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Why the 'great resignation' became the 'great stay,' according to labor economists

Employers have pulled back on hiring and workers are quitting at lower rates following a period of high churn in the U.S. job market.

1 year ago

Top Wall Street analysts recommend these dividend stocks for higher returns

TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three dividend-paying stocks, including Walmart and Gaming and Leisure Properties.

1 year ago

How much money does Mariah Carey make from 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'? 'It's a lot,' music expert says

The yuletide anthem makes millions of dollars every year, estimates suggest. The "Queen of Christmas" likely keeps a big chunk of that haul, experts say.

1 year ago

Senate passes Social Security benefits increase for some public workers

The Social Security Fairness Act passed by a vote of 76-20 in the early hours of Saturday.

1 year ago

Starboard sees an opportunity to create value at Riot Platforms amid growth in hyperscalers

Riot Platforms is in a solid position to capitalize on an opportunity to lease capacity to hyperscalers.

1 year ago

What tariffs mean for car prices: 'There's no such thing as a 100% American vehicle,' auto expert says

Tariffs might increase car production costs and that could mean higher sticker prices for shoppers in the long run.

1 year ago

Biden forgives $4.28 billion in student debt for 54,900 borrowers

The Biden administration announced on Friday that it would forgive another $4.28 billion in student loan debt for 54,900 borrowers who work in public service.

1 year ago

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway scoops up Occidental and other stocks during sell-off

Berkshire Hathaway bought over $560 million worth of stocks over the last three sessions.

1 year ago

Investors are putting more into their 401(k)s — here's the average savings rate

The average 401(k) savings rate is trending higher, according to a new survey from Plan Sponsor Council of America. Here's how it compares to target benchmarks.

1 year ago

Beyond Plant-Based: Alternative Proteins

6 in 10 U.S. households purchased plant-based foods in 2023[1], and alternative proteins are breaking through as an industry for private market investors to keep an eye on. With the growth of alternative proteins industry segmented into plant-based proteins and … Continue reading


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1 year ago

UK Banking Competition Remedies, Lessons for Fintech Growth

Competition | Dec 19, 2024 How the UK's Banking Competition Remedies Program (BCR) Boosted Fintech Growth What happens when a government takes bold action to increase competition in its banking sector? The UK’s Banking Competition Remedies program offers a fascinating case study. Both the UK and Canada face similar challenges with highly concentrated banking sectors


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1 year ago

Number of millennial 401(k) millionaires jumps 400%: Here's what it takes to reach seven-figure status

The number of millennials with more than $1 million in their 401(k)s has quadrupled from one year ago, according to the latest data from Fidelity Investments.

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As Congress works to avoid a shutdown, here's what's next for a bill to increase Social Security benefits for public pensioners

The Senate may soon consider a bill that would increase Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive public pensions.

1 year ago

OSC Crypto Trading Platform Compliance Review Findings

Regulation | Dec 20, 2024 Are Restricted Dealer Crypto Platforms Doing Enough to Protect Investors?  The OSC Weights In The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently conducted a compliance review of 6 restricted dealers operating crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) in Ontario, and published a summary of their findings, "Staff Notice 33-757" (see press release).  The


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1 year ago

The Fed cut interest rates, but mortgage costs jumped. Here's why

The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage spiked after the Federal Reserve cut rates. Experts say expectations for rate cuts in 2025 fueled the jump.

1 year ago