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Company Logo The automated algo trading market is poised for growth driven by increasing adoption of AI, machine learning, and cloud-based solutions, with a focus on real-time market data integration and risk management. North America leads, with Asia-Pacific showing rapid expansion. Key players innovate in crypto trading software. Automated Algo Trading Market Automated Algo Trading Market · GlobeNewswire Inc. Dublin, March 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Automated Algo Trading Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The automated algo trading market is on a trajectory of robust growth, projected to expand from $24 billion in 2025 to…

SoftBank is reportedly attempting to arrange one of the largest corporate borrowings ever linked to artificial intelligence. The company is aiming to raise as much as $40 billion through a short-term loan from a consortium of global banks in order to finance a significantly larger investment in OpenAI, reports Bloomberg. This comes days after the ChatGPT maker confirmed that SoftBank is contributing around $30 billion as part of its latest $110 billion funding round. The proposed financing is structured as a bridge loan, meaning the borrowed funds would be temporary capital used to quickly complete an investment before SoftBank replaces the…

I’ve seen people watch spot gold prices like it’s a heartbeat—constantly refreshing. Then they buy a one-ounce coin with a premium that quietly adds a few hundred dollars to the cost, and later they’re surprised when gold rises but their investment still isn’t profitable.That gap isn’t magic. It’s the premium. And if you buy physical gold coins, premiums are part of the trade.Let’s look at what dealer premiums really mean, why they fluctuate so much, why two ‘reputable’ dealers might charge very different prices for the same coin, and how you can keep your total costs reasonable.Highlights and Key TakeawaysDealer…

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy will further lean on its preferred stock sales to acquire Bitcoin, shifting from its strategy of selling common stock, says CEO Phong Le.“We will start to transition from equity capital to preferred capital,” Le told Bloomberg’s “The Close” on Wednesday.Stretch (STRC) is Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock, launched in July, and is aimed at buyers looking for stability by offering an annual dividend of over 11%. STRC is the company’s fourth perpetual preferred offering, launched to finance its Bitcoin (BTC) purchases. It’s an alternative to issuing new shares that dilute its stock price. Strategy CEO Phong Le appears…

Placing an investment account in a trust can help manage assets and streamline inheritance, but it also introduces specific tax rules and reporting requirements. The tax implications depend on the type of trust, how investment income is handled and whether the trust or its beneficiaries are responsible for paying taxes. Income generated within a trust may be taxed at different rates than individual income, and reporting obligations vary depending on the trust structure.A financial advisor can help you evaluate which type of trust may line up with your estate planning goals and how placing an investment account in a trust…

Key PointsEveryone wants to hold gold right now.In contrast, Bitcoin and Ethereum are out of favor.Those cryptocurrencies will both likely grow a lot from here.Gold’s price recently clearing $5,190 an ounce was an undeniable sign that investors everywhere are paying up for what they think is a safe asset. When that happens, safety gets awfully expensive, often to the point of making riskier assets with lower valuations look a lot more appealing.On that note, many leading cryptocurrencies are currently priced a lot lower than in the recent past. Making a simple crypto portfolio centered around the “harder” assets might be…

Spot Forex: Direct trading of currency pairs through a broker Currency Futures: Standardized contracts traded on exchanges like CME Currency ETFs: Exchange-traded funds that track currency values Forex CFDs: Contracts for Difference that mirror currency movements Currency Options: Rights (not obligations) to exchange at preset rates Swaps and NDFs: Institutional tools for hedging and accessing restricted markets ADRs/Cross-Listed Stocks: Indirect currency exposure through equities Each of these instruments offers a different set of trade-offs in terms of accessibility, leverage, transparency, costs, and complexity. Your choice should depend on your specific trading goals, account size, and the particular inefficiency you’re trying…

A report, AI, copyright and the creative industries, from the Communications and Digital Committee of the UK House of Lords, has warned of the threats posed to creative industries by AI. The report notes that generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems can now produce imitations of creative material in seconds. These capabilities depend on training models on vast quantities of human-created content, often without explicit consent or remuneration. As a result, the protections for creators afforded by copyright are now under threat. In its report, the Communications and Digital Committee says that this is not because the UK’s copyright framework is…

Key PointsBroadcom’s first-quarter revenue grew 29% year over year, and management expects that growth rate to accelerate to 47% in the current quarter.A booming artificial intelligence business is driving the company’s financial outperformance.While the underlying business is exceptional, the stock’s demanding valuation leaves little room for error if the artificial intelligence narrative cools.Given the market’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, investors have good reason to actively seek companies demonstrating real, verifiable financial benefits from the boom.One stock that has been a major beneficiary is Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO). The semiconductor and infrastructure software specialist just delivered a blowout quarterly report.…

By SAM MERRIMAN, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 22:13, 6 March 2026 | Updated: 22:13, 6 March 2026 Labour is set to delay controversial reforms to AI copyright laws following a backlash from the creative industries, it has emerged.New legislation on allowing artificial intelligence (AI) companies to use copyrighted material is now not expected in May’s King’s Speech – meaning any decision would be pushed into next year.The Government is due to publish its response to a consultation on how to regulate AI companies’ access to copyrighted material by March 18.It is understood that this is still set to go ahead, but…