The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year 2025-26 is set to be made available by December 1, a shift from the traditional rollout in October. This postponement, as outlined by the Education Department, is part of a “phased rollout” strategy meant to mitigate the challenges encountered during the 2024-25 FAFSA
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BlackRock’s recent venture into the realm of tokenized money market funds marks a significant milestone in the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology. The USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, known as BUIDL, has expanded its availability beyond Ethereum to several other prominent blockchains such as Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon. Originally launched in
In a significant announcement earlier this week, Liberty Media declared its intention to spin off most of its assets, excluding its high-profile Formula One racing business, into a new publicly traded company named Liberty Live. This organizational shift comes alongside the announcement of CEO Greg Maffei’s imminent departure at the end of the year. In
Tencent, the Chinese social media and gaming behemoth, has once again demonstrated its resilience in the highly competitive tech landscape. In its third-quarter financial report, the company announced a staggering year-on-year profit growth of 47%, reaching 53.23 billion yuan (approximately $7.37 billion). This result outpaced analysts’ expectations, which had projected a profit of around 46.18
In the world of finance, conventional wisdom often touts the favorable environment for business and investments brought forth by Republican administrations. However, data compiled by Hedge Fund Research (HFR) from 1991 to the present suggests a counterintuitive narrative: hedge funds perform better in terms of generated alpha under Democratic presidents compared to their Republican counterparts.
Family offices, the sophisticated investment vehicles for ultra-high-net-worth families, are undergoing a transformative shift. Traditionally, these offices relied heavily on private equity (PE) funds to manage their investments in private companies. However, a recent survey conducted by Bastiat Partners and Kharis Capital reveals a significant trend: family offices are now looking to execute direct deals,
SoftBank, the Japanese technology titan, recently reported impressive financial gains in its Vision Fund investment arm, turning around the previous operational losses and signaling potential recovery in its investment strategy. The company’s fiscal second quarter ending September 30 revealed a net gain of 608.5 billion yen (approximately $3.96 billion) in its Vision Fund, a substantial
In the ever-competitive landscape of e-commerce, businesses are continually seeking innovative technologies to enhance their operational efficiency and market reach. Recently, one of the giants in this domain, Alibaba, has launched an AI-driven search engine named Accio, designed specifically for small businesses within Europe and the Americas. This ambitious endeavor marks significant progress in leveraging
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club provides keen insights and actionable updates that influence traders and investors alike. One of the pivotal segments of this offering is the “Homestretch,” which delivers a timely review of market movements just as the final trading hour unfolds. In the labyrinth of financial markets, understanding the underlying trends and
General Motors (GM) has emerged as a formidable contender in the automotive industry in 2023, demonstrating resilience amid a turbulent market. As the company consistently surpasses Wall Street’s earnings expectations, it stands out against both traditional rivals and newer electric vehicle (EV) competitors. The shift in GM’s performance narrative is not just a matter of