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Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin nears third positive month, and streamlining construction with blockchain: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Crypto World's Jordan Smith travels to Miami to find out whether blockchain technology could speed up construction around the globe.

☆ Bitcoin heads for its third positive month in a row after fighting off U.S. banking crisis and regulatory crackdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Bitcoin is on pace to post its third positive month in a row and best quarter in two years after navigating its first banking meltdown and another regulatory crackdown, while investors weighed the possibility of a new environment for interest rates. The biggest cryptocurrency by market cap has extended its 2023 rally and is on pace to finish the month up more than 22%, which would bring its year-to-date gain to more than 72%. It would also be bitcoin's best quarter since the first quarter of 2021 – which marked the beginning of a big bull run at the time. "The rally has continued in March even after recent bank closures," said Jeff Cantwell, an equity analyst at Wells Fargo. It had dropped back below in a knee-jerk response by investors to the latest crypto crackdown by U.S. regulators, the CFTC's lawsuit against Binance.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Bed Bath & Beyond, EVgo, UBS and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A Bed Bath & Beyond store in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said it would shutter another 87 stores in addition to the 150 closures it announced in August. Juniper Networks — The cloud computing network provider added 1.3% on the back of an upgrade to outperform from in line by Evercore ISI. Crocs — Shares rose 3% after B. Riley initiated coverage of the stock as a buy, saying the shoe company is underappreciated. Interpublic Group of Companies — The advertising agency gained 3% following an upgrade to buy from neutral by Bank of America.

☆ Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: RH, Charles Schwab, Walmart and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Philip Morris International — The tobacco maker gained 1.8% following an upgrade by JPMorgan to overweight from neutral. Walmart — Shares of the retail giant rose about 1.5% in premarket trading after Evercore ISI upgraded Walmart to outperform from in-line. Fluence Energy — The energy storage company popped 5.7% following an upgrade by Goldman Sachs to buy from neutral. Peabody Energy — Shares of the major coal producer slid 0.8% after the company confirmed a fire at its Shoal Creek Mine. UBS — U.S.-listed shares of the Swiss bank rose more than 2% in premarket trading, a day after UBS announced Sergio Ermotti would return as CEO to oversee the takeover of Credit Suisse.

☆ Bitcoin’s correlation with stocks is at its lowest since 2021 as investors grapple with the cryptocurrency's narrative shift
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The break became more noticeable in March, as investors rediscovered bitcoin's appeal as alternative banking system as the regional banking crisis unfolded. Bitcoin's correlation with the S & P 500 is now at its lowest since September 2021, after reaching its highest ever in 2022 , according to Coin Metrics. Meanwhile, bitcoin's correlation with gold, a traditionally "risk-off" asset, has risen. This break in correlation is perhaps a sign more investors are waking up to this fact." Bitcoin became more of an institutional asset at the start of 2021 as big investors, short term traders and macro funds jumped into the market.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Lululemon, Paychex, Micron Technology and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Lululemon – Lululemon shares surged more than 16% before the Wednesday open after posting a strong holiday quarter and sharing upbeat guidance for the current fiscal year. The athleisure wear company reported adjusted earnings of $4.40 a share on $2.77 billion in revenue and said same-store sales climbed by 27%. Carnival Corp — Shares of the cruise line climbed 2.5% in premarket trading after Susquehanna upgraded Carnival to positive from neutral. Micron fiscal second quarter results missed analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines, according to Refinitiv consensus estimates. Paychex Inc. — Shares of the payroll services company were up nearly 3% premarket ahead of fiscal third-quarter earnings due after the close on Wednesday.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Lululemon, Micron, Carnival, Foot Locker & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Micron Technology — The semiconductor manufacturer added 5.3% after management said it was planning a bigger headcount reduction than previously expected. Carnival — Shares gained 3.6% after being upgraded by Susquehanna to positive from neutral. The move comes a day after the stock gained 6.1% following an upgrade by Wells Fargo to equal weight from underweight. Urban Outfitters , Burlington Stores , Foot Locker , Ross Stores — Shares of major retailers declined Wednesday after UBS downgraded the group to sell from neutral. Petco — Shares of the pet health and wellness company gained 5% after CEO & Chairman Ron Coughlin disclosed a 61,000 share purchase.

☆ DOJ alleges SBF paid $40 million in bribe to China, and Binance responds to CFTC suit: CNBC Crypto World
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-28 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | Jordan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDOJ alleges SBF paid $40 million in bribe to China, and Binance responds to CFTC suit: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Rebecca Rettig, the chief policy officer at Polygon Labs, discusses the impact of the CFTC's lawsuit against Binance.

