Democrats urge CFTC to rein in prediction markets sports betting, insider trading
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., led a letter — first reported by CNBC — to the CFTC asking for stricter rules for companies like Kalshi and Polymarket.…
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These stocks have been the biggest winners during the S&P 500’s best month since 2020
The S&P 500 was up 9.6% for April, led by a gain of nearly 18% for the information…
Copper and Silver Miner Lumina Shares Teeter After Toronto IPO
Lumina Metals Corp. shares rose 0.8% after the Canadian company and one of its shareholders raised C$406.2 million…
Banamex Is Selling Global Bonds for First Time Since Citi Sale
Mexico’s Grupo Financiero Banamex is tapping global markets for the first time since Citigroup Inc. started offloading its…
U.S. jobless claims sink to a 57-year low. Jobs aren’t easy to find — or lose.
The U.S. jobs market is showing surprising staying power.…
Oil prices retreat after touching four-year high as traders focus on Iran developments
Oil futures fall Thursday, reversing direction after reaching a four-year high on a report that President Donald Trump…
BOE Interest-Rate Decision | Special Coverage
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75%, with several policymakers saying they might consider…
Australia’s Home Prices Grow at Slowest Pace Since January 2025
Australian home prices rose last month at the slowest pace since January 2025, weighed down by large declines…
Bill Ackman Bought Pershing Square Shares in First Trading Day
Bill Ackman bought shares of his asset management company and alternative asset manager in the open market on…
Oil falls back after surging to $126 on supply fears
Brent crude hit new conflict high as blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues before dropping in wildly volatile…