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Articles by April Fowell
Pfizer's New Focus: Can Cancer Drugs Become the Next Big Moneymaker for Investors?
Pfizer is prepared to move on from Covid. Following a challenging year characterized by the sharp drop of its Covid business, the company is now placing its bets on cancer medications to help it regain its footing.
Mar 11, 2024 4:43 AM EDT
Dream of Homeownership? Biden's $10,000 Tax Credit Could Make It a Reality
Due to the combination of rising housing values and high mortgage rates, purchasing a home has become more and more unattainable for Americans.
Mar 11, 2024 1:49 AM EDT
Exposing the Tactics of Financial Fraud Targeting Older Women
The threat of financial fraud is ever-present in our increasingly digitized society, particularly for senior citizens.
Mar 09, 2024 8:15 AM EST
Why Women Don’t Ask for Raises (and How They Should!)
It's not simple to ask for a wage increase, especially for women. According to a 2024 survey by job listings service Indeed, more than half of women worldwide had never requested a raise. Three out of every four of the 43% who inquired got a wage raise.
Mar 08, 2024 9:20 AM EST
Good News for Value Seekers: Gap's Upbeat Results Point to Affordable Fashion Revival
Due in large part to increased demand for its better product offerings at its Old Navy and namesake brands throughout the Christmas season as well as smaller markdowns, Gap exceeded Wall Street estimates for its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. In extended trading, the company's shares increased 4% to $20.05.
Mar 08, 2024 8:40 AM EST
Shocking Numbers: Here's What You Really Need to Earn in Major US Cities
A recent analysis found that living comfortably in any of the country's major cities would cost a lot of money.
Mar 08, 2024 7:21 AM EST
NYCB Struggles: Is Your Money Safe? Here's What We Know
Over the course of a difficult month, New York Community Bank saw a 7% decline in deposits as clients withdrew their funds from the local commercial bank.
Mar 08, 2024 1:58 AM EST
BBB Issues Urgent Warning About Crypto Scams
According to the Better Business Bureau, scams involving cryptocurrency and other investments are now the riskiest kind of fraud in the United States. These scammers often defraud their victims out of thousands of dollars.
Mar 07, 2024 10:30 AM EST
Fed Holds Firm on Interest Rates, Citing Economic Outlook
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed his anticipation of interest rate decreases later this year but refrained from specifying a timeline during his appearances on Capitol Hill on Wednesday and Thursday.
Mar 07, 2024 9:44 AM EST
Dine Brands Inc. Tests Sharing Space Between Applebee's and IHOP
There's a chance that two major chain restaurants in America will merge shortly. According to a business earnings call last week, Applebee's and IHOP, both owned by Dine Brands Inc., may soon have dual-branded locations that share a back-of-house and a mixed front-of-house.
Mar 07, 2024 7:23 AM EST
Government Shutdown Avoided (For Now) as House Passes Funding Package
As yet another partial shutdown danger approaches, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives enacted legislation on Wednesday that funds a large portion of the federal government through the fiscal year that began in October.
Mar 07, 2024 5:52 AM EST
Steven Mnuchin Joins New York Community Bancorp Board Amid $1 Billion Cash Boost
After witnessing its shares fall more than 80% this year, the troubled New York Community Bancorp said on Wednesday that it had received a lifeline of more than $1 billion from a consortium of investors.
Mar 07, 2024 5:28 AM EST
EigenLayer Locks Up $10.4 Billion, Surpassing Aave
The total value locked (TVL) of the Ethereum staking protocol EigenLayer has surpassed that of the lending protocol Aave, with $10.4 billion worth of cryptocurrency committed to the system following the temporary removal of a cap on the amount of cryptocurrency users may stake.
Mar 07, 2024 12:37 AM EST
Tesla Factory Hit, Shares Plunge Amid Production Halt
Tuesday saw a decline in Tesla stock as a result of the automaker's Gigafactory in Berlin having to suspend operations due to an alleged arson assault at a nearby electrical substation.
Mar 06, 2024 9:22 AM EST
Gold Charges Higher as Investors Eye Potential US Rate Cuts
Tuesday saw a new high for gold as momentum-driven investors continued to boost the precious metal's price due to increased expectations of U.S. monetary easing and ongoing geopolitical danger.
