Much of the crypto market is deep in the red through the first three months of 2026. Even top names have not fared well. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 20%, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is down 27%. However, fresh new names are starting to soar in value, and all of them have plenty of potential upside ahead. Here are three cryptocurrencies that are up 25% or more in 2026 and are worth a closer look...
Much of the crypto market is deep in the red through the first three months of 2026. Even top names have not fared well. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 20%, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is down 27%. However, fresh new names are starting to soar in value, and all of them have plenty of potential upside ahead. Here are three cryptocurrencies that are up 25% or more in 2026 and are worth a closer look by investors. Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE) is a decentralized finance (DeFi) token that continues to soar in value. It's now the 10th-largest cryptocurrency in the world, with a massive $10 billion market cap. For the year, it's up a remarkable 50%. Continue reading
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday sharply criticized the Financial Times , accusing the publication of fabricating a report about his views on central bank oversight. In a post on X, Bessent said he had “never… advocated, explored, or espoused” adopting a governance model similar to the Bank of England for the Federal Reserve, contrary to a Financial Times article suggesting he suppo...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday sharply criticized the Financial Times , accusing the publication of fabricating a report about his views on central bank oversight. In a post on X, Bessent said he had “never… advocated, explored, or espoused” adopting a governance model similar to the Bank of England for the Federal Reserve, contrary to a Financial Times article suggesting he supported a tighter oversight of the Federal Reserve. “FT journalists manufactured a story,” Bessent wrote, adding that the report falsely implied he and the administration of President Donald Trump were seeking to restructure the relationship with the Fed. He described the claims as “mendacious” and based on “vague statements from unnamed "financial industry executives." Bessent added that FT had completely manufactured an "entirely fake policy position." "Over the past 10 years, I have written more than 20,000 words opining on the Federal Reserve's decisions, personnel, structure, and modifications. Nowhere have I ever mentioned this ridiculous notion," he said in the post. He also rejected comparisons with the Bank of England, saying, “There is much to be said about the storied Bank of England, but any recreation of its operating framework on this side of the Atlantic has never been contemplated.” The dispute comes amid heightened scrutiny of the Fed's independence, as policymakers and political figures debate its role and governance structure. Dear readers , we recognize that politics often intersect with the financial news of the day, so we invite you to click here to join the separate political discussion. More on markets What AI's Threat Might Do To The March 2026 Job Report Pay To Play In The Strait Of Hormuz The U.S. Labor Market Confounds With Its Countercurrents; It May Be The New Normal Labor Market AM Markets Need to Know: Additional troops in Middle East, oil could go to $200, and more Pentagon weighs sending up to 10,000 more troops to the Middle East: report
Alones Creative Stocks are stumbling again , erasing the gains seen earlier in the week, amid back-and-forth headlines and reports surrounding the Iran war. The Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) ended in correction territory on Thursday for the first time in a year, dropping more than 10% from its record high notched on Oct. 29. Traders are struggling to interpret the geopolitical uncertainty, as well...
Alones Creative Stocks are stumbling again , erasing the gains seen earlier in the week, amid back-and-forth headlines and reports surrounding the Iran war. The Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) ended in correction territory on Thursday for the first time in a year, dropping more than 10% from its record high notched on Oct. 29. Traders are struggling to interpret the geopolitical uncertainty, as well as the timeframe for how long things will take to play out. Latest forecasts: In a community poll on Seeking Alpha last week, most subscribers predicted Operation Epic Fury would last up to three months . That could be nearly double the four- to six-week estimated timeline being touted by the White House, which could impact much of the economy due to reverberating energy shocks. The average gasoline price in the U.S. is now $3.98, or $1.00 higher than only a month ago, while seasonal demand is projected to accelerate with the onset of spring. "How higher energy prices impact monetary policy still remains to be seen. It could be both inflationary through higher prices and potentially deflationary through demand destruction," SA analyst Christopher Yates writes in Will The Middle East Crisis Upend The Bull Market In Stocks? "Either outcome depends on the duration of the Hormuz crisis. For now, overall economic and financial market data in the US is largely neutral and not supportive of rate cuts or hikes." Outlook: Given that the conflict has persisted for nearly a month, another month or two would do damage to the economy, but it would likely be able to recover. While the Nasdaq ( COMP:IND ) is in correction territory, the losses are somewhat limited to what they could potentially be, as investors weigh the volatility of the future against long-term growth prospects. A diplomatic solution might be in the cards, which could provide immediate relief and a degree of certainty for global markets. At this point in the war, it might also be advantageous to continue any military c...
SoftBank Group Corp. signed a loan of $40 billion to finance its investment in OpenAI , adding to the Japanese company’s debt load as it seeks to stay abreast of a global artificial intelligence race. The non-collateralized bridge loan, which will mature in 12 months, will be used for SoftBank’s $30 billion follow-on investment in OpenAI as well as for other costs, the company said in a statement ...
