2 h. ago They quit their day jobs to bet on current events: A look inside the prediction market

Prediction market apps are thriving in President Trump's second term, with traders betting on everything from migrant deportations to election outcomes. A look at what's driving the industry's boom.

Society

4 d. ago They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania

Prediction market apps are thriving in Trump's second term, with traders betting on migrant deportations to election outcomes. A community of young, mostly male and very online traders are driving the industry's bonanza.

Society

9 d. ago Experts predict what's next for the Bay Area housing market in 2026

Experts predict what's next for the Bay Area housing market in 2026  SFGATE

Politics

2 w. ago A $400,000 profit on Maduro's capture raises insider trading questions on Polymarket

Online sleuths have tried to uncover who placed a winning bet on the Venezuelan leader's arrest to no avail. Still, prediction market watchers say the bet appears suspicious.

Economics

2 w. ago Wall Street Sees Another Banner Year for Markets. Could Anything Stop It?

Analysts have forecast more stellar gains for the S&P 500. But concerns about inflation, the dollar and sky-high valuations could make for a choppy run.

Events

4 w. ago Election betting on prediction markets apps is set to boom ahead of midterms

Prediction market apps are growing in popularity, allowing people to bet on everything. Critics fear that turning every scenario into a wager could lead to people and institutions being manipulated.

Politics