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Prediction markets: the hunt for the new ‘dumb money’

As new bettors flock to platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, some make easy prey for trading firms and professional gamblers

1 report1 sourceApr 3, 2026, 4:00 AM

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Financial TimesApr 3, 2026, 4:00 AM

Prediction markets: the hunt for the new ‘dumb money’

As new bettors flock to platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, some make easy prey for trading firms and professional gamblers

CNBCApr 2, 2026, 6:55 PM

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Market volatility poses a serious risk for new retirees. Here’s how to prepare

Investors within a decade of retirement may want to ensure their portfolio allocation will limit the impact of retiring into a down market, advisors say.

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The Globe and MailApr 3, 2026, 12:22 AM

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U.S. government sues three states over efforts to regulate prediction markets

Connecticut, Arizona and Illinois have accused companies such as Polymarket of engaging in illegal online gambling under state law Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

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CNBCApr 3, 2026, 7:39 AM

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Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening

South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend.

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Financial TimesApr 3, 2026, 10:08 AM

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