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Sam Bankman-Fried’s former girlfriend testifies against him in fraud trial

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison — and ex-girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried — testified in the criminal fraud trial against the FTX co-founder. Ellison, who herself pled guilty to several counts of fraud, walked prosecutors through how SBF directed her to defraud billions of dollars from customers of the crypto exchange. CoinDesk Editor Danny Nelson discusses the major takeaways from Ellison’s day in court and what this could mean for Bankman-Fried’s defense. “This is a little bit feeling like crypto itself is on trial,” Nelson explains, later adding: “In court today, Caroline was talking about how they really didn’t even know how much money they had loaned out.” For more […]

Why the demand for EVs is not as strong as for gas powered vehicles

EV investment continues to ramp up, from government subsidies to the production of charging stations across the country. Yet the demand for electric vehicles remains low. One of the reasons for this seems to be affordability, considering inflation and higher interest rates, buying an EV is a costly affair. Recently, EV giant Tesla (TSLA) announced it would cut prices of its slower-selling models to help affordability. This calls into question whether or not the continued investment is worth it. Ronald Jewsikow, Guggenheim Securities Vice President – Automotive Equity Research, and Craig Irwin, ROTH Capital Partners Senior Research Analyst, join Yahoo Finance Live to discuss what investors should consider when buying […]

China’s Country Garden warns it will miss debt payment

#youtube #China #yahoofinance China’s ongoing property crisis is continuing to take its toll on Country Garden. The property developer is warning that it will be unable to make a debt payment worth about $60 million, which is a big concern given that it has about $187 billion in liabilities. Yahoo Finance’s Akiko Fujita explains the company’s announcement. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage […]

Climate risk is investment risk, Climate Insights founder explains

California passed two new climate laws that require public and private businesses to disclose emissions and climate-related risks. The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act requires public disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions for any business in California that has revenue of $1 billion or more. The Climate-Related Financial Risk Act requires disclosure of climate-related financial risks for businesses in California that have $500 million or more in revenue. The company must also outline measures to reduce risks. Callaway Climate Insights Founder and Editor-in-Chief David Callaway joins Yahoo Finance Live anchor Akiko Fujita to discuss climate risk in investing. “Investors are still very much interested in climate risk,” Callaway says, as “climate […]

Real estate groups urge Fed to stop rate hikes amid housing crunch

Major real estate industry groups have called upon Fed regulators to cease further interest rate increases in order to stabilize the strained housing market. Yahoo Finance’s Dani Romero breaks down the letter the MBA, NAR, and NAHB sent to Fed Chair Jerome Powell and what impact these rate hikes are having on the U.S. housing market. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your […]

The race to find a new House Speaker intensifies

The GOP candidate forum takes place today behind closed doors as Republicans scramble to elect a new House Speaker. The urgency behind the vote by secret ballot has intensified as the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates and another potential government shutdown looms. Former Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) joins Yahoo Finance anchor Akiko Fujita to discuss the increasing urgency for Congress to get its act together. Crowley affirms: “It’s incumbent upon all in our U.S government to stay steadfast and support the state, and get our acts together as soon as possible to give them the aid they [Israel] need to exist.” For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here […]

Geopolitical tensions could spark defensive investing: SoFi strategist

While geopolitical conflicts historically give rise to market uncertainty, investors may have a few more concerns about how to keep their money safe. SoFi Head of Investment Strategy Liz Young joins Yahoo Finance Live to break down how geopolitical events — like the Russia-Ukraine War and Hamas’ attacks on Israel — can impact the economy and investors’ choices. “These events are never what they seem at first blush,” Young notes, who expects investors to rush into utilities, bonds, and gold over geopolitical uncertainties. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo […]

Alibaba, JD.com stocks higher as China prepares for new stimulus round

Shares of Alibaba (BABA) and JD.com (JD) are higher in early trading as China is preparing for a new round of stimulus to support the country’s economy, according to a report from Bloomberg. Yahoo Finance’s Brad Smith and Seana Smith discuss the news and what it means for China. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #alibaba #yahoofinance About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance […]

RFK Jr to run as an Independent, Rep. Kevin McCarthy says he’s willing to return as Speaker

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. decided to abandon his run in the Democratic primary and will instead run as an independent candidate. Now both Democrats and Republicans are worried as to how this decision could swing voters away from either candidate during the election, potentially favoring one over the other. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Ca.) made comments during Hugh Hewitt’s syndicated radio program that he was willing to be reinstated as Speaker of the House if that’s what Republican lawmakers want. Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Rick Newman joins the Live show to discuss the latest headlines in U.S. politics. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch […]

AI and the software revolution: What investors need to know about this technology

Yahoo Finance’s Tech Editor Dan Howley examines how AI is transforming the next generation of products that are causing a software revolution, privacy and labor concerns, plus the impact on society with this evolving technology that is here to stay. Big Tech companies Google, Microsoft, and Apple are leading the charge with new developments in software that are helping to create futuristic products with the goal of boosting sales. Howley also breaks down what investors need to know about AI and how they should navigate this space. #youtube #Google #Microsoft #Apple Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio […]