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Large employers, U.S. House staff, reject Trump’s payroll-tax deferral plan

Staffers and other employees at the U.S. House of Representatives won't participate in President Donald Trump's deferral of the 6.2% tax workers pay toward Social Security.

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The SEC Updates Definition of an Accredited Investor

The SEC has amended the definition of an accredited investor to include certain financially sophisticated individuals and other qualified entities. Continue reading

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As schools reopen, more parents are pulling their children out

As Covid-19 continues to disrupt educational plans, parents increasingly are unsatisfied with the schooling their children receive.

4 years ago

Trump's unemployment program pays up to $1,800 in extra benefits to workers who qualify

Unemployed workers can expect to get a $300 weekly supplement to jobless benefits for a period covering up to six weeks, according to a federal official.

4 years ago

Unemployment benefits. Stimulus checks. A breakdown of where aid measures stand

It's a hard time to try to plan your finances. Unemployment benefits and another round of stimulus checks are up in the air. Evictions are banned, but only temporarily. Here's a breakdown of where relief measures stand.

4 years ago

Trump vs Biden: How the election outcome may influence your stock investments

The race for the White House will likely impact the equity markets. While you may be tempted to position your portfolio now, experts say it's best to wait. Here's what different results on Nov. 3 could mean for stocks.

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JPMorgan creates new team to trade shares of pre-IPO giants including SpaceX, Robinhood and Airbnb

More than a decade ago, it was much more common for companies to go public earlier in their development, allowing investors to participate in the rise of winners like Amazon and Google.

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Microsoft wants to take on Amazon in connecting satellites to the cloud

Microsoft is looking to compete with Amazon with a service that connects satellites directly to a cloud computing network.

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U.S. House staff won’t participate in payroll tax deferral

Staffers and other employees at the U.S. House of Representatives won't participate in President Donald Trump's deferral of the 6.2% tax workers pay toward Social Security.

4 years ago

A new electric-truck stock is hitting the market

Another electric vehicle company could soon be on the market with Tortoise Acquisition Corp. and electric truck company Hyliion voting on their merger on Sept. 28.

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Citi CEO Michael Corbat to retire next year, Jane Fraser to become first woman CEO of a US megabank

Fraser's ascension at Citigroup answers a question many have had for years: When would the U.S. banking industry, dominated by men in leadership positions for decades, get its first female big bank CEO?

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The CDC banned evictions, but some renters are still vulnerable

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made it illegal for landlords across the U.S. to evict tenants who can't afford to pay their rent. But housing advocates say the measure is incomplete and still leaves renters at risk of losing their homes.

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AngelList Pioneers Rolling VC Funds in Pivot to SaaS

Techcrunch | Natasha Mascarenhas | Sep 8, 2020 When AngelList first launched rolling funds, an investment vehicle that raises money through a quarterly subscription from interested investors, the company looked at it as a bet. But early interest from emerging fund managers indicates that rolling funds might be more of the future of the company,


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Cramer says banking glass ceiling 'finally cracking' with Jane Fraser named as next Citi CEO

"This is revolutionary and we can't deny it," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday, praising the appointment that will make Fraser the first woman to lead a U.S. megabank.

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Report: Open Banking Holds Promise, Risks for Consumers

C.D. Howe Institute | Sep 10, 2020 September 10, 2020 – The path towards safe and secure implementation of open banking should be guided by three consumer-focused pillars, says a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. Open Banking – North American Style UK government open banking tender puts focus on payments In “Open Banking


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