The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Wednesday that customers of the growing buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry must follow the same federal protections as credit card users. The agency introduced an “interpretive rule” categorizing BNPL lenders as traditional credit card providers under the Truth in Lending Act. This means that companies like
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Hex Trust Group, a crypto custodian based in Hong Kong, has recently introduced its native decentralized stablecoin, USDX, on the Flare blockchain. This stablecoin, backed 1:1 by the U.S. dollar, serves as a fundamental component of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Flare. The reserves for USDX are primarily held in 1-3 month Treasury Bills by regulated
Wall Street analysts have significantly increased their price targets on Nvidia, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence market. Stifel, Baird, and Barclays all raised their price targets, with Stifel’s forecast implying a nearly 30% upside. Despite the positive outlook, it is essential to consider the potential risks associated with such ambitious targets. The analysts’
Bank of America has identified Nvidia as one of the top stocks poised for upside potential. With an upcoming earnings report scheduled for May 22, Nvidia has already soared nearly 87% in 2024. Analysts at Bank of America believe that the company has significant room to grow and continue its upward trajectory. Raymond James Financial
In the world of media presentations, sports took center stage last year as media giants sought to attract advertisers during the Upfronts meeting week. With the backdrop of a looming Hollywood strike and cost-cutting measures impacting content production, companies turned to live sports as a reliable source of viewership and advertising revenue. The aftermath of
Baupost’s Seth Klarman is known for his keen eye for opportunities in the market, and the first quarter of this year was no exception. Klarman made strategic moves by adding several artificial intelligence-linked stocks to his portfolio. One notable addition was Outbrain, a web recommendation platform that utilizes AI predictions to enhance web services for
Netflix, the streaming giant, has recently announced that its cheaper, ad-supported tier has seen a massive growth, amassing 40 million global monthly active users. This figure is almost double the 23 million users the company had shared earlier this year. The company’s decision to enter the ad-supported market marks a significant shift in its revenue
Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: NASDAQ:IBKR) has recently expanded its offerings in the United Kingdom by introducing cryptocurrency trading to its platform. This new addition allows both individual and institutional investor clients of Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited (IBUK) to trade a variety of crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). With
The Colorado Legislature has concluded its session with accomplishments that lawmakers have deemed “nothing short of transformational.” Governor Jared Polis praised the magnitude of achievements made during this session, emphasizing that it has been the most significant since he took office in 2019. The session included the passing of a fiscal 2025 budget, school funding
Investors looking for long-term investment opportunities may find value in restaurant chain Domino’s Pizza. After a strong first quarter performance, Deutsche Bank analyst Lauren Silberman reiterated a buy rating on DPZ stock with a price target increase to $580. Silberman highlighted the company’s increased visibility in same-store sales growth, citing a 5.6% growth in U.S.