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U.S. Raises are Trending Down This Year As The Job Market Cools

Employers in the U.S. anticipate an average wage increment of 4% this year, a marginal step down ...

Feb 13, 2024 12:27 PM EST


Blood money

Blood Gold in Africa Funding Russians in Ukraine

Blood Gold: The Mercenaries Plundering Africa to Fuel the Kremlin's War Machine Part Two

Feb 13, 2024 11:54 AM EST


Social Media

How much does social media influence our investing?

Social media is such a huge part of living in the 21st century, so is it positive or negative...

Feb 13, 2024 11:46 AM EST


Shoppers Face Fewer Choices as Brands Consolidate

Shoppers Face Fewer Choices as Brands Consolidate

Many businesses are reducing the variety of their offerings as studies indicate that having fewer options rather than a wide range actually encourages customers to make larger purchases, which is why many believe they are also benefiting consumers.

Feb 13, 2024 11:10 AM EST


Tesla Takes Action to Tackle Demand Slump, Stock Continues Slide

Tesla Takes Action to Tackle Demand Slump, Stock Continues Slide

Monday saw a little decline in Tesla (TSLA) stock as the automaker announced another round of price reductions in the US, adding to concerns about the state of EV demand as we go into the first few months of the year.

Feb 13, 2024 10:29 AM EST


Bitcoin Soars Past $50,000, Leaving Doubters Behind

Bitcoin Soars Past $50,000, Leaving Doubters Behind

On Monday, Bitcoin surged above $50,000, hitting its highest value in over two years at one point.

Feb 13, 2024 03:53 AM EST


US Deficit Shows Improvement, But Long Road Ahead

US Deficit Shows Improvement, But Long Road Ahead

The Treasury Department announced on Monday that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) cleared a backlog of tax returns delayed by the epidemic, which led to a decrease in tax refunds.

Feb 13, 2024 01:52 AM EST


Diamondback Targets Endeavor in Cash-and-Stock Deal Valued at $26 Billion

Diamondback Targets Endeavor in Cash-and-Stock Deal Valued at $26 Billion

To build an energy juggernaut in the Southwest valued at over $50 billion, Diamondback Energy plans to acquire competitor Endeavor Energy Resources.

Feb 12, 2024 11:42 PM EST


bitcoin

Is Bitcoin a Good Investment for a New Investor?

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of if it's still a good investment, you should first understand its appeal and why so many are heavily invested in it:

Feb 12, 2024 12:40 PM EST


Job Market Booms, Inflation Falls, But Political Tensions Cast a Shadow

Job Market Booms, Inflation Falls, But Political Tensions Cast a Shadow

Only 25% of business economists and professionals believe that this year will see a recession in the US. Furthermore, an external shock, like a dispute involving China, would probably cause any slowdown rather than local economic issues, such rising interest rates.

Feb 12, 2024 09:47 AM EST


Looming Debt Crisis Threatens American Way of Life

Looming Debt Crisis Threatens American Way of Life

The public debt of the United States is over $34 trillion, and the country's debt-to-GDP ratio is about 100%. Not quite the boon that the Founding Fathers had originally intended.

Feb 12, 2024 07:29 AM EST


FTX Phoenix Rising? Customers Could See Full Repayment Despite Bankman-Fried's Fall

FTX Phoenix Rising? Customers Could See Full Repayment Despite Bankman-Fried's Fall

Former FTX clients have cause to hope they may be able to get their money back as Sam Bankman-Fried, who was found guilty of criminal fraud in connection with the catastrophic collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange in 2022, is ready to be sentenced next month.

Feb 12, 2024 06:46 AM EST


Super Bowl Sunday Snack Attack? Biden Tells Companies to End "Shrinkflation" Trickery

Super Bowl Sunday Snack Attack? Biden Tells Companies to End "Shrinkflation" Trickery

U.S. President Joe Biden urged snack companies to halt shrinkflation, the practice of reducing product sizes while maintaining prices, labeling it as "a rip-off."

Feb 12, 2024 04:48 AM EST


Jeff Bezos Dumps $2 Billion in Amazon Stock, Triggers Market Buzz

Jeff Bezos Dumps $2 Billion in Amazon Stock, Triggers Market Buzz

In a document he submitted to federal regulators, Jeff Bezos disclosed that he had sold around 12 million shares of Amazon stock, valued at over $2 billion.

Feb 12, 2024 12:05 AM EST


Bitcoin

What is DeFi (And why you should care)

Freshly baked altcoins are solely released on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like Uniswap. DeFi gives you access to the newest blockchain-based tech ...

Feb 11, 2024 12:10 PM EST


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