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Bernstein initiated coverage of Figure (FIGR) with an outperform rating and a $54 price target, calling it a leader in bringing blockchain to credit markets, the broker said in a Monday report.The stock was 2% higher in early trade, around $41.10.Bernstein said Figure is doing for lending what stablecoins did for payments, tokenizing traditional assets to make markets faster and more efficient.With roughly 75% of the $17 billion tokenized private credit market, Figure is the clear frontrunner, according to analysts led by Gautam Chhugani.Figure’s blockchain platform shifts lending from a balance-sheet-heavy model to a capital-light marketplace, giving investors direct access…

ClearBridge Investments, an investment management company, released its “ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Strategy” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Equities continued their upward journey in the third quarter with the S&P 500 Index surging 8.1% and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rising 11.2% to record highs. Investor optimism was driven by favorable tariff results, the One Big Beautiful Bill in July, expected interest rate cuts, and strong corporate earnings, particularly in technology and the Magnificent Seven. The benchmark Russell 1000 Growth Index rose 10.5% for the quarter. The strategy delivered solid absolute performance in the…

This is a quiet week for key economic data releases, but it is even quieter due to the ongoing government shutdown. For financial markets, this informational void is equivalent to flying blind. That also applies to Fed officials who are undecided about the need to vote for a at the October 28-29 FOMC meeting. This week will offer investors insights into the internal dynamics of the September 16-17 FOMC, which concluded with a 25-basis-point interest rate cut. The minutes of that meeting will be released on Wednesday. Financial markets are sure to tune into Fed speeches from Chair Jerome Powell…

The Bitcoin train seems to never, ever stop. Bitcoin reached an all-time high today, surging past its previous all-time high of $124,466. Bitcoin climbed more than 13% over the past week, quickly rebounding from $109,000 at the end of September to touch $125,750 today, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data. The last time bitcoin was close to these levels was in August.  There are several key drivers for the bullish reversal. Macroeconomic uncertainty — including the ongoing U.S. government shutdown — has led investors toward alternatives like bitcoin, historically seen as a hedge against traditional financial risks.  Geoffrey Kendrick, head…

With a market cap of over $115B, is one of the largest oil & gas companies in the world. The global economy’s reopening helped the stock recover from its pandemic low, before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed it to a new record in 2022. But ConocoPhillips has struggled to hold its ground as oil and gas prices normalized. Currently trading below $94 a share, the stock is down by a third from its all-time high of $138.50 reached in November, 2022. So it is fair to say that ConocoPhillips, alongside the entire oil and gas industry, has been dead money…

Find out how much you could earn by locking in a high CD rate today. A certificate of deposit (CD) allows you to lock in a competitive rate on your savings and help your balance grow. However, rates vary widely across financial institutions, so it’s important to ensure you’re getting the best rate possible when shopping around for a CD. The following is a breakdown of CD rates today and where to find the best offers. Historically, longer-term CDs offered higher interest rates than shorter-term CDs. Generally, this is because banks would pay better rates to encourage savers to keep…

Darius Baruo Oct 05, 2025 04:49 Dogecoin trades at $0.26 with bullish momentum building above critical support levels. DOGE shows strong relative strength against major moving averages. The Setup Dogecoin currently trades at $0.26, maintaining a solid position above its 20-day simple moving average at $0.25. The meme coin has demonstrated notable strength over recent sessions, posting a 3.49% gain in the past 24 hours while holding well above longer-term technical benchmarks. The technical picture reveals DOGE trading 28.1% above its 200-day moving average at $0.20, indicating sustained bullish momentum over the medium…

CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta urges India to adopt rupee-backed stablecoins to cut remittance fees and boost India’s stablecoin adoption. CoinDCX co-founder and CEO Sumit Gupta has urged India to adopt stablecoins for cross-border payments. He believes the technology can save the country billions every year in remittance fees. His comments followed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s comments on stablecoins at the 4th Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025 in New Delhi. Stablecoins Can Save India Billions in Remittance Fees Gupta shared his opinions about X (formerly Twitter) shortly after the Finance Minister’s comments. India receives more than $125 billion in remittances every year,…

A TD Securities analyst is warning that the squeeze in silver prices is reaching a crescendo.

Sweden’s political debate has taken a sharp turn toward digital assets, as opposition lawmakers put forward a motion to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The proposal, introduced on October 1, argues that the country should look beyond gold and foreign currencies to safeguard its financial independence in a rapidly changing global economy. The plan comes at a time when governments worldwide are reconsidering the role of digital assets in their financial systems. Proponents of the Swedish motion believe Bitcoin could serve as both a hedge against inflation and a strategic instrument for national sovereignty, especially as international trust in traditional…