Global stocks rise ahead of Fed meeting

Wall Street's S&P 500 index scaled a new high on Tuesday and a gauge of global equities neared an all-time peak as investors bet the Federal Reserve and other central banks meeting this week will retain policies supporting a post-pandemic recovery.

Exchange leaders say GameStop saga highlights regulatory challenges

The recent trading frenzy around GameStop Corp and other so-called "meme" stocks highlights shortcomings and challenges in the U.S. markets as retail investors become a bigger presence, exchange leaders said on Tuesday.

Cannabis entrepreneurs, celebrity investors light up as legalization blooms

Driven by a surge in cannabis use during the COVID-19 pandemic, industry entrepreneurs and investors are gearing up for even greater growth as legalization spreads and the economy reopens.

Oil drops as COVID-19 vaccine halt threatens demand

Oil prices fell for a third day on Tuesday, as Germany, France and other European states suspended the use of a major coronavirus vaccine, threatening the recovery of fuel demand.

Wall Street dips as Fed meeting kicks off

Wall Street dipped on Tuesday, pulled lower by energy stocks and threatening to put an end to a recent rally, while investors awaited the result of the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.

GameStop leads meme stocks lower, on track for sharp weekly drop

Shares of GameStop Corp slid further in early trade on Tuesday, continuing a slump that has seen the videogame retailer's stock shed a third of its value so far this week.

Wall Street VIX 'fear gauge' slips to fresh pandemic low

The Cboe Volatility Index, known as Wall Street's "fear gauge," slipped to a fresh COVID-19 pandemic low on Tuesday, as U.S. stocks soared to new highs on expectations that fiscal stimulus and signs of progress in a countrywide vaccination drive will spur a broader economic rebound.

G4S saga ends as shareholders accept $5.3 billion Allied Universal offer

The G4S takeover saga finally came to an end on Tuesday after a majority of the security company's shareholders accepted a 3.8 billion pound ($5.28 billion) offer from U.S. rival Allied Universal, snubbing hostile Canadian bidder GardaWorld.

Cryptocurrency inflows hit record high of $4.2 billion, CoinShares says

Inflows into cryptocurrency funds and products have already hit a record $4.2 billion for the first quarter, reflecting growing institutional investor interest, CoinShares data showed.

Mastercard, Visa to delay raising card fees until April next year

Mastercard Inc and Visa Inc on Tuesday postponed plans to raise the fees U.S. merchants pay when customers use cards online until April next year, as businesses continue to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks rise ahead of Fed meeting

Wall Street's S&P 500 index scaled a new high on Tuesday and a gauge of global equities neared an all-time peak as investors bet the Federal Reserve and other central banks meeting this week will retain policies supporting a post-pandemic recovery.

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