Goldman Sachs Targets Private Equity After Credit Suisse Shakeup
In an attempt to fill the hole left by unrest at regional banks and the sale of Credit Suisse, American investment bank Goldman Sachs is pushing its way into the lending market for asset managers and private equity.
May 18, 2024 10:26 AM EDT
Walmart Stock Up by 7%, Forecast Hints at Continued Buying Power
In accordance with prior comments made by one of its major suppliers and a competitor retailer, Walmart's optimistic outlook for the retail industry on Thursday indicated a solid consumer base in the United States.
Dow Unexpectedly Soars to 40,000, Marking the Highest for Wall Street
The Dow just reached 40,000 for the first time, marking the latest high point in an unexpectedly successful year for Wall Street.
Social Security 2025: Cost-of-Living-Adjustment Increased to 3.2%, But Will It Keep Up?
After the government announced that April inflation was in line with experts' predictions, the most recent estimate of Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment 2025 increased to 3.2%, according to new figures released on Wednesday.
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Hedge Funds Rake in Record Profits as Markets Roar Back
20 top fund managers earned $67 billion in gains for investors in 2023, compared to $65 billion during the pandemic-era boom in 2021, according to research released on Monday by LCH Investments, a hedge fund.
Jan 23, 2024 06:02 PM EST
Bernie Sanders Unleashes New Bill to Tackle 'Outrageous' CEO Pay
Democrats are proposing to increase taxes on businesses whose CEO salaries are at least 50 times higher than those of the average worker. They claim that this legislation is necessary to curb corporate greed.
Jan 23, 2024 01:31 AM EST
Top Citi Strategist Foresees Healthy Economic Rebound
In order to restore sustainable growth and put inflation back to goal, the global economy does not require a "collapse," according to Steven Wieting, chief economist and investment strategist at Citi Global Wealth.
Jan 22, 2024 10:30 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 07:00 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 03:58 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
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 09:24 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 07:10 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 06:20 AM EST
Retail Rebound or Bubble Burst? December Surge Hides Underlying Inflation Concerns
December saw an increase in American retail spending, capping up the Christmas shopping season and the year on a positive note and indicating that consumers are still feeling secure enough to continue spending money.
Jan 18, 2024 12:19 AM EST
The New Middle Class, and How Gen Z Fits in to it
Gen Z is out of line with the reality of what a middle class salary in the United States is, but they are on the right track about a larger issue.
Jan 22, 2024 02:50 PM EST