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Nevada Court Extends Ban on Kalshi’s Prediction Market Operations Statewide
A Nevada judge extended a statewide injunction that prevents Kalshi from operating or marketing its event‑contract marketplace in the state, intensifying a regulatory clash at the intersection of prediction markets and gaming law.
Polymarket pulls Iran rescue wagers after backlash, spotlighting prediction-market guardrails
Crypto prediction platform Polymarket removed wagers tied to a U.S. service member rescue in Iran following criticism from a U.S. lawmaker, reigniting debate over content limits, compliance, and investor risk in the market for event contracts.
Russia equities slip as MOEX Russia Index ends session down 0.46%
Russian stocks eased, with the MOEX Russia Index closing 0.46% lower. The modest decline underscores a cautious market tone amid ongoing focus on global rates, energy demand, and local policy.
Morgan Stanley flags 10 stocks for potential April earnings surprises
With Q1 reporting underway, Morgan Stanley has identified 10 stocks that could deliver earnings surprises in April. Here’s what changed, why it matters for markets, and how investors can position across equities, credit, and ETFs.
Global dividend stocks: where to find quality income with a lower risk of cuts
Income investors are reassessing dividend safety as higher rates and uneven earnings reshape the market. Here’s how to identify durable payouts globally and what the changing backdrop means for portfolios.
U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March as unemployment dips to 4.3%, topping forecasts
March payroll growth of 178,000 beat expectations for 59,000, while the jobless rate slipped to 4.3% versus an anticipated 4.4%. The upside surprise refocuses markets on inflation and rate-path debates.
Broadcom Stock Split: What It Means for Investors in 2024 and Beyond
Understand the Broadcom stock split, why companies split shares, how it affects share count, price, dividends, options, and indexes, and what to watch after a split. Clear, factual guidance with FAQs for investors and observers.
Hedge Funds Step Up Stock Selling at Fastest Pace in 13 Years as Rate Uncertainty Bites
Hedge funds accelerated equity de-risking to the quickest clip in 13 years, reflecting caution around inflation, rates, and earnings. We unpack what changed, why it matters, and how investors across equities, credit, and ETFs could be affected.