The Ubisoft company will officially announce earnings results for the first half of its 2025-26 fiscal year on Friday, November 21. This follows a delay of their release, as well as a halt of trading last week. With the scheduling of this release, many eyes will be on Ubisoft in expectation of a possible major announcement this coming weekend. Ubisoft announced the new schedule for its H1 2025-26 earnings results in a press release from its investor relations website. According to the company, it will announce its earnings figures “no later than before the opening of trading on Friday, 21st November 2025.” Ubisoft alarmed many when it suddenly halted trading on shares and bonds in France in addition to delaying the release of its H1 2025-26 earnings results. Considering Ubisoft share trade is still currently halted, Ubisoft share trading will also resume on Friday, November 21, 2025. However, these sudden halts and delays left many curious as to what is about to happen with Ubisoft from a business standpoint. The company had some success with Assassin’s Creed Shadows earlier this year, but Ubisoft has done little to light up the gaming scene outside of that with several underwhelming launches and high-profile projects either delayed or canceled.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146893/ubisoft-h1-2026-earnings-results-teaser
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Saif Ali Khan makes major real estate move; buys commercial offices worth Rs. 30.75 Crore in Mumbai
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has added yet another prime asset to his real estate portfolio, this time in Mumbai’s thriving commercial district of Andheri East. According to property registration documents, the actor has purchased two office units in the Kanakia Wallstreet building for a total consideration of Rs. 30. 75 crore. Saif Ali Khan makes major real estate move; buys commercial offices worth Rs. 30. 75 Crore in Mumbai The combined area of the newly acquired offices measures 5, 681 sq ft and includes six dedicated parking spaces. The seller of the property is Apiore Pharmaceutical, a US-based pharma company, as reflected in the registration filings. The deal was arranged by Volney, a real estate advisory and investor network firm. The transaction was officially registered on November 18, 2025, with a stamp duty of Rs. 1. 84 crore and a registration fee of Rs. 60, 000. Industry experts note that Andheri East has rapidly emerged as one of Mumbai’s busiest commercial corridors, attracting corporates, global enterprises, and creative firms due to its improved connectivity and infrastructure. Volney’s founder, Rohan Sheth, described the area as a market that combines accessibility with strong rental prospects, adding that it continues to draw long-term investors. Saif’s new commercial investment also places him among several high-profile names who have recently secured space in the vicinity. Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, recently leased a 1, 294 sq. ft. office in the nearby Chandivali area for a five-year period, with total rent valued at Rs. 2. 33 crore. Additionally, the same building previously housed leased offices where Hrithik Roshan and Rakesh Roshan acquired three commercial units earlier this year for about Rs. 31 crores through HRX Digitech LLP. Beyond his latest acquisition, Saif Ali Khan is already known for his premium residential and commercial holdings across Mumbai. He currently resides in a high-end apartment in Bandra West, a property he purchased nearly a decade ago for Rs. 24 crores. Records also show that he bought a sprawling 6, 500 sq. ft. apartment in April 2012 for Rs. 23. 50 crore from Satguru Builders, further cementing his presence in the city’s luxury real estate landscape. With his latest investment, the actor continues to strengthen his position not just in cinema but also in Mumbai’s top-tier property market. Also Read: Dining with the Kapoors Trailer: Netflix brings together Bollywood’s first family for a grand tribute to Raj Kapoor BOLLYWOOD NEWS LIVE UPDATES.
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/saif-ali-khan-makes-major-real-estate-move-buys-commercial-offices-worth-rs-30-75-crore-mumbai/
Jensen Huang says that ‘without TSMC, there is no NVIDIA’
It’s safe to say that much of the world’s semiconductors run on designs built by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). At the last estimate, the company accounted for about 64 percent of the world’s contract chip manufacturing.
These designs are powering many of the AI technology breakthroughs that NVIDIA is developing. With that in mind, it might come as little surprise that Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s CEO, had nothing but praise for TSMC during its recent Sports Day event.
Huang went as far as to say that NVIDIA wouldn’t exist without TSMC.
## Jensen Huang Honors TSMC at Sports Day
The comments were made during TSMC’s Sports Day, a recent event held at a stadium in Taiwan, as reported by the online news outlet Focus Taiwan. Huang expressed his admiration for TSMC’s pivotal role in NVIDIA’s history and its broad impact on technology, stating:
> “Without TSMC, there is no NVIDIA today. You are really the pride of Taiwan, you are also the pride of the world. Thank you for helping me build NVIDIA.”
