Microsoft’s stock has roared back to life and is now headed for its highest close of the year
Microsoft shares got off to a rough start this year, but investors have warmed to the company’s AI narrative over the last few months. Source：MarketWatch
A 10% risk-free yield? For some, yes.
This could be a bargain, especially for very high earners and those in hightax locations. Source：MarketWatch
This is why you might see 8% mortgage rates soon
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Strategy seeks shareholder approval for daily preferred stock dividends
Strategy’s proposal would move STRC and its three other preferred stocks to daily dividend payments, following a similar move by Bitcoin treasury firm Strive.…
Tesla’s stock falls as launch of Semi truck fails to excite investors
Autonomous trucking represents a compelling opportunity for Tesla, but it’s unclear what the company’s initial Semi targets look like. Source：MarketWatch
Strategy proposes daily dividends to bring STRC back toward $100
STRC has remained below $100 since May, despite a 12% dividend rate and roughly $1 billion in preferred share buybacks. Source：CoinDesk
My friend is terminally ill. Should she sell her rental home and pay $100,000 in capital gains?
“Her younger son lives in the condo, but wants to move elsewhere with friends.” Source：MarketWatch
Exchanges reporting crypto gains to IRS becomes tax nightmare
The IRS can now see your crypto gains, but has no idea about the costbasis. That’s proving to be a big headache for some cryptocurrency investors.…
CoinMarketCap buys CoinGlass to expand crypto derivatives data
CoinGlass will retain its brand and team, while its website, app, free tools, API and pricing will remain unchanged following the acquisition.…
SlowMist has yet to confirm crypto theft from iPhone Safari attack
The analyzed Safari sample targets iOS 18.4–18.6.2 using previously patched flaws, while its effectiveness on iOS 26.5 remains unverified. Source：Cointelegraph
How to keep profiting from AI while shielding your portfolio against the risk of a slowdown
Jamie Wilhelm and Sunit Gogia of Fort Washington Investment Advisors expect the AI wave to continue, but describe leading indicators of an eventual downturn.…
Bond volatility surges while bitcoin and Wall Street stay calm
Bond volatility is at its highest since March, while the bitcoin VIX, BVIV and Wall Street's VIX remain near its yearly low. Source：CoinDesk