we'll see
Anyone investing heavily this year??
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same i was waiting on the drop to about 3 or 4...
I was eyeing $ASST to swing if/when it dropped to $4, but while doing my research on why it ran up a few weeks back:
Strive Asset Management, an exchange-traded fund manager co-founded in 2022 by Vivek Ramaswamy, said Tuesday it raised $ 750 million through private offerings as part of its merger with publicly traded Asset Entities Inc. (ASST) Strive announced a reverse merger with Asset Entities about three weeks ago.
You read that right. The Fed Chair may have lied under oath about a $2.5 billion renovation, including luxury perks like VIP elevators and rooftop gardens.
Congress says he perjured himself. Powell denies it.
But here’s the kicker: This isn’t just about marble floors. It’s about power, money, and accountability at the highest levels of government and finance.
Wall Street didn’t just flinch — it gulped.
And if DOJ takes this seriously?
The most powerful banker on Earth might be answering to prosecutors, not markets.
Stay locked in. This is far from over.
I hope this comment is right:
The Fed is independent of the government and the money for the renovations is not appropriated by the government
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With the increase of cashless payments - Toast is primed for growth (possibly)
Bruh i just woke up and thought about the difference in toast and square..i just did a quick google search! Me and one of my really close coworkers was talking about them friday and how they make it easy for small business owners to help them damn near run a lot of their business! I should have picked them up when josh brown mentioned them last year..its definitely going in the right direction!
hell yeah bruh, that's hard! My logic is I'm traditionally a cash person, but one time I left my wallet at the crib and ain't want to tell the bitch so I had 2 options... Go to the bank and use my phone to access my account for a withdrawal or Google the restaurant and see if they had tap to pay... Google said they had tap to pay via toast... Great dinner, bill comes, the waitress brings the toast device I'm thinking in my head "hell yeah nigga"... Then I see the chick I'm with grabs the device to pay to handle the bill - I'm thinking to myself, "hell yeah nigga, she's getting put thru the mattress"Currently visiting a city and stopped by the local hood wing spot... Fye wings and a toast POS system
Day-Trading Restraints to Be Loosened Under Proposed Rule Change
Jayna Rohslau and Katherine Doherty
Mon, July 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM EDT 6 min read
(Bloomberg) -- US regulators are finalizing plans to replace a controversial rule that would dramatically lower a threshold for retail investors to trade equities and options more often.
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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is looking to rework the “pattern day trading” rule that limits investors with less than $25,000 in their margin account from borrowing to trade four or more times in a five-day period. In a proposal being prepared for Finra’s board to eventually vote on, retail investors would need to have only $2,000 in their accounts for such trades.
Currently, when an investor with less than $25,000 exceeds the $2,000 margin in borrowing from a brokerage to make equity and options trades, Finra classifies the investor as a pattern day trader, meaning they’re prohibited from making excess trades on margin. If the draft proposal goes forward, the three-trade maximum would be eliminated and individual brokerages would make their own margin calculation and decisions as to the minimum balance that customers need to day trade.
The existing rule, adopted in 2001, was put in place to protect investors from massive losses and borrowing more than they can cover in holdings or cash. Industry executives say that markets have evolved since, spurring Finra to review the current requirements.
“Today, trading is often commission-free, although not in all securities, and there’s less concern about excessive commission cost,” said Haoxiang Zhu, a finance professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Management and former Securities and Exchange Commission official. “For this reason, I think a moderate reduction in the minimum margin for pattern day trading is fine, in particular if the reduction applies to securities for which trading is now commission-free.”
As Finra considers revising the rule, a group of retail brokerages met to discuss a draft of the proposal that is likely to be submitted to Finra’s board in the fall, according to people with knowledge of the matter. If the board approves the proposal, Finra — a self-regulatory organization for broker-dealers — is expected to submit it to the SEC for final approval by the end of the year, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing information that isn’t public.
SEC Approval
More than 50 brokerages and clients have written to Finra, which requested comments on a potential rule change in late October. If the current iteration of the proposal is sent to Finra, it will then go through to an additional comment period before progressing to the SEC. An actual rule change may take as long as a year to implement, according to people familiar with the matter.
A Finra representative said the regulator has “no update to share at this time” beyond the October request for comments.
The PDT rule has long garnered complaints from retail investors and their brokerages for being overly restrictive on those with smaller accounts. The market for equity-options contracts has expanded by 23% since last June. Addressing demand growth, brokerages point to improvements in their own risk-management since the rule was put in place more than two decades ago. Any change is likely to open up the market for more retail participation, given the lowering of the day-trading threshold to $2,000.
