• Jan 08, 2025

Analysis-Beaten-down European stocks lure investors back as Trump trades wobble

Beaten-down European stocks are luring investors back after a record underperformance versus Wall Street in 2024, as fears about U.S. economic shocks under incoming President Donald Trump boost the appeal of international markets. Amundi, Europe's largest investor, said on Wednesday it had "turned constructive on Europe" because the effect of trade war fears on valuations was exaggerated. The STOXX 600 index of blue-chip European shares has lost 0.7% this month but outperformed the U.S. S&P 500, which has dropped nearly 3% on fading hopes for U.S. interest rate cuts and policy uncertainty.

  • Jan 08, 2025

Why Is Quantum Computing Stock Falling Today?

Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ:QUBT) shares are trading lower in the premarket session on Wednesday. The company announced a private placement offering of 8.16 million shares of common stock at $12.25 per share. The offering, which is expected to generate $100 million in gross proceeds before expenses, is set to close on or about January 9, 2025, pending customary closing conditions. The company plans to use the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes, with a focus on adv

  • Jan 08, 2025

Apollo’s Private Equity Capital Markets Head Manin Has Left Firm

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  • Jan 08, 2025

Iris Energy Boosts Bitcoin Mining Capacity and Expands AI Services

Iris Energy ( (IREN) ) has provided an update. In December 2024, Iris Energy reported a significant increase in Bitcoin mining capacity and efficiency, achieving a 450% growth in hashrate and a hardware profit margin of 77%. The company mined 529 Bitcoins in December, generating $52.1 million in revenue, and is on track to expand its capacity to 50 EH/s by the first half of 2025. Additionally, the company continued its expansion in AI and HPC services, enhancing its market positioning with the i