hike — at this meeting, the market always looks for clues about what's next.
A Labubu movie is on its way as Pop Mart expands the iconic toy franchise
Labubu is set to hit the big screen in a deal with Sony Pictures.
Jim Cramer says you can still find stocks to buy on tough days in the market
CNBC's Jim Cramer says there are still select winners in this tough market
Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
Inflation worries dragged the major averages down on Wednesday, with the Dow Industrials falling about 768 points to its closing low for 2026.
Which credit card should you pay off first? 5 tips to help you decide
If you're juggling multiple credit card balances, here's how to decide which to pay off first.
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