## A Collaborative Partnership Spanning Three Decades
NVIDIA and TSMC have been working closely together for nearly 30 years. NVIDIA has consistently benefited from TSMC’s technological breakthroughs, which are integral to the development of NVIDIA’s cutting-edge products, including the Blackwell AI chips.
With such an extensive history of success, Huang clearly has more than a vested interest in maintaining strong relations with TSMC—especially as the company and the Taiwan region face challenges in trade and export negotiations with the United States government.
This enduring partnership continues to be a cornerstone for innovation in the semiconductor industry and artificial intelligence technology worldwide.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146757/jensen-huang-tsmc-pride-of-the-world
Jensen Huang says that ‘without TSMC, there is no NVIDIA’
It’s safe to say that much of the world’s semiconductors run on designs built by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). At the last estimate, the company accounted for about 64 percent of the world’s contract chip manufacturing. These designs are also powering many of the AI technology breakthroughs that NVIDIA is spearheading.
With that in mind, it might come as little surprise that Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s CEO, had nothing but praise for TSMC during its recent company Sports Day. In fact, Huang went as far as to say that NVIDIA wouldn’t exist without TSMC.
Huang made these comments during TSMC’s Sports Day event, as reported by online news outlet Focus Taiwan. This past weekend, Huang attended the celebration held at a stadium in Taiwan. There, he acknowledged TSMC’s crucial role in NVIDIA’s history and its broader impact on technology:
> “Without TSMC, there is no NVIDIA today. You are really the pride of Taiwan, you are also the pride of the world. Thank you for helping me build NVIDIA.”
NVIDIA and TSMC have been collaborating for nearly 30 years. Throughout this time, NVIDIA has leveraged the technological breakthroughs developed by TSMC in its own products, including NVIDIA’s cutting-edge Blackwell AI chips.
Given this long-standing history and success together, Huang clearly has more than a vested interest in maintaining strong relations with TSMC—especially as the company and the Taiwan region navigate ongoing tensions with the United States government over trade and export policies.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146757/jensen-huang-tsmc-pride-of-the-world
Coinidol Weekly Crypto News Digest: Market Plunge, BTC vs Gold, and Kazakhstan National Crypto
**Top 5 Most Impactful Cryptocurrency News Stories of the Week**
This week in the cryptocurrency world was marked by a massive market correction that erased most of the year’s gains. However, amidst the volatility, pivotal regulatory and institutional developments highlighted the industry’s ongoing maturation and long-term potential. Here is a review of the top five most impactful crypto news stories from Coinidol.com.
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### 1. Market Plunge Wipes Out $400 Billion
The defining event of the week was a severe market downturn that wiped nearly $400 billion from the total crypto market capitalization between November 1st and November 8th. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipped below the significant $100,000 mark on November 4th, retreating over 20% from its early October highs and officially entering “bear market” territory.
This slump was driven by a continuation of the liquidation cascade that began in late October, where leveraged long positions were aggressively closed, severely shaking investor confidence. As a result, the total crypto market value fell to approximately $3.45 trillion.
However, by the weekend of November 8th, the market began showing signs of a strong technical rebound. Altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH) and XRP led the recovery, indicating that the worst of the deleveraging could be over.
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### 2. JPMorgan Views Bitcoin as “Cheaper Than Gold”
In contrast to the short-term volatility, major institutional players reinforced Bitcoin’s long-term value. On November 6th, JPMorgan analysts published a report stating that Bitcoin now appears “mechanically cheaper than gold” on a volatility-adjusted basis following the recent price crash.
The report emphasized that Bitcoin has “significant upside” potential and suggested that it would need to trade closer to $170,000 to be valued on par with gold’s private sector investment. This assessment strongly supports Bitcoin’s narrative as digital gold and highlights a compelling buying opportunity for investors.
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### 3. Central Bank of Ireland Fines Coinbase €21.5 Million
Regulatory enforcement made headlines when the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) fined Coinbase Europe Limited €21.5 million on November 6th. The penalty resulted from serious failures in the exchange’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorist Financing (CFT) controls.
Specifically, Coinbase’s transaction-monitoring system failed to properly oversee over 30 million transactions valued at more than €176 billion over an extended period. This landmark fine — the CBI’s first against a major crypto-services provider — sends a clear message to all European crypto firms: compliance and robust monitoring systems are mandatory and will be strictly enforced under the incoming MiCA regulatory framework.
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### 4. Kazakhstan Aims to Launch National Crypto Fund
In a notable move towards integrating digital assets into sovereign finance, Kazakhstan announced plans to establish a national Cryptocurrency Reserve Fund valued between $500 million and $1 billion.
