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From media to crypto: Ben Shapiro, Jack Mallers’ rise in alternative finance

They operate in different worlds — one in conservative political media, the other in Bitcoin infrastructure — but Ben Shapiro and Jack Mallers share a common thread: both have turned unconventional bets into substantial personal fortunes by building platforms that challenge how money and information flow in America. Estimates of the Ben Shapiro net worth

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Why is Dogwifhat up 15% since Tuesday? Check forecast

The cryptocurrency market has been bullish since the start of the week, but WIF, the native token of Dogwifhat, has been one of the best performers over the past few days. WIF extends its recovery on Wednesday and temporarily hit the $0.2600 level before retracing to now trade at $0.223 at press time.  The rally

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Walt Disney shares jump as earnings beat expectations

Shares of Walt Disney surged more than 5% in premarket trading after the entertainment giant reported better-than-expected quarterly results, supported by growth in its streaming business and theme park operations. For the January–March quarter, Disney posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.57 on revenue of $25.2 billion. Analysts had expected earnings of $1.49 per share

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Here’s why Super Micro Computer stock is pumping today and what next

Super Micro Computer’s stock price jumped by over 15% on Wednesday after the company published strong financial results, which showed that its business continued to fire on all cylinders in its third quarter. It jumped to $32, its highest level since March 17, filling the gap it made after a major lawsuit against its founder

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UK stocks rally on US-Iran deal hopes as oil drops

The UK stock market rallied sharply on Wednesday as investor sentiment improved amid growing expectations of a potential agreement between the United States and Iran following months of conflict in the Gulf region. The benchmark FTSE 100 index rose 2.4% by 1055 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 2.6%, reaching its highest level in

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Uber stock jumps 10% after earnings beat as trips, bookings surge

Shares of Uber Technologies surged nearly 10% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company reported first-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, supported by strong growth in trips and gross bookings. The ride-hailing platform posted adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share, ahead of FactSet estimates of 69 cents. Revenue rose 14% year-on-year to $13.2

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Airlines trim 13,000 May flights as jet fuel costs spike globally

Global airlines have cut around 13,000 flights scheduled for May, as surging jet fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict force carriers to trim capacity and reassess operations. The cancellations account for roughly 1% of global flights, a notable disruption across the aviation sector. Data shows that nearly two million seats have been removed

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Corning stock surges 20% on Nvidia deal to expand AI optical manufacturing

Shares of Corning surged about 20% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the company announced a multiyear partnership with Nvidia to expand optical manufacturing capacity in the United States. The collaboration will focus on developing advanced optical technologies for artificial intelligence infrastructure, including the construction of three new manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Texas.

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US private payrolls beat estimates as hiring rises to 109,000 in April

Private sector hiring in the United States came in stronger than expected in April, offering fresh evidence of labor market resilience and reinforcing the case for the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady. Data from ADP showed that companies added 109,000 jobs during the month, up from a revised 61,000 in March and ahead

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Dow jumps 448 points on Iran deal hopes, AI rally lifts stocks

Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, extending a strong run fueled by optimism over a potential US-Iran peace agreement and continued enthusiasm around artificial intelligence-driven growth. Stock indices advanced after reports suggested Washington and Tehran were nearing a deal to end the conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 448 points, or 0.91%,

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