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The rise and fall of Canada’s ‘Crypto King’ Aiden Pleterski

In December 2022, in the middle of the night, 25-year-old Aiden Pleterski was kidnapped in downtown Toronto. His captors released the self-proclaimed “Crypto King” after three days but under threat – Mr Pleterski had to come up with some money, fast, according to court documents. “I’m sorry, I really am, I didn’t want to or […]

No kidding! Highway herd of goats gather on I-64 near High Rise Bridge

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — They really don’t kid around. Somehow, more than eight sneaky goats made their break from a nearby farm and wandered around the wall to Interstate 64 in Chesapeake, near the High Rise Bridge. But before they could make their grand escape, Virginia State Police troopers helped round them up and held […]

US consumer prices rise less than expected in April; core CPI slows

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in April, suggesting that inflation resumed its downward trend at the start of the second quarter in a boost to financial market expectations for a September interest rate cut. The consumer price index rose 0.3% last month after advancing 0.4% in March and February, the […]

European Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Key US Data: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — Global equities are set for a fresh record after a big tech-led rally in US gauges, with investors awaiting key inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy. Most Read from Bloomberg European and US stocks futures ticked higher, while the MSCI All Country World Index extended its longest run since January. […]

Alibaba Sales Rise 7% After Going Back to Basics

(Bloomberg) — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. reported a 6.6% rise in revenue after its main e-commerce and cloud businesses managed only modest growth. Most Read from Bloomberg Revenue for the three months ended March rose to 221.9 billion yuan ($30.7 billion), compared with analysts’ estimates for 219.8 billion yuan. Net income dived a worse-than-expected 86% […]

Alibaba Sales Rise 7% After Going Back to Commerce Basics

(Bloomberg) — Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. reported a 6.6% rise in revenue after its main e-commerce and cloud businesses managed only modest growth. Most Read from Bloomberg Revenue for the three months ended March rose to 221.9 billion yuan ($30.7 billion), compared with analysts’ estimates for 219.8 billion yuan. Net income dived a worse-than-expected 86% […]

Southern States Sink As Seriously Underwater Home Mortgages Rise

Southern States Sink As Seriously Underwater Home Mortgages Rise According to a report released on May 9, 2024, the number of properties classified as seriously underwater is ticking up, with southern states bearing the brunt of the phenomenon. One in 37 homes with mortgages was considered seriously underwater during the first quarter, according to real […]