📈 Stocks / Finance

Quantum Computing faces sell-off amid short report

GuruFocus

Quantum Computing (QUBT) fell 8.44% to $10.57 after Capybara Research issued a short report alleging business discrepancies. Despite a 12.5% short interest, quantum tech continues to attract speculative trading and strategic partnerships, with QUBT up over 1,450% YTD.

Active ETFs surge in 2024 as regulatory changes drive innovation

Morningstar

Active ETFs accounted for 80% of 2024 launches, fueled by the SEC's 2019 ETF rule easing approvals. J.P. Morgan led inflows, while Ark Invest faced $5B in outflows. Buffer ETFs gained popularity, offering downside protection. Still, one-third of active ETFs remain below profitability thresholds.

Bank profits drive Wall Street rally amid easing inflation

Reuters

Bond market "vigilantes" could pressure Trump's economic agenda as U.S. debt nears 100% of GDP, risking a fiscal tipping point. Rising Treasury yields reflect market skepticism about debt sustainability and inflation. Experts warn missteps like tariff shocks could provoke severe market corrections.

🪙 Crypto

Litecoin ETF inflows could reach $580M

CoinDesk

A prospective Litecoin ETF could attract $290M to $580M in its first year, mirroring Bitcoin ETFs' 6% adoption rate. Canary Capital leads efforts for SEC approval, citing Litecoin's Proof of Work consensus as a commodity-like factor. Fewer than 1,330 of 4,000 U.S. ETFs exceed $300M AUM.

🌎 Global Economy

America's economic dominance projected to strengthen in 2025

Markets Insider

Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan highlight the resilience of the US economy, with GDP nearing $30 trillion in 2024 and equity market allocations rising. Factors like risk-taking culture, geographic advantages, and strong consumer spending solidify its lead, with China unlikely to catch up.

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