Spain has intensified its campaign against short-term holiday rentals by fining Airbnb €64 million for advertising unlicensed tourist homes. The penalty, announced by the Consumer Rights Ministry on Monday, as reported by Reuters, places one of the world’s largest vacation rental platforms at the centre of Spain’s widening effort to rein in illegal listings. Authorities
The Nasdaq 100 Index and its top ETFs like QQQ, QQQM, and JEPQ suffered a harsh reversal last week as jitters on the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom continued. It dropped to a low of $25,195, down sharply from the year-to-date high of $26,143. This article explores some of the top catalysts for the index
India’s merchandise exports surged 19.37% year-on-year in November to reach $38.13 billion, the highest level in a decade. The whopping figure comes even as US tariffs remain punitive. The sharp rebound reversed October’s decline and compressed the nation’s trade deficit to $24.53 billion from a record $41.68 billion. Exports to the United States climbed 21%
Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds continue to record steady demand despite bearish digital asset prices. Asset manager Bitwise, which has seen impressive success in its Solana ETF, has taken another step toward debuting its highly-awaited Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund. According to Bloomberg’s senior analyst Eric Balchunas, Bitwise has filed an amendment for its HYPE ETF, adding multiple final
Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy), the world’s largest Bitcoin corporate holder, has added yet another substantial tranche of BTC to its treasury haul. The buy comes amid a period of market consolidation, where the Bitcoin price has hovered near the $90,000 mark after recent downward pressure. However, investors are eyeing potential recovery as
Micron stock price tanked in the past few days, erasing some of the gains made earlier this month, as investors reacted to the recent Oracle and Broadcom earnings. It dropped to a low of $240, down sharply from the year-to-date high of $264.46. It remains up by 152% from where it started the year. Micron
This week saw two of the most significant crypto headlines in Latin America, highlighting the region’s fast-changing digital-asset ecosystem. On the one hand, Banxico issued a strong warning about the systemic risks associated with stablecoins, signalling increased regulatory scrutiny in Mexico. HIVECO, on the other hand, created history by being the first Bitcoin-AI infrastructure company
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) faces frequent criticism for lagging in artificial intelligence innovation compared to aggressive moves by Microsoft, Google, and Meta. However, 2026 will finally mark the giant’s entry into an “AI revolution”, argues Wedbush’s senior analyst, Dan Ives. Ives maintained his “outperform” rating on AAPL shares this week, raising his price target to
The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most active periods for global equity markets, with several high-profile companies preparing for listings that could rank among the largest in history. From US artificial intelligence leaders accelerating their path to public markets to India’s most anticipated domestic offerings, investor appetite is building ahead
The EUR/USD exchange rate held steady in the past few months, a trend that may continue in the coming months as top analysts predict a return to US dollar slide amid a divergence between the Federal Reserve and the European Central (ECB). It was trading at 1.1740, much higher than last month’s low of 1.1463.