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Bitcoin Could Hit $200,000 by 2025: Bernstein Report

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A recent report by Bernstein Research predicts that Bitcoin (BTC) could reach as high as $200,000 by the end of 2025. The 160-page analysis, called the “Black books,” says that Bitcoin miners will continue to combine their operations.

Bernstein also expects Wall Street will hold more Bitcoin than its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto by the end of 2024.

Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research at VanEck, pointed out that “ten global asset managers now own ~$60Bn wrapped as regulated [exchange-traded funds] compared with $12Bn in September 2022.”

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BlackRock Shifts Focus: From ESG Champion to Skeptic

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Ridgewood NJ, in the evolving world of pension politics, BlackRock has undergone a significant transformation. Once a leading advocate for prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations over investment returns, BlackRock has notably pulled back from its previous stance. The investment giant, which once spearheaded the push for ESG, now appears more skeptical than many of its peers.

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Despite the AI and Bio Tech Hype , a Restaurant Chain is the Hottest IPO this Year

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Ridgewood NJ, Despite the hype surrounding AI IPOs and biotech startups over the past year, none have made quite the splash on like Cava.

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Maximizing Returns: The Benefits of a Financial Consultant for Hedge Fund Investments

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Hedge fund investments have long been considered a lucrative yet complex avenue for investors seeking high returns. With their diverse range of strategies and often sophisticated approaches to generating profits, hedge funds present unique challenges and opportunities for those looking to maximize their investment returns. 

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Wall Street Says “Show Me” on AI Technology Earnings

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Ridgewood NJ, once upon a time, merely mentioning AI on a Wall Street earnings call was enough to send investors into a frenzy. But as the dust settles, a more discerning reality is emerging.

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Morgan Stanley Hands the CEO Reins to Old School Wall Streeter Ted Pick

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New York NY, Ted Pick, a prominent figure in the banking industry, is known for his bold and risk-taking approach to markets, which has propelled him through the ranks. During a meeting, Pick admitted to being a “drinker” after showing up 15 minutes late, attributing his tardiness to a late night out. He humorously noted that the situation “could be worse” and playfully called out other senior bankers who had been with him the previous night.

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Over $1 trillion in Assets Have Fled Wall Street and the West Coast for the Sunny Low Tax South

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New York NY, the relocation of a small portion of the American financial industry from New York and California to the US South has been measured anecdotally, often one office at a time, over the past few years. Elliott Management decamped for West Palm Beach. AllianceBernstein to Nashville. Charles Schwab landed in suburban Dallas. But now, there are hard and ugly numbers quantifying the scope of this nascent exodus. Bloomberg has calculated that both New York and California have in the past three years lost firms that managed close to $1 trillion in assets . The departures from the Northeast and West Coast have meant the loss of thousands of high-paying jobs, straining city and state finances by sapping tax revenue. Commercial property markets also have lost valuable tenants just as they’ve been struggling with the new realities of hybrid work. Yes, New York City area remains the most powerful center for asset management. But in the South, the new arrivals are fueling a boom.

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Are Automated Traders Such As MetaTrader 4 Legal?

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If you’re dipping your toes into the thrilling pool of trading for the first time, you might be wondering if using auto traders is legal. It’s a legitimate worry, especially when significant sums of money are at stake, and there’s this scary possibility of losing it all in one go. Pinning down an exact answer to that question can be tricky because it depends on factors like where you live. But generally speaking, laws usually focus more on the act of trading itself rather than what gadgets or software you use to do it. In this article, we’ll dissect this question and highlight why an auto trader could become your secret weapon in crafting a killer trading strategy.

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Producer Price Index Gives More Evidence of Cooling Inflation

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Washington DC,(8:34 AM) the Producer Price Index for final demand declined 0.5 percent in March, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices were unchanged in February and increased 0.4 percent in January. (See table A.) On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand advanced 2.7 percent for the 12 months ended in March.

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4 Charged in Connection with Multibillion-Dollar Collapse of Archegos Capital Management Including Founder from Tenafly

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Tenafly NJ, an indictment was unsealed today charging Sung Kook (Bill) Hwang, the founder and head of a private investment firm known as Archegos, and Patrick Halligan, Archegos’s Chief Financial Officer, with racketeering conspiracy, securities fraud, and wire fraud offenses in connection with interrelated schemes to unlawfully manipulate the prices of publicly traded securities in Archegos’s portfolio and to defraud many leading global investment banks and brokerages. Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams for the Southern District of New York and Assistant Director-in-Charge Michael J. Driscoll of the FBI’s New York Field Office made the announcement. Both defendants were arrested earlier today and will be presented this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer E. Willis. The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr.

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Apple first U.S. company to reach $3 trillion market cap

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Ridgewood NJ, Apple hit a market cap of $3 trillion during intraday trading on Monday. It was the first publicly traded US company to hit a $1 trillion market cap in 2018. Apple showed annual growth across all of its product categories in its fourth-quarter earnings. Investors remain bullish, with many predicting more growth in the near future. Apple’s peers aren’t far behind, with Microsoft worth about $2.5 trillion, Google about $2 trillion, and Amazon around $1.75 trillion.

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Robinhood intends to go public on Thursday, Even as it is being widely investigated over its role in January’s GameStop bonanza

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Washington DC, Robinhood says it is being widely investigated over its role in January’s GameStop bonanza; is subject to at least 49 class action lawsuits. Robinhood still intends to go public on Thursday. The company is subject to at least 49 class-action lawsuits over its restriction of the purchase of GameStop stock in January. It is under investigation by a series of regulators, state attorneys general, the SEC, and the US Department of Justice. The company’s CEO had his cell phone seized by federal attorneys. Robinhood acknowledges that the fallout from its restrictions has the potential to be disastrous for the company.

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SEC Appoints New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal as Director of Enforcement

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Washington D.C., the Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Gurbir S. Grewal has been appointed Director of the Division of Enforcement, effective July 26, 2021. Grewal currently serves as Attorney General for the State of New Jersey, a role he has held since January 2018, when he was confirmed by the New Jersey State Senate after being nominated by Governor Phil Murphy.

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Biden Administration Declares War on Capital

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Ridgewood NJ, the stock market had been predicting that the Biden Administration would call for a 28% capital gains tax, so when the word came out last week that he wants a 43% capital gains tax, it triggered a stock sell off.  A share of stock is simply worth its after-tax and after-inflation rate of return, so a higher capital gains tax (combined with and a higher corporate tax) translates into lower stock values, by definition.

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Kimberly Ford joins the Team at Christie’s NNJ in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, announced today that Kimberly Ford has joined the company in the Ridgewood office. The addition of Ford is part of Christie’s ongoing growth and expansion in the region. Moving forward, the brokerage has plans to continue its expansion deeper into the northern New Jersey market zone and beyond.

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