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 04:43 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 01:49 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 08:15 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 09:20 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 08:40 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 07:21 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 01:58 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 09:44 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 07:23 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 05:52 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 05:28 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 09:22 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 04:08 AM EST


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