Companies such as AT&T, Microsoft, JPMorgan, Citi, and others

A pedestrian passes an AT&T store in New York, U.S. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Discover the companies making waves in premarket trading. JPMorgan Chase – The banking giant saw its stock rise by 2.7% after surpassing earnings expectations, attributed to increased interest rates and strong bond trading from the investment bank division. JPMorgan Chase reported …

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Midday Market Movers: UNH, JPM, MSFT, JBLU show significant stock changes

Below is the rewritten content: A wallet displays a UnitedHealth Group health insurance card. (Oct. 14, 2019) Image: Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Discover the latest market movers during midday trading. JPMorgan Chase — Despite reporting strong second-quarter results, JPMorgan Chase’s shares experienced a slight decline. The bank benefited from higher interest rates and outperformed in …

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FBI Director: Chinese Communist Cells Exert Influence on Corporations in China

China is implementing a requirement for foreign-owned companies, including those from the U.S., to establish monitoring groups that ensure compliance with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) principles, according to FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Wray described this as a tactic used by the Chinese government to gather confidential information from joint …

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Increasing Institutional Demand Propels Bitcoin to a 13-Month High

Bitcoin touched a 13-month high on Thursday as the drumbeat for institutional bitcoin demand grew louder following comments from BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. The cryptocurrency ended the day flat at $30,302.03, according to Coin Metrics. Early in the morning, it climbed to about $31,450, reaching its highest level since June 2022. However, it gave back …

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Despite previous rejections, WisdomTree remains committed to Bitcoin ETF.

WisdomTree, in an attempt to stand out from its unsuccessful peers, is seeking to launch a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Last week, the firm submitted an application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking its second attempt at a bitcoin ETF after being rejected two years ago. Jeremy Schwartz, the global chief …

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Thin liquidity contributes to 12% rise in Bitcoin (BTC) this month

Bitcoin has experienced a significant rally this month, surpassing a 12% increase since the start of June. The digital currency reached a price above $30,000 on Wednesday, its highest level since April 14. While some attribute this jump to the news that BlackRock had filed for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, there’s another factor at play: …

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Traders Optimistic on ETF News, Bitcoin Reaches Peak Not Seen Since April

The value of bitcoin soared above $66,895 in October, marking a historic milestone. Chesnot | Getty Images Bitcoin reached its highest level since April as traders expressed optimism about the possibility of a spot bitcoin ETF, following recent applications by companies like BlackRock. According to CoinMetrics, the price of the flagship cryptocurrency reached a high …

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DLTR, AMZN, FDX, and Beyond: A Comprehensive Look at Top Stocks

Passersby stroll past a Dollar Tree store on December 11, 2018, in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images Take a look at the latest activities of prominent companies during midday trading. Amazon — The online retail giant experienced a 1.3% decline in shares following …

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