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Featured Nov 1, 2026

Intel Stock Plunges 29% in Worst Day in Decades on Weak PC Outlook

Key takeaways Intel (INTC) fell 28.58% to $65.76 on Friday, October 30, 2026. CNBC and CBS News said it was the stock's worst day s...

Oct 31, 2026

Key takeaways XRP is the native token of the XRP Ledger, an open blockchain launched in June 2012 for fast, low-cost payments. Ripple,...

Oct 31, 2026

Key takeaways Solana is a high-speed proof-of-stake blockchain founded by Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal. Its first block was produced...

Oct 31, 2026

Key takeaways Litecoin was launched in October 2011 by former Google engineer Charlie Lee as a lighter, faster version of bitcoin. It ...