Key Points The stock market's recent returns have been significantly higher than the long-term yearly average of 10%. There is research that shows what the S&P's expensive valuation means for performance going forward. Investors will find reasons to remain optimistic, as the stock market is structurally different these days. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Investing in the stock market is the best activity that people can do to generate wealth in the long run. The gains in the past decade, for instance, prove this point. The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has generated a total return of 337% (as of Jan. 22), translating to 15.9% on an annualized basis. It's hard to complain about this. After such a stellar performance, though, the stock market is flashing a clear warning to investors. Here's what history says could happen in 2026 and beyond. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Investors should understand the current environment The CAPE ratio is a popular metric that looks at the level of the S&P 500 relative to its constituents' average inflation-adjusted trailing-10-year earnings. While that's a mouthful, it's just a valuation metric. Right now, it's at 40.4. Only during the dot-com bubble period of 1999 and 2000 was the multiple at a more expensive level than it is today. Asset manager Invesco has conducted research that indicates there is a strong inverse correlation between the starting CAPE ratio and yearly returns over the next decade. When the CAPE multiple is around its current level, investors should expect the S&P 500 to post returns that decline between 1% and 5% each year. Understanding the current environment might drive excessive pessimism from market participants, forcing them to question if it's a smart idea to put their hard-earned savings to work. These tailwinds can push the market higher The best investors take the time to know the b...

格隆汇1月27日｜当地时间1月26日，一项最新民调显示，美国总统特朗普在移民问题上的公众支持率已降至其本届任期以来的最低水平，多数受访者认为其政府在移民执法方面“做得过头”。民调显示，仅有39%的美国成年人认可特朗普在移民问题上的执政表现，较本月初的41%进一步下滑；53%的受访者表示不认可。相比之下，特朗普去年1月就任初期，移民议题一度是其相对优势领域，去年2月时支持率曾达到50%。民调还显示，约58%的受访者认为美国移民与海关执法局（ICE）的执法行动“走得太远”。此外，约九成民主党受访者认为执法过度，独立选民中约六成认为执法过度。在整体支持率方面，特朗普的总体执政支持率已降至38%，与其本届任期内的最低水平持平，低于1月12日至13日上一轮民调中的41%。

Microsoft Reports Q2 Earnings Jan. 28. Is MSFT Stock a Buy Before Then? Barchart.com

Microsoft (MSFT) will release its second-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on Jan. 28. While the technology giant has been delivering strong financial results with expanding margins, MSFT stock has struggled to gain traction and has recently pulled back. A major factor weighing on the stock is investor unease around Microsoft’s rising capital expenditures (capex). As the company scales up its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, concerns have emerged that spending is expanding too aggressively amid broader market fears of an AI investment bubble. Investors’ worries intensified after Microsoft disclosed Q1 capital expenditures of $34.9 billion, significantly exceeding its prior guidance of $30 billion. Management attributed the increase to surging demand for AI workloads and cloud capacity, especially within the Azure platform. While elevated capex has made investors cautious, technical indicators suggest MSFT stock has room to run. Microsoft’s 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) currently sits at about 50, well below the 70 threshold typically associated with overbought conditions. This level implies that shares could rebound if the upcoming earnings report and management’s outlook help reassure the market that higher capital spending will translate into durable growth and improving returns over time. Derivatives markets are projecting a moderate reaction to MSFT’s earnings release. Options pricing implies a post-earnings move of about 4.3% in either direction for contracts expiring Jan. 30, which is lower than Microsoft’s average earnings-related move of 5.2% over the past four quarters. Investors should note that Microsoft stock declined 2.9% following its previous earnings announcement. Microsoft's Q2 Earnings: Here’s What to Expect The momentum in Microsoft’s business will likely sustain in Q2, driven by cloud and AI strengths. Management has guided for Q2 revenue in the range of $79.5 billion to $80.6 billion, representing year-over-year ...

Microsoft (MSFT) will release its second-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on Jan. 28. While the technology giant has been delivering strong financial results with expanding margins, MSFT stock has struggled to gain traction and has recently pulled back. A major factor weighing on the stock is investor unease around Microsoft’s rising capital expenditures (capex). As the company scales up its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, concerns have emerged that spending is expanding too aggressively amid broader market fears of an AI investment bubble. More News from Barchart Investors’ worries intensified after Microsoft disclosed Q1 capital expenditures of $34.9 billion, significantly exceeding its prior guidance of $30 billion. Management attributed the increase to surging demand for AI workloads and cloud capacity, especially within the Azure platform. While elevated capex has made investors cautious, technical indicators suggest MSFT stock has room to run. Microsoft’s 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) currently sits at about 50, well below the 70 threshold typically associated with overbought conditions. This level implies that shares could rebound if the upcoming earnings report and management’s outlook help reassure the market that higher capital spending will translate into durable growth and improving returns over time. Derivatives markets are projecting a moderate reaction to MSFT’s earnings release. Options pricing implies a post-earnings move of about 4.3% in either direction for contracts expiring Jan. 30, which is lower than Microsoft’s average earnings-related move of 5.2% over the past four quarters. Investors should note that Microsoft stock declined 2.9% following its previous earnings announcement. www.barchart.com Microsoft's Q2 Earnings: Here’s What to Expect The momentum in Microsoft’s business will likely sustain in Q2, driven by cloud and AI strengths. Management has guided for Q2 revenue in the range of $79.5 billion to $8...

Artificial-intelligence cloud company CoreWeave surged Monday on news of an expanded partnership with Nvidia which includes a $2 billion investment from the chip maker. Nvidia invested in CoreWeave Class A common stock at a purchase price of $87.20 per share. CoreWeave shares closed up 5.7% at $98.31 on Monday after reaching $108.65 earlier in the day.

Microsoft (MSFT) will release its second-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on Jan. 28. While the technology giant has been delivering strong financial results with expanding margins, MSFT stock has struggled to gain traction and has recently pulled back. A major factor weighing on the stock is investor unease around Microsoft’s rising capital expenditures (capex). As the company scales up its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, concerns have emerged that spending is expanding too aggressively amid broader market fears of an AI investment bubble. Investors’ worries intensified after Microsoft disclosed Q1 capital expenditures of $34.9 billion, significantly exceeding its prior guidance of $30 billion. Management attributed the increase to surging demand for AI workloads and cloud capacity, especially within the Azure platform. While elevated capex has made investors cautious, technical indicators suggest MSFT stock has room to run. Microsoft’s 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) currently sits at about 50, well below the 70 threshold typically associated with overbought conditions. This level implies that shares could rebound if the upcoming earnings report and management’s outlook help reassure the market that higher capital spending will translate into durable growth and improving returns over time. Derivatives markets are projecting a moderate reaction to MSFT’s earnings release. Options pricing implies a post-earnings move of about 4.3% in either direction for contracts expiring Jan. 30, which is lower than Microsoft’s average earnings-related move of 5.2% over the past four quarters. Investors should note that Microsoft stock declined 2.9% following its previous earnings announcement. Microsoft's Q2 Earnings: Here’s What to Expect The momentum in Microsoft’s business will likely sustain in Q2, driven by cloud and AI strengths. Management has guided for Q2 revenue in the range of $79.5 billion to $80.6 billion, representing year-over-year ...

