smartTrade Announces Strategic Investment from TA Associates LeapRate
Provider of multi-asset electronic trading and payment platforms, smartTrade Technologies, announced a strategic investment from the private equity firm TA Associates. The company added that its CEO and Co-Founder, David Vincent, along with the firm’s broader management team, will invest alongside TA, reinforcing their long-term commitment to the company. The France-based fintech firm, which operates […]
Trump Says US Near TikTok Deal, Reiterates Trade Relief Offer For China’s Approval: ‘Tariffs Give Us Great Power To Negotiate’ – Blackstone (NYSE:BX), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)
On Thursday, President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. is nearing a deal to spare TikTok from a potential ban, with ongoing discussions involving multiple investors and a possible tariff agreement with China. What Happened: During remarks aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “We’re very close to a deal with a very good group of […]
The 7 Things Introverts Find Exhausting, According to Psychology
After a two-hour lunch with colleagues, Mark quietly slips to his car, sits silently for five minutes, and takes a deep breath. As an introvert, he’s not antisocial—he needs to recharge after extended social interaction. The experience that leaves him drained might energize his extroverted coworkers. This difference isn’t a personality flaw but a fundamental […]
Canada’s Carney announces retaliatory measures against US autos
Canada was one of the ‘winners’ yesterday but that ignores auto tariffs, steel, aluminum and products not covered under USMCA. So while the news could have been worse, there is still plenty of pain to come. With that in mind, Carney isn’t in the mood to back down: Canada will impose 25% tariffs on all […]
ION Treasury Launches Enterprise Payment Hub to Centralise Payment Processing LeapRate
On Thursday, ION Treasury announced the launch of its Enterprise Payment Hub, a centralised solution designed to streamline, automate, and secure payment processing for businesses with multiple payment source systems. The company explained in its press release that the Enterprise Payment Hub consolidates payment workflows into a single platform, ensuring security, encryption, and real-time monitoring. […]
$1000 Invested In Alamos Gold 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today – Alamos Gold (NYSE:AGI)
Alamos Gold AGI has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 19.39% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 35.71%. Currently, Alamos Gold has a market capitalization of $11.10 billion. Buying $1000 In AGI: If an investor had bought $1000 of AGI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth […]
How to Take Care of Yourself First (5 Self-Discipline Rules)
Do you constantly feel drained, overwhelmed, and like you’re always putting others before yourself? You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced world, many neglect our own needs while catering to everyone else’s. But here’s the truth: you can’t pour from an empty cup. Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. Self-discipline is the secret ingredient that […]
US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 28 March -1.6% vs -2.0% prior
Prior -2.0% Market index 243.6 vs 247.5 prior Purchase index 158.2 vs 155.8 prior Refinance index 710.4 vs 752.4 prior 30-year mortgage rate 6.70% vs 6.71% prior Mortgage applications fell slightly again in the past week, owing to a decline in refinancing activity. That offset the slight increase in purchases activity last week, as the […]
UK Investment Bank Peel Hunt Expects 5% Revenue Rise Despite Macroeconomic Uncertainty LeapRate
Peel Hunt reported a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue, despite challenging market conditions in the second half of its financial year, in a trading update released Tuesday. The UK investment bank said full-year revenue for the year ended 31 March 2025 is expected to be approximately £90 million, up from £85.8 million in FY24. However, […]
Bitcoin ETFs See $768 Million Outflow In March As Price Slips, Crowd Sentiment Turns Cautious – Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (BATS:BTCO), WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (BATS:BTCW)
March was a high-action month for Bitcoin (BTC/USD) and its related spot ETFs, with the cryptocurrency facing major setbacks. The price of Bitcoin started going south right after touching a record price of $109,114 on Jan. 20. By the end of March, the price had dropped by 23% from its peak. More specifically, the price […]