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Bitcoin's latest slump shows why people should be cautious before investing in cryptocurrency

Bitcoin's latest slump shows why people should be cautious before investing in cryptocurrency

"The only thing I can expect for sure is volatility," said David Yermack, a professor of finance at New York University Stern School of Business.

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Almost 3 million people fell off the unemployment benefits cliff

Almost 3 million people fell off the unemployment benefits cliff

Delays in issuing additional Covid relief led millions to lose unemployment benefits after Christmas, according to Labor Department data issued Thursday.

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The OSC’s New Innovation Charter:  Is this really a ‘new model’?

The OSC’s New Innovation Charter: Is this really a ‘new model’?

NCFA | Jan 21, 2021 The OSC has recently announced a Charter for a new Office of Economic Growth & Innovation (Innovation Office):  release and innovation office charter. The NCFA welcomes the announcement but remains skeptical. Is this really a "new model" or merely window dressing 1. An Innovation Office alone will not make the


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How Banks, Fintechs, and Customers Win Together

How Banks, Fintechs, and Customers Win Together

Fintech Confidential | Michael King and Richard Nesbitt | Jan 21, 2021 In our recently published book The Technological Revolution in Financial Services: How Banks, Fintechs, and Customers Win Together, a group of expert contributors from North America and Europe share their insights on how the financial services industry will evolve in the coming decade.


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The stock market frenzy feels like 1999 dot-com bubble, global investor Barry Sternlicht warns

The stock market frenzy feels like 1999 dot-com bubble, global investor Barry Sternlicht warns

"I don't think we're having a problem in the stock market near term," the Starwood Capital founder told CNBC. But he urged investors to watch out long term.

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Here’s a 12-month roadmap to financial wellness

Here’s a 12-month roadmap to financial wellness

A single long financial to-do list may feel overwhelming. Breaking it down into manageable bites can help.

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Someone hit the $731.1 million Powerball jackpot. Here are mistakes for the winner to avoid

Someone hit the $731.1 million Powerball jackpot. Here are mistakes for the winner to avoid

After growing for four months with no jackpot winner, the Powerball jackpot — the sixth-largest in lottery history — was snagged Wednesday night.

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Op-ed: Here's how to stay in control and avoid emotional investing decisions

Op-ed: Here's how to stay in control and avoid emotional investing decisions

Some investors reacted to market gyrations in 2020 by day trading, making rash decisions or pulling out altogether. This year, try a process-oriented approach.

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Biden rolls out his plan to reopen schools

Biden rolls out his plan to reopen schools

President Biden released a plan to reopen schools, which includes more funding for Covid-related equipment and accelerating the pace of vaccinations.

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The stock market's rally to a record on stimulus and vaccine hopes leaves little room for error

The stock market's rally to a record on stimulus and vaccine hopes leaves little room for error

The euphoria has driven investor sentiment to new highs, technicals to extremes, and expectations for earnings to very high levels.

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Jeremy Grantham says the market is in a bubble with 'very seldom seen levels of investor euphoria'

Jeremy Grantham says the market is in a bubble with 'very seldom seen levels of investor euphoria'

In recent months, Grantham's been warning that the massive runs on Wall Street in the past year – and indeed, the bull run since 2009 – is turning into an "epic bubble."

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Investor Jeremy Grantham says the market's in a bubble with 'very seldom seen levels' of euphoria

Investor Jeremy Grantham says the market's in a bubble with 'very seldom seen levels' of euphoria

In recent months, Grantham's been warning that the massive runs on Wall Street in the past year – and indeed, the bull run since 2009 – is turning into an "epic bubble."

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Biden expected to extend the national ban on evictions through March 2021

Biden expected to extend the national ban on evictions through March 2021

President Joe Biden on Wednesday plans to extend the federal ban on housing evictions through March 2021 in one of his first acts following inauguration.

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Biden extends payment pause for student loan borrowers until October 2021

Biden extends payment pause for student loan borrowers until October 2021

President Joe Biden on Wednesday extended the payment pause on federal student loans through September 2021 in one of his first actions after inauguration.

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Biden extends the national ban on evictions through March 2021

Biden extends the national ban on evictions through March 2021

President Joe Biden on Wednesday extended the federal ban on housing evictions through March 2021 in one of his first acts following inauguration.

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