Key Points Bitcoin is down 45% from its all-time high of $126,000 in October 2025. A dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy is one way to take the stress, emotion, and drama out of investing in Bitcoin. Given the volatility of Bitcoin and the potential for a further decline, it's worth exploring ways to hedge any Bitcoin exposure. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › These are nervous times for B...
Key Points Bitcoin is down 45% from its all-time high of $126,000 in October 2025. A dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy is one way to take the stress, emotion, and drama out of investing in Bitcoin. Given the volatility of Bitcoin and the potential for a further decline, it's worth exploring ways to hedge any Bitcoin exposure. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › These are nervous times for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investors. The world's most popular cryptocurrency is down a staggering 45% from its all-time high of $126,000 just a few months ago. It's now trading for just $70,000, and some think it might fall all the way to $50,000. It's a stunning, epic collapse. But it's also nothing new for longtime Bitcoin investors. After every collapse, Bitcoin goes on to set a new all-time high. And that's what I think will happen this time as well. With that in mind, here are two ways to put $500 to work right now. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Dollar-cost average into Bitcoin It's important to buy Bitcoin while it's trading at these deep discount prices. But I would be hesitant about putting all $500 to work at one time. Instead, I'd spread it out over a period of 10 months, investing $50 each month. This is known as a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy, and it can be an extremely effective way to benefit from falling asset prices. The lower that Bitcoin goes, the more that you can buy with your $50 each month. And conversely, the higher that Bitcoin goes, the less that you can buy with your $50 each month. The strategy is effective because it takes all the emotion and drama out of investing in Bitcoin. You won't be watching the daily price chart for Bitcoin, and you won't get caught up in the wild volatility swings. Invest $500 up front and hedge your position If you decide to invest all $500 up front, it's worth exploring how you ...
A dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy makes sense for Bitcoin right now. These are nervous times for Bitcoin (BTC 0.68%) investors. The world's most popular cryptocurrency is down a staggering 45% from its all-time high of $126,000 just a few months ago. It's now trading for just $70,000, and some think it might fall all the way to $50,000. It's a stunning, epic collapse. But it's also nothing ne...
A dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy makes sense for Bitcoin right now. These are nervous times for Bitcoin (BTC 0.68%) investors. The world's most popular cryptocurrency is down a staggering 45% from its all-time high of $126,000 just a few months ago. It's now trading for just $70,000, and some think it might fall all the way to $50,000. It's a stunning, epic collapse. But it's also nothing new for longtime Bitcoin investors. After every collapse, Bitcoin goes on to set a new all-time high. And that's what I think will happen this time as well. With that in mind, here are two ways to put $500 to work right now. Dollar-cost average into Bitcoin It's important to buy Bitcoin while it's trading at these deep discount prices. But I would be hesitant about putting all $500 to work at one time. Instead, I'd spread it out over a period of 10 months, investing $50 each month. This is known as a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy, and it can be an extremely effective way to benefit from falling asset prices. The lower that Bitcoin goes, the more that you can buy with your $50 each month. And conversely, the higher that Bitcoin goes, the less that you can buy with your $50 each month. The strategy is effective because it takes all the emotion and drama out of investing in Bitcoin. You won't be watching the daily price chart for Bitcoin, and you won't get caught up in the wild volatility swings. Invest $500 up front and hedge your position If you decide to invest all $500 up front, it's worth exploring how you can hedge your new Bitcoin position. That's because Bitcoin is simply too volatile right now to trust completely. Expand CRYPTO : BTC Bitcoin Today's Change ( -0.68 %) $ -468.08 Current Price $ 68664.00 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.4T Day's Range $ 68428.00 - $ 71033.00 52wk Range $ 60255.56 - $ 126079.89 Volume 50B The good news is that you don't need to be a professional hedge fund manager to do this, and you don't need any advanced knowledge of financial deriva...
In Brief YouTube is rolling out a new AI-powered playlist-generation feature that allows Premium users on iOS and Android to use text prompts to create playlists. Users can go to the Library tab, tap the “New” button, and select the “AI playlist” option to get started. They can then use text or voice to enter the prompt of their choice, such as “raging death metal,” “sad post rock,” “progressive h...
