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Chevron revenue plummets more than 30% in the third quarter as Covid slams demand

Chevron revenue plummets more than 30% in the third quarter as Covid slams demand

Chevron's aggressive cost-cutting measures helped boost results as the pandemic hammers the oil giant.

5 years ago
All-In on DeFi: Why the Days of Centralized Exchanges Are Numbered

All-In on DeFi: Why the Days of Centralized Exchanges Are Numbered

coindesk | Changpeng Zhao | Oct 29, 2020 DeFi, or decentralized finance, finally found its footing this year, with numerous DeFi tokens and protocols gaining widespread traction amongst crypto users. Powered by smart contract technology, innovations like yield farming have allowed everyday users to earn unprecedented interest on their crypto assets. DeFi is booming, and today


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5 years ago
Here's what you should know about Trump, Biden and your taxes

Here's what you should know about Trump, Biden and your taxes

The clock is ticking down to Election Day. Here's a breakdown of where President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden stand on key tax policies.

5 years ago
Biometric payment, access and ID cards launching around the world

Biometric payment, access and ID cards launching around the world

Biometric Update | Chris Burt | Oct 24, 2020 Biometric cards for payments, access control and digital identity in several regional markets featured prominently among the top news stories in the biometrics industry this week. A new partnership on biometric payment cards by Mastercard and Idemia is being launched with a pilot expected in Q4. The card


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5 years ago
Visa, Mastercard and Amex profits hit by lack of international travel during pandemic

Visa, Mastercard and Amex profits hit by lack of international travel during pandemic

The major credit card companies reported double digit drops in profits, pointing in part to a slowdown in international travel. 

5 years ago
You should be optimizing your cloud operations right now: Here’s how

You should be optimizing your cloud operations right now: Here’s how

TechRepublic | Scott Matteson | Oct 6, 2020 In my capacity as a system administrator, I've definitely seen the benefits of cloud services which my organization implemented before the pandemic. Not only do we rely on Microsoft 365 apps, we are safely and securely able to use local applications such as Microsoft Teams, which connect to cloud-based servers


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5 years ago
It's legal to give bad financial advice. New SEC protections may not help much

It's legal to give bad financial advice. New SEC protections may not help much

Financial advisors and brokers exist under two different regulatory regimes. A new SEC rule sought to level the playing field but may not have helped much.

5 years ago
Halfway through earnings season, the coronavirus resurgence is overshadowing great results

Halfway through earnings season, the coronavirus resurgence is overshadowing great results

We are now halfway through a spectacular third quarter earnings season, but the market has shrugged.

5 years ago
Worried about recent volatile markets? Financial experts say stick to a plan

Worried about recent volatile markets? Financial experts say stick to a plan

U.S. stocks have been on a roller-coaster ride this year that shows no signs of stopping. Advisors recommend embracing volatility and having a plan.

5 years ago
Medicare will cover early vaccines for Covid

Medicare will cover early vaccines for Covid

The Trump administration has released a plan to make an emergency-use vaccines available to Medicare beneficiaries with no cost-sharing.

5 years ago
Vast migration of over 14 million Americans coming due to rise in remote work, study shows

Vast migration of over 14 million Americans coming due to rise in remote work, study shows

Over 14 million Americans plan to relocate to a new U.S. city or region due in part to growth in remote work, according to an Upwork report released Thursday. 

5 years ago
ASC Updates Raising Capital for Small Businesses Resource:  Fostering Alberta’s New Economy

ASC Updates Raising Capital for Small Businesses Resource: Fostering Alberta’s New Economy

Alberta Securities Commission | Denise Weeres | Oct 29, 2020 ASC has just rolled out some new, plain language, Small Business web-content intended to help entrepreneurs and their advisors navigate the securities law requirements when raising capital through the sale of shares or other securities.  It provides some key terms, frequently asked questions, overview of


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5 years ago
Real estate fintech CoreLogic receives multiple potential bids at more than $80 a share, sources say

Real estate fintech CoreLogic receives multiple potential bids at more than $80 a share, sources say

Property data and analytics firm CoreLogic has received multiple takeover bids at north of $80 a share.

5 years ago
Real estate fintech CoreLogic receives multiple bids at more than $80 a share, sources say

Real estate fintech CoreLogic receives multiple bids at more than $80 a share, sources say

Property data and analytics firm CoreLogic has received multiple takeover bids at north of $80 a share.

5 years ago
Cramer sees positives for investors after sell-off on Covid fears: 'The carnage is reversible'

Cramer sees positives for investors after sell-off on Covid fears: 'The carnage is reversible'

"I'm not saying it's artificial. But I am saying good news will create an upswing," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

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