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Laura Matthews

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Nasdaq's Adena Friedman says IPO pipeline remains healthy

There is a healthy pipeline of U.S. initial public offerings, but investors are looking for more certainty in markets, Adena Friedman, chief executive officer at

Nasdaq's Adena Friedman says IPO pipeline remains healthy
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US jobs data calms market fears, but jitters on policy uncertainty dominate

A solid U.S. jobs report assuaged some swirling concerns about a rapid growth slowdown, but with policy uncertainty surging and tariff

US jobs data calms market fears, but jitters on policy uncertainty dominate
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Why the US exceptionalism trade is faltering

Going into the year investors were betting that President Donald Trump's policies would spur U.S. stocks and the dollar to outperform their

Why the US exceptionalism trade is faltering
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US companies swap dollar bonds into euros to lower funding costs

U.S. companies with overseas operations are taking advantage of lower rates in euros to slash their debt funding costs and soften the blow of

US companies swap dollar bonds into euros to lower funding costs
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NYSE-parent ICE posts profit rise on robust trading volumes, hikes dividend

Intercontinental Exchange reported higher than expected fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, as the New York Stock Exchange parent benefited from strong

NYSE-parent ICE posts profit rise on robust trading volumes, hikes dividend
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Surging dollar spurs jump in corporate FX hedging

Corporate treasurers are ramping up efforts to guard company earnings against more dollar strength, a move that some analysts said points

Surging dollar spurs jump in corporate FX hedging
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Looming tariffs worry Wall Street over earnings hit, inflation pressure

Investors are bracing for a looming hit to U.S. corporate profits and pressure on inflation if President Donald Trump makes

Looming tariffs worry Wall Street over earnings hit, inflation pressure
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Nasdaq's fourth-quarter profit rides on lower-than-expected fintech performance

Nasdaq reported higher fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by increased demand for the exchange operator's financial technology products, which

Nasdaq's fourth-quarter profit rides on lower-than-expected fintech performance
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US tech stock tumble highlights risk of market reliance on megacaps

Turbulence in some of the biggest tech names is reminding investors of one of the major risks to the U.S. stock market's record-setting rally

US tech stock tumble highlights risk of market reliance on megacaps
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Dollar holds gains against yen, steadies ahead of Trump inauguration

The dollar held gains against the yen on Friday, but ended the week lower after a six-week winning streak, as investors await Donald Trump's presidential

Dollar holds gains against yen, steadies ahead of Trump inauguration
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Investors fear US data disruption from looming government shutdown

Delays of vital economic data releases could trigger financial market volatility if a U.S government shutdown goes ahead this weekend and drags on for weeks,

Investors fear US data disruption from looming government shutdown
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CME in 'strongest position' for deals, CEO says, despite rising competition

CME Group is in strong position to make acquisitions, armed with low debt and robust earnings, Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy told Reuters, even as the

CME in 'strongest position' for deals, CEO says, despite rising competition
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Global fund managers sharpen bank scrutiny following crisis -survey

Global fund managers are exploring ways to spread their counterparty risk, with many regularly monitoring the credit ratings of their

Global fund managers sharpen bank scrutiny following crisis -survey
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Predictions market Kalshi sues CFTC for blocking election contracts

Predictions marketplace KalshiEX LLC sued the U.S.

Predictions market Kalshi sues CFTC for blocking election contracts
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NYSE-parent ICE beats profit estimates on robust trading volumes

New York Stock Exchange-parent Intercontinental Exchange beat analysts' expectations for third-quarter profit on Thursday as a volatile market boosted

NYSE-parent ICE beats profit estimates on robust trading volumes
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Appetite for stocks drives VIX options as investors guard portfolios

Renewed appetite for stocks is helping to drive investors' interest in volatility-linked options that could buffer their portfolios against stock swings, putting

Appetite for stocks drives VIX options as investors guard portfolios
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CLS to decide whether to delay FX settlement cutoff in Q1

CLS, the largest multi-currency settlement system for FX trades globally, will decide in the first quarter of 2024 if it can delay settlement instructions for

CLS to decide whether to delay FX settlement cutoff in Q1
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Managers explore dollar shift to handle faster US stock settlement

Some investment managers are looking to change the currency their funds do business in to the dollar to prevent their foreign exchange transactions from failing

Managers explore dollar shift to handle faster US stock settlement
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Looming US stock changes could cause headaches for international funds

The looming introduction of a shorter settlement cycle for U.S. securities is causing headaches for international fund managers, who

Looming US stock changes could cause headaches for international funds
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Factbox-As US moves towards faster stock settlement, where are other countries?

The U.S.

Factbox-As US moves towards faster stock settlement, where are other countries?
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FMX-owner BGC's profit jumps on rates, energy trading

BGC Group's first-quarter profit nearly doubled, it said on Tuesday, as investors looking to navigate the uncertainty around monetary policy pushed

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US CFTC proposes rule on derivatives betting on elections, calamities

The U.S.

US CFTC proposes rule on derivatives betting on elections, calamities
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US stock settlement switch faces early resilience test

Participants in the United States' multitrillion-dollar securities markets face an early test of their ability to cope with regulatory

US stock settlement switch faces early resilience test
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Wall Street braces for faster trade settlement

U.S. trading moves to a shorter settlement on Tuesday, which regulators hope will reduce risk and improve efficiency in the world's largest

Wall Street braces for faster trade settlement

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