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Tech Rebounds on AI Hopes, But Dow Lags as Investors Eye Santa Claus Rally
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Tech Rebounds on AI Hopes, But Dow Lags as Investors Eye Santa Claus Rally

As the market weighs the potential for a Santa Claus rally, a tech stock rebound led by AI players contrasts with Nike's 13% plunge. We analyze key trends in big tech, consumer spending, and what's ahead for the holiday week.

Instacart Halts AI Pricing Tests After Backlash Over Inflated Grocery Bills
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Instacart Halts AI Pricing Tests After Backlash Over Inflated Grocery Bills

Instacart is ending its AI pricing experiments following a study showing they could cost shoppers over $1,000 annually. The decision follows regulatory scrutiny from the FTC over the controversial practice.

JPMorgan Eyes Institutional Crypto Trading as Client Demand Grows and Regulatory Fog Lifts
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JPMorgan Eyes Institutional Crypto Trading as Client Demand Grows and Regulatory Fog Lifts

The largest U.S. bank, JPMorgan, is exploring crypto trading services, including spot and derivatives, for institutional clients amid growing demand and improving regulatory clarity.

Binance Dethrones CME in Bitcoin Futures as Key Institutional Trade Dries Up
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Binance Dethrones CME in Bitcoin Futures as Key Institutional Trade Dries Up

Binance has overtaken CME as the largest bitcoin futures exchange by open interest. The shift is driven by a sharp decline in the profitability of the institutional 'basis trade,' signaling a potential change in market dynamics.

SoftBank Explores $100 Billion 'Izanagi' AI Chip Venture to Challenge Nvidia
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SoftBank Explores $100 Billion 'Izanagi' AI Chip Venture to Challenge Nvidia

SoftBank Group is reportedly planning a $100 billion AI chip venture, codenamed Izanagi, to compete with Nvidia. The project aims to build a new semiconductor giant, leveraging Arm.

Nasdaq Moves to Tighten SPAC Rules, Citing Investor Losses and Market Volatility
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Nasdaq Moves to Tighten SPAC Rules, Citing Investor Losses and Market Volatility

Nasdaq has proposed stricter listing rules for SPACs to the SEC, aiming to protect investors by increasing minimum capital requirements and limiting dilution. Analyze the impact on the blank-check market.

Vanke Dodges Default With 30-Day Reprieve, But Long-Term Debt Fears Mount
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Vanke Dodges Default With 30-Day Reprieve, But Long-Term Debt Fears Mount

China Vanke avoids an immediate bond default after creditors approve a 30-trading-day grace period. The short-term fix provides breathing room but fails to secure a long-term solution, keeping investor fears over China's property sector on high alert.

TEPCO to Build Data Centers at World's Largest Nuclear Plant to Fund Fukushima Cleanup
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TEPCO to Build Data Centers at World's Largest Nuclear Plant to Fund Fukushima Cleanup

Japan's TEPCO plans to build AI data centers at the world's largest nuclear plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, to fund its Fukushima liabilities. An analysis of the strategy, risks, and implications for the global AI infrastructure race.

Bitcoin Bulls on Bitfinex Pile On Leverage, Flashing a Classic Bear Signal
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Bitcoin Bulls on Bitfinex Pile On Leverage, Flashing a Classic Bear Signal

Bitfinex margin longs have surged to a yearly high of 72,700 BTC despite a falling market. This analysis explores why this historical contrarian indicator could be signaling more downside for Bitcoin before a true bottom is found.

Aave Token Tumbles 11% as Governance Feud Over Brand Control Erupts
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Aave Token Tumbles 11% as Governance Feud Over Brand Control Erupts

The AAVE token dropped 11% following a public dispute between its founder and developers over who should control the protocol's brand assets. The vote tests a core tension in DeFi governance.

Bitcoin Nears $90K, But 'Smart Money' Bets on Gold Tokens Amid Institutional Retreat
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Bitcoin Nears $90K, But 'Smart Money' Bets on Gold Tokens Amid Institutional Retreat

Bitcoin (BTC) price nears $90,000, but institutional outflows of $952 million and a record rally in gold-backed tokens like XAUT suggest investors are hedging risk.

Bitcoin, Ether Face $27 Billion 'Boxing Day' Options Expiry With Bullish Tilt
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Bitcoin, Ether Face $27 Billion 'Boxing Day' Options Expiry With Bullish Tilt

A massive $27 billion in Bitcoin and Ether options are set to expire on Deribit this Friday. With a bullish put-call ratio of 0.38 and a max pain price at $96,000, the market is bracing for a potential volatility event.