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(Bloomberg) — Michael Saylor’s Strategy took advantage of the large price swings in the company’s common shares last week to purchase $285.8 million more of Bitcoin. Most Read from Bloomberg While the stock fluctuated from losses of as much as 11% to gains of around 25% during the week, the former MicroStrategy Inc. said it sold shares through its at-the-market program to finance the crypto purchases. Hedge funds have been driving some of the demand for the company’s convertible debt, as they seek out Strategy for trades that incorporate buying the bonds and selling the shares short, essentially betting on…

Pakistan were bowled out for a below-par 191 against the West Indies on Monday in their third One-Day International (ODI) encounter of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifiers. The Pakistani innings never really started going on a wicket at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore that spun from ball one and had variable bounce as well. The hosts are looking to continue their winning momentum and edge ever so closer to qualifying for the World Cup by triumphing in today’s clash. Veteran batter Sidra Amin top-scored with 54 but was found wanting for support from the other end. The hosts…

(Reuters) -Kraken, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, began a phased national rollout of commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds on Monday, marking its latest move to expand across asset classes. Crypto firms such as Kraken are looking to expand their businesses to traditional financial spaces on the back of U.S. President Donald Trump’s promise of a more industry-friendly regulation. Kraken users will be able to trade stocks and ETFs in some U.S. states starting Monday. The San Francisco, California-based company also plans to expand stock trading to key international markets, including the UK, Europe…

USA Tax day ReminderPrapass Pulsub | Moment | Getty ImagesStill haven’t filed your taxes?With less than 24 hours until the April 15 tax deadline, time is running out to file your 2024 federal tax return or request an extension. It also may be your last chance to claim a refund on a prior year’s return. Nearly one-third of Americans admit they procrastinate when it comes to filing their taxes, according to a survey of more than 1,000 U.S. tax filers from IPX1031, an investment property exchange service. The survey also found that about 25% do not feel prepared to file their…

An escalating global trade war has sent stock markets around the world crashing, quickly eroding investor confidence.Anadolu via Getty Images Investors are stupefied by a week of whipsawing markets, with little relief in sight. The seemingly inexorable losses hurt, but it’s the infuriating uncertainty that most worries Wall Street and the C-suite. Many investors and business leaders have no idea what’s coming next — or what they should do. “The economic policy of the Trump administration is difficult to decipher through the noise of chainsaws and crashing of markets,” Forbes senior contributor and investment management expert Mike O’Sullivan writes. When…

LUSAIL: Marc Marquez survived a first-lap collision with his brother Alex to win the Qatar MotoGP on Sunday, for a seventh victory in eight races this season. Alex Marquez ran into the back of his brother’s Ducati at the second corner. Marc Marquez lost ground but recovered to finish 1.8sec ahead of Spaniard Maverick Vinales in second with Francesco Bagnaia of Italy completing the podium. Marc Marquez took his third Sunday victory in four race weekends this season. He has also won every sprint. His only miss came in Austin where he crashed while leading. Marc started from pole with…

Bitcoin (BTC) is flat as East Asian markets open for the week, trading above $84K, as the White House presents mixed messages on semiconductor and technology component tariffs. Over the weekend, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that the White House’s decision to exempt items like smartphones, computers, and the semiconductors that power them from tariffs was a temporary measure. President Trump confirmed it later in a press briefing, stating that the tariff rate would be announced next week, but there would be some “flexibility” on the matter. “The market saw a material rebound as popular consumer electronics categories were exempted…

LAHORE: Players in action during the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Ireland and Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.—M. Arif/White Star LAHORE: Ritu Moni sealed a stunning two-wicket victory for Bangladesh over Ireland in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier match here on Sunday. This means Bangladesh now have two wins from two, while Ireland have been on the wrong end of three narrow defeats. Orla Prendergast’s all-round performance looked set to hand Ireland a first win of the tournament, but an unbroken 54-run stand for the ninth wicket saw Bangladesh chase down a target of…

CNN  —  When Jill Langen decided to list her Clarkston, Michigan, home of 25 years for sale last month, she did it without the help of a real estate agent. Seven days later, she had an agreement signed with a buyer and her home was off the market. Langen’s decision to go it alone isn’t typical among America’s home sellers. Just 6% of home sales last year were for-sale-by-owner (FSBO), an all-time low, according to an annual report by the National Association of Realtors, the trade organization that represents over 1.5 million real estate professionals. However, some homebuyers and sellers…

RAWALPINDI: After a poor start to their HBL Pakistan Super League campaign, Lahore Qalandars needed inspiration to stage a comeback. And rose to the occassion their senior pros: skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi and opener Fakhar Zaman. After Fakhar’s half-century led the Qalandars to a big total, Shaheen showed his magic with the ball along with leg-spinner Rishad Hossain to subject Quetta Gladiators to a 79-run drubbing with more than three overs to spare here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a daunting 220, Quetta Gladiators were bundled out for 140 in 16.2 overs, thanks to Shaheen’s 2-6 and…