美国稀土公司（USAR.O）周一宣布，特朗普政府将为其一笔 16 亿美元的股债结合融资方案提供支持，助力该公司在得克萨斯州建设一座矿山和磁体生产基地，为国防及高科技领域供应相关产品。 周末曾报道，美国商务部将收购总部位于俄克拉荷马州的美国稀土公司 10% 的股份，此举是美国推动关键矿产增产的举措之一。 受此消息影响，美国稀土公司股价周一上涨 15%，报 28.42 美元。 稀土是由 17 种稀有元素组成的矿产，由其制成的稀土磁体广泛应用于手机、战斗机、电动汽车、医疗设备等各类产品。 美国稀土公司正与得州矿产资源公司（TMRC.PK）合作，在得克萨斯州的塞拉布兰卡开发一座稀土矿山，该矿山计划于 2028 年投产；公司在俄克拉荷马州斯蒂尔沃特的磁体生产厂则预计于今年晚些时候启动运营。 此次投资是美国政府深化关键矿产领域布局的最新动作，此前美方已入股 MP Materials 公司（MP.N）、美洲锂业公司（LAC.TO）以及三部曲金属公司（TMQ.TO）。 交易详情 美国稀土公司表示，已收到本次交易的意向书，其中包含美国联邦政府拟提供的 2.77 亿美元资金，以及依据《芯片与科学法案》获批的 13 亿美元优先担保贷款，上述资金共同构成该 16 亿美元融资方案。 去年曾报道称，《芯片与科学法案》的资金用途已被调整，将用于为矿产相关项目提供融资支持。 值得注意的是，本次政府投资未设置价格下限或价格担保条款，而美方去年对 MP Materials 的同类投资中，曾给予该条款保障。 根据彼时协议，MP Materials 所售轻稀土的价格被保底定为每公斤 110 美元。美国稀土公司管理层表示，公司需从市场采购轻稀土原料，且预计采购价格为每公斤 125 美元。 美国稀土公司将向美国商务部发行 1610 万股普通股，以及约 1760 万份认股权证。 同时，公司还完成了一笔 15 亿美元的公开市场私募融资（PIPE），此次融资由 Inflection Point 公司领投；根据协议，公司将以每股 21.50 美元的价格，向该机构发行 6980 万股股份。 Inflection Point 是一家特殊目的收购公司，曾助力美国稀土公司于去年完成上市，两家公司的董事长均为迈克尔・布莱策。 本次公开市场私募融资，叠加美国政府拟进行的投资，将为美国稀土公司带来总计 31 亿美元的资金。 据悉，...

格隆汇1月27日｜美国得克萨斯州州长格雷格·阿博特：白宫应“重新校准”移民执法战略。

当地时间26日，以色列旅游部表示，鉴于地区紧张局势加剧，如果以色列领空因与伊朗可能爆发冲突而关闭时，该部门已制定应急预案，以疏散目前在以境内的约4.2万名游客。以色列旅游部表示，已制定了联系游客及组织其通过陆路边境口岸离境的具体方案，并称“一旦有需要，将立即启动”。（央视）

desifoto /iStock via Getty Images By Geoff Bysshe Last week started with a steep decline in stocks that broke key support levels. This drop was a test of the bulls’ resilience and a message from the market that bad news won’t always be a buying opportunity. Fortunately, for reasons we’ll discuss, the first day of the week was the low of the week. As this article will explain, if last week turns out to be just a bounce followed by a break of last Tuesday’s low, there’s reason to believe a bigger correction is underway. Geopolitics and The Economy Are Driving Precious Metals & Materials It was easy to see why gold and silver continued their parabolic ascent last week, but did you see one of the market’s important leading sectors roll over into a warning phase, or the biggest surge in over a year in an important market internals measure? Last week, the media was fixated on geopolitics. It was hard to ignore. Trump’s demands that he own Greenland took center stage, but Ray Dalio also got some sensationalized attention when he released one of his stereotypical “explainer” videos from Davos in which he labelled the geopolitical atmosphere as “capital wars.” Significantly less publicized than either of the two messages above, but infinitely more likely to become recognized as one of history’s great speeches, Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, delivered a “special address” that began in French, transitioned to English, pronounced that we are in the midst of “... a rupture in the world order, the end of a pleasant fiction and the beginning of a harsh reality... ”, and proposed a new world order as a solution all in about 17 minutes. Whether you prefer to listen to President Trump, Ray Dalio, or Mark Carney, you’re likely to come to the same conclusion on one issue - It’s a good idea to own gold. The chart below shows the best- and worst-performing sectors along with gold ( GLD ), silver ( SLV ), and the dollar ( DXY ). The biggest losers included two of the market’s lead...

First Bank press release ( FRBA ): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.49 in-line. Revenue of $38.46M (+13.9% Y/Y) beats by $1.04M . More on First Bank First Bank 2025 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on First Bank Historical earnings data for First Bank Dividend scorecard for First Bank Financial information for First Bank

文章提及标的 纽约铂 -- 创历史新高 -- 现货铂金大跌逾6%，下破2600美元/盎司，早前曾创历史新高（883911）至2919美元/盎司。

Clearlake Capital Group -owned bottle and jar manufacturer Pretium Packaging reached a deal with a majority group of lenders to restructure its debt and continue operating, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The private equity firm will stay the largest shareholder in St. Louis-based Pretium under a signed restructuring agreement with creditors, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. Pretium is now trying to drum up more support for a deal to shore up its balance sheet, the people said. The firm is asking other creditors to sign non-disclosure agreements to review the terms of the transaction, they said. Representatives for Pretium and Clearlake declined to comment. Clearlake acquired Pretium in 2020. But since then, the manufacturer’s sales have been hit hard amid lower consumer demand and inflation. Pretium’s earnings have also been weighed down by a significant interest burden. Clearlake and existing lenders could inject more money into Pretium as part of a restructuring. According to the restructuring agreement, trade vendors are expected to be paid as usual course of business, said the people with knowledge of the matter. In 2023, Pretium completed a distressed debt exchange that changed the order in which creditors get paid out. The company later bought a portion of its second-lien loan at below-par prices, according to an S&P Global Ratings report . S&P said the repurchase was tantamount to a default as lenders received less than they were originally promised.

格隆汇1月27日｜超微电脑(SMCI.O)有意向将设施扩建规模增至20亿美元。

Cheng Xin | Getty Images TikTok users have been deleting the app at a higher rate since the company announced that its U.S. operations would be housed in a new joint venture. The short-form video platform's daily average app uninstalls in the U.S. have increased nearly 150% over the past five days compared with the previous three months, market intelligence firm Sensor Tower told CNBC. Last Thursday, TikTok said it had formed a joint venture to keep the video-sharing app operating in the U.S. under new American leadership. The company named Adam Presser, formerly TikTok's head of operations, as CEO of the joint venture. Some users took to social media to voice their skepticism about the new joint venture after being prompted to agree to an updated privacy policy on Thursday. Several social media posts pointed to language in the new policy that describes the types of data TikTok may collect, including sensitive information such as "your racial or ethnic origin" as well as "sexual life or sexual orientation, status as transgender or nonbinary, citizenship or immigration status, or financial information." Despite the social media uproar, that language does not appear to be new. An archived version of the policy from August 2024 includes the same provisions. Those concerns appear to have weighed on sentiment around the app after the announcement of the joint venture, contributing to a spike in uninstalls over the past several days. watch now VIDEO 1:53 01:53 TikTok finalizes deal to stay in the U.S. The Exchange "If I can delete my biggest platform because their terms of agreement and censorship have gotten out of control, so can you!" creator Dre Ronayne posted on Threads, the micro-blogging service owned by Meta . Ronayne said she had nearly 400,000 followers on TikTok before deleting her account on Sunday. Other creators have also reported problems posting to the app, with users complaining about outages and video uploads failing to go through. The social media compa...

To understand the stance of an unwavering Trump loyalist after United States Custom and Enforcement shocked the nation this weekend by shooting another American citizen in Minneapolis, look no further than Khosla Ventures partner Keith Rabois. Rabois’ public support for ICE’s actions in the killing of Alex Pretti, made via posts on X, was so vehement that Khosla Ventures partner Ethan Choi and firm founder Vinod Khosla both publicly disavowed it. Rabois argued that Pretti was at fault, writing that the protester was committing a “felony.” One of Rabois’ posts said, “[N]o law enforcement has shot an innocent person. [I[llegals are committing violent crimes every day.” Another said: “[H]e unequivocally attempted to draw his weapon. [F]uck you.” In another post that discussed citizens’ ability to exercise their First, Second and Fourth Amendment rights, the VC responded weighed in to write: “[Y]es but interfering w a law enforcement operation is not protected by any of those amendments.” Among other comments, Rabois went on to say he doesn’t believe that the Minneapolis police could be credible sources in an investigation. “[I] don’t think you should ask any law enforcement in MN. But i am very open to reading views from any other urban jurisdiction.” He instead blamed the city’s police for the situation. “Because the MN police’s refusal to cooperate is exactly what is leading to these treacherous conditions (for everyone).” And so on. X reacted as you might expect. Other Trump supporters cheered Rabois on, while those who condemn ICE’s actions argued with and condemned the investor. The situation spiraled so much that when one person suggested that founders remove Khosla from their cap tables altogether, Khosla partner Choi piped up to distance himself. Techcrunch event Disrupt 2026 Tickets: One-time offer Tickets are live! Save up to $680 while these rates last, and be among the first 500 registrants to get 50% off your +1 pass. TechCrunch Disrupt brings top leaders ...

