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Articles by April Fowell
Red Sea Ripples Rock Oil Markets: Prices Slump Nearly 2% on Edgy Investors
Wednesday saw an almost 2% decline in oil prices, offsetting the gains of the previous day as investors kept an eye on events in the Red Sea, where merchants are returning after further attacks on Tuesday.
Dec 28, 2023 7:37 PM EST
Social Media Giants Rake in $11 Billion from Kids' Ads, Study Says
According to a research released on Wednesday by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, social media corporations generated over $11 billion in advertising income from children in the United States last year.
Dec 28, 2023 5:48 AM EST
U.S. Dodges Recession in 2023, But Experts Warn of Challenges in 2024
Predictions regarding 2023 were almost unanimous: a recession was on the horizon. As the year draws to an end, the anticipated economic slowdown has not materialized.
Dec 27, 2023 9:17 AM EST
January 1 Brings Raise Day for Millions Across the US
A new study suggests that the implementation of higher minimum wages across 22 states on January 1 will benefit over 10 million workers economically.
Dec 27, 2023 7:10 AM EST
SoftBank Makes Billions on T-Mobile, Investors Cheer
The announcement that SoftBank Group Corp will get shares in telecom T-Mobile US valued at about $7.59 billion at no additional cost caused a 5% increase in the Japanese conglomerate's stock.
Dec 27, 2023 6:00 AM EST
Apple Fights for Watch Future as US Ban Looms Large
In response to a complaint from the medical monitoring technology firm Masimo, Apple on Tuesday challenged a decision to prohibit imports of its watches after U.S. The administration of President Joe Biden chose not to veto a federal tribunal.
Dec 27, 2023 3:03 AM EST
Americans Defy Inflation Blues with Booming Holiday Spending
According to the most recent assessment, holiday sales increased this year and spending held steady over the shopping season despite Americans grappling with rising costs in certain places and other financial concerns.
Dec 26, 2023 9:06 PM EST
Nasdaq Ready to Rocket in 2024? This "Magnificent Seven" Stock Could Lead the Charge
Though it is already fading in memory, Wall Street's worst performance in recent memory was the market turmoil of 2022. As of Tuesday's market closing, the Nasdaq Composite had risen 43% this year after falling more than 35% the previous year.
Dec 26, 2023 11:50 AM EST
Delimobil Gears Up for Historic Public Offering in 2024
Three finance sources said on Monday that Delimobil, a car-sharing firm, would be the first Russian company to make a long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in 2024. The listing could raise up to 4 billion roubles ($43.5 million).
Dec 26, 2023 11:00 AM EST
Santa Rally Turns Sleigh Swerve? Economic Jitters Threaten High-Flying Market
The Federal Reserve is getting closer to its target of getting inflation back to 2%, according to inflation figures released on Friday. This puts the central bank on the path to lowering interest rates.
Dec 26, 2023 9:23 AM EST
Stringent Laws Put Vaping Businesses on Thin Ice
There is a reckoning coming for the vaping industry. Concerned about the growth in youth vaping and nonsmokers developing addictions, governments are moving to prohibit the sale of disposable vaporizers.
Dec 26, 2023 4:59 AM EST
El Niño's Weather Woes Could Make Your Holiday Desserts Costly
A specialized agricultural and agribusiness bank predicts that customers will likely see a massive price increase for raw commodities affected by El Niño in 2023. Thus far this year, soft commodities have seen enormous gains.
Dec 25, 2023 9:38 PM EST
Do I Need a Financial Advisor? Here's How They Can Help You
Many people have big financial plans for the new year, such as paying off debt, increasing investments, and setting aside money for emergencies.
Dec 25, 2023 4:10 AM EST
How Students Can Set Realistic Financial Goals
An individual student may lay the foundation for a prosperous financial future, or even financial independence, with a bit of preparation and financial education.
Dec 25, 2023 3:20 AM EST
Retirement Planning Tips: How to Start Preparing Your Fund Today
Retirement planning entails determining sources of income, estimating spending, starting a savings strategy, and controlling risk and assets. Discover how to calculate future cash flows to determine the target retirement income.
