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Looking To Invest in Firms Like DeepSeek? Buy Early-Stage Market Disruptors via Investment Trusts
Investors can explore venture capital trusts, which are listed firms that raise money to invest in innovative and privately owned companies with future potential.
Warren Buffett Buys 2.3M SiriusXM Shares Worth £43.37M as Company Reaffirms 2025 Guidance
Buffett increased Berkshire Hathaway's SiriusXM holdings to 119.77 million shares worth over £2.25 billion as the radio satellite company prioritises strategic capital allocation and returns value to shareholders.
'If You Have Less Money Than Elon, Watch Out': Tech Billionaire With £85B Net Worth Warns Against Crypto
Bill Gates thinks Bitcoin uses a lot of energy and promotes anonymous, non-reversible transactions that don't benefit society.
Don't Wait, Buy Now: Nine Items Americans Should Buy Before Costs Skyrocket Due to Trump Tariffs
These are the items that will increase in prize due to Trump's tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, which will likely increase inflation rates.
Mark Cuban Mulls Launching His Own Meme Coin Like $Trump But Focusing On National Debt
Mark Cuban is considering the launch of a meme coin like Donald Trump's but would send the proceeds from token sales to the US Treasury to reduce the national debt.
Aussie Millennial Working 60 Hours a Week Says Earning £35,000 Is Just 'Above the Poverty Line'
Chris Booy struggles with high living costs in Australia, working multiple jobs yet feeling financially strained and advocating for change.
Here's Why Shark Tank's Mark Cuban Prefers Bitcoin Over Gold During a Major Economic Crisis
Cuban believes Bitcoin is an upgraded version of gold in terms of store of value and can be more portable and exchangeable than the precious metal during economic downturns.
Buddy Carter's Bill to Abolish IRS and Overhaul Tax Code Aims to Cut National Debt
US Rep. Buddy Carter's Fair Tax Act would help Americans save money by putting them in charge of their tax rate, reducing tax loopholes and the national debt, and mandating illegal immigrants to pay their fair share of taxes.
Bitcoin and Cryptos Plunge as Stock Market Drops, US Data Boosts Yields and Rate-Cut Delays Loom
Bitcoin and major crypto tokens have declined alongside US stocks as strong economic indicators, profit booking, and speculation over Trump's tariff plans continue to drive market volatility.
Wall Street Shares 4 AI Predictions and Top Stock Picks for 2025
Wall Street giants like Goldman Sachs and UBS think AI investments will continue to grow in the coming years as the AI revolution transitions to Phase 3 of companies monetising the technology to boost revenue streams.
US Boomers 'Unretiring' Due to Low Social Security Payments Could Face Even More Benefit Cuts
As more US retirees return to the workforce to supplement their monthly income, their Social Security benefits could drop until they reach the full retirement age if job wages exceed the annual threshold of £18,572.
30-Year-Old Rejects Office Jobs and Struggles With Income Due to Dog's Separation Anxiety
Caleb Hammer struggles to help a dog parent create a financial budget as she refuses to work remotely despite having an irregular income.
Multi-Millionaire Reveals His Ex of 7 Years Still Has Full Access to His £118m Bank Account
Dave said of his ex-partner Renee Portnoy that she won't "abuse" her access to his fortune, given she is much more frugal than him. He still considers her as his best friend.
Millennial 401(k) Millionaires Rise by 400% as Market Rally and Steady Savings Lift Account Balances
Strong market gains, growing employer matching contributions, and millennials reaching their peak earning years are some factors contributing to their rising 401(k) account balances.
SNAP Benefits January 2025 Schedule and Average Monthly Payouts
SNAP benefit payout dates can depend on several factors, such as the state, case number, Social Security number, the first letter of a beneficiary's last name, or their birthday and month.