That could garner criticism from those who warn against impulsive day-trading habits, with fewer guardrails against excessive risk-taking. A study from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2024 found “increasing market access will likely impair retail investors’ performance.” Outside the US, regulators have flagged their own concerns. The Securities and Exchange Board of India study released this month found that 91% of retail investors report losses from trading equity derivatives.
“Day trading on a margin account is risky, and that’s why Finra put this rule in place,” Zhu said.
Options Embraced
Individual investors have embraced options trading, a type of derivative that gives holders the ability to buy or sell an asset — such as an individual stock or an exchange-traded fund —— at a specific price on or before a certain date. This practice enables traders to bet on the direction of stocks for a fraction of the cost of buying and selling the actual securities.
Options trading has soared as tariff-related uncertainty has yet to abate. Seeking quick returns, retail traders have been “buying the dip,” taking risky bets on price moves comparable to those made during the meme-stock craze that started in 2020. At the time, traders sitting at home funneled their money into equities such as GameStop Corp. and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. with little concern for company performance, and many investors lost substantial amounts of money.
Online brokerages such as Robinhood Markets Inc. were criticized during the meme-stock boom for “gamifying” investing, but have since sought to rebrand and target risk-averse customers alongside other clients.
Some brokerages and retail traders now see the PDT rule as an antiquated relic of the dot-com bubble, when greater protections were deemed necessary to mitigate risks. Some of these risks involved high trading costs and a lack of customer oversight by brokerages — more of an issue when monitoring software was less sophisticated.
Changing Times
“This rule was created at a time when retail investors’ access to information, pricing and news was greatly disadvantaged,” Anthony Denier, US chief executive officer of retail brokerage Webull Financial, said in an emailed statement. “Times have changed and the rule needs to be changed as well by removing the minimum dollar amount requirement.”
Brokerages including Robinhood, Fidelity Investments and Tastytrade Inc. wrote in their comment letters to Finra that improved monitoring of trades makes it easier for customers to avoid margin calls — when an account is frozen until the minimum balance is restored —— and that the introduction of zero-commission fees has lowered costs and eased financial risk. Brokers currently reject trades if an account has insufficient buying power and track their clients’ positions using automated controls and monitoring systems, allowing customers to manage intraday risk in real time.
In today’s options market, profits are reliant on incremental price changes, meaning the ability to quickly open and close positions is crucial.
“I think the balance requirement should be ended entirely,” said Cullen Baker, 23, who graduated from Carleton College in June with a degree in computer science. At 18, Baker was unable to trade options due to the rule, and instead ended up trading riskier products such as futures, ultimately “blowing up” his account, said Cullen, who submitted comments asking Finra to change the rule. “It’s a pointless barrier if you want to figure out how to trade.”
Individual investors frequently complain on Reddit forums that the $25,000 minimum is arbitrary, making traders over-allocate capital to their accounts to an extent detrimental to saving, and imposing a barrier for those seen as not wealthy or intelligent enough to trade equity derivatives. Clients can also open additional margin accounts at multiple brokerages to work around the rule, leading brokerages to view it as ineffective.
“It’s kind of a silly little rule that gets in the way of freely functioning markets,” said Mark Phillips, founder and principal of Redding, Connecticut-based Harvested Financial, a financial-advisory firm that specializes in options trading. “If you want people to trade options well and not gamble, they have to learn how to trade.”
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Im on Webull stock too.
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What makes Jiuzhang so different is its design. Instead of using silicon chips and wires, it’s built from lasers, mirrors, and photon detectors. The system uses Gaussian boson sampling, a method that involves detecting and counting photons with extreme accuracy. While even the best classical computers can simulate only five photons, Jiuzhang successfully handled 76 a quantum leap that shattered the limits of computational physics.
This is not just a headline-grabbing stunt. The implications are profound. Quantum computers like Jiuzhang could soon revolutionize everything from quantum chemistry to logistics, optimization, cryptography, and even the birth of a quantum internet. As quantum systems grow more stable and scalable, our entire digital world may be rebuilt from the ground up using light instead of code.
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NFL still in talks to buy stake in ESPN as part of NFL Media deal
As had been originally reported two years ago, but largely overlooked since, the NFL is still in talks to buy a stake in ESPN as part of the sides’ larger deal for control of NFL Media.
The NFL is in talks to buy a ten percent stake in ESPN, with that figure representing a “moving target,” CNBC reporter Alex Sherman said on the network Thursday. The arrangement is part of broader discussions between the NFL and ESPN about the network potentially taking control of NFL Media, which could include NFL RedZone and NFL Network.
The potential of the NFL buying a stake in ESPN had been reported as far back as the start of last year, originating out of Disney CEO Bob Iger’s pursuit of a “strategic partner” to invest in the network and assist with its content and/or distribution. Disney was said to be interested in partnerships with a variety of companies, from the leagues to digital giants like Apple and Google.
