Bitcoin Plunges, and Softbank's Deadline on Uber Looms Large
Bitcoin prices plunged Thursday after South Korean regulators announced a crackdown. Among the changes: a ban on anonymous crypto accounts and the added authority to shut down exchanges if needed.
And Softbank's offer to take what could be a 14% stake in Uber expires at 3 pm ET. We'll be watching whether the Japanese conglomerate can get enough willing shareholders to get behind the deal.
Plus Apple CEO Tim Cook got a 47 percent pay raise for its fiscal year. But his new $12.8 million salary, as large as it is, pales in comparison to his stock compensation. That added nearly $90 million to his net worth.
And Cheddar Scoops! Snapchat is developing "Stories Everywhere," which will allow users to post content to other websites and apps. You heard it first here on Cheddar!
Jack Ablin, Cresset Capital founding partner and CIO, breaks down the current market, from all eyes on Nvidia’s earnings to what sectors he’s seen deliver excellent returns.
Alberto Perlman, CEO of Zumba, shares what users can find on its new app, the demand for in-person fitness classes, and the secret to remaining a go-to exercise brand for decades.
Jamie Meyers, Senior Securities Analyst from Laffer Tengler Investments, discusses why he believes the rally will widen to small cap stocks and how the latest economic data is impacting his strategy.