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TLDR On Wednesday, Global Payments (GPN) shares surged nearly 17% after surpassing Q4 earnings expectations The company reported adjusted EPS of $3.18, slightly beating the consensus of $3.16 The board approved a $2.5 billion share repurchase plan, which includes a
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TLDR Global-E Online (GLBE) shares rose by more than 17% on Wednesday following Q4 2025 earnings that exceeded Wall Street’s forecasts Q4 revenue totaled $336.7 million, marking a 28% year-over-year increase, with adjusted EPS at $0.49 compared to $0.30 in
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TLDR After the Q4 revenue and guidance of Figma (FIG) exceeded Wall Street estimates, the company’s shares jumped approximately 15% in after – hours trading on Wednesday. The Q4 revenue reached $303.8 million, a 40% year – on – year
MoreTLDR The US CLARITY Act may pass by April, simplifying US cryptocurrency regulations. Stablecoin yields continue to be a crucial matter in negotiations with banks. Coinbase CEO affirms that productive discussions with Congress are ongoing. The Senate Banking Committee is
MoreTLDR Hycroft Mining (HYMC) stock soared by over 21% on Wednesday following a new independent mineral resource assessment that revealed 55% more gold and silver than previously estimated. The revised estimate places measured and indicated resources at 16.4 million gold
MoreTLDR Liberty Global (LBTYA) is set to purchase Vodafone’s 50% share in VodafoneZiggo, paying €1.0 billion in cash along with a 10% equity interest in a newly created entity named Ziggo Group. Ziggo Group will merge Liberty Global’s holdings in
MoreTLDR eBay is purchasing Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion in cash, and the deal is anticipated to conclude in the second quarter of 2026. Depop achieved $1 billion in gross merchandise sales in 2025, with nearly a 60% year
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TLDR DoorDash’s Q4 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) hit 48 cents, falling short of the expected 59 cents; its $3.96 billion revenue also missed the $3.99 billion forecast Even with these misses, revenue rose 38% year-over-year, and gross order value
MoreTLDR The European Commission gave conditional approval to ANKTIVA in combination with BCG for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC – the first such authorization in Europe. The approval encompasses 30 European countries, enabling ANKTIVA to have a presence in 33 countries across four
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TLDRs; Uber has pledged more than $100 million toward autonomous vehicle charging hubs in key U.S. cities. This investment signals a shift from Uber’s asset-light model to partial ownership of robotaxi infrastructure. Partnerships with EVgo, Hubber, Ionity, and Electra will
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TLDR Ethereum is trying to reclaim the $2,000 threshold following extended selling pressure. Binance’s Estimated Leverage Ratio fell to 0.557, the lowest level since December, indicating traders are cutting back on risk. BitMine purchased 20,000 ETH valued at $39.8 million,
MoreTLDR Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 increased to 90% before settling at 72% Senator Bernie Moreno indicated the bill could pass “hopefully by April” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reported “great progress” in negotiations, with only a
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TLDR From its all-time high of $3.66 in July 2025, XRP declined by 61%, reaching a 15 – month low of $1.11 on February 5, 2026. The crash on February 5 enabled XRP to retest the upper trendline of a
MoreTLDRs; Meta is developing a “Malibu 2” smartwatch, featuring health tracking and AI, indicating its re-entry into the wearables market. Meta holds a strong position in smart glasses, integrating AI, which sets the stage for a smartwatch release in 2026.
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What if the most significant profits of 2026 are being set up at this very moment, while the majority of investors await market confirmation? Opportunities early in the cycle frequently emerge before the news does, and current focus is moving
MoreTLDR The USA₮ stablecoin is now available within Rumble Wallet for creator earnings. Creators have the ability to earn and hold digital dollars independently of banks. USA₮ is regulated in the United States and supported by dollar reserves. Rumble Wallet
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TLDR The XRP Ledger has activated the XLS-81 standard, which facilitates permissioned decentralized exchanges. Trading on the XRPL through the Permissioned DEX is limited to accounts that have been verified. Financial institutions like banks and brokers can tap into on-chain
MoreTLDR Kraken has acquired Magna, a token vesting platform founded in 2021. Magna hit a total value locked (TVL) of $60 billion in 2025. Kraken did not disclose the terms of the acquisition. This marks Kraken’s sixth acquisition over the
MoreTLDR The Base network will transition from Optimism to a unified stack operated by Base itself. Node operators are required to switch to the Base client to remain compatible with forks. The Base V1 hardfork will integrate Fusaka and replace
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TLDR Goldman Sachs’ chief executive is advocating for a rule-based framework governing U.S. cryptocurrency activities. Solomon emphasizes that markets require regulations to function securely and reliably. A mention of El Salvador underscores the risks associated with crypto operations that lack
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