格隆汇1月27日｜现货铂金大跌逾6%，下破2600美元/盎司，早前创下新高至2919美元/盎司。

Abstract Aerial Art/DigitalVision via Getty Images The BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust ( BUI ) is a closed-end fund, or CEF, that invests in the utilities sector or other types of infrastructure, such as midstream energy. As is the case with most closed-end funds, BUI has a very attractive distribution yield relative to many other things in the market. However, as today’s yield is only 6.14%, there are several closed-end funds with higher yields. This is an equity fund, which is nice, as equities typically do a better job of preserving an investor’s purchasing power over time than any type of fixed-income security. In addition, utilities and infrastructure companies both tend to have business models that allow them to increase their revenues at least as quickly as inflation, which adds a degree of protection to investors. As most regular readers are well aware, one of my biggest concerns in the coming years is that inflation will run much higher than we have all become accustomed to over the past several decades, which could cause a retiree’s assets to run out more rapidly than they expected unless they have sufficient exposure to assets that provide protection against the loss of purchasing power that will accompany inflation. The BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure, & Power Opportunities Trust could be one such asset, and the fact that it provides a high yield is a bonus. The BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure, & Power Opportunities Trust Versus Equity Indices As was stated in the introduction, the BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure, & Power Opportunities Trust is an equity closed-end fund that invests in the common stock of utility companies, electric producers, and infrastructure companies (including midstream energy). The company’s third-quarter 2025 holdings report states that BUI had the following asset allocation on September 30, 2025: Asset Type % of Net Assets Common Stocks 98.0% Money Market Funds 2.4% Options Written -0....

A day of record-breaking heat looms for Victoria, with temperatures forecast to hit 49C in the Mallee and Melbourne facing its hottest day since Black Saturday 2009. It was 26.1C as the sun rose on Tuesday over the small Victorian town of Ouyen, the Mallee town of 1,170 people whose forecast high of 49C would break the state’s temperature record of 48.8C set in Hopetoun on Black Saturday in 2009. The area has not recorded a drop of rainfall all January, and only 13.6mm in December. The fire danger rating on Tuesday was extreme. Victoria faced both heat and fire emergencies, Country Fire Authority chief officer, Jason Heffernan, said. Tuesday was “not a day for complacency”, he said, urging people to restrict any unnecessary travel. Sign up: AU Breaking News email With six major fires burning across the state, the high to extreme fire conditions would increase the risk of fire spread. Authorities were particularly concerned about the Carlisle River fire in the Otways, which may pose a serious threat to homes, properties and lives. A statewide total fire ban was in place. Fire danger was extreme across much of South Australia, including the eastern Eyre peninsula, mid north, Mount Lofty ranges, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands and across the south-east. Total fire bans were in place for those districts. Heffernan told the ABC it would be a challenging day for not only firefighters, but for Victorians generally. Four zones around the Carlisle River fire have been asked to evacuate immediately. Heffernan said the biggest bushfire danger would come in the afternoon on Tuesday. “We do expect that fire will run today under the conditions, those hot northerly winds, but it’s the change that’s going to come through about 5pm with some really punchy winds, that is likely to do most of the damage and drive that fire further into the Otways,” he said. “Today is a day not to be complacent. Whilst we are focus on the Walwa and the Carlisle River fire, to b...

(RTTNews) - Nucor Corp. (NUE) reported earnings for full year that Drops, from the same period last year The company's bottom line totaled $1.744 billion, or $7.52 per share. This compares with $2.027 billion, or $8.46 per share, last year. Excluding items, Nucor Corp. reported adjusted earnings of $1.789 billion or $7.71 per share for the period. The company's revenue for the period rose 5.7% to $32.494 billion from $30.734 billion last year. Nucor Corp. earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $1.744 Bln. vs. $2.027 Bln. last year. -EPS: $7.52 vs. $8.46 last year. -Revenue: $32.494 Bln vs. $30.734 Bln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

國務院總理李強表示，要實施更積極有為的宏觀政策。 李強主持召開座談會，聽取全國工商聯等負責人對政府工作報告及「十五五」規劃綱要的意見建議。 李強強調外部環境不確定性上升，經濟發展面臨的風險挑戰仍然不少，需要實施更加積極有為的宏觀政策，強化改革舉措與宏觀政策協同，推動經濟實現質的有效提升和量的合理增長。期望各方聚焦經濟社會運行中重點問題深化研究，幫助政府解決發展過程中面臨的突出矛盾。並加強與各領域溝通，推動經濟社會高質量發展。

