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TLDR ECB cuts interest rates by 0.25% to 2.25%, marking seventh cut in a year Cut comes amid concerns about US tariffs and their potential impact on EU economy European inflation at 2.2% in March, approaching ECB’s 2% target Trump criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting US rates similarly Italian PM Meloni heading […] The post ECB Slashes Rates Again While Trump Blasts Powell for Standing Still appeared first on MoneyCheck.

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TLDR: Costco increases quarterly dividend by 12% to $1.30 per share New annual payout reaches $5.20 per share, payable May 16 Current dividend yield of 0.54% remains below competitors and industry averages Company has raised dividends for 20 consecutive years Costco occasionally issues special dividends, including $15 in January 2024 Costco Wholesale announced a 12% […] The post Costco (COST) Stock: Cash Back for Shareholders with Juicy 12% Dividend Hike appeared first on MoneyCheck.

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Crypto isn’t just about trading anymore—it’s about building, sharing, and earning in new ways. BlockDAG, a project that’s gained serious traction through its hybrid tech model and community-first approach, is proving that crypto fans don’t have to sit on the sidelines. With its 5% affiliate offer, BlockDAG is turning everyday supporters into passionate promoters, rewarding […] The post BlockDAG Hits $214.5M as Users Earn 5% Referrals—This Affiliate Model Is Redefining Passive Income in Crypto appeared first on MoneyCheck.

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TLDR: Tesla stock rose 1.6% in premarket trading Thursday after falling 4.9% on Wednesday The EV maker’s shares had declined in 10 of 12 weeks before this week Trade war concerns and inflation worries are impacting investor sentiment Fed Chair Powell warned tariffs would likely cause temporary inflation with potentially persistent effects Factors affecting Tesla […] The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock: Powell’s Inflation Warning Adds New Twist to Tesla’s Tumble appeared first on MoneyCheck.

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TLDR: Interactive Brokers reported Q1 EPS of $1.88, beating one estimate ($1.87) but missing another ($1.92) Revenue came in at $1.43B, topping the consensus estimate of $1.38B IBKR stock closed at $173.42, down 8.77% over 3 months but up 61.49% over 12 months The company has received 7 positive EPS revisions and 0 negative revisions […] The post Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Stock: Company Reports 14.6% Year-Over-Year Earnings Growth appeared first on MoneyCheck.

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Bank of America has launched a lobbying campaign aimed at influencing Congress to pass legislation that would give traditional banks an advantage in the stablecoin market. The financial giant, valued at $284 billion and classified as a Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB), is specifically targeting regulations that would limit non-banking institutions’ ability to create and…

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Cardano (ADA) has been trading below the $0.70 mark since March 29, struggling to regain bullish momentum. Despite brief signs of strength, recent indicators now point to weakening trend conditions. Both the BBTrend and ADX show fading buying pressure, while EMA alignment remains bearish. With price stuck between key support and resistance levels, ADA’s next move could define its short-term direction. Cardano BBTrend Turns Negative, Signaling Momentum Reversal Cardano’s BBTrend has flipped negative, currently sitting at -0.78 after spending the last five days in positive territory. The indicator reached a peak of 9.76 on April 14, signaling strong bullish momentum at the time. BBTrend, short for Bollinger Band Trend, measures the strength and direction of a price move relative to its Bollinger Bands. Positive values typically indicate bullish trends, while negative values point to bearish conditions or weakening momentum. ADA BBTrend. Source: TradingView. The shift to -0.78 suggests that Cardano’s recent uptr

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AI coins continue to draw attention as April nears its end, with Render (RENDER), Story Protocol (IP), and CLANKER standing out. RENDER has led the pack, surging nearly 17% this week and reclaiming a $2 billion market cap. In contrast, Story (IP) is down 6.5%, the worst performer among the top 10 AI tokens, while CLANKER dropped over 7% in the last 24 hours. With momentum shifting across the sector, all three tokens are positioned at key technical levels that could define their next move. RENDER Render Network provides decentralized GPU computing power for creators, developers, and artificial intelligence applications. Its infrastructure supports rendering for 3D graphics, visual effects, and artificial intelligence model training. RENDER Price Analysis. Source: TradingView. RENDER, the network’s native token, has surged nearly 17% over the past week, pushing its market cap back above $2 billion. It was the top performer among the ten largest AI coins in the market. If the bullish momentum holds, RENDER could

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Richard Kim, founder of Zero Edge, a defunct “crypto casino,” was arrested and subsequently released on bail in a federal securities fraud case. After an arrest on Tuesday, Kim posted a $250,000 bond using $100,000 in cash as collateral. Before Zero Edge, Kim had an esteemed career at major institutes like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. The Southern District of New York (SDNY) is hearing this case. How Richard Kim’s Crypto Casino Collapsed Before everything fell apart, Richard Kim was ostensibly a successful crypto entrepreneur. A former executive at Galaxy Digital, an attorney, and an elite trader, he left in March 2024 to found Zero Edge. This “crypto casino” would bring classical gambling onto the blockchain, according to a recent court document: “In particular, Kim represented to prospective investors that Zero Edge would ‘develop a number of onchain games,’ beginning with craps, and operate both a ‘free to play / social casino version of the game’ in which players could win virtual currency, as well as a r

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