Dec 25, 2023 2:30 AM EST
Want to Start a Business? Here's the Average Cost to Start a Small Income-Generating Project
Almost often, a small firm must make an initial investment to launch. Numerous factors can determine how much beginning capital you require. While some companies may start out for as low as $12,000, others might cost up to $400,000 or more.
Dec 25, 2023 1:40 AM EST
Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Launch in the US: Two Potential Risks, Problems That May Arise
According to Coinbase experts, the introduction of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US may result in a lack of "regulated" Bitcoin and harm a well-liked trading method.
Dec 25, 2023 12:01 AM EST
Karuna Soars 47% After $14B Bristol Myers Buyout
On Friday, Bristol Myers Squibb said that it has reached a deal to purchase Karuna Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical business, for $14 billion in cash, or $330 per share.
Dec 23, 2023 11:03 AM EST
Nike & Foot Locker Crumble as Growth Projections Shrink
Nike's stock fell on Friday after the sportswear manufacturer reduced its forecast for fiscal year sales, citing Foot Locker as a major source of income.
Dec 23, 2023 9:45 AM EST
Wall Street Gets Shaken: First-Ever Major Bank Unionization Vote Rocks Wells Fargo
Employees at a Wells Fargo bank in New Mexico have voted to unionize, marking the first time in modern history that workers at a major U.S. bank have sought to organize.
Dec 22, 2023 8:34 AM EST
SEC Ready to Unleash Spot Bitcoin ETF, Potentially Reshaping Crypto Landscape
Large money management businesses are growing increasingly hopeful that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will create crypto history in early January by authorizing the first "spot" bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
Dec 21, 2023 9:44 PM EST
Forget Crypto FOMO, This $35 Stock Could Be the Real Gold Rush
In addition to having a sizable digital entertainment (gaming) sector and a developing digital financial services platform, Sea Limited's primary business is e-commerce, much like Amazon's.
Dec 21, 2023 11:10 AM EST
TikTok Takes on Recession: Viral "Silent Depression" Claim Shakes Up Economic Experts
Some social media users claim that although the U.S. economy has stayed amazingly robust, affordability is at an all-time low, even when compared to the Great Depression.
Dec 21, 2023 10:03 AM EST
'Vanilla' Gift Cards Accused of Fueling Easy Holiday Scams
A prominent prepaid card issuer is being sued for allegedly failing to prevent one of the most prevalent scams from using its cards.
Dec 21, 2023 9:09 AM EST
IRS Delivers $1 Billion Penalty Gift, Check Your Eligibility Now!
For the tax years 2020 and 2021, the IRS is waiving penalty penalties for taxpayers who failed to pay back taxes totaling less than $100,000 annually. The IRS said on Tuesday that the relief plan will waive $1 billion in fees for tax returns submitted for those years.
Dec 21, 2023 6:09 AM EST
Dow Swings Wildly, Closing Sharply Lower in Sudden Turnaround
Stocks in the United States finished down on Wednesday after a sharp mid-afternoon drop stopped Wall Street's remarkable run, which had been fueled by lowering interest rates and the Federal Reserve's dovish tilt.
Dec 20, 2023 10:25 PM EST
US and China Debt Woes Could Shake Up Global Ratings in 2024
The year 2024 may mark significant changes in several sovereign credit ratings due to the U.S. and China being on downgrade alerts, Turkey expecting to receive an upgrade after a ten-year hiatus, Israel facing its first drop, and more than fifty elections to be managed.
Dec 20, 2023 10:01 AM EST
Late Shoppers Rejoice as Retailers Turbocharge Delivery!
Some of America's largest retailers are attempting to boost delivery speeds in order to satisfy customers who anticipate faster and faster deliveries.
Dec 19, 2023 9:37 PM EST
Grab These Stocks Before 2023 Closes, Say Analysts
Ten S&P 500 stocks have the greatest proportion of analysts' "buy" ratings within the index: NiSource, Lamb Weston, and Amazon.com, among others. Even the analysts who monitor these stocks have unanimously recommended buying two of these stocks.
Dec 19, 2023 9:27 AM EST
Vans Owner Stumbles as Hack Halts Holiday Hustle, Shares Tumble
The North Face and Vans owner VF Corp. saw a sharp decline in their stock price on Monday following their announcement that a breach had compromised part of their capabilities to ship orders in time for the holidays.
Dec 19, 2023 6:45 AM EST