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Egg prices crashed 11% in March — and more relief may follow

Egg prices surged more than almost any other consumer good or service in 2022. Now, prices seem to be easing as the industry recovers from bird-flu outbreaks.

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Decarbonizing Crypto’s Energy Consumption Problem

RMI | Samuel Huestis | Jan 30, 2023 Cryptocurrency has an energy consumption problem. Bitcoin alone is estimated to consume 127 terawatt-hours (TWh) a year — more than many countries, including Norway. Decarbonizing the crypto industry thus remains essential to achieving a safe climate future. Yet, while RMI is proud to have played a role


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1 year ago

Series I bond rate expected to fall to below 4% in May, experts say

Based on the latest inflation data, the annual rate for Series I bonds is expected to fall below 4% in May, experts say. Here's what investors need to know.

1 year ago

Is ChatGPT Better at Predicting Stock Prices Than Traditional Models?

Yahoo Finance | Jacob Zinkula | Apr 12, 2023 ChatGPT can't see the future, but it already has value for investors looking to predict future moves in the stock market.  That's according to a new research paper published Monday in the Social Science Research Network by two University of Florida finance professors. The researchers fed


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1 year ago

70% of Americans are feeling financially stressed, new CNBC survey finds

Inflation, economy-wide instability and rising interest rates are putting stress on U.S. adults.

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58% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, including many earning 6 figures: CNBC survey

With inflation stubbornly high, more than half of all Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new report.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Moderna, CarMax, Whirlpool and more

CarMax soared on the back of better-than-expected quarterly earnings.

1 year ago

Lex Fridman: Interview with Sam Altman, CEO OpenAI on the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Lex Fridman Podcast | Youtube | Mar 25, 2023 Lex Fridman Podcast #367 Outline: GPT-4 Political bias AI safety Neural network size AGI Fear Competition From non-profit to capped-profit Power Elon Musk Political pressure Truth and misinformation Microsoft SVB bank collapse Anthropomorphism Future applications Advice for young people Meaning of life See:  It’s in all


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Social Security is in the 'worst public service crisis in memory,' labor union says. What it may take for services to improve

Record low staffing levels at the Social Security Administration are contributing to long wait times for services, a union for the agency's workers says.

1 year ago

With inflation stubbornly high, 58% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck: CNBC survey

With inflation stubbornly high, more than half of all Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new report.

1 year ago

Private Markets 101

In recent years, private markets have been gaining increasing attention and interest from investors of all kinds. Whether you are a seasoned investor looking to diversify your portfolio, or a newcomer to the investment world, it’s important to understand the … Continue reading

1 year ago

Most Americans are using tax refunds to boost savings or pay off debt, CNBC survey finds

Most Americans are using tax refunds to boost savings or pay off debt, according to a CNBC survey. Here's what filers need to know this season.

1 year ago

HyperCycle: Paving the Way for a Groundbreaking Path to AGI

The Debrief | Christopher Plain | Mar 27, 2023 A new company called HyperCycle is enabling artificial intelligence systems to connect in an unprecedented fashion, allowing them to cooperate and compete at the smallest modular levels and bringing the world closer to–and ensuring a safer–global AI network. The founder of HyperCycle, Toufi Saliba, says the


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1 year ago

To improve your finances, learn your 'money script,' psychologist says

Most people's financial behavior can be explained by the "money script" they learned as children and are probably still following, psychologist says.

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Here's what to do if you can't pay your taxes by April 18 — and how to avoid the 'biggest mistake,' tax pro warns

If you can't pay your taxes by April 18, you may have more options than you expect, according to tax experts. Here are some choices to consider.

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