The original plan was for ESPN to partner with multiple companies in multiple sectors. It is unclear whether ESPN is still pursuing any other similar arrangements outside of the NFL.
ESPN’s relationship with the NFL has long been complicated. The network has always had at least somewhat of a commitment to journalism, which has at times aggravated its most important partner. The NFL has over the years taken issue with the ESPN fictional drama “Playmakers,” the network’s partnership with PBS on “League of Denial,” and its reporting on owners and executives. While other NFL partners have covered the league critically, that has usually been through their wholly separate news divisions, rather than on their sports networks.
It is hard to imagine that ESPN’s nods toward journalism — which have already been waning — will not be affected by its most important business partner becoming a part owner.
NFL still in talks to buy stake in ESPN as part of NFL Media deal
The NFL is in talks to buy a ten percent stake in ESPN as part of the sides' larger deal for control of NFL Media.
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NFL should stay out of the media. The NFL should not be able to determine how it is reported. Imagine if the NFL owners were caught colluding against a player do you think ESPN will report on it?
Use AI or get left behind. I like the line "AI is the great equalizer."
Earnings is around Aug. 7th. I wonder if they'll have a surprise announcement.
Update: Still waiting on sign off from Army Engineers for dredging permission - https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/22/r...ying-its-new-rocket-is-getting-it-to-the-pad/
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Anyone familiar with this company?? $SiDU
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sidus Space, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIDU) ("Sidus" or the "Company"), an innovative, agile space and defense technology company providing flexible, cost-effective solutions to government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe, today announced the pricing of a best-efforts public offering of 7,143,000 shares of its Class A common stock. Each share of Class A common stock is being sold at a public offering price of $1.05 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $7.5 million, before deducting the placement agent’s fees and offering expenses. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by the Company.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The offering is expected to close on July 29, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
ThinkEquity is acting as sole placement agent for the offering.
The securities will be offered and sold pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-273430), including a base prospectus, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 26, 2023 and declared effective on August 14, 2023. The offering will be made only by means of a written prospectus. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the offering has been filed with the SEC on its website at www.sec.gov. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering will be filed with the SEC and made available on the SEC’s website. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may also be obtained, when available, from the offices of ThinkEquity, 17 State Street, 41st Floor, New York, New York 10004.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Sidus Space
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative, agile space and defense technology company offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe. Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. For more information, visit: www.sidusspace.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected trading commencement and closing dates. The words ‘anticipate,’ ‘believe,’ ‘continue,’ ‘could,’ ‘estimate,’ ‘expect,’ ‘intend,’ ‘may,’ ‘plan,’ ‘potential,’ ‘predict,’ ‘project,’ ‘should,’ ‘target,’ ‘will,’ ‘would’ and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described more fully in the section entitled ‘Risk Factors’ in Sidus Space’s prospectus supplement and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Sidus Space, Inc. specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Sidus Space Announces Pricing of Public Offering
July 27, 2025 9:15pm EDTDownload as PDFCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sidus Space, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIDU) ("Sidus" or the "Company"), an innovative, agile space and defense technology company providing flexible, cost-effective solutions to government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe, today announced the pricing of a best-efforts public offering of 7,143,000 shares of its Class A common stock. Each share of Class A common stock is being sold at a public offering price of $1.05 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $7.5 million, before deducting the placement agent’s fees and offering expenses. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by the Company.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The offering is expected to close on July 29, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
ThinkEquity is acting as sole placement agent for the offering.
The securities will be offered and sold pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-273430), including a base prospectus, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 26, 2023 and declared effective on August 14, 2023. The offering will be made only by means of a written prospectus. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the offering has been filed with the SEC on its website at www.sec.gov. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering will be filed with the SEC and made available on the SEC’s website. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may also be obtained, when available, from the offices of ThinkEquity, 17 State Street, 41st Floor, New York, New York 10004.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Sidus Space
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative, agile space and defense technology company offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined®, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat®, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe. Strategically headquartered on Florida’s Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. For more information, visit: www.sidusspace.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected trading commencement and closing dates. The words ‘anticipate,’ ‘believe,’ ‘continue,’ ‘could,’ ‘estimate,’ ‘expect,’ ‘intend,’ ‘may,’ ‘plan,’ ‘potential,’ ‘predict,’ ‘project,’ ‘should,’ ‘target,’ ‘will,’ ‘would’ and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described more fully in the section entitled ‘Risk Factors’ in Sidus Space’s prospectus supplement and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Sidus Space, Inc. specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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In Feb 2022 they were just over $1,100 per share. Today its $1.12 per share.
How they drop that low?
Over the past 5 years they are a -$98.48%
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