☆ Bitcoin falls after CFTC sues crypto exchange Binance for allegedly breaking trading rules
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-27 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Cryptocurrencies dropped on Monday morning after the CFTC sued Binance, the biggest crypto exchange in the world, for allegedly violating trading rules. The price of bitcoin slid 2.5% to $27,142.29, according to Coin Metrics. In a court filing, the CFTC, or the Commodity Futures and Trading Commission, said Binance violated eight provisions of a commodities trading law "designed to prevent and detect money laundering and terrorism financing." It's the largest crypto exchange and any U.S. regulatory action against it will have huge implications for the industry," she said. "Many knew Binance had a bullseye on its back, but this is still unnerving some crypto traders," said Ed Moya, an analyst at Oanda.

☆ Bitcoin’s March rally may be petering out. Here's where investors see it going from here
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-25 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Bitcoin held on to its new highs this week and saw the biggest exchange inflows of the year, but the rally could be dwindling, investors say. Bitcoin's exchange net inflows were the largest of the year and 8.2x larger than the prior week's, suggesting this month's rally was led by retail investors, Citi analyst Alkesh Shah, noted in a separate report Friday. This past month's banking crisis, however, brought a moment of awareness to bitcoin investors that has partly driven the recent rally. "While bitcoin's rally is somewhat extended, the now 40% bounce off the 200-day moving average highlights strength of trend," he said. What the charts say This week, bitcoin briefly dropped to the $26,000 level, almost returning to the key level of $25,200 chart analysts have been monitoring.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailEther falls to cap off volatile week, and U.S. officials charge Do Kwon with fraud: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Crypto World explores how crypto exchanges make money amid an industry wide downturn and regulatory reckoning.

☆ JPMorgan defends Deutsche Bank stock, says market getting it wrong
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

JPMorgan isn't concerned about Deutsche Bank , and investors should focus on the European bank's "solid" fundamentals, analysts from the firm said Friday. Shares of the German lender slid more than 11% on Friday following a spike in the company's credit default swaps Thursday night. Credit default swaps act as a insurance for bondholders in the event of the company defaults. To be sure, there was no clear catalyst for the spike in Deutsche's credit default swaps. DB 1D mountain DB falls JPMorgan, however, is maintaining its overweight rating on Deutsche Bank.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Deutsche Bank, Coinbase, Block, Marathon Oil and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A Deutsche Bank AG flag flies outside the company's office on Wall Street in New York. Banks — Shares of U.S. banks fell as investors worried about the global banking system. First Republic Bank fell 3%, while Western Alliance , Zions Bancorporation and Fifth Third all lost more than 2%. Energy stocks — Energy names fell in in the premarket as oil prices slid, with investors worried about potential oversupply. Marathon Oil and Devon Energy fell about 3%.

☆ Morgan Stanley just upgraded a global energy stock it says has 'significant' potential for growth
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Weizhen Tan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Morgan Stanley upgraded the shares of French energy firm TotalEnergies . In a March 21 note, Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock from equal weight to overweight, raising its price target to 64 euros ($69) — representing nearly 16% upside. Morgan Stanley said TotalEnergies is the only major European energy company with an upstream business that can fund all the capital expenditure needed to realize its "significant growth potential." In the report, Morgan Stanley assessed the energy production assets of major energy companies in the wake of several key events in 2022 — the Russia-Ukraine war, bad weather and disrupted supply chains — which highlighted the "fragility of global energy supply." Morgan Stanley said TotalEnergies is one of few companies under its coverage of energy companies with growth potential, and estimates it has the ability to support 3.8% growth annually till 2030.

☆ Bitcoin’s market dominance is climbing. Here’s what that says about interest rate expectations
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Bitcoin's market dominance has been climbing in March and is now up to levels not seen since June. Investors use it to determine which parts of the crypto market are outperforming or underperforming relative to their peers. When bitcoin dominance climbs, it implies that bitcoin is doing well, but more specifically, it means its outperforming altcoins. Bitcoin dominance has risen steadily since March 8, the day after Silvergate Bank announced its voluntary liquidation. "That's reflecting a view that a lot of macro investors have, that we're either at or very near the bottom of this macro cycle."

☆ Crypto rebounds from post-Fed sell-off, investors shake off regulatory concerns
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The crypto market has been battered this year, with more than $2 trillion wiped off its value since its peak in Nov. 2021. Crypto rose with other risk assets. "A Fed that is looking to pause should spell positive momentum for risk and growth assets like tech stocks and crypto. The market also appeared to be shrugging off bad news about the "unhealthy regulatory climate" in crypto. On Thursday, the SEC issued an investor alert on crypto assets.

