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"Stocks are headed for a bear market in the first half of 2025," per Doug Peta of BCA Research

BCA Research predicts a significant pullback in U.S. stocks early next year, advising investors to adopt defensive strategies and hedge their risks. Strategists, led by chief U.S. investment strategist Doug Peta, anticipate a rally in equities into January, followed by a potential decline exceeding 20% in the first

Donald Trump team weighs options, including airstrikes, to stop Iran’s nuclear program

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering various strategies to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, including potential preventative airstrikes, according to The Wall Street Journal. This report coincides with news that Israel is drafting plans for a potential strike on Iranian nuclear facilities amid growing concerns that

"Say goodbye to your smile and say hello to polio - that's what's on the horizon if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes the Secretary of Health and Human Services." Elizabeth Warren has said

Aaron Siri, a lawyer who represented Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his presidential campaign, is now helping him select candidates to lead the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) under President-elect Donald Trump. Kennedy, known for his skepticism about vaccines, was nominated by Trump to head the HHS after suspending

Donald Trump's team is exploring ways to significantly reduce, merge, or even eliminate the top bank regulators

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reportedly exploring substantial changes to the structure of federal bank regulators, including reductions, mergers, or even the elimination of key agencies, according to the Wall Street Journal. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that Trump’s advisers, in collaboration with the newly

Congress is pushing to break up the nation's biggest insurance monopolies after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder last week

Congress is moving to dismantle major insurance monopolies following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, an event that has fueled public outrage. According to the New York Times, two bipartisan bills aim to mandate that insurers and healthcare companies divest their pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—entities that administer prescription

Luigi Mangione wasn't a United Health policy holder

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the ambush killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was not insured by the company, according to its parent organization, UnitedHealth Group. UnitedHealth Group stated there is no record that Mangione, 26, was ever a client of the company. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting Thompson

Polymarket has the odds that Donald Trump creates a national Bitcoin reserve in his first 100 days at 27%

Polymarket has the odds that Donald Trump creates a national Bitcoin reserve in his first 100 days at 27%. Poylmarket is a sponsored Unusual Whales partner. President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to position the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency during his upcoming term. “We’re going

President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of almost 1,500 people, the largest one-day act of presidential clemency

President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic, while also pardoning 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes. This marks the largest single-day act of clemency in modern U.S. history. The commutations

Bitcoin will hit $125,000 by year end, and $200,000 in 2025

Standard Chartered Bank analyst Geoff Kendrick predicts that Bitcoin (BTC) could climb to an unprecedented $125,000 by year-end, driven by favorable market conditions and broader adoption trends. Kendrick's analysis suggests an initial price move to approximately $73,000 in the near term, just below Bitcoin’s current

Nato Chief Rutte has said: we are not ready for what is coming in 4-5 years... it is time to shift to a wartime mindset

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning on Thursday, stating that the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance is unprepared for the long-term threats posed by Russia and calling for a "wartime mindset" with significantly increased defense spending. Speaking in Brussels, Rutte emphasized that NATO's current

Donald Trump has said: We will consider getting rid of some childhood vaccinations if he thinks they are dangerous or not beneficial

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump stated in an interview published Thursday that he plans to discuss the future of childhood vaccination programs with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). When asked by Time magazine whether he would support Kennedy if he proposed

Donald Trump says he is willing to enlist the military to round up and deport migrants

President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday his plans to declare a national emergency on border security, authorizing the U.S. military to carry out a large-scale deportation of undocumented migrants. Immigration was a central theme in Trump’s campaign, where he pledged to deport millions of migrants and restore stability at

Donald Trump has said: We will be doing something great with crypto

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to position the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency during his upcoming term. “We’re going to do something great with crypto because we don’t want China, or anyone else, to lead in this space. Others are embracing it, and we want

Trump has rung the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange

President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, marking a historic moment as he was also named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for the second time. The dual honors celebrate Trump’s extraordinary return from being an ostracized former president—following

Donald Trump’s threat of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada would cost the US economy as many as 400,000 jobs and increase prices for American consumers

Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada could result in the loss of up to 400,000 U.S. jobs and raise prices for American consumers, according to warnings from the Mexican government. Impact of Tariffs Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard issued the caution during a press

Students enrolled on about 40% of America’s master’s courses will either make no extra money or incur a financial loss

The worst paying college majors, per CNBC. The median salary for each major on the list is at least $6,500 lower than the median salary for all majors, which stands at $46,500. While teachers enjoy job security, summers off, and pensions, their salaries are mostly determined by state

RFK Jr believes the CIA had a role in assassinating JFK and wants to get his daughter-in-law near the top of the agency to help prove it

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign manager and daughter-in-law, Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, is seeking the role of deputy director at the CIA next year, with Kennedy himself reportedly advocating for her, Axios has learned. Why It Matters Fox Kennedy, a key figure in Kennedy's campaign, has a

WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram are experiencing massive outages

Meta's suite of apps, including Facebook and Instagram, experienced outages on Wednesday, leaving users unable to access the platforms. The disruptions began around 9:57 a.m. PST and affected not only Facebook and Instagram but also Threads, WhatsApp, and Messenger, according to user reports tracked by the

President-elect Trump to be chosen as TIME's person of the year

According to a new report, Time magazine is set to name President-elect Donald Trump as its annual "Person of the Year." The announcement is expected to be made Thursday morning, Politico reported, citing three sources familiar with the plans. The report also notes that Trump will be in

Argentine President Javier Milei has introduced a proposal that would reduce national taxation by 90%

Argentine President Javier Milei has announced plans to eliminate capital and currency controls next year and pursue a free trade agreement with the United States once Donald Trump assumes office. International investors have been closely watching Milei’s efforts to dismantle restrictive controls that have deterred foreign investment, even amid

Elon Musk has become the first person to reach $400 billion in net wort

Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest individual, has achieved another historic milestone by becoming the first person to reach a net worth of $400 billion. Bloomberg News attributes this unprecedented rise to the soaring valuations of his companies, Tesla and SpaceX. Tesla's stock hit an all-time high

Elon Musk has become the first person to reach $400 billion in net worth

Donald Trump, who built his image as a successful New York businessman into a celebrity brand, reality television stardom, and eventually the presidency, will soon embrace two prominent symbols of recognition. On Thursday, he is set to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and be

Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell on Thursday

Donald Trump, who built his image as a successful New York businessman into a celebrity brand, reality television stardom, and eventually the presidency, will soon embrace two prominent symbols of recognition. On Thursday, he is set to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and be

Ripple, XRP, has received final approval from the New York Department of Financial Services for its stablecoin

Ripple, $XRP, has received final approval from the New York Department of Financial Services for its stablecoin. Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has approved Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, enabling its upcoming listings on exchanges and partnerships with financial institutions. Garlinghouse

Donald Trump has said: Any person or company investing one billion dollars, or more, in USA, will receive fully expedited approvals and permits

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that individuals or companies investing at least $1 billion in the U.S. will receive "fully expedited approvals and permits," including environmental clearances. Trump shared the proposal on Truth Social, stating, “Any person or company investing ONE BILLION DOLLARS, OR MORE, in the