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Bitcoin Surges Past $88,000 Amidst Stock Market Divergence and Trade Tensions

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Bitcoin vaulted above $88,500 today, its highest level since November, outshining a sharp sell‑off in equities that analysts blamed on deepening trade frictions and renewed political pressure on the US Federal Reserve. By 11:45 GMT, the world’s largest cryptocurrency was changing hands at $88,670, up almost 4 per cent on the day and more than 10 per cent since the start of the month. Price breaches a new threshold Market data compiled by Cointelegraph showed Bitcoin matching month‑to‑date highs in early London trading before extending gains during the Wall Street open. The rally took the token closer to last year’s record of $90,000 and extended its outperformance against the wider CoinDesk 20 index, which was broadly flat. Analysts pointed to thin order‑book resistance above $88,000 and a pick‑up in inflows to US spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds after several weeks of outflows. $88,011.60 — Bitcoin (@Bitcoin) April 22, 2025 While digital‑asset trader...

Alphabet (GOOGL): Three Reasons Its a Top 5 Stock Buy in 2025

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The US stock market is caught in a period of uncertainty amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions. The country is set to kick off a trade war with China, and the market looks increasingly volatile until a resolution can be found. However, that has not halted Alphabet (GOOGL) from emerging as a top 5 stock buy in 2025. The Google and YouTube parent company has firmly emerged as a top stock option this year despite the stagnated prices of mega-cap shares. Moreover, although the Magnificent Seven collective has certainly been held back this year, it could be among the best bets to soar when the market does turn around. Also Read: Apple, GOOGL, NVDA: Which Magnificent 7 Stock Fell The Most This Week? Is Alphabet a Top 5 Stock in 2025? Here’s Why Experts Are Betting Big on GOOGL Source: Reuters / Brendan McDermid As previously stated, Wall Street has been put through the ringer just three months into the year. However, things are expected to turn around at some point this year. Although ...

US President Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause

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In a rather surprising development for the country on the brink of a trade war, US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on his Liberation Day tariff plan. Indeed, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to share that he authorized a halt on the plan for at least some affected countries. The move orchestrated a monumental turnaround for the US stock market. Specifically, the announcement drove the Dow Jones Industrial Index to jump more than 2,400 points. Moreover, companies like Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA) saw shares skyrocket as much as 12% and 10%, respectively. BREAKING: President Trump authorizes 90-day pause on tariffs. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 9, 2025 Also Read: China Announces Additional 84% Tariff on US Goods Trump Authorizes Tariff Pause as Stock Market Explodes Although we are just three months into the year, the United States has not had the greatest start to 2025. As US President Donald Trump announced a Liberation Day tariff plan, the US stock...

Here’s what to expect for Bitcoin this month

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As Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates above $80,000 amid a broader equity market sell-off, a renowned cryptocurrency analyst has shared a cautiously optimistic outlook for the asset this April. To this end, pseudonymous analyst PlanB has stated that investors should note that Bitcoin’s recent price decline has nothing to do with internal cryptocurrency dynamics but broader economic factors, such as uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, he said in a YouTube video on April 6. According to the expert, Bitcoin’s trajectory this month will hinge on a broader market recovery, mainly on how the S&P 500 responds to the economic uncertainty tied to Trump’s tariff stance.  Interestingly, as reported by Finbold, Bitcoin has primarily remained stable despite the stock market experiencing a massive price wipeout due to tariff-related fears. PlanB noted that if the S&P rebounds to 6,000, Bitcoin could surpass $100,000 agai...

Apple (AAPL) Gets $275 Target From Citi: Here Are Two Reasons Why

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In the first three months of the year, the US stock market has certainly struggled. Indeed, it has failed to live up to high expectations, although there are some companies that are still catching a bullish eye from Wall Street. Among them is Apple (AAPL), which has recently gotten a $275 price target from Citi. The company had recently struggled to gain investors’ attention for a number of reasons. It had yet to catch up to the rapidly ascending AI sector and was unable to leverage its vast user base in that technology. Now, things have taken a turn, with Citi giving two reasons why it’s optimistic for the iPhone developers’ shares this year. Source: TheStreet Also Read: Apple (AAPL): JPMorgans Gives Stock Overweight Rating Amid 45% Upside Apple Gets Boosted Target From Citi For Two Key Reasons Apple stands out as one of the most interesting investment options entering the year. It has a history of dominance, being the first company to reach a market cap of $2 trillio...

Apple (AAPL): JPMorgans Gives Stock Overweight Rating Amid 45% Upside

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The most prominent stocks on Wall Street were not saved from the market’s increased volatility in 2025. However, the development may work to the benefit of several promising stocks in the tech sector. Among them is Apple (AAPL), which has gotten an overweight rating from JPMorgan as 45% upside develops. The company has been one of the many affected by the ongoing sell-off affecting the stock market throughout the first three months of the year. Increased geopolitical conflict and economic uncertainty have resulted in hesitancy from investors. However, that has not limited what investors expect to be a massive turnaround for the United States’ mega-cap stocks. Soure: UNILAD Tech Also Read: Apple (AAPL) AI Shift, Tariff Relief Moves Have Stock Inching Closer to $300 Apple Gets New Overweight Rating From JPMorgan: How High Can The Stock Go in 2025? Uncertainty is all that US investors can expect this year, and Apple is no different. Despite being one of the most successful bran...

Nvidia (NVDA) to get $320B Boost as 2025 Sell-Off Can't Stop 50% Upside

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There is no doubt that the US stock market has struggled throughout the first few months of the year. Indeed, companies have faced plummeting share prices amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Although it has been affected, Nvidia (NVDA) is poised to get a $320 billion boost in 2025, as the ongoing sell-off hasn’t hindered its growing upside. The AI chipmaker has long been one of the most dominant companies in the overall tech space. As demand for the emerging technology continues to grow, so too does the status of the second largest company in the world by market cap. Now, although it has faced increased pressure, it may not be related to the overall dynamics that have propelled the firm to these heights in the first place. Source: Fortune Also Read: Nvidia Partners With General Motors to Build Self-Driving Cars Nvidia to Get $320 Billion Boost in 2025 as Stock Looks to Overcome Early Year Struggles Nvidia is currently in the midst of one of its most important weeks of the year. As ...