In Brief YouTube is rolling out a new AI-powered playlist-generation feature that allows Premium users on iOS and Android to use text prompts to create playlists. Users can go to the Library tab, tap the “New” button, and select the “AI playlist” option to get started. They can then use text or voice to enter the prompt of their choice, such as “raging death metal,” “sad post rock,” “progressive house mix for a chill party,” “indie pop” or “90s classic hits,” to build a playlist. YouTube Premium and @YouTubeMusic Premium users can now instantly turn an idea, mood or genre into a personalized playlist using our new AI playlist feature 🎧 Here's how to use it: 1. On Android & iOS, tap the “New” button in the Library tab of YouTube Music 2. Select “AI… pic.twitter.com/YR1GVCqwvu — Updates From YouTube (@UpdatesFromYT) February 9, 2026 YouTube has been toying around with using AI to create playlists for a while. In July 2024, the company was testing a feature to let people create custom radio stations using prompts in the U.S. Other rival streaming services like Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer, have also rolled out AI-powered playlist or radio creation features. YouTube has been trying to make its Premium plan more attractive to users. Earlier this week, the company started restricting free users from viewing song lyrics on the YouTube Music app. The company told TechCrunch that the restriction was an experiment it was running “with a small percentage of ad-supported users,” and that song lyrics are available to the vast majority of free users. Google has seen an uptick in its subscription business, and YouTube is a key part of that division. Earlier this month, the company said it now has 325 million paying users across Google One and YouTube Premium.
Arkadiusz Warguła/iStock via Getty Images Cuba notified airlines that there is no jet fuel available till March 11, as the U.S. blockade on oil shipments to the island has led to a major supply crunch, rolling blackouts and a strain on essential services. Cuban authorities issued the notification on Sunday, following which Air Canada ( ACDVF ) suspended flights to the island. Other airlines that c...
Arkadiusz Warguła/iStock via Getty Images Cuba notified airlines that there is no jet fuel available till March 11, as the U.S. blockade on oil shipments to the island has led to a major supply crunch, rolling blackouts and a strain on essential services. Cuban authorities issued the notification on Sunday, following which Air Canada ( ACDVF ) suspended flights to the island. Other airlines that continue to serve Cuba may add refueling stops in nearby countries. American Airlines ( AAL ) and Delta Air Lines ( DAL ) will continue Cuba flights, CNN reported , with American saying its planes would carry enough fuel to cover return flights. The fuel crisis comes at the height of the tourist season, further pressuring Cuba's tourism industry—a major economic lifeline. Some resorts and hotels have shuttered to ensure efficient use of limited fuel supplies. "We have fuel, but we must not waste it," Meliá Hotels International, which closed three of its 35 hotels in Cuba, told the Financial Times . Cuba received no shipments of crude oil in January and February, S&P Global Commodities at Sea data showed, a sign that U.S. policies are squeezing flows to Havana. The Cuban government announced emergency measures to save fuel, including a four-day work week for state companies, shorter school days, fewer university classes and a reduction in public transport services. Both China and Russia have pledged to help and support Cuba. More on Cuba Air Canada halts Cuba flights amid fuel supply disruptions Cuba open to dialogue with U.S. as fuel shortages worsen Cuba's oil supplies seen lasting 15-20 days as shipments dry up Mexico reconsiders sending oil to Cuba amid fears of U.S. reprisal
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images News Borrowing costs fell in the U.K. Tuesday as prospects of Prime Minister Keir Starmer being ousted in the next few days faded. The benchmark 10-year Gilt yield ( ISCKF ) fell 3 basis points to 4.5%. Starmer is under pressure following the disclosure of more details about the relationship between Peter Mandelson, whom Starmer named his ambassador to the U.S., and J...
Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images News Borrowing costs fell in the U.K. Tuesday as prospects of Prime Minister Keir Starmer being ousted in the next few days faded. The benchmark 10-year Gilt yield ( ISCKF ) fell 3 basis points to 4.5%. Starmer is under pressure following the disclosure of more details about the relationship between Peter Mandelson, whom Starmer named his ambassador to the U.S., and Jeffrey Epstein. But Starmer won the backing of every cabinet member today, including those considered potential rivals for No. 10. If political turmoil ebbs, investors will return their focus to potential Bank of England interest-rate cuts, inflation data and the supply of long-term government debt, Craig Inches, head of rates and cash at Royal London Asset Management, told Bloomberg. On prediction market Kalshi, the odds of Starmer stepping down before March 1 tumbled to 12% from 23% . But bettors are still pricing in a 65% chance he is gone by Sept. 1. More on iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF, Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Strlng Tr ETF, etc. 5 Ways The U.K. Economy Could Positively Surprise Us In 2026 EWU: An Attractive ETF For Dividend Growth Investors EWU: British Stock's Global Nature Helps Them Out-Perform The British Economy European markets mostly lower ahead of key U.S. data European markets poised higher as global stocks rally, investors eye U.S. jobs, and inflation data
Martin Barraud Vertical Aerospace ( EVTL ) announced on Tuesday that it struck a three-way deal with Saudi conglomerate AHQ Group and the government-backed National Industrial Development Centre to fast-track an Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. The memorandum of understanding is seen as anchoring the company's growth strategy to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 industrial agenda. The deal...
Martin Barraud Vertical Aerospace ( EVTL ) announced on Tuesday that it struck a three-way deal with Saudi conglomerate AHQ Group and the government-backed National Industrial Development Centre to fast-track an Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. The memorandum of understanding is seen as anchoring the company's growth strategy to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 industrial agenda. The deal was noted to position Vertical Aerospace ( EVTL ) as the only eVTOL manufacturer currently working with a Saudi ministerial body on both in-country manufacturing and investment options, underscoring Riyadh’s push to build a world-class aerospace capability. Signed in Riyadh, the MoU creates a framework to evaluate localization of manufacturing, commercial deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing services, and potential financial incentives, including investment structures that could support the company's aircraft certification plans and long-term expansion. At the product level, the collaboration is centered on Valo, Vertical’s piloted four-passenger eVTOL, which is being engineered to fly up to 160 km at 240 km/h with zero operating emissions and to meet UK CAA and EASA airliner-level safety standards. Vertical is also working on a hybrid-electric variant to extend range and mission flexibility, and highlights that Valo has been designed for “hot and high” environments, with thermal management, high payload capability in temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius and fuselage-mounted, thermally isolated batteries tailored to conditions in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region. AHQ Group, a major Saudi industrial player, will use its capital base and local market experience to help shape industrial, commercial, and investment models that can scale a domestic AAM industry. NIDC, part of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, will assess how to attract high-value manufacturing in areas such as aircraft production, battery systems, and future mobility service...
Decrepit oil tankers in Iran’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet are a “ticking time bomb”, with a catastrophic environmental disaster only a “matter of time”, maritime intelligence analysts have warned. Such an oil spill could be far bigger than the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster that released 37,000 tonnes of crude oil into the sea, they said. Pole Star Global assessed 29 Iranian vessels that went dark...
Decrepit oil tankers in Iran’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet are a “ticking time bomb”, with a catastrophic environmental disaster only a “matter of time”, maritime intelligence analysts have warned. Such an oil spill could be far bigger than the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster that released 37,000 tonnes of crude oil into the sea, they said. Pole Star Global assessed 29 Iranian vessels that went dark by switching off their satellite identification systems after the US first seized a Venezuelan tanker in December. Half were older than the 20-year recommended safe service life, the analysts said, and because they operate in the shadows, they are believed to be poorly maintained and could fail to meet international safety standards. More than 50 incidents involving shadow tankers from across the world have been reported in recent years, from collisions to oil spills. Nine oil slicks, from Thailand to Italy to Mexico, were attributed to Russian dark fleet vessels between 2021 to 2024. But the Iranian shadow fleet has been little scrutinised. The new analysis placed seven of the 29 vessels in an “extreme risk” category, being over 25 years old, while three were more than 30 years old. Five vessels were both ageing and in the “very large crude carrier” class, able to hold about 300,000 tonnes of oil. Shadow fleet tankers were usually uninsured, the analysts said, meaning that the cost of cleaning up a spill would fall on the country where the disaster occurred. That cost could be between $860m and $1.6bn, according to a recent estimate. The total dark fleet of oil tankers is estimated to number many hundreds of vessels, with some assessments suggesting they comprise 17% of the global tanker fleet. Russia has the largest shadow fleet and two ageing Russian tankers caused a major spill in the Black Sea in December 2024 after one sank and other ran aground. 0:57 Two Russian tankers sink in Black Sea spilling 4,300 tonnes of oil – video Saleem Khan, head of data and analytics at...