Strong net interest margin and operating efficiency support tangible book value expansion Dividend increase declared HAMILTON, N.J., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Bank (Nasdaq Global Market: FRBA) ("the Bank") today announced results for the fourth quarter of 2025. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $12.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $10.5 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. Return on average assets, return on average equity and return on average tangible equityi for the fourth quarter of 2025 were 1.21%, 11.11% and 12.58%, respectively, compared to 1.10%, 10.27% and 11.82%, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2024. Full year 2025 net income was $43.7 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, compared to $42.2 million, or $1.67 per diluted share for 2024. Return on average assets, return on average equity and return on average tangible equity for the full year 2025 were 1.11%, 10.26% and 11.69%, respectively, compared to 1.15%, 10.77% and 12.50%, respectively, for the full year 2024. Fourth Quarter 2025 Performance Highlights: Total loans were $3.29 billion at December 31, 2025, increasing $149.0 million, or 4.7%, from December 31, 2024, and decreasing $80.7 million from the linked quarter ended September 30, 2025. Elevated levels of payoffs totaling $134.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2025 drove the decline in loans. This level of payoffs was almost as much as the total for the first nine months of 2025 which totaled $149.9 million. Total deposits were $3.20 billion at December 31, 2025, increasing $146.4 million, or 4.8%, from December 31, 2024, and decreasing $21.3 million, or 2.6% annualized, from the linked quarter ended September 30, 2025. Net interest margin measured 3.74% for the fourth quarter of 2025, increasing three basis points compared to 3.71% for the linked quarter. Net interest margin measured 3.69% for the full year 2025, increasing 12 basis points compared to 3.57% fo...

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The post 10 Best Crypto Margin Trading Exchanges by Ishan Jain appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. Quick Answer: The best crypto margin trading exchanges in 2026 are eToro (most regulated, 2x leverage), Kraken (best security and transparency), and Binance (450+ assets, up to 10x leverage). For maximum leverage, MEXC offers 200x on futures. Beginners should start with Coinbase’s regulated 3x limit or eToro’s 2x with copy trading feature s. What Is Crypto Margin Trading? Crypto margin trading allows traders to borrow funds from an exchange to open positions larger than their account balance would otherwise permit. By using leverage, traders can control positions worth 2x, 10x, or even 100x their deposited capital. For example, with 10x leverage and $1,000 in capital, a trader can open a $10,000 position. This amplifies both potential profits and losses proportionally. If the position increases 5%, the trader gains $500 (50% return on their $1,000). However, a 5% loss would similarly result in a $500 loss. Exchanges require traders to maintain minimum margin levels, and positions can be automatically liquidated if losses reduce the account below these thresholds. Margin trading is available through spot margin (borrowing to trade actual cryptocurrencies) or futures contracts (derivative positions settled in cash). Comparison Table Exchange Max Leverage (Spot) Max Leverage (Futures) Supported Assets Spot Trading Fee Futures Maker/Taker Regulation eToro 1:2 N/A 80+ pairs Competitive N/A FINRA, CySEC, FCA, ASIC Coinbase 3x N/A Selected major coins Standard N/A US-regulated Kraken 3x 50x 240+ 0.16%/0.26% 0.02%/0.05% US-regulated KuCoin 10x 125x 700+ 0.1% 0.02%/0.06% Offshore ByBit 10x 100x 450+ 0.1% 0.020%/0.055% Offshore Binance 10x (isolated), 3x (cross) Varies 450+ 0.012%/0.030% Varies Multiple jurisdictions MEXC 10x 200x 500+ 0.00%/0.02% 0.00%/0.03% Offshore OKX 10x 100x 350+ 0.05%-0.07% 0.045%/0.050% Offshore PrimeXBT N/A 1...

