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NBA Top Shot:  What you should know about the new NBA craze in digital investing in collectibles

NBA Top Shot: What you should know about the new NBA craze in digital investing in collectibles

CBS Sports | Gabriel Fernandez  | March 2, 2021 What you should know about the new NBA craze in digital investing in collectibles Something rather typical happened for an atypical reason on Feb. 25: A community within NBA Twitter was mad online. No, these weren't Denver Nuggets fans up in arms over their close loss


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Wall Street wants to end Trump-era ESG fund rule for 401(k) plans

Wall Street wants to end Trump-era ESG fund rule for 401(k) plans

Money managers are pushing the Biden administration to scrap a rule that would curb use of ESG funds in 401(k) plans, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Exxon CEO Darren Woods promises investors a strong dividend despite 2020 losses

Exxon CEO Darren Woods promises investors a strong dividend despite 2020 losses

Exxon CEO Darren Woods said Thursday on "Squawk Box" that the company's dividend payout, which is among the highest in the S&P 500, remains a priority.

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Heavily shorted Tanger Outlet stock pops 20% in sudden move

Heavily shorted Tanger Outlet stock pops 20% in sudden move

The retail stock may be the latest attempted short squeeze by traders in 2021.

5 years ago
Millions of Americans are moving to the suburbs. Here's how much you need to earn to buy a house

Millions of Americans are moving to the suburbs. Here's how much you need to earn to buy a house

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, millions of Americans want to move from the city to the suburbs. Here's how much you need to earn to buy a house.

5 years ago
Free weekly credit reports extended for one year, giving you opportunity to check for errors

Free weekly credit reports extended for one year, giving you opportunity to check for errors

The largest credit reporting firms — Equifax, Experian TransUnion — said consumers can access their credit report once a week, for free, through April 2022.

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'Buzz' ETF tracking social media sentiment launches Thursday amid Reddit manias in stocks

'Buzz' ETF tracking social media sentiment launches Thursday amid Reddit manias in stocks

The Van Eck Vectors Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ) selects 75 stocks with the most bullish social media sentiment and packages them into an ETF.  

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Melvin Capital posts return of more than 20% in February, sources say

Melvin Capital posts return of more than 20% in February, sources say

The hedge fund at the center of the GameStop saga gained more than 20% in February.

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ESG investments surged in Asia-Pacific in 2020 as sustainable investing takes off, MSCI survey finds

ESG investments surged in Asia-Pacific in 2020 as sustainable investing takes off, MSCI survey finds

With climate change cited as one of the major challenges, Asia-Pacific countries are among those leading the way on the issue.

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Fintech start-up Hardbacon secures $1.1 million thanks to equity crowdfunding

Fintech start-up Hardbacon secures $1.1 million thanks to equity crowdfunding

Wealth Professional  | James Burton | March 2, 2021 Finance app Hardbacon receives boost to growth plan as it prepares to go public A Montreal-based fintech company has secured more than $1.1 million through the Frontfundr equity crowdfunding portal as it positions itself to go public. See:  Fintech Fridays EP51: Bacon and Eggs Hardbacon brought


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5 years ago
Edelman Canadian Trust Report:  Trust declines in all sectors including 8% in technology

Edelman Canadian Trust Report: Trust declines in all sectors including 8% in technology

Edelman | Feb 17, 2021 Canada is facing a crisis in leadership This year, after months of unprecedented disaster and turbulence – including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis, the global outcry over systemic racism and political instability – the findings reveal widespread misinformation and mistrust of societal leaders in Canada. See: Future Market Dynamics Part


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5 years ago
Sen. Ron Wyden said it's a 'prescription for trouble' to end jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed

Sen. Ron Wyden said it's a 'prescription for trouble' to end jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed

Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said it's a 'prescription for trouble' to end jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed.

5 years ago
New rules for self-employed and gig workers applying for PPP loans are out. Here's what you need to know

New rules for self-employed and gig workers applying for PPP loans are out. Here's what you need to know

The Small Business Administration released a new application and loan calculation formula for Paycheck Protection loans for self-employed and gig workers.

5 years ago
Shares of Rocket Companies drop 30% after a 70% irrational pop in the heavily shorted name

Shares of Rocket Companies drop 30% after a 70% irrational pop in the heavily shorted name

Rocket is one of the most heavily shorted names by hedge funds, with nearly 40% of its available shares sold short.

5 years ago
About 12 million adults may not receive those $1,400 stimulus checks. Here's why

About 12 million adults may not receive those $1,400 stimulus checks. Here's why

President Joe Biden has reportedly agreed to lower income thresholds at which new $1,400 stimulus payments will be capped. What that could mean for your check.

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