Latest News on private equities market

CEO of world's largest money manager sees stocks rallying in 2021 but not as much as last year

"I think we're going to continue to see the market to be strong into 2021," BlackRock's Larry Fink told CNBC on Thursday.

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Powerball jackpot jumps to $640 million. What to do if you win

With no ticket matching all six numbers drawn Wednesday night, the top prize has soared to $640 million. Mega Millions' jackpot, meanwhile, is $750 million.

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Crypto investment firm Grayscale sees 900% jump in assets to $20 billion amid bitcoin frenzy

Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust became a popular, publicly traded way for investors to get exposure to cryptocurrency without owning the coins themselves.

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Want a fun way to teach your kids about money? Try these games

Children learn best while engaged and active, experts say. Here is how gaming can help drive important money lessons home to your kids.

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You can switch your Medicare Advantage Plan if you want to. Here's what to consider before you lock in your choice

While you can switch to a different Advantage Plan through March 31, there are some key aspects of coverage to check before you finalize your decision.

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A New Innovation Mandate for a New Innovation Minister

CD Howe | Robert Asselin | Jan 13, 2021 You are taking on your new role at a challenging time. Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a brighter economic future for all Canadians will require a long-term plan and strategic investments in our productive capacity. Greater productivity drives economic growth, business investment and employment, which in turn will generate higher living standards, more sustainable social programs,


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Extra unemployment benefits won’t be available to some workers for weeks

Some states, like Virginia, Oklahoma and Texas, won't be able to issue additional funds from the Covid relief law to certain workers for several weeks.

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Those $200 Medicare drug discount cards from Trump administration won't happen

The Trump administration will be unable to get the discount cards out to beneficiaries.

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Regulation Crowdfunding Cap moves from $1.07M to $5M on March 15, 2021

Crowdfund Capital Advisors | Sherwood Neiss | Jan 14, 2021 Today the Securities and Exchange Commission entered into the Federal Register the amendments to Regulation Crowdfunding. Specifically, facilitating capital formation and expanding investment opportunities by improving access to capital in private markets. These include: Raising the offering limit in Regulation Crowdfunding from $1.07 million to


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Kentucky sending $400 checks to thousands barred from Trump unemployment program

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ordered officials to issue one-time $400 payments to workers who didn't get Lost Wages Assistance. Other residents will get $1,000.

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Tomorrow could be the last chance for these taxpayers to avoid a big tax penalty

Tax-return filers such as small-business owners and side-gig hustlers who pay estimated taxes every quarter owe their final payment of 2020 on Jan. 15.

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The Social Security retirement age could change. What that could mean for benefits

Social Security rules may alter the age at which people are eligible for full benefits. A new Congressional report examines how that would work.

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin aims to fly first passengers on its space tourism rocket as early as April

Jeff Bezos' private space company Blue Origin aims to carry its first passengers on a ride to the edge of space in a few months.

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Biden's call for $10,000 in student loan forgiveness not included in stimulus plan

Biden's stimulus plan doesn't mention student loan forgiveness. Administration officials say the president-elect still supports the move.

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Biden wants to increase stimulus checks to $2,000. Here's what we know about those payments

President-elect Joe Biden will outline his stimulus plans on Thursday night. New $1,400 checks to top up stimulus payments to $2,000 are on his priority list.

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