GOP lawyer Chris Madel ends bid for Minnesota governor, calls ICE effort a 'disaster' toggle caption ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters Chris Madel, a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota and the lawyer representing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who fatally shot Renee Macklin Good, has dropped out of the state's gubernatorial race, saying he no longer stands for the immigration crackdown happening in Minneapolis. "I cannot support the national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so," Madel said in a nearly 11-minute video posted to X on Monday. It's the latest rebuke of the Trump administration's handling of the escalating political unrest in the city, just two days after intensive care nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a federal agent during protests over the weekend. Both Pretti and Good were U.S. citizens and 37 years old. Sponsor Message Despite originally supporting ICE's effort in the city, known as Operation Metro Surge, Madel called it "an unmitigated disaster" in his video, arguing it had "expanded far beyond its stated focus on true public safety threats." "United States citizens, particularly those of color, live in fear," he added. "United States citizens are carrying papers to prove their citizenship. That's wrong." Madel, a political newcomer, announced his bid for governor in December, vowing to make supporting law enforcement a priority of his campaign. He told the Minnesota Star Tribune earlier this month that he was providing legal counsel for the ICE agent who shot Good and that it did not change his political ambitions. Despite Madel's exit from the race, there's still a crowded field of GOP candidates vying to lead Minnesota, a state that hasn't elected a Republican governor in roughly 20 years. Several candidates still in the race have not criticized the administration over ICE practices, while others have voiced continued suppor...

A group of YouTubers suing tech giants for scraping their videos without permission to train AI models has now added Snap to their list of defendants. The plaintiffs, internet content creators behind a trio of YouTube channels with roughly 6.2 million collective subscribers, allege that Snap has trained its AI systems on their video content for AI features like the app’s “Imagine Lens,” which allows users to edit images using prompts. The plaintiffs earlier filed similar lawsuits against Nvidia, Meta, and ByteDance over similar matters. In the newly filed proposed class action suit, filed on Friday in the Central District court in California, the YouTubers specifically call out Snap for its use of the large-scale, video-language data set known as HD-VILA-100M, and others similarly designed for only academic and research purposes. To use these datasets, the plaintiffs claim Snap routed around YouTube’s technological restrictions, terms of service, and licensing limitations for commercial purposes. The suit is seeking statutory damages and a permanent injunction on the alleged copyright infringement going forward. The case itself is being led by the creators behind the h3h3 YouTube channel, with 5.52 million subscribers, and the smaller golfing channels MrShortGame Golf and Golfoholics. It’s now one of many pitting content creators against AI model providers, which have included those that focus on copyright disputes from publishers, authors, newspapers, user-generated content sites, artists, and more. It’s also not the first case to hail from a YouTuber. According to the non-profit organization Copyright Alliance, over 70 copyright infringement cases have been filed against AI companies. In some cases, like one between Meta and a group of authors, the judge has ruled in favor of the tech giant. In others, like the case between Anthropic and a group of authors, the AI giant has paid out the plaintiffs for their claims. Many cases are still in active litigation. Techcr...

A group of YouTubers who are suing tech giants for scraping their videos without permission to train AI models has now added Snap to their list of defendants. The plaintiffs — internet content creators behind a trio of YouTube channels with roughly 6.2 million collective subscribers — allege that Snap has trained its AI systems on their video content for use in AI features like the app’s “Imagine Lens,” which allows users to edit images using text prompts. The plaintiffs earlier filed similar lawsuits against Nvidia, Meta, and ByteDance over similar matters. In the newly filed proposed class action suit, filed on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the YouTubers specifically call out Snap for its use of a large-scale, video-language data set known as HD-VILA-100M, and others that were designed for only academic and research purposes. To use these datasets for commercial purposes, the plaintiffs claim Snap circumvented YouTube’s technological restrictions, terms of service, and licensing limitations, which prohibit commercial use. The suit is seeking statutory damages and a permanent injunction to stop the alleged copyright infringement going forward. The case itself is being led by the creators behind the h3h3 YouTube channel, with 5.52 million subscribers, and the smaller golfing channels MrShortGame Golf and Golfoholics. It’s now one of many lawsuits pitting content creators against AI model providers, which have included copyright disputes from publishers, authors, newspapers, user-generated content sites, artists, and more. It’s also not the first case to hail from a YouTuber. According to the non-profit organization Copyright Alliance, over 70 copyright infringement cases have been filed against AI companies. In some cases, like one between Meta and a group of authors, a judge has ruled in favor of the tech giant. In others, like the case between Anthropic and a group of authors, the AI giant has settled with and paid out t...

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