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Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange floor on Feb. 20, 2025.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesAn expensive stock market did not prevent traders from getting more bullish as investors increasingly bet that the bull run could keep chugging along, according to Charles Schwab’s new quarterly client survey.The bulls continue to outnumber the bears among traders 51% to 34%, according to Schwab’s survey, which polled 1,040 active traders last month. Young traders under the age of 40 especially showed a spike in optimism, with bullishness jumping to 59%. That compares to 47% in the fourth quarter. The positive sentiment came…

Boosting your credit score is key to getting the best loan rates and financial products. A credit score is nothing but a representation of an individual’s credit profile. The higher your credit score is, the better it is. Therefore, if you want to enhance your credit score in three months, follow the step-by-step guide below:Step 1: Review your credit reportStart with ordering your credit report copy from your respective credit bureau. This will help you in understanding your credit health. Go through it properly for errors or inaccuracies, such as erroneous personal details or illegal requests. In the event you find…

Bitcoin tumbled below $89,000 for the first time in three months on Feb. 25, triggering a wave of bearish sentiment across the market. As prices dipped by over 7%, MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor hinted at another Bitcoin buying spree. “Bitcoin on sale,” Saylor posted on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting he sees the price drop as a buying opportunity. Gold advocate and long-time Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff quickly responded with skepticism. “Next comes the fire sale. If you’re going to gamble on Bitcoin, you may as well hold out for that,” Schiff wrote. Eric Trump, son…

Q: What do lenders see when they look at my credit report for sanctioning loans?Lenders check your credit report to assess your creditworthiness. They evaluate the risk associated with lending to you based on the credit score and your borrowing and repayment history. Lenders will look atA) Your credit utilisation, or the amount of credit you’re using compared to your available credit.B) Your credit mix, or the types of active and closed credit accounts.Most importantly, they will look at your repayment history to see how you have serviced your credit. They will also look at recent inquiries made by other…

Crypto stocks sank across the board early Tuesday as bitcoin (BTC-USD) dropped below $90,000 for the first time since November. Crypto heavyweights Strategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) led the declines. Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (formerly known as MicroStrategy), dropped more than 5%, extending the prior day’s roughly 6% decline. Crypto exchange platform Coinbase sank as much as 3%, while crypto mining companies including Riot Platforms (RIOT) and Marathon Digital (MARA) fell more than 4%. NasdaqGS – Nasdaq Real Time Price • USD As of 1:47:14 PM EST. Market Open. MSTR COIN RIOT Those declines were driven by…

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Solventum — Shares surged roughly 10% after the health-care company announced it would sell its purification and filtration business to Thermo Fisher Scientific for $4.1 billion. The transaction is expected to wrap up by the end of 2025. Sempra — The utility stock plunged 20%. Sempra lowered its full-year profit forecast, calling for adjusted earnings of $4.30 to $4.70 per share, versus its earlier guidance of $4.90 to $5.25 per share. Fourth-quarter results also missed the mark on top and bottom lines. Krispy Kreme — Shares tumbled 24% after the doughnut…

A will is a legal document that specifies how a person’s assets and belongings should be distributed after their death. It allows the individual, known as the testator, to ensure their wealth is passed on according to their wishes rather than being distributed as per default inheritance laws. A will can cover various assets, including money, real estate, investments, and personal belongings. Having a properly drafted will not only secures the financial future of loved ones but also prevents legal disputes among heirs.While many people assume that their wealth will automatically be passed on to their family members, the absence…

Consumer confidence declined sharply in February as more Americans felt uneasy about the future state of the US economy, according to new data released Tuesday morning. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index for February came in at a reading of 98.3, a significant drop from January’s revised 105 reading and short of the 102.5 reading expected by economists. “In February, consumer confidence registered the largest monthly decline since August 2021,” said Stephanie Guichard, senior economist of global indicators at The Conference Board. “This is the third consecutive month-on-month decline, bringing the Index to the bottom of the range that has…

With more and more Indians turning to personal loans to bridge their financial shortcomings, there is a need to clearly understand the costs incurred while opting for these personal loan products.While can prove to be of invaluable help during a time of need, these often come with certain complicated fees that collectively make the loan costly enough. With this article, let’s explore those all hidden charges you pay with personal loans and offer some ideas on how to avoid them best.Seduction of a quick personal loanPersonal loans provide immediate access to money for any number of reasons, from medical expenses,…

(Bloomberg) — Bitcoin tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest level since mid-November, as the rally that followed Donald Trump’s election to the White House reverses under the weight of his trade tariffs and a string of industry setbacks. Most Read from Bloomberg Bitcoin dropped as much as 7.6% and traded around $88,800 at 9:36 a.m. New York on Tuesday. Other cryptocurrencies also fell, with Ether, XRP and Solana down sharply for the session. An index tracking top digital tokens was on pace for its largest four-day drop since early August. The recent turmoil in digital assets is a stark…