The second-largest stablecoin — a cryptocurrency that is pegged to a fiat currency — USCD depegged from the dollar, hitting an all-time low of around 88 cents over the weekend. While the coin has rebounded, it's still hovering just below the peg and could face additional volatility amid the ongoing collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. USCD reportedly held a significant amount of reserves at the embattled bank.
NEW MIGRAINE TREATMENT
The FDA has approved a new nasal spray for adults who suffer migraines. Pfizer said the spray, called Zavzpret, is considered a rapid rescue treatment and could relieve migraine pain within 15 minutes. The spray is also an alternative for people who have heart disease and other conditions that are preventing them from safely using other migraine treatments.
SLASHER SUCCESS
Scream VI topped the charts this weekend with $44.5 million dollars in ticket sales. It's the best debut in the franchise's history and a surprise box office success in the usually quiet month of March. The film follows the survivors of the last spate of Ghostface murders as they pursue a fresh start in New York City. Last year, the fifth Scream entry made about $30 million in ticket sales over a four-day holiday weekend
Landing founder and CEO Bill Smith shares how the company’s new Nomad pass and partnership with Frontier Airlines allows subscribers unlimited airfare and accommodations.
The pandemic yielded government financial support and (eventually) a surprisingly strong job market — but racial wealth disparities grew. Why is it so difficult to close the wealth gap?
Plenty of retailers and suppliers are reducing the variety of their offerings to focus instead on what they think will sell best. Many businesses have decided less is better, justifying their limited selection by asserting shoppers don’t want so much choice.
Joe Pompliano, author of the Huddle Up newsletter, breaks down the biggest moments from Super Bowl LVIII, from potentially record-breaking viewership to Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated appearance.
David Wright, President and owner of Wright Financial Group, shares his thoughts on why the Federal Reserve seems hesitant to cut rates, and why regional bank stocks could help move the needle.
Disney and Fortnite-maker Epic Games will collab on making new video games with Disney characters. Hopefully it will be more than Mickey Mouse hitting the Griddy.
Hershey is cautioning on its 2024 profit growth as the company contends with rising cocoa costs, leading to increased prices for chocolate. The company anticipates its full-year earnings per share being relatively flat, partly due to higher cocoa and sugar costs.
Prince Harry has reached an out-of-court settlement with a tabloid newspaper publisher that invaded his privacy with phone hacking and other illegal snooping. Attorney David Sherborne said that Mirror Group Newspapers had agreed to pay Harry’ “substantial” costs and damages.
