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Activist Elliott has unfinished business at Phillips 66. How its plan to build value may unfold

Elliott engaged Phillips 66 in November 2023, calling for a series of improvements. The activist has since grown its position and stepped up its efforts.

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These red flags that can trigger an IRS tax audit are 'low hanging fruit,' expert says

Many filers worry about an IRS tax audit. Here are some of the top red flags, according to tax pros.

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You could see this tax form for the 'first time ever' this season, taxpayer advocate says

You could receive Form 1099-K for business payments from Venmo or PayPal this season. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

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Americans expect to spend a record $14.6 billion on their significant others for Valentine’s Day, report finds

The uncertainty of the future and the broader economy may be leading people to splurge on holidays, expert says.

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High or Low? Find Your Risk Tolerance

Investing in private market startups can be an exciting way to diversify your portfolio and support innovative companies. However, it’s not for everyone. Startups are inherently risky, and many fail or never deliver returns. Therefore, understanding your risk tolerance before … Continue reading


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RBC and Carbonhound Partner to Automate Carbon Management

ESG | Feb 13, 2025 RBC and Carbonhound Partner to Bring Automated Carbon Management to Canadian Businesses On February 20, 2025, RBC announced an ESG collaboration with Carbonhound to provide automated carbon management solutions for Canadian companies.  This sounds like a great initiative where businesses of all sizes are increasingly under pressure to track and


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Planetary Health Check 2024 and Canadian Climate Tech

ESG | Feb 14, 2025 Seizing the Green Economy:  The State of the Planet and Fintech Opportunities Planetary Boundaries Science published the inaugural edition of the 2024 Planetary Health Check, (view 96 page PDF report) that delivers a scientific assessment of the current state of mother earth, revealing urgent environmental challenges that are in need


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SEC Advances XRP ETF Review, Investors Await Decision

Crypto | Feb 14, 2025 SEC Acknowledges XRP ETF Filing Kicking Off Regulatory Review, Investors Optimistic According to February 13, 2025 SEC filing No. 34-102420, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially acknowledged a proposal from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Grayscale to introduce an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on XRP (a


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Here's a potential winner from the Trump tariffs: American tourists traveling abroad

The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen further in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's tariff policy. Overseas travelers may enjoy more buying power.

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Here's the 'quick and dirty' way to withhold enough taxes from your paycheck, advisor says

If your tax bill or refund is bigger than expected, it may be time to adjust your paycheck withholding. Here's an easy way to do it.

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What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for colleges, student loans and college access

Efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Education Department are underway. Here's what it could mean for students.

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Credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion — here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says

Credit card balances rose in the fourth quarter of 2024, the New York Fed found. Consumer spending continues to remain strong, despite high borrowing costs.

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10 Fintech and Crypto IPOs 2025 – Boom or Bubble?

Public Market | Feb 13, 2025 A Raft of Fintech and Crypto IPOs in 2025 According to many reports online, several prominent fintech and crypto firms are espousing Initial Public Offering (IPO) ambitions to publicly list in 2025 due to recent economic conditions in public markets.  Is this growth sustainable or indicative of an overheated


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Defense stocks drop after Trump says Pentagon spending could be halved

Shares of Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin were under pressure after President Donald Trump raised the idea of large cuts to defense spending.

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Soaring cocoa prices are bad news for those Valentine's Day chocolate purchases

Cocoa prices rose to record highs last year amid a global supply shortage. Chocolate makers have raised their retail prices to compensate.

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