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Cathie Wood says her firm is testing a more aggressive strategy that would be 'ARK on steroids'

Cathie Wood says her firm is testing a more aggressive strategy that would be 'ARK on steroids'

Wood said she wants to test the strategy on Ark's employees and did not say when the fund would be made available to retail investors..

4 years ago
Quantum computers could crack the cryptography that underpins financial stability

Quantum computers could crack the cryptography that underpins financial stability

IMF | José Deodoro, Michael Gorbanyov, Majid Malaika, and Tahsin Saadi Sedik | Nov 23, 2021 Quantum computers can reach a level of optimization that would crack many of today’s encryption keys in less time than it takes to generate them using conventional digital computers. Financial institutions should future-proof their cybersecurity systems without delay. Failure


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4 years ago
Op-ed: Holiday shopping season is here, and these retail stocks offer a host of opportunities

Op-ed: Holiday shopping season is here, and these retail stocks offer a host of opportunities

Retail stocks present a compelling opportunity for investors as consumers continue to spend.

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Crowdcube raises £10 million from crypto giant Circle and eyes European expansion

Crowdcube raises £10 million from crypto giant Circle and eyes European expansion

Evening Standard | Oscar Williams-Grut | Nov 23, 2021 Britain’s biggest crowdfunding platform Crowdcube is eyeing major expansion to Europe and could one day put company stock on the blockchain after raising £10 million from a US cryptocurrency business. US business Circle is backing the crowdfunding platform, which has helped the likes of BrewDog, Revolut


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4 years ago
Food banks see 'perfect storm' of high demand, inflation and supply chain shortages heading into Thanksgiving holiday

Food banks see 'perfect storm' of high demand, inflation and supply chain shortages heading into Thanksgiving holiday

Last Thanksgiving was characterized by long lines for food. This year, food banks say they're still seeing high demand, along with new economic challenges.

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The rich may pay less tax in 2022 even if Democrats increase their tax rate

The rich may pay less tax in 2022 even if Democrats increase their tax rate

The social policy and climate bill House Democrats passed Friday have many tax components of varying start time and duration.

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Rocket Lab CEO says companies not reusing rockets are making 'a dead-end product'

Rocket Lab CEO says companies not reusing rockets are making 'a dead-end product'

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck has dramatically changed his tune on reusing rockets, a practice made increasingly popular by Elon Musk's SpaceX.

4 years ago
This millennial saved $100,000 and quit her marketing job by age 25. Here's how she did it

This millennial saved $100,000 and quit her marketing job by age 25. Here's how she did it

Tori Dunlap landed an entry-level marketing job after college and soon learned that the corporate grind wasn't for her. Here's how she planned an exit.

4 years ago
With paid family leave still up for debate, here's one way lawmakers could compromise

With paid family leave still up for debate, here's one way lawmakers could compromise

Paid family leave may be at risk of getting cut from Build Back Better legislation due to its costs. Yet there are ways to pare down the price tag.

4 years ago
Teachers can deduct Covid-19 related expenses on their taxes this year. What to know

Teachers can deduct Covid-19 related expenses on their taxes this year. What to know

Educators can deduct up to $250 each in eligible expenses on their taxes. In 2021, that includes any money spent on Covid-19 masks, soap and more.

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Uninsured? You may be among the 10 million who could get help paying for private coverage through the public health marketplace

Uninsured? You may be among the 10 million who could get help paying for private coverage through the public health marketplace

Depending on your income, you may be eligible for premium subsidies and help with other cost-sharing such as deductibles and copays.

4 years ago
Canada’s system for resolving investor complaints is fundamentally flawed

Canada’s system for resolving investor complaints is fundamentally flawed

Investment Executive | James Langton | Nov 22, 2021 Canada’s system for resolving investor complaints is fundamentally flawed. Now is the regulators’ chance to fix it. Back in 2016, the most recent independent review of the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) concluded that the system is inadequate and unfair to investors. But many


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Avoid these 3 holiday scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Avoid these 3 holiday scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

This year is projected to be the biggest ever for U.S. holiday sales online. Criminals may try to take advantage.

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IIROC Grants Fidelity Crypto Asset Trading Insurance and Custody Exemptions

IIROC Grants Fidelity Crypto Asset Trading Insurance and Custody Exemptions

IIROC | Nov 17, 2021 On August 13, 2021, the IIROC Board of Directors granted the following exemptions to Fidelity Clearing Canada (FCC), related to FCC’s intention to transact in crypto assets: An exemption to obtain Financial Institution Bond (FIB) insurance coverage, pursuant to Dealer Member Rule sections 17.5, 400.2, 400.3, 400.3B, 400.4, 400.5 and


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4 years ago
With rising inflation and a hot housing market, here’s what you need to know about buying a home right now

With rising inflation and a hot housing market, here’s what you need to know about buying a home right now

Higher consumer prices means less money left over for a new home. Yet real estate is known as a hedge against inflation.

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