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Cliff Asness' AQR Absolute Return fund gains 18.5% in 2023, boosted by value picks

Cliff Asness' AQR Absolute Return fund gains 18.5% in 2023, boosted by value picks

Cliff Asness' longest running multistrategy fund at AQR Capital Management returned 18.5% last year, net of fees.

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U.S. Seed Fundraising Insights and Trends

U.S. Seed Fundraising Insights and Trends

Funding Report | Jan 4, 2023 The SEC's Office of the Advocate of Small Business Capital Formation 2023 Report - Insights and Trends to Help Prepare for Fundraising in 2024 Understanding the nuances of seed fundraising in the United States is crucial for entrepreneurs and investors alike. At the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA)


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Cliff Asness' AQR Absolute Return fund returns 18.5% in 2023, boosted by value picks

Cliff Asness' AQR Absolute Return fund returns 18.5% in 2023, boosted by value picks

Cliff Asness' longest running multistrategy fund at AQR Capital Management returned 18.5% last year, net of fees.

2 years ago
Ken Griffin’s hedge fund Citadel posts double-digit returns in 2023, but lags the S&P 500

Ken Griffin’s hedge fund Citadel posts double-digit returns in 2023, but lags the S&P 500

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin's various hedge fund strategists all posted double-digit returns for 2023, but they failed to beat the broader market.

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Op-ed: Here are some moves to maximize your Social Security benefits

Op-ed: Here are some moves to maximize your Social Security benefits

There is much debate over the right time to claim Social Security. For some, it may make sense to take the benefit earlier, while others may want to wait.

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Ken Griffin’s hedge fund Citadel posts double-digit returns in 2023, but lags the broader market

Ken Griffin’s hedge fund Citadel posts double-digit returns in 2023, but lags the broader market

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin's various hedge fund strategists all posted double-digit returns for 2023, but they failed to beat the broader market.

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What Harvard University President Claudine Gay's resignation means for future applicants

What Harvard University President Claudine Gay's resignation means for future applicants

The latest upheaval at one of the nation's top colleges adds more uncertainty to an admissions process that was already in flux.

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Job data shows two kinds of workers: the ‘haves and have nots,’ economist says

Job data shows two kinds of workers: the ‘haves and have nots,’ economist says

Hiring and job hopping have decreased while layoffs have stayed historically low. That bodes well for workers but not for the unemployed, an economist said.

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New change to 529 college savings plans has ‘so many caveats,’ advisor says. Here's what to know

New change to 529 college savings plans has ‘so many caveats,’ advisor says. Here's what to know

Starting in 2024, you can roll unused 529 plan funds to a Roth individual retirement account, without taxes or penalties. Here's what to know.

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These beneficiaries are first to receive a new cost-of-living adjustment for 2024. Here's what to watch for

These beneficiaries are first to receive a new cost-of-living adjustment for 2024. Here's what to watch for

Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, beneficiaries started receiving increased benefits for 2024 in December. Here's what to know about those payments.

2 years ago
Canadian Crypto Exchange Catalyx Announces Security Breach

Canadian Crypto Exchange Catalyx Announces Security Breach

Crypto Security Breach | Jan 2, 2023 Canadian crypto trading platform Catalyx announces a significant security breach CatalX CTS Ltd., the Calgary-based operator of the Canadian crypto trading platform Catalyx, has officially acknowledged a significant security breach. In a statement released on December 28, 2023, the company disclosed that the breach resulted in the loss


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2 years ago
Dry January may help improve your finances. One woman has already saved $48,000 by giving up alcohol

Dry January may help improve your finances. One woman has already saved $48,000 by giving up alcohol

If you're on the fence about partaking in Dry January, there's an incentive to consider: the financial savings.

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Mortgages, auto loans, credit cards: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2024

Mortgages, auto loans, credit cards: Expert predictions for interest rates in 2024

The Federal Reserve's period of policy tightening appears to be over, opening the door to lower borrowing costs in the year ahead.

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The Fed is expected to cut interest rates in 2024. Here's how investors can prepare

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates in 2024. Here's how investors can prepare

The U.S. central bank expects to cut rates three times in 2024. Investors can lock in CD rates now, while bonds are poised for a pop.

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Solana Surpasses Ethereum in Weekly Stablecoin Transactions

Solana Surpasses Ethereum in Weekly Stablecoin Transactions

Stablecoins | Jan 3, 2023 FYI:  Solana has recently flipped Ethereum in two significant areas According to Artemis Terminal, Solana-based USDC was the most transacted stablecoin for the week Dec 19-24, 2023, with a staggering $103 billion in transfers. This milestone marks the first time Solana has surpassed Ethereum in stablecoin volume, with Ethereum following


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