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GameStop shares soar more than 10% as company plans stock split

GameStop shares soar more than 10% as company plans stock split

GameStop shares surged in extended trading Thursday after the company said it planned to implement a stock split.

4 years ago
Successful Founders Weigh In:  10 Key Things to Do When Starting A New Venture

Successful Founders Weigh In: 10 Key Things to Do When Starting A New Venture

Inc. | Doug Cantor | Mar 31, 2022 Successful founders weigh in on the issues you need to think about--and the ones everyone forgets to--when you're getting ready to launch. 1. Define Your Purpose "Begin by writing out a paragraph that is your brand story, authentic to only you. The who, what, where, and why


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4 years ago
Many homebuyers face surprise repair costs soon after moving in, survey shows

Many homebuyers face surprise repair costs soon after moving in, survey shows

More than three-quarters of new homeowners said in a survey they ended up having an unexpected cost in the first year of ownership.

4 years ago
More than half of young investors have regrets from the last year

More than half of young investors have regrets from the last year

Some 57% of Gen Z and 50% of millennials regret how they invested in the last 12 months, according to a March study from MagnifyMoney.

4 years ago
Here’s how you can prepare for possible aggressive, quicker rate hikes from the Fed

Here’s how you can prepare for possible aggressive, quicker rate hikes from the Fed

As the Fed tries to pump the brakes on inflation, it will get more expensive to borrow. Here's how to prepare.

4 years ago
Bill 13:  Alberta proposes ‘regulatory sandbox’ for innovative financial technology firms

Bill 13: Alberta proposes ‘regulatory sandbox’ for innovative financial technology firms

Edmonton Journal | Lisa Johnson | Mar 30, 2022 Alberta’s UCP government says finance technology companies need temporary relief from privacy and investment laws to give the province an edge in attracting business. Finance Minister Travis Toews introduced Bill 13, the Financial Innovation Act, Wednesday, which if passed, will create a “regulatory sandbox” for financial


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4 years ago
Opinion: Rising cost of compliance may lead to consolidation

Opinion: Rising cost of compliance may lead to consolidation

FP | Ethan Lou | Mar 30, 2022 If you’ve ever wondered how onerous it is to register as a securities dealer with the Ontario Securities Commission, wonder no more. The cryptocurrency trading platform Bitbuy Technologies Inc. has put a dollar figure on it: more than $1.5 million. That’s the overall increase in spending, including


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4 years ago
16 U.S. cities where women under 30 earn more than their male peers

16 U.S. cities where women under 30 earn more than their male peers

Out of 250 metropolitan areas in the U.S., women under 30 are paid the same or more than men in 22 of them, according to the Pew Research Center.

4 years ago
1 in 5 workers runs out of money before payday, survey finds

1 in 5 workers runs out of money before payday, survey finds

As prices spike, workers are running out of money faster: Now, 1 in 5 say they can't make it from paycheck to paycheck.

4 years ago
Is it better to rent or own a home? Here's how to decide the right move for you

Is it better to rent or own a home? Here's how to decide the right move for you

With both home prices and rents rising, you'll have to make a decision based on your personal situation. Here's what to consider.

4 years ago
Alberta, The untold history of innovation from Canada’s badlands – Part 3

Alberta, The untold history of innovation from Canada’s badlands – Part 3

Tristram Waye | Words Unfold and NCFA ambassador | March 30, 2022 This is part 3 of 4. Click for Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. ---- Back to the trading floor Back in 1996 or so, a brand new trading system was introduced on the floor of the Alberta Stock Exchange. It


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4 years ago
Hacker steals $625 million from Ronin blockchain NFT game Axie Infinity

Hacker steals $625 million from Ronin blockchain NFT game Axie Infinity

The Verge | By Adi Robertson and Corin Faife | Mar 29, 2022 Roughly $625 million worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen from Ronin, the blockchain underlying popular crypto game Axie Infinity. Ronin and Axie Infinity operator Sky Mavis revealed the breach on Tuesday and froze transactions on the Ronin bridge, which allows depositing and


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4 years ago
Who may still be eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks with their 2021 tax returns

Who may still be eligible for $1,400 stimulus checks with their 2021 tax returns

Most of the third round of stimulus checks has been sent. But if you never received a payment or your circumstances have changed, you may be eligible for money.

4 years ago
If you're a new retiree whose income has dropped, you may need to appeal Medicare premium surcharges

If you're a new retiree whose income has dropped, you may need to appeal Medicare premium surcharges

The tax return that's used to determine whether you pay extra for Medicare premiums may not accurately reflect your income when you retire.

4 years ago
House passes ‘Secure Act 2.0.' Here’s what that means for retirement savings

House passes ‘Secure Act 2.0.' Here’s what that means for retirement savings

The House of Representatives has passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, or Secure Act 2.0. It's good news for many retirement savers.

4 years ago