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Vanguard redefined investor-first for the better, and it’s aiming to maintain that reputation.Why it matters: Vanguard revolutionized passive investing when it created the first retail index fund. The behemoth asset manager continues to attract swells of everyday investors and money with headline-making fee cuts that put pressure on rivals to follow suit. But Vanguard is also seeking to develop an edge in new areas. It’s going full force on active bond ETFs, for example, and creating a target-date trust series to provide retirees with the security of a predictable income.This week’s episode is the second of a two-part series examining…

TLDR France’s finance minister called for more euro stablecoins across the European Union. Roland Lescure urged banks to expand tokenized deposits within the EU framework. He backed Qivalis, a group of 12 European banks planning a euro-pegged stablecoin in 2026. Lescure said the current volume of euro-pegged stablecoins is not satisfactory. His remarks signal a shift from France’s earlier opposition to privately issued digital currencies. France’s finance minister urged European banks to expand euro stablecoins and tokenized deposits across the European Union. He expressed support for a bank-led euro-pegged stablecoin planned for 2026. His remarks suggest a shift from France’s…

© IM Imagery / Shutterstock.com With Dr. Michael Burry reportedly buying the dip in some of the battered software names, it might seem like it’s safe to get back into the SaaS as the so-called SaaS-pocalypse or software reckoning looks to ease after an upsetting first few months of the year. Undoubtedly, Burry is a genius investor who’s known to make bold contrarian calls. But whether it’s too early in the game to go after the likes of the fallen software plays amid the rising threat of AI disruption remains the big question. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA | NVDA Price…

CleanPeak Energy Holdings, an Australia-based renewable energy project developer focused on solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and thermal energy solutions, has signed an agreement to fully acquire Sustainable Energy Infrastructure (SEI), a developer and owner of distributed solar and battery assets. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. CleanPeak Energy is being advised by Gresham Partners as financial adviser and Maddocks as legal adviser. SEI currently operates a portfolio of 71 MW of solar capacity across 16 sites and 42 MW of BESS across 11 sites located in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. The company…

The long-awaited US crypto regulation bill has reached a critical turning point. Senate deadlock has stalled the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, known as the CLARITY Act, raising fears of a regulatory freeze-out that could drag on until after the 2026 midterms or even 2030. Predictions from Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad are now sparking optimism that a markup could happen this month and a full floor vote in May.The CLARITY Act would deliver the clear market structure framework the digital asset industry has demanded for years. It passed the House in July 2025 with strong bipartisan…

Investors are dangerously underestimating the lasting impact of the Middle East war, as markets rally on optimism over a ceasefire agreement and rapid economic rebound. That’s the view of Sophie Huynh, portfolio manager and strategist at BNP Paribas Asset Management, who warned the market is not reflecting “the economic reality of what we could be facing in the next three weeks.” Markets have rallied in recent days amid hopes of a de-escalation in hostilities across multiple fronts, with equities rebounding back to pre-conflict levels. But speaking to CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” Friday, Huynh said the situation in the Strait of…

Gold (XAU/USD) holds steady on Friday as expectations grow around a potential US-Iran peace agreement. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,807, up nearly 0.35% on the day, and remains on track for a fourth consecutive weekly gain.US-Iran deal hopes buildInvestor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump signaled progress on diplomatic efforts with Iran. “It’s looking very good that we’re going to make a deal with Iran, and it’s going to be a good deal,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday. He added that the next round of talks could take place over…

The CLARITY Act stablecoin yield debate has faced another delay in the U.S. Senate, as lawmakers postpone progress on key provisions governing interest-like rewards on stablecoin holdings today.  The discussion is part of broader crypto market structure legislation currently moving through the Senate Banking Committee. Stablecoin yield rules have emerged as one of the key sticking points, contributing to delays in finalizing draft text and advancing the bill toward markup. Stablecoin Yield Language Remains Unfinalized According to the reporting, the draft language addressing stablecoin yield rules under the CLARITY Act has not yet been released and remains subject to ongoing…

Gold (GC=F) June futures opened at $4,811.80 per troy ounce on Friday, 0.1% higher than Thursday’s closing price of $4,808.30. The gold price is holding steady in early trading. Silver (SI=F) May futures opened at $78.66 per ounce on Friday, 0.1% lower than Thursday’s closing price of $78.71. The price of silver moved upward in early trading. Gold and silver prices are holding steady this morning after reports that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. President Trump is optimistic that a long-term agreement will be reached in the coming weeks. Other world leaders believe a permanent deal could…

Find out which banks are offering the best MMA rates right now. The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in 2024 and three times in 2025. As a result, deposit interest rates — including money market account rates — have been falling. It’s more important than ever to compare MMA rates and ensure you earn as much as possible on your balance. This embedded content is not available in your region. Although money market account rates are elevated by historical standards, the national average rate for MMAs is just 0.56%, according to the FDIC. The good news:…