Stock analysts are getting excited about the potential boost to Asian crypto trading after Hong Kong’s stablecoin bill takes effect on Friday. Stablecoins are virtual assets that reference government-issued, or fiat, currencies. Hong Kong’s bill formalizes the process for financial companies to issue and manage the virtual assets, similar to the U.S. GENIUS Act . For now, Morgan Stanley analysts expect the main application for stablecoins centers around crypto trading, and say it could attract more institutional investors to the asset class. They view online brokerage Futu Holdings as the best play, and rate it overweight with a $164.25 price…
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A sign is posted on the exterior of a Verizon store on September 30, 2024 in Daly City, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAs the stock market focuses on major earnings and negotiations on the tariff front, investors seeking a regular income stream continue to look for attractive dividend stocks amid ongoing volatility.To this end, the analysis of top Wall Street analysts can provide useful insights that can help investors pick companies with solid fundamentals and the ability to pay dividends consistently. Here are three dividend-paying stocks, highlighted by Wall Street’s top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building, which is currently undergoing renovations, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 24, 2025. Kent Nishimura | ReutersI think most would agree that the news cycle has been relentless for most of 2025, but certain stories do seem a little “Groundhog Day” at the moment.Earlier this month, I wrote about the conundrum facing the newsroom over how to approach President Donald Trump’s then-trade talk deadline of July 9. Now, at the end of the month, we find ourselves in a similar position, but this time…
US President Donald Trump (R) and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin speak during their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7, 2017Mikhail Klimentiev | AFP | Getty ImagesIn heady times — and with trade wars dominating the news agenda — it’s easy to forget that Russia and Ukraine’s soldiers continue to fight for every inch of frontline territory in Ukraine.Conflict in Gaza, ongoing economic uncertainty in the U.S. and Europe and the shifting geopolitical landscape with strengthening, and opposing, ‘axes of power’ are also at the fore of global policymakers’ minds, pushing more than…
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell attend de Grisogono Sponsors The 2005 Wall Street Concert Series Benefiting Wall Street Rising, with a Performance by Rod Stewart, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on March 15, 2005.Joe Schildhorn | Patrick McMullan | Getty ImagesDeputy Attorney General Todd Blanche completed nine hours of meetings over two days with Ghislaine Maxwell on Friday but made no public statements about what she said or the next steps in the Justice Department’s much-criticized Jeffrey Epstein investigation.Former prosecutors said it was highly unusual — and potentially unprecedented — for a the department’s No. 2 official to personally interview…
About 14% of all U.S. households make $200,000 or more per year, according to 2023 Census data.But a significant salary hasn’t translated to big account balances for some of these consumers — which experts have dubbed “HENRYs,” or “high earners, not rich yet.”Rising costs, debt and lifestyle creep can leave them feeling stuck, experts say. Nearly two-thirds, or 62%, of people with salaries over $300,000 a year struggle with credit card debt, a new survey from BHG Financial found. Other reports have found many six-figure earners still live paycheck to paycheck.”Earning doesn’t actually make you feel rich; spending it does,”…
There are a number of factors to take into consideration when choosing where you want to retire, including the lifestyle you want and your financial situation.In addition to looking for options that meet most of your needs, you’ll want to consider any major downsides or trade-offs you’d have to make, such as a lack of accessible health care or a high cost of living.Financial services website Bankrate recently ranked all 50 states based on 15 metrics, including affordability, health care and weather, to determine the best and worst places to retire in the U.S. The study used data from a…
Two-thirds of Americans drink coffee every single day, according to data collected by the National Coffee Association in 2022, and the debate about how much is too much and whether or not any amount of caffeine is safe persists. But recent research shows that the answer is more complicated than you’d think.A Harvard study, that followed nearly 50,000 women over the course of 30 years and published in June, found that drinking coffee every day may lead to healthy aging in women. One to three cups a day was also linked to heart health benefits and lower mortality rates.But research also shows…
The S & P 500 rose every day this past week as trade deals, both in the works and announced, lent support to the market. The index heads into the final stretch of a strong July at record highs. For the week, the S & P 500 gained nearly 1.5%. The Nasdaq did not go wire to wire in the green this week, but it did rise 1%, closing at another record high. Ahead of the last trading day of the month on Thursday, the S & P 500 was up almost 3% for July, while the Nasdaq jumped 3.6%.…
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: The U.S. Department of Education is seen reflected in the windows of a building on April 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesAs the Trump administration and Congress narrow options for student loan repayment and forgiveness, a good place to look for help in paying off debt is the workplace. More employers are stepping up with student loan reimbursement benefits, especially in light of provisions within the recently passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that can make it more financially attractive to employers.Many companies have contemplated…