This fund will strategically invest in ETFs and shares of publicly traded crypto-sector companies, primarily utilizing assets recovered from overseas rather than holding volatile cryptocurrencies directly. Kazakhstan’s initiative positions it among the first nations to officially incorporate digital assets into its sovereign wealth management strategy, leveraging cryptocurrency to diversify the national economy and manage wealth.
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### 5. Ripple Labs Secures $500 Million Strategic Funding Round
Institutional investment confidence in crypto infrastructure was underscored by Ripple Labs’ announcement on November 5th of a $500 million strategic funding round. This investment tripled Ripple’s valuation to $40 billion and was backed by prominent Wall Street firms, including Citadel Securities, Fortress Investment Group, and Brevan Howard.
The capital will be used to expand RippleNet, the company’s global payment network, and accelerate the development of its stablecoin infrastructure. This substantial injection of traditional finance capital validates the growing trust in the long-term utility of payment solutions and stablecoins within the crypto ecosystem.
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**Conclusion**
Despite a challenging week for cryptocurrency markets driven by a sharp correction, the sector continues to demonstrate resilience. Institutional endorsements, regulatory clarity, and innovative national strategies signal a maturing industry poised for sustained growth.
Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth analysis from Coinidol.com.
https://coinidol.com/digest-market-plunge-btc/
Florida releases nearly $60M to cover missing, frozen voucher funds
Florida Officials Aim to Solve Voucher Program Funding Woes with Nearly $60 Million in Payments
Florida government officials hope that nearly $60 million in payments to families and schools will resolve last year’s financial troubles in the state’s education voucher program. However, lawmakers emphasized Wednesday that fundamental changes are still needed in the way the state and its scholarship funding organizations operate.
“It is my sincere hope that through the work of this subcommittee, together we can explore ways to improve the implementation and administration of our state scholarship programs to ensure that what happened in fiscal year 2024-25 is not repeated going forward,” said Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, R-Fort Myers, chairperson of the House PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee.
Her panel has recently held three hearings to address concerns with the voucher program. Last year, the House rejected Senate efforts to reform the funding model now under scrutiny.
The Problems at Hand
The issues that surfaced last year centered on two main problems:
First, school districts faced a $47 million shortfall in state funding as students who claimed voucher awards attended public schools.
Second, about 22,000 voucher recipients had their accounts frozen after being identified as enrolled in public education.
“The Department [of Education] has come to us, the Legislature, the appropriators, to help resolve those issues because there were no funds left in the [Florida Education Finance Program] for fiscal 2024-25,” Persons-Mulicka told her subcommittee.
Funding Fixes Announced
According to Persons-Mulicka, the solution now appears to be in hand. The Department and scholarship funding organizations—Step Up for Students and AAA—spent months determining which students had their accounts improperly frozen.
On October 29, $16.9 million was released to these organizations for students who were owed money. As of Wednesday, almost all the funds had been distributed to about 3,700 of the initially identified 22,000 children.
“For those families and for those schools that accept scholarship funds,” she said, “I encourage you to all check your scholarship accounts as of today.”
Legislative Action for School Districts
For the affected school districts, the Legislature advanced a $47 million budget amendment on Wednesday.
“This amount will be released to school districts to make them whole for fiscal year 2024-25,” Persons-Mulicka said. She noted that the Department informed districts the money should be received next week.
Continuing Concerns and Next Steps
After announcing the funding fixes, the subcommittee engaged in a lengthy discussion about ongoing challenges. Topics included how students are identified so their vouchers can be properly assigned and issues families have raised about the reimbursement process for voucher-related expenses. These concerns have persisted for several years and have intensified as the program has expanded.
Jeffrey S. Solochek is a reporter covering education for the Tampa Bay Times Education Hub.
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/06/florida-releases-nearly-60m-to-cover-missing-frozen-voucher-funds/
Schwab: Majority of Retail Investors Plan to Up ETF Allocations
**Retail Investors’ Appetite for ETFs Continues to Grow, Says Charles Schwab Report**
Retail investors are showing increasing enthusiasm for exchange-traded funds (ETFs), both among experienced investors and those considering their first ETF investments. This trend is highlighted in the 14th annual “ETFs and Beyond” report from Charles Schwab Asset Management.
**Momentum Building Toward ETF-Only Portfolios**
“It’s a continuation of the momentum we have been seeing,” noted David Botset, Head of Strategy, Innovation and Stewardship at Schwab Asset Management. “Investors continue to indicate they anticipate more of their investment portfolios going into ETFs in the future, such that they are actually thinking about a future where, in some cases, within five years, they may have an ETF-only portfolio.”
