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politics1 month ago

GOP stock-trading clampdown moves a step forward, but sparks Democratic push for tougher ban

House Republicans advanced the Stop Insider Trading Act to curb congressional stock trading by requiring a seven-day notice before sales while letting lawmakers keep current holdings, but Democrats say the measure is too lenient and favor a bipartisan divestment bill, with a discharge petition planned to push it forward. The live feed also covers Bondi’s February testimony, a bipartisan health package on pharmacy benefit managers, DHS funding talks including ICE body-camera language, and other floor and oversight developments.

politics1 month ago

Democrats push floor vote to ban member stock trading as GOP bill faces criticism

A senior House Democrat announces a discharge petition to force a floor vote on banning stock trading by members, challenging a GOP-written bill that would let lawmakers keep current holdings. Morelle favors a stricter divestiture plan and is seeking bipartisan support, but it’s unclear if the measure will gain enough Republican backers. The digest also covers related Capitol Hill moves, including a labor bill’s collapse, House funding-amendment votes, Danish-Greenland talks, a Senate deepfake-porn bill, and upcoming retirements and investigations.

Stock Trader's End-of-Year Strategy for Beating the S&P 500
business2 months ago

Stock Trader's End-of-Year Strategy for Beating the S&P 500

Full-time trader Erik Smolinski attributes his strong returns to detailed monthly and annual reviews, which help him adjust strategies and recognize market shifts. He advises everyday investors to regularly review their portfolios against benchmarks like SPY and QQQ, and to treat their investing like a business with periodic performance assessments.

BitMine's ETH Holdings Near 4 Million Amidst Rising Crypto Valuations
business2 months ago

BitMine's ETH Holdings Near 4 Million Amidst Rising Crypto Valuations

BitMine Immersion Technologies has announced it now holds over 3.97 million ETH, representing more than 3.2% of the total ETH supply, and has total holdings of $13.3 billion including crypto and cash. The company is the largest ETH treasury globally, supported by major institutional investors, and aims to acquire 5% of ETH. It is also highly traded in the US stock market, with plans for a shareholders meeting in Las Vegas in January 2026.

Palantir Stock Rises Ahead of Earnings and Potential Split
business3 months ago

Palantir Stock Rises Ahead of Earnings and Potential Split

Palantir stock remains near all-time highs ahead of its Q3 earnings report, with other tech giants like Robinhood, AMD, and Qualcomm also set to release results. The week features significant earnings reports, including from AI chipmaker AMD and data analytics leader Palantir, which has shown strong growth. The article also discusses options trading strategies around earnings, highlighting potential opportunities and risks.

Nancy Pelosi's Top 3 Stocks That Outperformed the S&P 500
business4 months ago

Nancy Pelosi's Top 3 Stocks That Outperformed the S&P 500

Nancy Pelosi has outperformed the S&P 500 with an 816% return over the past decade, largely through strategic stock trades, including selling Microsoft and Visa shares before regulatory actions and investing in Tempus AI before a major deal. She is considered a highly skilled investor among politicians, with her trades tracked by ETFs that mimic her and other politicians' strategies.

Figma's IPO Surges Past $20 Billion, Signaling Market Confidence
business6 months ago

Figma's IPO Surges Past $20 Billion, Signaling Market Confidence

Figma Inc. is set to open trading at $95-$100 per share, significantly above its $33 IPO price, after raising $1.2 billion in one of the year's most anticipated US IPOs, valuing the company at over $20 billion. The high demand and oversubscription highlight strong investor interest in the company's design and collaboration software, which has expanded into AI and developer tools.