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There is a good chance of seeing a test of resistance around the 20-Day MA, now at $61.28. The 20-Day line was successfully tested as resistance twice prior to last week’s sharp drop that triggered a bear flag pattern. Therefore, the behavior of the price of crude oil around the 20-Day line may provide insight into demand and whether buyers are aggressive enough to lead to a reclaim of the 20-Day MA.

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Tesla (TSLA -1.52%) has been talking about a cheaper EV for years, but it has always been just out of reach, and plans to build one have continually changed. But the company recently gave some updates about its progress on releasing a more affordable EV,

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday on “The Ingraham Angle” that despite Wall Street’s unease, President Donald Trump will make the “best deal possible” with China.

Bessent said during the show that he will meet with Chinese officials on Saturday while in Switzerland, marking the first meeting between the two sides since the U.S.-China tariff war began.

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In recent months, some of the most sophisticated investors on Wall Street have made a bold move by pouring hundreds of millions into BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

This isn’t just a passing trade but a conviction bet that Bitcoin’s best days may still be ahead and while still trading under $100,000 per coin,

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High yields allow you to generate more cash flow from your capital, which can aid investors who want to use asset income to cover some of their living expenses. Some investors are turning to collateralized loan obligations to generate income from their investments.

CLOs reward investors when corporations make monthly loan payments.

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Over the past 35 years, the S&P 500’s top 10 companies by market capitalisation have transformed dramatically, mirroring shifts in technology, consumer behaviour, and global economics.

In 1990, industrials and oil giants led the pack. By 2000 and 2010, tech firms like Microsoft and Apple began to rise. In 2024, tech dominance is clear,

 » Read more about: The largest S&P 500 companies from 1990 to 2024: A 35-year shift in market power  »

YES Bank and IDFC First Bank emerged as key gainers in early trade, alongside notable activity in other major stocks:

Vodafone Idea: ₹6.89 ▲ 0.01 (0.15%) | Vol: 61.9M

YES Bank: ₹17.96 ▲ 0.04 (0.17%) | Vol: 23.1M

Tata Motors: ₹669.85 ▲ 21.65 (3.35%) | Vol: 5.0M

IDFC First Bank: ₹66.20 ▲ 0.69 (1.04%) | Vol: 4.8M

PNB: ₹96.40 ▲ 1.94 (2.05%) | Vol: 4.7M

IOC: ₹143.25 ▼ 0.84 (-0.58%) | Vol: 4.3M

Bank of Baroda: ₹225.67 ▲ 1.76 (0.79%) | Vol: 4.2M

Canara Bank: ₹93.30 ▲ 0.93 (1.00%) | Vol: 4.1M

Top performers include Tata Motors,

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