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This article was co-written by Giada Palma. The year 2021 was marked by the entry of cryptocurrencies into the world of soccer. Of all sports, soccer proved to be the most receptive and interested in the opportunity to discover new funding and engagement for their fans. And while soccer...

The cover story in this weekend's Barron's takes a look at a media empire that has offered better returns than Warren Buffett. Despite outsized returns in the past decade. a case is made for more room to grow among the nine stocks under the umbrella. Another featured article the...

Short interest in a number of stocks surged in the most recent settlement period. Two healthcare stocks were among those leading that trend in the final weeks of April. Shares of both rose in the period, but only one held on to that gain. With the markets surging last month and the S&P 500...

U.S. stocks plunged with the Dow, shedding more than 300 points, suffering the worst single day performance of the year. Despite the 300-plus point loss, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw higher losses on a percentage basis as the CBOE Volatility Index surged over 24 percent to 18.76....

U.S. stocks were mixed as the Dow finished in positive territory and the S&P 500 index turned negative after rising to within two points of its record close. The Nasdaq also turned negative towards the end of the day, declining for the third straight day. Earnings continue to come in mixed...

U.S. stocks were unable to post its fifth consecutive day of gains as the weekly jobless claims figure gained more than expected. Investors and traders were likely sitting on the sideline, waiting for Friday's monthly government jobs. Economists are expecting a gain of 197,000 new jobs in March...

U.S. stocks declined as concerns escalated over Ukraine, two days before its citizens will vote in a referendum to split from Ukraine and become part of Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin is gearing up to “invade eastern Ukraine” as a six hour talk between U.S. Secretary of State John...

U.S. stocks were unable to keep yesterday's momentum and ended the day sharply lower. The Dow suffered yet another triple digit decline with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices shedding more than one percent. In Ben Bernanke's final meeting as Fed chief, the FOMC tapered its monthly bond...

Markets were relatively calm during Thursday's trading session as investors anticipate Friday's jobs report. The December employment report is expected to show about 200,000 payroll jobs representing a steady growth and a clear sign that labor market and economy are both strong. Related:...

Consumer advocate Ralph Nader said that Liberty Media's (NASDAQ: LMCA) offer on January 3 to acquire Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) for $3.68 a share was “ludicrous.” The former presidential candidate is speaking up as he is personally a shareholder of Sirius XM. “I am sure that I along with...

Monday's trading session featured a plethora of analyst upgrades and downgrades. With little key economic data released, markets were relatively tame as major indices failing to meaningfully move in any one direction. The Senate appears to be set to officially Janet Yellen to lead the Federal...

This weekend in Barron's online: a look at Sirius XM, the prospects for retailers this holiday shopping season, a small bank merger, Qualcomm ages gracefully and more. Cover Story "Sound of Success" by Alexander Eule. Though Sirius XM (NASDAQ: SIRI) has a monopoly on satellite radio, a growing...

Liberty Media (NASDAQ: LMCA) (NASDAQ: LMCB) is reportedly in talks with Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) to acquire 25 percent of the firm. According to The Wall Street Journal, the deal would be worth nearly $2.5 billion. If this report proves to be true, it will be Liberty Media's first...

Marketwatch suggests that media stocks Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH), Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and the New York Times (NYSE: NYT) are among the likely takeover candidates in the new year. Whether someone wants their spectrum, another company already effectively controls them, or they have...