Berkshire Hathaway Cash Pile Hits Record $380 Billion After Continued Stock Sales
Berkshire Hathaway’s cash reserves climbed to a record $380 billion as the company extended its streak of net stock sales to 14 consecutive quarters.
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Musk Could Receive $158 Billion Tesla Pay Package, Boosting Path to Trillionaire Status
Elon Musk could receive a Tesla compensation package worth up to $158 billion, significantly increasing his wealth and pushing him closer to trillionaire status.
Hedge Funds Shut Down as Volatility Claims Industry Veterans
Hedge funds close amid volatility, with Eminence Capital shutting after 27 years and others reporting major losses.
U.S. Government’s Intel Stake Gains $25.7 Billion in Eight Months After CHIPS Investment
A U.S. government investment in Intel has generated $25.7 billion in unrealized gains in just eight months after shares surged following earnings.
Crypto Rout Deepens as Strategy Buys More Bitcoin Amid $140 Billion Market Loss
The crypto market extended its sharp decline as Strategy added more bitcoin despite mounting losses, while forced liquidations accelerated across exchanges. Bitcoin’s drop below $70,000 triggered heavy unrealized losses and dragged crypto-linked stocks sharply lower.
Bitcoin Drops $53,000 in 120 Days as Crypto Lags U.S. Stocks Near Records
Bitcoin has fallen more than $53,000 over the past 120 days, erasing over $1.1 trillion in market value and sliding deeper into a bear market. The decline stands in stark contrast to U.S. stock indices, which remain close to record highs.
Crypto Market Slides as Bitcoin Drops Below $75,000 and Volatility Spreads
The cryptocurrency market has entered a sharp downturn, with bitcoin falling below $75,000 and roughly $700 billion wiped out in two weeks. Selling pressure is spreading across commodities, equities, and digital assets, fueling fears of deeper losses.
Precious Metals Suffer Historic Rout as Gold and Silver Lose $10 Trillion in a 3 Days
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Nathan Cole
The precious metals market suffered an unprecedented selloff as gold and silver lost more than $10 trillion in market value in a single day. Extreme volatility pushed gold below $4,400 per ounce and forced Thailand to temporarily halt gold futures trading.
Trump Administration Prepares to Nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
The Trump administration moves toward nominating Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, prompting immediate market reactions and potential political resistance.
Gold Sees Extreme $3.2 Trillion Swing as Volatility Tops 2008 Crisis Levels
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Nathan Cole
Gold experienced its most extreme trading session on record as more than $3 trillion in market value vanished within an hour before a massive rebound. Analysts say volatility exceeded levels seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
Gold Overtakes U.S. Treasuries in Central Bank Reserves After Historic Shift
Gold has surpassed U.S. government bonds in central bank reserves for the first time in at least two decades, according to analysts. The shift underscores gold’s rising role as the primary defensive asset in the global financial system.
Gold Soars Above $5,600 After Fed Signals, Silver Tops $120 in Historic Run
Gold surged above $5,600 per ounce for the first time in history following the Federal Reserve’s latest remarks, while silver broke past $120. The precious metals rally has delivered returns that far outpace equity markets.
Dollar Slides to Four-Year Low as Trump Shrugs Off Decline and Assets Rally
The U.S. dollar fell to a new four-year low after Donald Trump said he was unconcerned about its decline, triggering a broad rally in commodities and risk assets. Gold, silver, and equity futures surged ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve decision.
Gold Futures Break $5,300 as Capitalization Jumps $6 Trillion in 2026
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Nathan Cole
Gold futures surged past $5,300 per ounce for the first time on record, capping a 21% rally in just one month. Analysts say investor focus is shifting from cryptocurrencies toward precious metals as gold’s market value soars.
Tether Becomes World’s Largest Private Gold Holder With 140-Ton Stockpile
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Nathan Cole
Tether has accumulated roughly 140 tonnes of physical gold worth about $23 billion, making it the world’s largest private holder of the metal. The stablecoin issuer is buying up to two tonnes per week as it positions itself as a gold-backed financial powerhouse.