**Survey Overview**
The study surveyed 2,000 retail investors, evenly split between those who currently hold ETFs in their portfolios and those who have yet to invest in them. Notably, most respondents with ETF holdings began investing in these products within the past five years (66%), while 32% started before 2019.
The survey results were unveiled at the Schwab Impact conference held this week in Denver.
**Key Findings Among ETF Holders**
– An overwhelming 93% of investors with ETFs consider them a necessary part of their portfolio.
– 82% identified ETFs as their preferred investment vehicle.
– 61% reported increasing their ETF allocations in 2025.
– 75% indicated they were likely to invest in another ETF within the next two years.
– Currently, ETFs represent about 27% of these investors’ portfolios, with expectations to rise to 34% within five years.
– 62% said they would reallocate money from individual stock investments into ETFs.
– 51% planned to pull funds from mutual funds to increase ETF holdings.
– 38% would invest new, previously uninvested money into ETFs.
**Newer Investors Show Greater Enthusiasm**
Investors who adopted ETFs in the past five years are more inclined to significantly increase their ETF allocations compared to those who began investing earlier.
– About half of both newer and experienced investors plan to increase their ETF investments modestly within the next year.
– However, 30% of newer investors aim to significantly boost their ETF holdings, versus only 12% of seasoned investors.
– When it comes to maintaining current investment levels, 15% of newer and 29% of experienced investors preferred to keep their allocations steady.
– Notably, 70% of newer investors are open to the idea of an ETF-only portfolio, compared to 49% of experienced investors.
**Generational Differences in ETF Adoption**
Generation also plays a significant role in ETF investment intentions:
– 32% of millennials plan to significantly increase their ETF holdings in the next year, compared to 20% of Gen X investors and 6% of baby boomers.
– A majority of millennials (66%) would consider allocating their entire portfolio to ETFs.
– Only 42% of Gen X investors and 15% of baby boomers shared this consideration.
**Interest Among Non-ETF Investors**
Among respondents not currently holding ETFs, 48% expressed likelihood to invest in ETFs within the next two years.
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### Preferred Strategies and Asset Classes
For most ETF investors (53%), portfolios rely mainly on core strategies complemented by some tactical or niche holdings. Another 18% allocate their entire ETF portfolio to core strategies.
**Top Asset Classes for ETF Investment:**
– **U.S. Equities:** 52% plan to invest
– **Bonds/Fixed Income:** 45%
– **Cryptocurrency:** 45%
– **Emerging Markets Equities:** 41%
– **Real Assets:** 40%
– **International Developed Markets:** 29%
– **Alternatives:** 26%
David Botset commented, “The majority of ETF investors are either using ETFs to establish a core investment portfolio, or they are doing a core investment portfolio with a small portion that is a little bit more tactical… ETF investors are seemingly using ETFs more and more in lieu of mutual funds.”
Dividend ETFs are especially popular, with 54% of surveyed investors planning to invest in them. Single-stock ETFs follow at 36%.
**Active vs. Passive Management Preferences**
– Passive ETFs are preferred for U.S. equities, bonds/fixed income, international developed markets, and cryptocurrency.
– For emerging market equities, 39% of investors prefer actively managed ETFs, slightly more than the 35% who favor passive funds.
– Alternatives also see a tilt toward active management, with 35% opting for it compared to 32% choosing passive ETFs.
Top reasons for choosing actively managed ETFs include:
– Potential to outperform index ETFs (63%)
– Access to alternative strategies (51%)
– Potential downside protection (45%)
– Access to specific funds or asset managers (41%)
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### Factors Influencing ETF Selection
Cost remains the most critical factor when choosing an ETF, cited by 59% of respondents—a notable increase of 200 basis points from 2024’s survey.
Other influential factors include:
– **Reputation of the ETF Provider:** 55%
– **ETF Brand Name:** 40%
– **Investment Stewardship Approach:** 39%
Both investors with and without current ETF holdings demonstrated strong interest in optimizing tax strategies through ETFs, at 60% and 49% respectively.
Additionally, 55% of current ETF investors and 39% of non-investors expressed interest in investing in long-term trends and macro themes via ETFs.
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### About the Survey
Conducted between July 25 and August 14, 2025, the annual study targeted investors aged 25 to 75 with at least $25,000 in investable assets. Non-ETF investors were required to have at least some familiarity with ETFs.
The survey was carried out by independent research firm Logica Research.
