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Small businesses have 2 more months to apply for forgivable PPP loans. Here's what you need to know

Here's what small businesses need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program's new May 31 deadline.

3 years ago

Covid masks and hand sanitizer can get you a tax break, IRS says

The IRS is allowing taxpayers to write off costs for personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

3 years ago

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has outdated views on Bitcoin: cryptocurrencies are not just a substitute for gold

Kitco | Christina of CoinPayments | Mar 26, 2021 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is making waves in the cryptocurrency market after he threw some shade at bitcoin and other digital currencies, calling them simply speculative assets. "Crypto assets are highly volatile and therefore not useful as a store of value. It is a speculative


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3 years ago

Crypto industry to get first major U.S. stadium with Miami-Dade County approving FTX for Heat home

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX could soon replace American Airlines as the title sponsor for the arena that is home to the NBA franchise.

3 years ago

About 127 million $1,400 stimulus checks have been sent. What we know about those payments

The government has issued about $325 billion in $1,400 stimulus checks payments so far. Here's a break down of how they have been sent.

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Free Krispy Kreme doughnuts, popcorn and even marijuana — businesses pile on more perks for getting vaccinated

Businesses are offering incentives to encourage vaccinations. From Krispy Kreme doughnuts to cash and gift cards, here are a few of the freebies available now.

3 years ago

Elon Musk says people can now buy a Tesla with bitcoin

CNBC | Sam Shead | Mar 24, 2021 Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced late Tuesday that it is now possible to buy Tesla vehicles in the U.S. with bitcoin. The automaker last month revealed that it had bought $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin and that it would soon start accepting the world’s most popular cryptocurrency


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3 years ago

Rocket builder ABL raises $170 million from T. Rowe, Fidelity to become the latest space unicorn

Rocket builder ABL Space closed a $170 million round of funding from new investors T. Rowe Price and Fidelity Management, at a valuation of $1.3 billion.

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More than half of individual investors think the stock market is rigged against them, survey finds

A survey taken in late February shows 56% of individual investors think the market is not set up to favor retail customers.

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Accenture Report (Mar 2021): Collaborating to win in Canada’s fintech ecosystem

Accenture | Vikas Shreedhar | Mar 15, 2021 The Canadian fintech ecosystem Despite the challenges brought about by the global pandemic, 2020 remained an exciting year for Canadian fintech. New partnerships were forged while international recognition continued to rise. Although investment slowed relative to 2019’s record highs, venture capitalists remain optimistic about future industry prospects,


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3 years ago

Some $1,400 stimulus checks went to people who didn't need them. Experts say that may be OK

About 127 million households have gotten a $1,400 stimulus check. Some likely include Americans who didn't need the cash.

3 years ago

Don't put your $1,400 stimulus check into stocks like GameStop, advisors warn

New $1,400 stimulus checks are on the way to many Americans. Here's what financial advisors say people should do with the money.

3 years ago

Senate extends pandemic assistance for small businesses for 2 months

The Senate passed the PPP Extension Act of 2021, extending the program's deadline to May 31.

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Ontario moving ahead with expanded mandate for OSC

Investment Executive |James Langton | Mar 24, 2021 The provincial budget signals action on certain proposals from the modernization task force Canada’s biggest securities regulator is getting a governance makeover, but sweeping reforms to securities rules that were proposed by a government taskforce will have to wait. In Wednesday’s provincial budget, the Ontario government announced


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Alberta and Saskatchewan securities regulators seek comment on proposed new small business financing initiative

ASC | Denise Weeres | March 25, 2021 Calgary – The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) are seeking input on a proposal designed to provide greater access to capital by start-ups and other small businesses in Alberta and Saskatchewan and broaden investment opportunities for investors in


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