Haliey Welch Finally Releases Statement On Hawk Tuah Memecoin Scandal—Here's Who Investors Are Suing
Plaintiffs claimed the Hawk Tuah team converted the Tuah Foundation into an off-shore entity before selling 17% of the token supply to several people.
Trump Shocks Washington with Call to Abolish Federal Debt Ceiling Amid Shutdown Crisis
President-elect Donald Trump also averted a government shutdown by forcing Congress to scrap a government spending bill before Friday's deadline.
Bill Gates Dumps 5.93M Microsoft and 2.48M Berkshire Hathaway Shares, Boosts FedEx Stake by 65% in Q3
Microsoft is facing a wide-ranging antitrust probe, while Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway shares could be overvalued, according to the Oracle of Omaha himself.
Palantir Joins the Nasdaq 100 Index as Stock Price Surges by Over 340% This Year
The Palantir stock continues its year-long rally on the back of expanding government contracts and deployment of AI services in the commercial space with a focus on the manufacturing industry.
Bernie Sanders Backs Trump's Plan for 10% Credit Card Interest Rate Cap To Save Americans Billions
Bernie Sanders hopes that Donald Trump will fulfil his promise to impose a temporary credit card interest rate cap of 10% to help Americans repay existing debt and improve personal finances.
Social Security Recipients May Face Delays as GOP Cuts Put 2,000 Jobs at Risk
A continuing September resolution imposed a hiring freeze on the SSA last month, meaning the agency's staffing levels could reach a 50-year low as they offer Social Security services to a record number of recipients.
What Percent of Tesla and SpaceX Does Elon Musk Own? Tech Billionaire Hits £314B Net Worth
Elon Musk became the wealthiest person in history, with his net worth surpassing $400 billion (£313.47 billion) after SpaceX executed an insider share sale at a $350 billion (£275 billion) valuation.
Hawk Tuah Haliey Welch's Crypto Team Nets £2.59M Amid Botched Token Launch, Fans File SEC Complaints
Haliey Welch's team behind the HAWK token netted millions by manipulating lock-in periods for early investors and failing to give away tokens promised to her fans.
Bill Gates' Tesla Short Could Bankrupt Him if Shares Surge 200% To Top the Global Market
Bill Gates' massive undisclosed bet against Tesla could wipe out his wealth as the EV company surges to record highs amid analysts lifting share target prices earlier this week.
Gifting Stocks This Holiday Season? Adviser Says It's A Smarter Way To Transfer Wealth, Lower Taxes
Gifting stocks to IRS-recognised charities can lower your annual tax liabilities. Meanwhile, transferring stock ownership to children can help them achieve their long-term financial goals from an early age.
Hawk Tuah Haliey Welch's Memecoin Under Scanner as Price Plummets Shortly After Launch
Hawk Tuah meme personality Haliey Welch faces criticism and potential legal consequences as investors lose money on the recently launched HAWK crypto token.
UnitedHealth Group Stock Continues Upward Trend on 2025 Guidance Boost Amid Brian Thompson's Murder
The UnitedHealth Group stock is witnessing upward price pressures as share prices continue to hover close to record levels despite the tragic death of its insurance unit CEO Brian Thompson on Investor Day.
Ex-Banker's 4 ETF Picks Generate $250K in Annual Dividends: 'Ideal for Those Too Busy to Track the Market'
Helmut Jonen quit his $320,000 UBS job at 52 as he began earning over $257,000 annually in dividends from four diverse ETFs.
Real Estate Expert Shares How He Made Over Millions from Condo Conversions and Short-Term Rentals
Real estate mogul Ken McElroy shares how he earned $1 million in the real estate business, which includes managing properties, short-term rentals, revamping facilities, and digitalising static billboards.
Single Mum Finds Fresh Start in $73K Wind Turbine Career, Proving College Degrees Aren't Everything
A single mum of four rebuilt her life, earning $73,000 (£59,000) annually as a wind turbine technician, a high-risk job paying up to $100,000 (£81,000) without a degree.