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Jakub Porzycki | NurPhoto | Getty Images The fast-growing decentralized finance industry could be about to get a rude awakening. Decentralized finance, or “DeFi” as it’s commonly referred to, is a trend in cryptocurrencies that first started gaining traction in 2020. It’s been called the “Wild West” of crypto — hoards of computer programmers trying

U.S. stock index futures were steady during overnight trading on Wednesday after the major averages closed at records following commentary from the Federal Reserve. The central bank said it will begin to slow its bond-buying program, signaling that the economy can now handle an unwinding of pandemic stimulus. Futures contracts tied to the Dow Jones

In this article GPS DE CVS Pedestrians pass in front of a GAP store in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Activision Blizzard — The video game company tumbled more than 15% despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings of 72 cents per share, compared to analysts’ estimates

Stephan Wollenstein, CEO of Volkswagen China, presents the new ID.6 Crozz electric car during the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition on April 19, 2021. Hector Retamal | AFP | Getty Images BEIJING — When it comes to their favorite electric car brand, Chinese consumers’ top choice is Warren Buffett-backed BYD, according to a survey by

Market forecaster Jim Bianco expects inflation’s intensity to catch up with central bank policymakers worldwide, including the Federal Reserve. The fallout could make stocks less attractive, and knock them off record highs. “Inflation is persistent and you’ve got to start thinking about moving your policies more aggressively towards tightening,” the Bianco Research President told CNBC’s

In this article UAA MS CAR GPN The logo marks the showroom and service center for the US automotive and energy company Tesla in Amsterdam on October 23, 2019. John Thys | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Avis Budget — Shares of the rental car company jumped

Large machines unload coal from a train at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (Lianyungang) International Logistics Park station in east China’s Jiangsu province, on October 28, 2021. Wang Jianmin | Barcroft Media | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s coal shortage is easing thanks to new government policies, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia said in a note

If the market’s record rally continues into year end, PNC Financial’s Amanda Agati predicts value stocks will lag and growth stocks will play a dominant role. Agati, the firm’s chief investment officer, blames a slowing economy and earnings — as well as the monetary and fiscal policy backdrop. “We are absolutely bullish on the growth-oriented

A mechanic works on a motorcycle at a Harley-Davidson showroom and repair shop in Lindon, Utah, on Monday, April 19, 2021. George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Franklin Resources — Shares of the asset manager jumped 12% after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Franklin

Jes Staley, CEO, Barclays Plc Christopher Goodney | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — Barclays CEO Jes Staley will stand down following an investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the bank said in a statement Monday. “Barclays and Mr Jes Staley, Group Chief Executive, were made aware on Friday evening of the preliminary conclusions

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, October 27, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures rose slightly in overnight trading on Sunday as investors readied for the first trading of November. Market participants are gearing up for another week of corporate earnings, a key Federal

Amazon’s Shannon Building in Dublin. Artur Widak | NurPhoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell:  Amazon — Shares of the e-commerce giant dropped more than 4% in extended trading on Thursday after a disappointing quarterly earnings report. Amazon posted an EPS of $6.12 for the third quarter, badly missing the

In this article ZEN CVX MNTV XOM NWL CL Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Chevron (CVX) – Chevron gained 2.1% in the premarket after posting its highest quarterly profit in 8 years amid surging energy prices. Chevron earned an adjusted $2.96 per share for the third quarter, beating the $2.21 consensus

In this article MSFT AAPL GILD Starbucks coffee shop logo seen at one of their stores. Stephen Zenner | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. U.S. Steel — Shares of U.S. Steel gained more than 15% as the company’s quarterly results beat top and bottom line estimates. U.S.

In this article GS Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Goldman Sachs has begun giving its institutional trading clients research reports from crypto news and data firm The Block. Hedge funds and other clients began receiving the reports on Thursday via the investment bank’s Marquee digital platform, according to an email

In this article XOM A logo of the Exxon Mobil Corp is seen at the Rio Oil and Gas Expo and Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil September 24, 2018. Sergio Moraes | Reuters Exxon said Friday that its third-quarter profit was the highest in years as improving demand, higher commodity prices and streamlined operations

Employees pack crates with merchandise for orders at a Cainiao warehouse, the logistics subsidiary of Alibaba Group Holding, ahead of the company’s annual Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, China, on Nov. 9, 2020. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Alibaba is investing further in Europe for Singles Day this

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, October 27, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures dipped in overnight trading Thursday as shares of major technology companies suffered following disappointing earnings reports. S&P 500 futures fell 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 futures traded 0.5% lower. Futures on the

Alchemy co-founders Nikil Viswanathan (left) and Joe Lau. Source: Alchemy Start-up Alchemy is benefiting as more companies try to future-proof their businesses by adapting their technologies to the blockchain and through digital collectibles. The San Francisco-based company announced a $250 million funding round on Thursday, boosting its valuation to $3.5 billion. The Series C financing,

This photo taken on October 24, 2021 shows coal being loaded on a cargo ship in Jiujiang, in China’s central Jiangxi province. STR | AFP | Getty Images BEIJING — As China tries to resolve its power shortage, the country is also ramping up its coal imports — bringing in three times as much coal