NewsWatch: Bitcoin’s on a tear above $5,000 — and these tech giants could spur it higher http://ift.tt/1YamXgL

It’s a big day for bitcoin faithful out there, as it’s cruising past $5,000 as we speak. There’s more where that came from says our call of the day. And it’s all down to big tech names. See full story.

Stock market poised to pull back from records as bank earnings arrive

U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a modestly lower open on Thursday, setting the equity market up for a small retreat from record levels as investors digested the first reads of the third-quarter earnings season. See full story.

Five things to do when every investment is too expensive

Here’s practical advice for investors who worry about a frothy market for stock and bonds. See full story.

5 ways tech startups are avoiding IPOs

Don’t let the recent strong initial public offerings fool you: Tech startups are still avoiding Wall Street en masse, and there is big money offering them investments to stay private in multiple ways. See full story.

Trump tells Hannity that Wall Street gains ‘in a sense’ are a cut in national debt

In a wide-ranging interview on Fox News that touched on familiar themes, President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he’s “very happy” with Wall Street’s big gains this year. See full story.

This woman believes her spouse is sharing her financial details with his sister. See full story.