US Dollar Shines Brighter as Stocks Dive, Safe Haven Frenzy Erupts
Tuesday saw a one-month low for Asian equities, a decline in U.S. stock futures, and an increase in the value of the dollar as traders awaited word from influential Fed member Christopher Waller and central bankers' hawkish comments dampened prospects for interest rate decreases.
Jan 16, 2024 5:59 AM EST
A Decade to Trillionaire Status: How Wealth Hoarding Aggravates Woes
In its yearly assessment of global inequality, Oxfam International stated on Monday that the world may see its first trillionaire within ten years, coinciding with the meeting of corporate and political elites at the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Study Predicts Booming Bank Profits Around $7 Trillion, Fueled by Rising Interest Rates and Digital Transformation
According to a report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), global banks have the potential to increase their combined valuations by around $7 trillion over the next five years if they implement substantial measures to stimulate growth and enhance productivity.
Davos Experts See Subdued World Economy in 2024, Regional Divergence Expected
According to a survey of leading economists issued on Monday, the global economy faces a year of muted growth expectations and uncertainty owing to geopolitical unrest, tight financing conditions, and the disruptive influence of artificial intelligence.
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Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has generated life-changing returns for his company's investors and motivated millions of others throughout the world to take wealth-building initiatives. While the Oracle of Omaha is most known for being a value investor, Berkshire also has holdings in several growth firms with explosive growth potential.
Jan 15, 2024 5:50 AM EST
Critics Claim DEI Policies Unfair, Sparking Debate on Hiring Practices
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Jan 15, 2024 4:20 AM EST
Bitcoin Price Slumps Following Spot ETF Approval, Boosting Alternative Cryptocurrencies
When regulatory permission did not result in an upward advance, traders may have opted to book gains, resulting in a dramatic drop to $41,500.
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Helium: The Billion-Dollar Network No One Uses
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Feds Penalize E-Bay for $3 Million After Employees Stalked Couple Over Negative Reviews
Acting U.S. Attorney General William Barr consented to pay a $3 million felony penalty in connection with the harassment and surveillance of a Massachusetts couple. Joshua Levy, an attorney, stated on Thursday.
Jan 12, 2024 10:50 AM EST
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Because of legislation approved at the end of 2017, American taxpayers have had a time-limited respite in their federal tax burden for the previous several years.
Jan 12, 2024 10:27 AM EST
Oil Surges on Safe-Haven Demand After US, UK Launch Airstrikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
Global equities rose marginally on Friday, but oil rose as the crisis in the Red Sea region threatened to grow, although slightly hotter US inflation data did not change investors' conviction that interest rates may soon begin to fall.
Jan 12, 2024 9:20 AM EST
The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History is Happening Now
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Jan 12, 2024 9:00 AM EST
Core Inflation Holds Steady at 3.9%, But Headline Rate Rises as Housing and Energy Bite
December's increase in total U.S. inflation was mostly driven by rising energy and housing costs, suggesting that the Federal Reserve's efforts to bring inflation down to its target of 2% will probably not be easy.
Jan 12, 2024 1:38 AM EST
Bitcoin ETFs Threaten Coinbase Market Share Despite Company's Record 2023 Performance
Coinbase's position in the cryptocurrency market is about to shift dramatically now that the SEC has allowed the launch of bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
Jan 11, 2024 9:40 AM EST
Bitcoin Breaks into Big Leagues, Sparking Investor Excitement and Fear
The first bitcoin-holding exchange traded funds were grudgingly authorized by the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The SEC stated that it remains extremely cautious of cryptocurrencies and that it "did not approve or endorse bitcoin" in its ruling.
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