Finance 31 July 2025 - 10 November 2025

Morningstar Shares Gain; Major Holders Raise Concerns Over Key Risk
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Morningstar Shares Gain; Major Holders Raise Concerns Over Key Risk

Morningstar shares rose 1.9% to $180.11 in late after-hours trading Thursday, outpacing the S&P 500 ETF’s 0.6% gain. The company posted first-quarter revenue of $644.8 million, up 10.8%, and a 50% jump in diluted EPS to $2.73. Investors focused on Morningstar’s recent work with global asset owners and its expanded index business after acquiring CRSP in February.
May 29, 2026
PayPal alternatives today (Nov 10, 2025): Square flips on Bitcoin payments, Paystand buys Bitwage, and wallets march toward 6B users
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PayPal alternatives today (Nov 10, 2025): Square flips on Bitcoin payments, Paystand buys Bitwage, and wallets march toward 6B users

Square launched Bitcoin Payments at U.S. registers today, offering zero processing fees until 2027, Lightning support, and no chargebacks, except in New York. Paystand acquired Bitwage to add mass stablecoin payouts and FX to its B2B network, targeting faster global payroll. New research projects digital wallet users will surpass 6 billion by 2030.
November 10, 2025
Apple Stock Rockets to Record High as iPhone 17 Demand Explodes
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Apple Stock Rockets to Record High as iPhone 17 Demand Explodes

Apple’s iPhone 17 series is outselling last year’s models by 14% in the first 10 days after launch in China and the U.S., according to Counterpoint Research. Apple shares jumped 4% to a record high near $264 on Oct. 20, pushing its market cap close to $4 trillion. Wall Street analysts upgraded the stock, citing surging iPhone demand. The iPhone Air sold out in China but faces weaker global demand, with production cuts expected.
October 21, 2025
PayPal and Venmo Crash Leaves Millions Locked Out – Are Your Funds Safe?
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PayPal and Venmo Crash Leaves Millions Locked Out – Are Your Funds Safe?

PayPal and Venmo suffered a global outage Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, leaving users unable to log in or transfer funds for several hours. Downdetector logged nearly 10,000 reports for PayPal and over 8,000 for Venmo at the peak. PayPal confirmed a technical issue and said service was restored by early afternoon. The company did not disclose the cause but said no data breaches or fund losses occurred.
October 17, 2025
Big Tech’s AI Blowout Fuels $500 Billion Stock Surge – Global Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)
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Big Tech’s AI Blowout Fuels $500 Billion Stock Surge – Global Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

Microsoft and Meta shares jumped 8% and 9% after hours on July 30, adding nearly $440 billion in market value as AI investments fueled strong earnings. Microsoft Azure cloud revenue climbed 39%, beating forecasts, and Copilot users topped 100 million. Meta projected Q3 revenue above estimates, citing AI-powered ad tools. Palo Alto Networks announced a $25 billion deal to buy CyberArk Software to expand in AI security.
July 31, 2025
Crypto Chaos: Fed Jitters, Altcoin Revival, NFT Breakthroughs – July 30–31, 2025 Roundup
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Crypto Chaos: Fed Jitters, Altcoin Revival, NFT Breakthroughs – July 30–31, 2025 Roundup

The Federal Reserve held rates at 4.25% with two officials dissenting for a cut, sending Bitcoin briefly below $116,000 before it rebounded above $118,000. Ethereum marked its 10th anniversary trading above $3,800, up 23% in recent weeks, as spot ETH ETFs saw 18 straight days of net inflows. The Justice Department seized $225 million from crypto scams, its largest haul to date. Solana unveiled an ACE roadmap targeting over 10,000 TPS.
July 31, 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Top ASX ETFs for Retirement Investing: QUAL and QLTY
    May 28, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT. Investors seeking retirement growth may consider two quality-focused ASX-listed ETFs: VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL) and Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY). QUAL holds about 300 global companies selected for high return on equity, earnings stability, and low debt, delivering a 15% yearly return over the past decade. QLTY, with 150 holdings chosen by factors including cash flow generation, offers balanced diversification and a 14% ten-year average return. Both ETFs emphasize high-quality global firms, providing potential for steady long-term earnings growth. While these funds have lower dividend yields, investors can still generate income by selling portions of their holdings. These ETFs offer a viable avenue for Australians aiming for wealth accumulation toward and during retirement.