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Chips Power S&P 500 to Fresh Record, Chipmakers Surge on AI Optimism

The stock market experienced a surge to unprecedented levels on Friday, as investor optimism regarding anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and robust corporate profits fueled a rally on Wall Street.

Jan 22, 2024 9:39 AM EST


Oil Forecast Dips as Global Growth Falters

Monday saw a further decline in oil prices as geopolitical worries in the Middle East and the attack on a Russian fuel export facility over the weekend were countered by economic headwinds that put pressure on the forecast for global oil consumption.

Jan 22, 2024 7:00 AM EST


Will X Embrace Crypto? Dedicated Payments Account Fuels Rumors

Elon Musk's "everything app," X (previously Twitter), has stoked rumors in the cryptocurrency world regarding whether or not it will integrate cryptocurrencies by establishing a separate account for its planned payments function.

Jan 22, 2024 12:25 AM EST


Biden Administration Announces Additional $4.9 Billion in Student Loan Debt for 73,600 Borrowers

Biden administration announces a groundbreaking $4.9 billion discharge in student loan debt, bringing the total relief to an impressive $136.6 billion. Read more below

Jan 21, 2024 3:58 PM EST


Regional Banks Struggle with Profit Slump Despite Economic Rebound

Reminding us how difficult 2023 was, some of the most well-known midsized lenders in the country announced significant declines in profitability during the fourth quarter. The issue is that by 2024, not much improvement is anticipated.

Jan 19, 2024 11:10 AM EST


Bitcoin Hits Lowest Point Since January Approval of ETFs

Bitcoin has experienced a decline to its lowest price since the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved nearly a dozen exchange-traded funds (ETFs) holding the cryptocurrency last week.

Jan 19, 2024 10:01 AM EST


Insights from Davos: US Business Figures Contemplate a Trump Win in 2024

Dinners and parties at Davos have been dominated by talk about Donald Trump, with many attendees of the World Economic Forum considering the former president's possible candidacy for president again following his overwhelming victory in the Iowa vote.

Jan 19, 2024 9:24 AM EST


Congress Votes to Extend Government Funding, Avoiding Shutdown

A short-term budget package that would keep federal agencies funded until March and prevent an impending partial government shutdown was delivered to President Joe Biden by Congress on Thursday.

Jan 19, 2024 7:10 AM EST


Silicon Surge Electrifies Wall Street: S&P 500 Inches Toward All-Time High on AI Hype

Thursday's dramatic increase in U.S. equities saw the S&P 500 close to all-time highs as advances in Nvidia and other chipmakers were fueled by confidence about artificial intelligence.

Jan 19, 2024 3:40 AM EST


Professor Deon Rossouw, BnEI Chairman: In His Take on Dealing Corruption

The Banknote Ethics Initiative (BnEI) is a collective action initiative that was established in 2013 with the purpose of promoting ethical business practices in the banknote industry. It is specifically focused on combatting corruption and anti-competitive conduct. Companies involved in any aspect of banknote production can voluntarily become members of BnEI by formally adopting the BnEI Code of Ethical Business Practices.

Jan 18, 2024 11:11 PM EST


How "Loud Budgeting" on TikTok is Tackling Financial Taboos

The beginning of a new year sometimes calls for implementing new routines or strategies to assist in achieving your financial objectives; for some social media users, this year is all about "loud budgeting."In early 2024, the word gained popularity on TikTok, where one video had received over 1.4 million views by of January 16.

Jan 18, 2024 9:34 AM EST


Biden Aims to End Debt Spiral with Drastic Overdraft Fee Cut

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Biden administration have collaborated to present a proposed regulation that would curb bank overdraft costs, perhaps bringing them down to $3.

Jan 18, 2024 6:20 AM EST


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