Quest Diagnostics press release ( DGX ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $2.42 beats by $0.06 . Revenue of $2.81B (+7.3% Y/Y) beats by $50M . Full year 2026 revenues expected to be between $11.70 billion and $11.82 billion (vs. consensus of $11.38B) Full year 2026 reported diluted EPS expected to be between $9.45 and $9.65; and adjusted diluted EPS expected to be between $10.50 and $10.70 (vs. consensus of $10...
Quest Diagnostics press release ( DGX ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $2.42 beats by $0.06 . Revenue of $2.81B (+7.3% Y/Y) beats by $50M . Full year 2026 revenues expected to be between $11.70 billion and $11.82 billion (vs. consensus of $11.38B) Full year 2026 reported diluted EPS expected to be between $9.45 and $9.65; and adjusted diluted EPS expected to be between $10.50 and $10.70 (vs. consensus of $10.42) More on Quest Diagnostics Quest Diagnostics: A Continuing Bullish Case For A Leader Among Diagnostic Testing Brands Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) Presents at 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Transcript Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) Presents at Citi Annual Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript Quest Diagnostics raises quarterly dividend by 7.5% to $0.86, announces $1B buyback Quest Diagnostics Q4 2025 Earnings Preview
AlexSecret Investors don't need to zoom out too far to see the big comeback for stocks over the past week. The Nasdaq ( COMP:IND ) has rebounded, the S&P 500 ( SP500 ) is back near records, while the Dow ( DJI ) breached the 50,000 level and then some . A bounce for other assets has also ensued, with gold ( XAUUSD:CUR ) returning to above $5,000/oz , and bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) trading around $70,000 ...
AlexSecret Investors don't need to zoom out too far to see the big comeback for stocks over the past week. The Nasdaq ( COMP:IND ) has rebounded, the S&P 500 ( SP500 ) is back near records, while the Dow ( DJI ) breached the 50,000 level and then some . A bounce for other assets has also ensued, with gold ( XAUUSD:CUR ) returning to above $5,000/oz , and bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) trading around $70,000 . Snapshot: The next big test will be a slew of economic data scheduled for release this week, much of which has been delayed by the last government shutdown (with another partial shutdown on the horizon). Among the data deluge are key items like retail sales data (Tuesday), non-farm payrolls (Wednesday), and the consumer price index (Friday). Expect traders to position themselves accordingly, with the numbers influencing the interest-rate cut path of the Federal Reserve. "Every silver lining has a touch of grey. That line from the 1987 Grateful Dead captures the mixed signals that defined this past week in global markets," Invesco's Brian Levitt and Benjamin Jones write in a new Seeking Alpha article . "Lost in the carnage of the software sector selloff and the unwind of several other momentum-driven areas of the market is the fact that nearly 20% of the S&P 500 Index hit new highs last week. To put it further into perspective, roughly two-thirds of the stocks on the New York Stock Exchange are still trading above their 200-day moving average." Reasons for optimism? "First, the most recent reading of the ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, which is seen as a leading indicator of the US economy, outperformed expectations [and] the prices paid measure remained essentially unchanged over the prior three months. For a stock market and a Federal Reserve seeking steady activity without reignited inflation pressure, that combination is about as favorable as one could hope for. Next, corporate results generally added more reasons for optimism, [like] continued strength i...
STORY: From big tech in the dock to Alibaba's AI helping winter Olympic guests choose outfits. This is Tech Weekly. :: Tech Weekly Meta Platforms and YouTube deliberately designed products they knew would addict children. That's what a lawyer for a woman suing the Big Tech companies told jurors in California. The trial will test whether Big Tech platforms can be held liable for their app design. T...
