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The Daily Breakdown drill into Bitcoin and Ethereum to explain what exactly sets the world’s two largest cryptocurrencies apart.

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The first half of 2026 reminded investors that markets can quickly shift between optimism and uncertainty. Artificial intelligence remained a dominant investment theme, driving demand for semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, and technology companies. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled oil price volatility, while central banks kept a cautious st...

Berkshire Hathaway purchased $23.5 billion worth of stocks in the second quarter of 2026, with the largest share of that capital flowing into Google’s parent company, Alphabet. The firm also increased its exposure to air travel and U.S. homebuilders.

Warren Buffett’s portfolio was worth nearly $300 billion at the end of June 2026. Apple remains the largest posit...

After the price of gold remained around $4,000 per ounce for an extended period, it has risen by approximately 11% since the beginning of August 2026. The recovery comes after a more challenging period in the first half of 2026, when its price fell from the January record of $5,586.

One of the drivers of this growth has been changing economic expectations in the...

After shares climbed more than 100% over the past year and 200% over the past three years, The Daily Breakdown digs into Caterpillar.

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