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As stimulus talks drag on, 'Main Street is burning': Stanford business expert

As stimulus talks drag on, 'Main Street is burning': Stanford business expert

Stanford Graduate School of Business professor David Dodson explains why getting more financial stimulus from the federal government to Main Street is critical for the national economy in the fourth quarter.

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7 Types of Investors to Avoid Like The Plague When Trying To Raise Capital For Your Startup

7 Types of Investors to Avoid Like The Plague When Trying To Raise Capital For Your Startup

David Lowe Blog | Dec 23, 2019 I've recently been considering raising outside capital for my startup. My vision is big and I want it to be a global business. With a previous startup exit under my belt, I thought it was the right time to consider a seed round investment. Over the last few


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Trump wants Congress to approve more $1,200 stimulus checks. That may not be easy

Trump wants Congress to approve more $1,200 stimulus checks. That may not be easy

The president has urged Congress to approve a second round of one-time $1,200 payments to millions of Americans. While both sides of the aisle want to send more money, there could be some sticking points. Here's why Americans could face a longer wait for that aid.

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Against tough odds, Hispanic businesses are strengthening communities across America

Against tough odds, Hispanic businesses are strengthening communities across America

A look at how Hispanic entrepreneurs in Philadephia -- like so many nationwide -- are working to strengthen their communitiy and the local business ecosystem during the pandemic.

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City watchdog bans sale of risky cryptocurrency-linked products to protect retail investors against shock losses

City watchdog bans sale of risky cryptocurrency-linked products to protect retail investors against shock losses

This is Money UK | Camilla Canocchi | Oct 6, 2020 FCA bans sale of derivatives and tracking cryptocurrencies from 6 January It said these financial products are 'ill-suited' for retail investors  They can put small investors at risk of 'sudden and unexpected' losses The City watchdog has announced a crackdown on the sale of financial


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European Union Approves New Crowdfunding Rules that Apply to Member States, Funding Cap Set at €5 Million

European Union Approves New Crowdfunding Rules that Apply to Member States, Funding Cap Set at €5 Million

CrowdfundInsider | JD Alois | Oct 6, 2020 Earlier today, the European Union approved crowdfunding rules that will apply to all member states thus finally offering a pan-European approach to online capital formation while removing much of the friction in the current ecosystem that suffers from regulatory fragmentation. Industry participants, along with industry associations, have


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Sibos 2020: Rethinking compliance for friction-free payments

Sibos 2020: Rethinking compliance for friction-free payments

Finextra | Oct 6, 2020 A handful of topical areas were canvassed in the ‘Friction or fiction: compliance in a real-time world’ panel session on day one of Sibos 2020’s virtual event. While there has been significant innovation in domestic and global payments, financial institutions still play a critical role in the global payment process.


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Amazon Prime Day is coming up and here are the deals to watch for

Amazon Prime Day is coming up and here are the deals to watch for

Amazon's two-day shopping event kicks off Oct. 13 but, amid the pandemic, consumers may be less willing to shop.

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Momentus to become the latest space stock with ticker 'MNTS,' valued at $1.2 billion in SPAC deal

Momentus to become the latest space stock with ticker 'MNTS,' valued at $1.2 billion in SPAC deal

Stable Road Capital will take space transportation specialist Momentus public through a SPAC deal that values the company at $1.2 billion.

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Cramer: You're going to be on the 'wrong side of the trade' if you invest based on Trump’s tweets

Cramer: You're going to be on the 'wrong side of the trade' if you invest based on Trump’s tweets

"If you're just going to look at the president's tweet, you're just going to end up on the wrong side of the trade," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

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5 tips to get help for your small business now, as relief talks remain in limbo

5 tips to get help for your small business now, as relief talks remain in limbo

The federal government's Payment Protection Program approved more than 5.2 million loans totaling $525 billion in emergency relief funding. Yet, for many small-business owners who received those loans, that money has run out. What you can do. 

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Less than 11% of people with federal student debt are repaying their loans during Covid-19

Less than 11% of people with federal student debt are repaying their loans during Covid-19

Less than 11% of people with federal student loans are repaying them during the pandemic. Here's what they're doing instead.

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The costs of telehealth visits have shifted amid the pandemic. What to know before you Zoom your doctor

The costs of telehealth visits have shifted amid the pandemic. What to know before you Zoom your doctor

Many major insurance carriers changed their telehealth policies in October, doing away with cost-sharing waivers for virtual visits not related to Covid-19. Here's what you need to know before you Zoom a doctor.

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The case against BitMEX is a compass pointing towards the future of crypto regulation

The case against BitMEX is a compass pointing towards the future of crypto regulation

Cointelegraph | Shiraz Jagati  | Oct 6, 2020 The CFTC and DOJ actions against BitMEX suggest that the crypto industry still has a lot of work ahead to meet KYC/AML standards. Recent years have seen the crypto industry mature across the global economic landscape, but it still runs into high-profile snags. On Oct. 1, the


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Job scams have increased as Covid-19 put millions of Americans out of work. Here's how to avoid one

Job scams have increased as Covid-19 put millions of Americans out of work. Here's how to avoid one

Employment scams, including fake job listings, have been on the rise during the coronavirus crisis. The uptick comes as millions of Americans are out of work due to Covid-19 and are searching for new jobs. Here's how to detect and avoid falling for one.

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