Apple, $AAPL, has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged Chief Executive Tim Cook defrauded shareholders by concealing falling demand for iPhones in China

Apple, $AAPL, has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged Chief Executive Tim Cook defrauded shareholders by concealing falling demand for iPhones in China, per Reuters. A preliminary settlement was filed on Friday (Mar 15) with the US District Court in Oakland, California, and

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NETFLIX INC (NFLX) is having tons of stock and option volume, let's see what is going on

Unusual Options Activity and Flow in NETFLIX INC (NFLX) Today, we Unusual Whales saw tons of unusual options activity, order flow, stock volume, and general options flow. Let's look at some for NETFLIX INC (NFLX). Here are the options volume by expiry currently for NFLX: Here are the

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Here's the options activity for FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX)

Unusual Options Activity and Flow in FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) Today, we Unusual Whales saw tons of unusual options activity, order flow, stock volume, and general options flow. Let's look at some for FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX). Here are the options volume by expiry currently for FCX: Here

The 6% commission on buying or selling a home is gone

In a significant development expected to substantially reduce the costs associated with buying and selling homes, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced on Friday a settlement with groups of homesellers, bringing an end to landmark antitrust lawsuits by agreeing to pay $418 million in damages and eliminating rules on

Vanguard CEO says that Vanguard will not offer spot Bitcoin ETFs because "it does not belong in a long-term portfolio"

Vanguard CEO says that Vanguard will not offer spot Bitcoin  ETFs because "it does not belong in a long-term portfolio." Vanguard, a major global asset manager, has opted not to allow its customers to purchase recently approved bitcoin ETFs. An attempt to invest in BlackRock's

Adidas has posted its first loss in 30 years and warns sales in North America would fall again

Adidas has posted its first loss in 30 years and warns sales in North America would fall again. Adidas has been working to recover since ending its partnership with Kanye West in October 2022, which led to the suspension of sales for the profitable Yeezy sneaker line. In CEO Bjorn

57% of Gen Zers prefer savings accounts as their investment method

57% of Gen Zers believe that a savings account is the best way to invest their money. In contrast, almost half of baby boomers prefer investing in the stock market. 25% of Gen Zers express a lack of confidence in their financial skills, and over one in three said their

Layoffs rose to the highest for any February since 2009

Layoffs rose to the highest for any February since 2009. Layoff announcements in February reached their highest level for the month since the global financial crisis, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The total of 84,638 planned cuts showed an increase of 3% from January and 9%

El Salvador has removed income tax from its original of 30% to 0% for international investments and money transfers

El Salvador has removed income tax from its original of 30% to 0% for international investments and money transfers The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has passed a law to reduce the income tax on foreign investments and remittances from 30% to 0%, with no effective limits on the amount.

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Let's see what's going on with FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) in the markets

Unusual Options Activity and Flow in FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) Today, we Unusual Whales saw tons of unusual options activity, order flow, stock volume, and general options flow. Let's look at some for FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX). Here are the options volume by expiry currently for FCX: Here

Pornhub has disabled its site in Texas over objections to a state law that requires age verification to prevent access to minors

Pornhub has disabled its site in Texas over objections to a state law that requires age verification to prevent access to minors, per Houseoon Chronicle. Visitors to the site are now met with a lengthy message from the company condemning the legal change as "ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous."

Palantir, $PLTR, CEO has said that short sellers bet against great companies 'so they can pay for their coke'

Palantir, $PLTR, CEO has said that short sellers bet against great companies 'so they can pay for their coke,' per CNBC. "I take great satisfaction in squeezing the short sellers," Karp told CNBC's Sara Eisen on "Money Movers." "There's

US mortgage rates have dropped back below 7% for the first time in a month

US mortgage rates have dropped back below 7% for the first time in a month. The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) mortgage applications index surged 7.1% for the week ending March 8, a slight slowdown from the previous week's 9.7% increase, according to newly released

Boeing, $BA, whistleblower John Barnett's attorneys on his suicide news, per ABC: "We didn't see any indication he would take his own life."

Boeing, $BA, whistleblower John Barnett's attorneys on his suicide news, per ABC: "We didn't see any indication he would take his own life. No one can believe it." Boeing, $BA, overwrote surveillance footage from the repair facility where a door plug was reinstalled ahead

The soaring price of bitcoin could delay the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates, according to JPMorgan

The soaring price of bitcoin could delay the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates, according to JPMorgan. JPMorgan suggests that the recent surge in bitcoin prices might cause the Federal Reserve to postpone its planned interest rate cuts later this year. In a recent note, strategist Marko

The average overall retirement balance is at $118,600

The average overall retirement balance is at $118,600, per Fidelity. The average 401(k) balance for a Gen Zer is about $7,100, per Fidelity. Meanwhile, the retirement savings of Gen Z has come into question as a new report shows that the median for all of their retirement

Apple has acquired artificial intelligence startup DarwinAI and has integrated dozens of the company's employees into its AI division

Apple has acquired artificial intelligence (AI) startup DarwinAI and has integrated dozens of the company's employees into its AI division, as reported by Bloomberg News on Thursday. The iPhone maker completed the acquisition earlier this year, according to the report, which cited sources familiar with the matter. The

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Here's the options activity for BLOCK INC (SQ)

Unusual Options Activity and Flow in BLOCK INC (SQ) Today, we Unusual Whales saw tons of unusual options activity, order flow, stock volume, and general options flow. Let's look at some for BLOCK INC (SQ). Here are the options volume by expiry currently for SQ: Here are the

Russia’s Putin has said it will deploy troops, military equipment to the Finnish border after Finland enters NATO

Russia’s Putin has said it will deploy troops, military equipment to the Finnish border after Finland enters NATO. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated on Wednesday that Russia was preparing for a "prolonged conflict with the West" and called for increased spending and coordination on European defense.

Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally appears to be creating around 1,500 new “millionaire wallets” daily,

Bitcoin's remarkable surge is reportedly generating approximately 1,500 new "millionaire wallets" daily, as indicated by crypto analytics firm Kaiko Research. These wallets are digital addresses on the Bitcoin blockchain, where users can store cryptocurrency. Since the network is public and not controlled by any centralized

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she regrets saying “inflation was transitory"

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she regrets saying “inflation was transitory." Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated on Wednesday that inflation could experience a turbulent path back to normalcy following consecutive reports indicating a rebound in price pressures within the U.S. economy at the beginning of the year. During

Dollar Tree, $DLTR, will shut down nearly 1,000 Family Dollar stores

The company announced its decision to close nearly 1,000 of its Family Dollar stores due to significant underperformance in 2023, according to a press release. During the fourth quarter of 2023, Dollar Tree conducted a review of its store performance to identify locations for closure, relocation, or rebranding, the

Boeing, $BA, overwrote surveillance footage from the repair facility where a door plug was reinstalled ahead of the blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this year

Boeing, $BA, overwrote surveillance footage from the repair facility where a door plug was reinstalled ahead of the blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this year, NTSB chair says per ABC. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Tuesday that it will conduct a two-day investigative hearing

Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation that would make a 32-hour workweek the standard in America, with no loss in pay

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation on Wednesday that aims to establish a 32-hour workweek in the U.S. without any reduction in pay. Sanders argues that this change is necessary to ensure that the working class benefits from the significant productivity gains and technological advancements that have occurred. Sanders,

US House officially passes bill that would force TikTok sale or face ban

US House officially passes bill that would force TikTok sale or face ban. The US House of Representatives approved a bill that would effectively ban TikTok in the US unless its Chinese owner sells the popular video-sharing app, marking a significant challenge to a service used by 170 million