Mar 06, 2024 4:08 AM EST
Biden Administration Takes Aim at Junk Fees, Caps Credit Card Late Fees
The Biden administration, in an effort to abolish what it has labeled junk fees, unveiled a regulation on Tuesday capping all credit card late fees. According to regulators, this will save Americans as much as $10 billion annually.
Mar 06, 2024 12:40 AM EST
Unlock the Potential of Gold: Smart Strategies for Every Investor
Though interest in gold investment has grown dramatically in the past year, investors have always prized the precious metal for the special advantages it provides.
Mar 05, 2024 9:15 AM EST
Bitcoin Soars Towards All-Time High, Leaving Investors on Edge
After the rally paused over the weekend, Bitcoin surged to start the week, moving even closer to its all-time high.
Mar 05, 2024 7:26 AM EST
Apple Fined Billions by EU for Antitrust Violations in Music Streaming Market
Apple was fined almost $2 billion by the European Union on Monday for violating the bloc's competition regulations by preferring its own music streaming service over rivals'. This was the EU's first antitrust penalty against the American tech giant.
Mar 05, 2024 4:50 AM EST
S&P 500 Waits Anxiously for Clues on Inflation and Growth
Following a tumultuous trading day, the S&P 500 ended the week marginally down as investors paused in anticipation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's congressional appearance and economic data.
Mar 05, 2024 3:59 AM EST
JetBlue and Spirit Terminate $3.8 Billion Merger Agreement Following Court Ruling
Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways are calling off their planned $3.8 billion merger, citing concerns that it will harm customers who rely on Spirit's more affordable flights, after a federal judge's decision to ban the agreement.
Mar 05, 2024 12:14 AM EST
Tether's USDT Market Cap Reaches Historic $100 Billion Milestone
With a 9% year-to-date rise and a growing market value above $100 billion, cryptocurrency stablecoin Tether has surpassed its next-largest rival, USD Coin.
Mar 04, 2024 9:34 AM EST
US Crude Reaches $80, Highest Level Since November
For the first time in over four months, US crude oil futures approached $80 a barrel as indications of a tighter market before an OPEC+ decision on production cuts.
Mar 04, 2024 7:22 AM EST
Interest Surge vs. National Security: Should the US Prioritize Debt or Defense?
The impact of rising interest rates, which make it more costly to carry credit card debt or purchase homes and vehicles, is well known to Americans.
Mar 04, 2024 4:10 AM EST
Macy's Awaits Decision as Buyout Bid Climbs to $6.6 Billion
A real estate-focused investment group called Arkhouse Management announced on Sunday that it and Brigade Capital Management had increased their bid for Macy's following the department store chain's rejection of their previous offer as being too low.
Mar 04, 2024 3:16 AM EST
$5.6 Billion Request Puts Musk Pay Package Case Back in the Spotlight
The presiding judge has been requested by the attorneys who prevailed in their argument that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's enormous compensation package was unlawful and ought to be revoked to award them $5.6 billion in company shares as legal costs.
Mar 04, 2024 12:41 AM EST
How China, Japan, and the Fed Are Impacting US Bond Holdings
Recent years have seen a shift in the composition of buyers of U.S. Treasurys, with significant players such as China, Japan, and the Federal Reserve witnessing reductions in their holdings. This change could have far-reaching implications for the U.S. economy.
Mar 01, 2024 8:10 AM EST
IRS Cracks Down on Unfiled High-Income Tax Returns
The Internal Revenue Service said on Thursday that it will reactivate a non-filer enforcement program that had been dormant for years due to previous budget cuts, and it will take tough measures against high-income earners who have failed to file tax returns in 125,000 cases since 2017.
Mar 01, 2024 7:22 AM EST
Is the Inflationary Peak Over? Fed's Measure Suggests Prices Still High
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation index climbed in January, which is the most recent indication that the U.S. consumer price increase deceleration is happening unevenly month to month.
Mar 01, 2024 12:10 AM EST
Gemini to Repay Over $1 Billion in Settled Dispute
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, and the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) have come to an agreement wherein Gemini would reimburse clients of the Gemini Earn Program with a minimum of $1.1 billion via the Genesis bankruptcy case.
Feb 29, 2024 7:10 AM EST