☆ Hedge Fund manager Dan Niles says the banking crisis will get worse. How to invest from here
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The market is still dealing with the potential fallout of the banking crisis and Satori Fund's Dan Niles says it could get a lot worse before it gets better. Investors have been abuzz lately about the possibility that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would consider providing "blanket insurance" for all banking deposits. The next step in navigating the ongoing crisis starts there, Niles said. "The next phase is we have to expand the FDIC insurance," he told CNBC's "Squawk Box" Thursday. Niles also mentioned that 3-month Treasury bills are a good opportunity to get a 4.7% return "with no risk."

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, First Republic, Nike, GameStop and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Wall Street analysts lauded the company's artificial intelligence leadership following its developer conference Tuesday. First Republic Bank — Shares of the regional bank were down nearly 16% on Wednesday. Its results can't be compared with Wall Street estimates because too few analysts cover the company. Petco Health and Wellness — Shares fell 17.5% after the company reported earnings. The Wall Street firm believes the self-driving car software stock is too expensive and could fall 35% from Tuesday's close.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Steelcase, Coinbase, KB Home and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Steelcase — Shares of the office furniture company jumped nearly 6% on Wednesday evening following a strong earnings report for its most recent quarter. Both adjusted earnings per share and revenue were higher than analysts estimated, according to FactSet. The company posted stronger-than-expected adjusted earnings per share for the most recent quarter. KB Home posted earnings of $1.45 per share on revenue of $1.38 billion for its fiscal first quarter. Analysts were calling for earnings of $1.15 per share on revenue of $1.31 billion, according to Refinitiv.

☆ S&P 500 futures are slightly higher as investors weigh Fed outlook on rate hikes: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. equity futures were slightly higher on Wednesday evening as traders digested the latest policy update from the Federal Reserve. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 71 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures rose 0.2%and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced by 0.1%. The Fed's decision and subsequent comments by Chair Jerome Powell at the conclusion of the policymakers' two-day meeting weighed on stocks. "Investors thought the banking crisis could weigh on growth enough to ease inflation, but the Fed isn't taking any chances.

☆ Cryptocurrencies fall as investors weigh the Fed's latest rate decision, bitcoin slides toward $25,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Ether's superior gains have come as investors anticipate a major upgrade to the ethereum blockchain called "the merge." Cryptocurrencies fell on Wednesday as investors weighed the latest policy decision from the Federal Reserve. The Fed enacted a quarter percentage point interest rate increase at the conclusion of its latest policy meeting, expressing caution about the recent banking crisis and indicating that hikes are nearing an end. A 25 basis point increase was widely anticipated. The decision makes it the ninth consecutive interest rate hike and the second quarter-point increase in a row after a series of bigger rate hikes were implemented throughout 2022.

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin seesaws after Fed raises rates, and crypto firms turn to Swiss lenders: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Hassan Zavareei, managing partner at Tycko & Zavareei, discusses the latest in the Supreme Court case, Coinbase v. Bielski.

☆ How crypto prices may react to the latest Fed decision
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Fed is due to conclude its two-day meeting and unveil its latest policy decision at 2 p.m. Still, inflation and Fed rate hikes remain the biggest catalysts for bitcoin. Here are three scenarios Chhugani and Agrawal are watching, and what investors how investors could expect to see prices react. "Crypto markets may rally on the immediate risk-on impulse, and it may vindicate some who have been saying the Fed reversed course, after breaking the banks," they said. "But any near term crypto rally would find it hard to sustain growth if crypto simply pivots to a risk on trade."

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, First Republic, KeyCorp, UBS and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. Bancorp rose nearly 8%. UBS — U.S.-listed shares of the Swiss-based bank gained 12% during midday trading following its agreement over the weekend to buy Credit Suisse for $3.2 billion. Roblox — Shares rose more than 3% after D.A. Emerson Electric — Shares added nearly 2% after Morgan Stanley said shares of the multinational tech company are too attractive to ignore. Exxon Mobil — The oil and gas giant's stock price gained 3% after Morgan Stanley said it likes the company's robust "competitive positioning."

☆ Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: Tesla, First Republic, UBS, Foot Locker and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading:Tesla — The electric vehicle maker rose 2% after Moody's assigned it a Baa3 rating and removed its junk-rated credit. First Republic — The beleaguered bank jumped nearly 19% in premarket trading, following a 90% plunge so far this month as investors focused on its large amount of uninsured deposits. Regional banks — Regional banks were also higher on the heels of First Republic's rise and as investors continued to digest the likelihood of expanded federal insurance. UBS — U.S.-listed shares of the Swiss-based bank were up 4%, a day after gaining 3.3% following its agreement to buy Credit Suisse for $3.2 billion. Foot Locker — Its shares rose more than 4% after Citi upgraded the retailer to "buy" from "neutral."

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