SoftBank Group Corp. signed a loan of $40 billion to finance its investment in OpenAI , adding to the Japanese company’s debt load as it seeks to stay abreast of a global artificial intelligence race. The non-collateralized bridge loan, which will mature in 12 months, will be used for SoftBank’s $30 billion follow-on investment in OpenAI as well as for other costs, the company said in a statement on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. , Goldman Sachs Group Inc. , Mizuho Bank , Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and MUFG Bank are underwriting the facility, which will be paid partly through the sale of assets, it said. The loan, first reported by Bloomberg, is SoftBank’s largest-ever borrowing denominated solely in dollars. Its size reflects founder Masayoshi Son ’s determination to position his company at the center of a global AI boom. Arm Rallies After Predicting Booming Sales From New Chip Line SoftBank Hits Brakes on Talks to Buy Data Center Firm Switch Masa Son Pitches $1 Trillion US AI Hub to TSMC, Trump Team SoftBank Stargate Venture With OpenAI Snags on Tariff Fears SoftBank’s latest bet on OpenAI comes on top of more than $30 billion the company has already injected into the startup, which is now one of its biggest holdings alongside a roughly 90% stake in chip designer Arm Holdings Plc . Arm’s shares are up more than 40% this year, boosted by its plans to sell its own chips . That’s a boon for SoftBank, which has stakes in hundreds of unlisted startups, and its ability to finance big bets in AI. What Bloomberg Intelligence Says SoftBank’s exposure to AI semiconductors will rise with Arm’s decision to sell its own chips, and synergies within SoftBank’s AI ecosystem are possible as OpenAI is on the list of initial buyers. Arm’s business operations will change as its market expands to selling chips from just designing, with management targeting $15 billion in annual revenue in five years compared with $5 billion in 2025, though with lower margins. Click here for the resea...
Alight ( ALIT ) on Friday said it has received written notice from New York Stock Exchange that it is not in compliance with Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed Company Manual because the average closing price of the company’s Class A common stock was less than $1.00 per share over the consecutive 30 trading-day period ended March 20, 2026. Alight has responded to the NYSE with respect to its commi...
Alight ( ALIT ) on Friday said it has received written notice from New York Stock Exchange that it is not in compliance with Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed Company Manual because the average closing price of the company’s Class A common stock was less than $1.00 per share over the consecutive 30 trading-day period ended March 20, 2026. Alight has responded to the NYSE with respect to its commitment to regain compliance with Rule 802.01C and remain listed on the NYSE. The company is considering all options to regain compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards, including, but not limited to, a reverse stock split. There is no immediate direct impact on the listing of Alight’s Class A common stock, which will continue to trade on the NYSE during the cure period. ALIT -1.02% premarket to $0.55. Source: Press Release More on Alight Industrial names with highest dividend yield as investors navigate geopolitical uncertainty Alight signals $100M capital deployment for innovation and operational excellence as new CEO charts turnaround strategy Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Alight
Edgar Joel Ipanaque Maza/iStock via Getty Images Welcome to the March edition of the graphite miners news. The past month saw China battery related flake graphite spot prices mixed, but generally flat. Prices remain very depressed. March saw a really positive month of progress for many of the graphite junior miners. Graphite price news During the past 30 days the China graphite flake-194 EXW spot ...
Edgar Joel Ipanaque Maza/iStock via Getty Images Welcome to the March edition of the graphite miners news. The past month saw China battery related flake graphite spot prices mixed, but generally flat. Prices remain very depressed. March saw a really positive month of progress for many of the graphite junior miners. Graphite price news During the past 30 days the China graphite flake-194 EXW spot price was flat . The China graphite flake +195 EXW spot price was flat . Note that 94-97% is considered best suited for use in batteries; it is then upgraded to 99.9% purity to make “spherical” graphite used in Li-ion batteries. The spherical graphite 99.95% min EXW China price was up 4.70% the past 30 days. Note: Graphite electrode prices were generally flat . Note: SMM lists the current China flake-194 graphite spot price at US$346/t. Graphite demand and supply forecast charts The IEA Global critical Minerals Outlook 2024 report forecasts graphite demand and supply pipeline to 2040 ( source ) IEA Trend Investing v IEA demand forecast for EV metals ( IEA ) Trend Investing & the IEA 2021 IEA forecast growth in demand for selected minerals from clean energy technologies by scenario, 2040 relative to 2020 - Increases Of Lithium 13x to 42x, Graphite 8x to 25x, Cobalt 6x to 21x, Nickel 7x to 19x, Manganese 3x to 8x, Rare Earths 3x to 7x, And Copper 2x to 3x IEA Graphite market news In March Fastmarkets reported : "US duties solidify, prices stagnant post-Lunar New Year." On March 12 Politico Pro reported : Feds rebuff tariffs on Chinese graphite. The Commerce Department will cancel steep tariffs it tentatively imposed on graphite imports last month. On March 16 Investing News Network reported : ITC ruling blocks proposed tariffs on Chinese graphite...the US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that imports from China were not harming the development of a domestic industry... meaning the anti-dumping and countervailing duties identified by Commerce will not take effect ......