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Bitcoin surged by 10 percent on Wednesday to hit an all-time high just shy of $8,000 after online reports that an upgrade to the cryptocurrency's software planned for next Thursday had been suspended.

Bitcoin surged by 10 percent on Wednesday to hit an all-time high just shy of $8,000 after online reports that an upgrade to the cryptocurrency's software planned for next Thursday had been suspended.

Snapchat owner Snap Inc on Wednesday revealed that China's Tencent Holdings Ltd has a 12 percent stake in the company, a day after dismal results pummeled the stock.

Snapchat owner Snap Inc on Wednesday revealed that China's Tencent Holdings Ltd has a 12 percent stake in the company, a day after dismal results pummeled the stock.

U.S. health insurer Humana Inc topped Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Wednesday, benefiting largely from strength in its Medicare Advantage business that sells plans to the elderly and the disabled.

U.S. health insurer Humana Inc topped Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Wednesday, benefiting largely from strength in its Medicare Advantage business that sells plans to the elderly and the disabled.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a fourth consecutive record high close on Tuesday, while the S&P 500 ended marginally lower after a disappointing profit forecast from Priceline and a drop in financials.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a fourth consecutive record high close on Tuesday, while the S&P 500 ended marginally lower after a disappointing profit forecast from Priceline and a drop in financials.

Pershing Square Capital’s Bill Ackman lost a bid on Tuesday for three seats on Automatic Data Processing’s (ADP) board, after a months-long, public proxy battle.

Pershing Square Capital’s Bill Ackman lost a bid on Tuesday for three seats on Automatic Data Processing’s (ADP) board, after a months-long, public proxy battle.

SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $55 million.

SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $55 million.

Saudi Arabia’s government spearheaded a surprise anti-corruption sweep over the weekend, arresting Prince al-Waleed bin Talal and dozens of current and former ministers, a move that could destabilize the Kingdom’s market ahead of the highly-anticipated Saudi Aramco IPO.

Saudi Arabia’s government spearheaded a surprise anti-corruption sweep over the weekend, arresting Prince al-Waleed bin Talal and dozens of current and former ministers, a move that could destabilize the Kingdom’s market ahead of the highly-anticipated Saudi Aramco IPO.

U.S. stocks climbed to record highs on Monday amid optimism about merger activity and as investors bet that a Republican plan to cut corporate taxes would bolster earnings.

U.S. stocks climbed to record highs on Monday amid optimism about merger activity and as investors bet that a Republican plan to cut corporate taxes would bolster earnings.