Derek Hwang

Assessing XRP as a Modest Investment Opportunity Amid Market Recovery

Despite past volatility, XRP's evolving roles in blockchain payments and decentralized finance suggest potential merit for cautious investors

XRP, the native token created by Ripple Labs, has experienced significant depreciation over the past year but carries characteristics that may justify...

Historic Apple Check from 1976 Fetches Record $2.4 Million at Auction

Rare Memorabilia from Apple's Early Days Continues to Command High Prices Among Collectors

Apple Inc.'s early artifacts, notably a $500 signed check from 1976, have recently sold for unprecedented amounts at a dedicated auction marking the c...

Barrick Mining Shares Drop Amid Gold Price Decline and Fed Chair Nomination

Investor sentiment shifts as gold prices fall following announcement of Federal Reserve leadership candidate

Barrick Mining Corporation's shares experienced a nearly 10% decline coinciding with a significant drop in gold prices and the announcement of Kevin W...

SoFi Shares Decline Following Initial Gains Amid Robust Fourth-Quarter Earnings

Despite Earnings Exceeding Expectations, Stock Retraces After Initial Rally

SoFi Technologies experienced a share price decline on Friday after an early surge prompted by better-than-anticipated fourth-quarter financial result...

EU Launches Inquiry into Roblox's Measures for Child Safety

Dutch Regulatory Body Investigates Compliance with Digital Services Act Amid Stock Downturn

Roblox Corporation, a leading online gaming platform, is under investigation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) regarding it...

Wall Street Revisits Ratings: Key Downgrades for Codere Online Luxembourg and Quince Therapeutics

Analysts Adjust Stance on Select Stocks Amid Market Developments

Leading analysts on Wall Street have revised their investment ratings on two notable Nasdaq-listed companies, Codere Online Luxembourg S.A. and Quince...

Cuba’s Shifting Landscape and Economy Amid Regional Tensions

A detailed report on Cuba’s current hardships and resilience following recent geopolitical strains

After a three-year absence, a correspondent’s return to Cuba reveals significant deterioration in infrastructure, daily hardships faced by citizens,...

Newmont: Buy the Dip as Cash Flow, Deleveraging and Acquisition Upside Come into Focus

Short-term pullback creates an asymmetric trade — strong cash generation, a healthier balance sheet and visible growth make a decent risk/reward for a tactical long.

Newmont (NEM) pulled back ~5.5% intraday, offering an entry into a company generating >$2.2B quarterly in operating cash flow, shrinking long-term deb...

Starbucks Faces Mixed Market Reaction Following Q1 Fiscal 2026 Financials

Revenue Growth Outruns Earnings Expectations Amid Rising Costs and Market Volatility

Starbucks Corporation released its fiscal Q1 2026 results revealing robust revenue growth but disappointing earnings per share, resulting in a subdued...

New 401(k) Withdrawal Exception Allows Penalty-Free Use for Long-Term Care Insurance

Understanding the Implications of Withdrawing Retirement Funds to Cover Long-Term Care Policies

Recent regulations have introduced an exception to the 401(k) early withdrawal penalty, permitting individuals to withdraw up to $2,600 to purchase lo...