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*As interest and adoption of ETFs continue to rise, Schwab Asset Management’s latest report underscores the growing role ETFs play in retail investors’ portfolios across generations and experience levels.*
https://www.wealthmanagement.com/etfs/schwab-majority-of-retail-investors-plan-to-up-their-etf-allocations
Galaxy Slashes Bitcoin Price Target for 2025 as BTC Enters ‘Maturity Era’
Galaxy Lowers Bitcoin End-of-Year Price Target from $185,000 to $120,000
Institutional crypto firm Galaxy has revised its end-of-year price target for Bitcoin, lowering it from $185,000 to $120,000. This adjustment comes in the wake of Bitcoin (BTC) falling below the $100,000 mark for the first time in six months.
In a note to its clients on Wednesday, Galaxy attributed this change to recent market developments, including a significant drop in BTC’s price and a $2 billion wave of liquidations that swept through the market on Tuesday. According to the firm, Bitcoin is now entering what it terms the “maturity era,” characterized by reduced volatility and increased stability.
### Bitcoin’s “Maturity Era” and Market Implications
Galaxy explains that during this new phase, market dynamics will be dominated by institutional absorption, passive investment flows, and lower volatility levels. As a result, the firm anticipates that Bitcoin’s gains will be more gradual moving forward, with prices expected to approach—but not exceed—previous all-time highs by the end of the year.
Recently, Bitcoin has been trading around $103,923, marking a 3% increase following Tuesday’s market upheaval. However, this price still represents an approximate 18% decline from its all-time high of $126,080 set just last month, according to data from CoinGecko.
### Shifting Market Dynamics
Galaxy’s analysis highlights several factors working against Bitcoin’s favor in the current market:
– The record $19 billion liquidation cascade on October 10, triggered partially by President Trump’s threats of massive tariffs on China, has shaken investor confidence and reduced market liquidity.
– Alternative assets, such as gold and AI-focused stocks, have started to compete more aggressively with Bitcoin for investors’ attention.
– The growing popularity of stablecoins has also diverted interest away from Bitcoin within the crypto space.
### Policy Developments and Investor Sentiment
On the policy front, expectations for a Bitcoin strategic reserve were high when President Trump took office in January. While an executive order was signed to establish such a reserve, there have been no subsequent Bitcoin purchases, and government communication on the initiative has been minimal, Galaxy noted.
Additionally, retail investor enthusiasm for crypto has waned significantly since 2021. Galaxy describes retail buyers as largely “apathetic” toward Bitcoin, with the previous year’s meme coin surge providing only a temporary boost in attention that has yet to translate into sustained confidence in Bitcoin.
### Future Outlook for Bitcoin Treasury Companies
Galaxy also predicts changes for companies holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets. Whereas stock prices for these firms previously rose in tandem with Bitcoin’s price, the cooling momentum means that generating revenue through other means will become necessary.
### Market Predictions
According to predictors on Myriad—a platform developed by Decrypt’s parent company, Dastan—there is a 64% likelihood that Bitcoin will reach $115,000 before it drops to $85,000.
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As Bitcoin transitions into this new phase of maturity, investors and market observers will be closely watching how these evolving dynamics shape the outlook for the world’s leading cryptocurrency.
https://decrypt.co/347449/galaxy-slashes-bitcoin-price-target-2025-btc-enters-maturity-era
Dallas Cowboys Make Two Trades at Trade Deadline to Bolster Defense
The Dallas Cowboys recently made significant moves to bolster their roster ahead of the upcoming seasons.
According to reports from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, and Mike Garafolo, the Cowboys acquired Williams in a trade that involved multiple assets. Dallas sent a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round pick, and defensive tackle Mazi Smith to complete the deal.
An interesting detail in this trade is that New York will receive the higher of the Cowboys’ two first-round picks in 2027. This is possible because Dallas holds both its own and Green Bay’s first-round selections, thanks to the Micah Parsons trade earlier this year.
In a separate transaction, the Cowboys also acquired linebacker Logan Wilson from the Bengals. For Wilson, Dallas traded away a 2026 seventh-round draft pick.
These moves highlight the Cowboys’ commitment to strengthening their defense and positioning themselves for sustained success in the coming years.
https://sanangelolive.com/news/sports/2025-11-05/dallas-cowboys-make-two-trades-trade-deadline-bolster-defense
Government shutdown puts NY HEAP on hold
The federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which helps low-income New Yorkers afford heating and cooling, has been indefinitely delayed due to the ongoing government shutdown.
As a result, approximately 1.5 million households are now at risk of going without heat this winter. This delay raises serious concerns about the well-being of vulnerable populations as colder months approach.
Efforts to resolve the shutdown and resume the program are critical to ensuring that those in need can access essential heating and cooling assistance in time.
https://www.news10.com/capitol/heap-delays-new-york-shutdown/