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Economy

What’s in store for Bitcoin in 2026: bullish forecasts vs bearish technical signals

Looking ahead to 2026, Bitcoin price forecasts present a sharp divide between institutional optimism and cautionary signals from historical chart patterns. While major banks and crypto-native firms continue to predict higher prices driven by structural shifts in the market, technical indicators suggest the risk of a prolonged drawdown remains significant. Institutional forecasts temper optimism Following

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3 ultra-high-yield stocks to consider for $300 of dividend income in 2026

Generating meaningful dividend income from modest capital requires disciplined stock selection and a clear mathematical framework. An allocation of $2,670 distributed equally across three carefully vetted ultra-high-yield securities, each offering yields exceeding 6%, can reasonably generate approximately $300 in annual dividend income. The challenge lies not in identifying high-yield opportunities, but in distinguishing between genuinely

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Economy

Raymond James’ top picks for 2026 aren’t AI stocks

Raymond James is steering investors toward opportunities outside the artificial intelligence boom. In its latest note to clients, the firm highlighted stocks it believes are positioned for strong gains in 2026. Rather than chasing the AI-driven momentum that has dominated large-cap valuations, analysts emphasised companies in delivery, dining, and financial services. The strategy reflects a

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Economy

How China’s export push is rewriting Europe’s industrial future

For the past few decades, Europe treated cheap Chinese imports as a mixed blessing. They squeezed margins in some industries, but kept inflation low and consumers happy. But the trade-off no longer exists. As domestic demand weakens in China, exports have become a release valve, and Europe is absorbing that flow. What European manufacturers are

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Looking ahead to 2026: Can India’s smallcaps shakeoff torrid 2025

India’s small-cap stocks had a year to forget in 2025.  Even though India’s large caps managed to put up a decent showing, the small caps suffered after a strong run in the last 2 years. High valuations, earnings misses added to its woes. Most of the stocks are trading below their 52-week highs as well.

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Economy

Why Southwest emerged as the top US airline stock in 2025?

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has defied its earnings slump to become the standout US airline stock in 2025. In the first nine months of this year, the air carrier saw its profit crash an alarming 42%. Still, LUV shares are currently up more than 70% versus their year-to-date low in late April. More importantly, Southwest

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Economy

Why 2025 was crypto’s year of wins, yet its least satisfying victory

By most conventional measures, 2025 should have been remembered as crypto’s breakthrough year. Regulation finally arrived in force. Institutional capital flowed through regulated channels. Bitcoin printed a new high. Stablecoins crossed multi-trillion-dollar volumes. On-chain markets expanded beyond native tokens into equities and commodities. And yet, as the year closes, the dominant mood is not triumph

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Economy

US stocks wobbly at open as GDP surprise dampens Fed rate cut hopes

US stocks were wobbly at market open on Tuesday after delayed economic data showed the American economy grew far faster than previously estimated, prompting investors to reassess expectations for future interest-rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 53 points, or about 0.1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hovered around the flatline, reflecting

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Economy

MSTR stock at risk as a key MicroStrategy metric approaches a negative zone

The Strategy stock price continued its freefall this month and is now hovering at its lowest level since September last year. MSTR stock has plunged by over 70% from its highest level in 2024, even as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 indices jumped to a record high. Strategy enterprise NAV is about to

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Economy

UK government scales back inheritance tax hike for farmers after protests

Britain’s government has announced a significant change to its inheritance tax plans for farmers, scaling back a policy that triggered months of protests across the country. As per a Reuters report, the decision follows sustained opposition from agricultural groups after an inheritance tax charge on farms was announced in 2024, ending a long-standing exemption for

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