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Airline and cruise stocks soar, as ‘TACO’ gives way to ‘trust in Trump alone’

United Airlines and Royal Caribbean shares were leading the S&P 500’s gainers as investors “trust in Trump” to deliver peace.

These stocks are reporting strong first-quarter earnings — helping fuel the market’s record run

Corporate executives with a front-row seat on the economy are broadcasting a bullish message and drowning out Iran war noise.

The historic surge in chip stocks highlights Micron’s valuation, and a related warning

The iShares Semiconductor ETF has rocketed 34% amid a long winning streak — its best 13-day stretch in 24 years.

What’s next for investors after the stock market’s rebound?

Also in Weekend Reads: Options-trading tactics, software stocks and a spousal Social Security switch.

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open.’ Here’s what that really means.

Almost seven weeks after the start of the conflict in the Middle East, Iran announced on Friday that a crucial maritime passageway for seaborne oil was “completely open” for commercial vessels — but only as long as the Lebanon-Israel cease-fire agreement is in effect.

The world’s most stable asset is losing its grip — leaving your paycheck and retirement vulnerable to inflation

Treasury bonds are no longer guaranteed safe havens — and your spending power is on the line.

Think the rally is safe? This elite market-timing indicator says a correction is overdue.

The gold-platinum ratio suggests the stock market is living on borrowed time.

Is the inflation scare over? Iran cease-fire leads to hope for more Fed interest-rate cuts.

U.S. inflation is going to get worse before it gets better, but price increases tied to the Iran war could start to evaporate during the summer and open the door for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again.

Bitcoin price quietly sets new 10-week high as trader sees $88K in weeks

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZDliNWQtYzllYi03NTk5LTkwZjEtOWVmOTVmZjNmOTliLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin price quietly sets new 10-week high as trader sees $88K in weeks" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitcoin price rallied above $77,000 amid cooling geopolitical tensions and record-high back-to-back closes for the S&P 500.</p>

Neo co-founder proposes $461M treasury overhaul to end ‘trust me’ governance

Neo’s proposed overhaul would restructure its foundation, return tokens to the community and impose formal oversight, as co-founders clash over governance and control.

Crypto execs ramp up security as wrench attacks increase

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZDliYTktNDVmZS03MzE4LWIxYzMtNGUwYjA5MjliMjExLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Crypto execs ramp up security as wrench attacks increase" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Notable crypto execs descended on Paris Blockchain Week, bringing more attention to personal security as kidnapping and ransom attempts skyrocket.</p>

‘I have more money than I know what to do with’: I’m a single millionaire with no heirs and don’t like spending. What’s wrong with me?

“I buy clothes at thrift stores.”

Bitcoin rises, oil falls after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

Bitcoin surged above $76,000 as oil futures fell 10% after Iran’s foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz open for the remainder of the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran.

Telegram CEO Durov warns EU age-verification app could enable wider tracking

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov cited claims the EU’s new age-check app was hacked in minutes, warning it could expand into wider online identity controls.

Ramp Network rolls out multichain wallet for simpler self-custody

The crypto infrastructure company said its new wallet lets users buy, sell, swap and cash out digital assets in one app without relying on outside providers.

Flow Capital plans to tokenize $150M private credit fund via DigiFT: Report

Bloomberg reported Flow Capital plans to tokenize its private credit fund to raise additional capital, but crypto execs warn tokenization doesn’t magically make hard-to-trade assets liquid.

Tempo’s ‘Zones’ sparks debate over privacy in crypto infrastructure

Tempo’s new “Zones” feature offers private, permissioned stablecoin transactions on its layer-1 for enterprises, but critics warn the operator‑controlled design adds back centralized trust.

Ethereum NFT platform Foundation shuts down after failed Blackdove sale

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZDlhOGYtMDE0Yy03MzE4LThkMWUtMWVjOWYzYmI4YmMxLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ethereum NFT platform Foundation shuts down after failed Blackdove sale" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Foundation is shutting down after a failed sale to Blackdove, having processed about $230 million in NFT primary sales since its launch in 2021.</p>

These two sectors have been boosted by AI hopes. Why investors should buy one, and trim exposure to the other.

Technology has lifted the market higher and has further to go, says Ned Davis Research

Oil prices dropping after Trump says Iran war should end ‘pretty soon’

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said it’s looking ‘very good’ that a truce will be made