STORY: From big tech in the dock to Alibaba's AI helping winter Olympic guests choose outfits. This is Tech Weekly. :: Tech Weekly Meta Platforms and YouTube deliberately designed products they knew would addict children. That's what a lawyer for a woman suing the Big Tech companies told jurors in California. The trial will test whether Big Tech platforms can be held liable for their app design. The 20-year-old woman identified as Kaley G.M. in court is suing Instagram-parent Meta Platforms and YouTube-owner, Alphabet's Google,. Her lawyer says she was hooked on social media at a young age because of the apps' addictive design. The Australian government has called a meeting with gaming platform Roblox. It's over reports of child grooming and exposure to graphic content on the platform. While a regulator said it will test whether Roblox had delivered on child-safety commitments. Researchers at the University of Bristol are developing soft robotic "exosuit" trousers worn under a spacesuit. They say it could help astronauts move more naturally while reducing lower-limb fatigue during future Moon and Mars missions. The team said the technology could also support mobility and physical rehabilitation on Earth. Including systems that either assist movement or add resistance to help maintain muscle mass. Elon Musk has said that SpaceX has shifted its focus to building a "self‑growing city" on the moon. He says this could be achieved in less than 10 years. Musk wrote on his X social media platform that SpaceX still intends to start on his long-held ambition of a city on Mars within five to seven years. But that the quote, "overriding priority is securing the future of civilization and the Moon is faster." Alibaba's AI tech is helping Olympic guests dress up in Milan. From slick outfits to tailored makeup and elegant fragrance, Alibaba is offering visitors a futuristic shopping experience powered by latest AI technology. In the “Wonder on Ice” showcase, visitors explore the v...
Getty Images A single M&A deal with a transaction value of more than $10 billion was announced in January, the lowest monthly large deal count since August 2024. After a surge of $10 billion-plus deal announcements in 2025, January 2026 had just one: Marlborough, Massachusetts-based Boston Scientific Corp.'s ( BSX ) planned acquisition of Alameda, California-based Penumbra Inc ( PEN ). The healthc...
Getty Images A single M&A deal with a transaction value of more than $10 billion was announced in January, the lowest monthly large deal count since August 2024. After a surge of $10 billion-plus deal announcements in 2025, January 2026 had just one: Marlborough, Massachusetts-based Boston Scientific Corp.'s ( BSX ) planned acquisition of Alameda, California-based Penumbra Inc ( PEN ). The healthcare equipment merger, announced Jan. 15, had a transaction value of $14.56 billion at the time of its announcement. The cash-and-stock deal values Penumbra at $374 per share and will offer $11 billion in cash and roughly $4 billion in Boston Scientific stock, a roughly 73% cash to 27% stock mix, according to a Boston Scientific investor presentation. The $11 billion is to be financed through a combination of cash on hand and new debt, according to the presentation. The nature of the new debt will be finalized between the deal's signing and close. The deal will allow Boston Scientific to enter new vascular segments, according to the merger announcement. Penumbra offers mechanical thrombectomy products used in surgical procedures to remove blood clots from arteries and veins. The company also has a portfolio of medical devices to treat conditions including pulmonary embolism, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, heart attack and aneurysms. Penumbra offers "a highly differentiated portfolio of novel technologies that operate in high-growth segments where Boston Scientific lacks offerings," Boston Scientific Chairman and CEO Michael Mahoney said Jan. 15 during an M&A deal call with analysts. Boston Scientific contributes supply chain experience and global commercial footprint to the combination, Mahoney said. The company plans to operate Penumbra as a stand-alone organization within Boston Scientific's cardiovascular group, the executive said. Boston Scientific-Penumbra falls in the middle of the pack of healthcare M&A deals with transaction values of more than $10 billion announced i...
Parsons ( PSN ) secured single-award task order contract over five years to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Army Research Laboratory, High Performance Computing Modernization Program, and Defense Research and Engineering Network. The company will deliver a wide array of services, including research, development, test and evaluation, infrastructure operations, and com...
Parsons ( PSN ) secured single-award task order contract over five years to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Army Research Laboratory, High Performance Computing Modernization Program, and Defense Research and Engineering Network. The company will deliver a wide array of services, including research, development, test and evaluation, infrastructure operations, and comprehensive project management. A More on Parsons Parsons: More Doubts Than Answers Parsons Corporation (PSN) Presents at Raymond James TMT & Consumer Conference Transcript Parsons Corporation (PSN) Presents at Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference 2025 Transcript Parsons secures $60M contract Parsons awarded $593M federal aviation administration contract extension