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$15 minimum wage will result in layoffs, one-third of small business owners say: Survey

$15 minimum wage will result in layoffs, one-third of small business owners say: Survey

A third of small business owners anticipate layoffs if Congress increases the federal minimum wage to $15, according to a new CNBC|SurveyMonkey survey.

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Charles Schwab lays off 200 more employees amid TD Ameritrade integration

Charles Schwab lays off 200 more employees amid TD Ameritrade integration

Charles Schwab said Wednesday it is laying off about 200 employees amid its integration with TD Ameritrade.

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Here’s what prominent Black Americans, including BET founder Robert Johnson, want the next generation to know

Here’s what prominent Black Americans, including BET founder Robert Johnson, want the next generation to know

Robert Johnson, Degas Wright, Bonawyn Eison, Dr. George James and James McDonald share their success stories and advice.

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Symend Announces US$43 million Series B Extension to Accelerate Global Expansion

Symend Announces US$43 million Series B Extension to Accelerate Global Expansion

Symend | Release | Feb 9, 2021 Behavioral science and analytics company prepares for imminent global expansion and future additions to its engagement product portfolio to serve the entire customer lifecycle. CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Symend, a leading digital engagement platform that uses behavioral science and data-driven insights to empower customers to resolve past due bills, announced a US$43 million extension following its


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$1,400 stimulus checks: What we know about who could qualify based on House Democrats' latest plan

$1,400 stimulus checks: What we know about who could qualify based on House Democrats' latest plan

Congress has unveiled draft legislation of the upcoming coronavirus relief bill, revealing just who could get a stimulus check this time around.

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Unemployment fraud may create a tax nightmare

Unemployment fraud may create a tax nightmare

Billions of dollars have been lost to unemployment fraud during the Covid pandemic. Victims of identity theft will have an unwelcome surprise this tax season.

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JPMorgan's Wall Street chief gives his call for the stock market, SPACs, fintech and CEO succession

JPMorgan's Wall Street chief gives his call for the stock market, SPACs, fintech and CEO succession

JPMorgan co-president Daniel Pinto gives his outlook for the U.S. stock market and opines on the fintech threat, the return to offices and succession planning.

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BIGG Digital Assets Inc. to Reinvest Free Cash Flows From Operations into Bitcoin

BIGG Digital Assets Inc. to Reinvest Free Cash Flows From Operations into Bitcoin

BIGG Digital Assets | Mark Binns | Feb 9, 2021 VANCOUVER, February 9, 2021 – BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (“BIGG” or the “Company”)(CSE: BIGG; OTCQB: BBKCF; WKN: A2PS9W), owner of Netcoins (Netcoins.ca) (“Netcoins”), the online cryptocurrency brokerage that makes it easy for Canadians to buy, sell, and understand cryptocurrency, and owner of Blockchain Intelligence Group


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A Brilliant Fintech Future – Banking on Stablecoins

A Brilliant Fintech Future – Banking on Stablecoins

Finance Magnates | Maxim Bederov | Feb 3, 2021 There is no recent fintech concept that has taken root in the banking community quite like the stablecoin.  Of all the technical innovations brought forth by the invention of Bitcoin, this has succeeded in capturing the greatest attention of powerful financial leaders across the globe. While


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Op-ed: The financial lessons that 2020 has taught us

Op-ed: The financial lessons that 2020 has taught us

Although 2020 was a year many would like to forget, there were still important takeaways we'd be wise to hold on to.

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The $15 federal minimum wage is back in the House Covid aid package. Here's what you need to know

The $15 federal minimum wage is back in the House Covid aid package. Here's what you need to know

The House of Representatives has included raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour in its most recent version of the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package.

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Toronto-based DeFi fintech, Ledn, closes 3rd seed round $3.4 million CAD to scale its Bitcoin-backed lending platform

Toronto-based DeFi fintech, Ledn, closes 3rd seed round $3.4 million CAD to scale its Bitcoin-backed lending platform

Betakit | Josh Scott and Meagan Simpson | Feb 8, 2021 Toronto-based FinTech startup Ledn has raised $3.4 million CAD ($2.7 million USD) in seed funding, as the company looks to fuel the expansion of its digital asset savings and credit platform amid a steadily growing rise in registered users.  Founded in 2018, Ledn offers


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A return to the office for workers may be coming as vaccinations increase

A return to the office for workers may be coming as vaccinations increase

After a year of working remotely, some employees would prefer to keep telecommuting. That may be possible for some, but not all, workers.

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SpaceX begins accepting $99 preorders for its Starlink satellite internet service as Musk eyes IPO

SpaceX begins accepting $99 preorders for its Starlink satellite internet service as Musk eyes IPO

SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service on Monday began accepting $99 preorders from potential customers, with Elon Musk still expecting Starlink will IPO.

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Sam Zell calls SPAC craze largely 'rampant speculation' reminiscent of 1990s dot-com bubble

Sam Zell calls SPAC craze largely 'rampant speculation' reminiscent of 1990s dot-com bubble

Equity Group Investments founder Sam Zell told CNBC he sees some positives with the SPAC structure but worries about major speculation in some deals.

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