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Individual investors have continued to surge into the market in 2021, with the pandemic playing a key role in giving people the time to take control of their portfolios. Comparing costs has become less straightforward, however, as most online brokers have eliminated the trading fees that were the easiest method of direct comparison. To evaluate

Sundar Pichai is the current CEO of Google and Alphabet. Known as a successful innovator, he focuses on developing new products and services at Google, driven by advances in Artificial Intelligence. Pichai serves on Alphabet’s board of directors. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Google and Alphabet. He led the development of the

In this article FB TWTR DWAC The Truth social network logo is seen on a smartphone in front of a display of former U.S. President Donald Trump in this picture illustration taken February 21, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp., the blank-check company poised to take Donald Trump‘s media venture public,

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, April 21, 2022, upheld a 1972 federal law that denies disability benefits to residents of Puerto Rico. By an 8-1 ruling, the court said Congress can deny Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to residents of Puerto Rico (even though they are U.S. citizens) because they don’t pay all federal

In this article CVNA KRNT BKNG GOOGL EBAY Source: NYSE Earnings season is yet again upon us, with prominent names reporting this week. Volatility remains a focus for investors, and inflation has been continuing to compound pressure across all industries. The near-term uncertainty remains blurred, although long-term investing can often cut through the daily noise.  

Buying a house in foreclosure is often touted as a way for both owner-occupants and investors to get a great deal on a property. However, the potential financial rewards are usually not arrived at without a significant amount of hard work. Foreclosed properties have some common problems. In addition, there are some standard difficulties that

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment company that operates a broad range of businesses, including theme parks, resorts, a cruise line, broadcast TV networks, and related products. Disney also produces live entertainment events and produces and streams a wide range of film and TV entertainment content through its relatively new digital streaming services. The Walt

Being your own boss is a wonderful feeling, but it also comes with the responsibility of knowing how much to charge for your services. You may enjoy the freedom to take your career in whatever direction most interests you and to decide your own work schedule, dress code, and daily routine. But you also have

History’s most famous financial advisors are known for very different reasons. They include successful investors who share their knowledge with the masses, television celebrities who write books and criminals who stole millions of dollars. Ten of the most famous financial advisors are discussed below. Key Takeaways Famous financial advisors became household names for a variety

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 84 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published April 12, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery index rose marginally in the week ending April 2, 2022, with an increase from a score of 75 to 76 out

Gold House Gold House Megan Ruan knows firsthand how representation can impact funding for entrepreneurs. She recalled being the only woman of color working at a family office earlier in her career and running a portfolio of venture investments. “I saw the decisionmaking and how it differed between the people that were check-writers at these

What Is Solar Power for the Home?  Homeowners who install solar power systems can receive numerous benefits: lower electric bills, lower carbon footprints, and potentially higher home values. But these benefits typically come with significant installation and maintenance costs, and the magnitude of the gains can vary widely from one house to another. This article

In this article PLTR MCD TSLA CRWD CHWY The logo for McDonald’s is seen on a restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, January 27, 2022. Joshua Roberts | Reuters It seems inflation, the spike in oil prices and other commodities and geopolitical unrest are affecting just about every industry. Now, the arrival of earnings season brings another

Honest financial planners can face real dilemmas when trying to do the right thing for their clients. There are some common dilemmas investment professionals may face as well as guidance on how you can overcome them. Key Takeaways Financial advisors manage assets and money matters for individuals who often have less knowledge and understanding of

Foreign exchange trading, known as forex or FX, involves the trading of currencies. The forex markets are the most liquid in the world, making trading opportunities to profit from the changing value of currencies very attractive. Forex markets trade 24 hours a day, from Sunday 5 p.m. eastern time to Friday 4 p.m. eastern time.

In this article NGVT Azmanl | E+ | Getty Images Company: Ingevity (NGVT) Business: Ingevity is a leading bio-based materials company that converts waste streams and by-products from the wood, paper, and pulp industry into higher-valued, specialty materials. They operate through two segments: (i) Performance Materials, which includes high-performance activated carbon and (ii) Performance Chemicals,

NEWS ALERT April 15, 2022, 1:39 p.m. EDT: In response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $43 billion takeover offer, Twitter’s board of directors adopted a shareholder rights agreement, otherwise known as a poison pill, that would dilute Musk’s stake if he acquires more than 15% of the company’s common stock. What Is a Takeover? A

The most successful investors are those with vision. They’re capable of seeing opportunities where others can’t, often leaning on instinct as much as cold, hard data.  The Latinx investors on this list may not all be household names, but their financial backing has helped launch or rejuvenate thousands of businesses. With many more hits than

In this article LATG Daniel Loeb, founder and chief executive officer of Third Point LLC Jacob Kepler | Bloomberg | Getty Images (Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) The once red-hot SPAC market is becoming a fertile ground for activist investors who push for changes at problematic companies and profit from them. A record

What Is Litecoin (LTC)? Litecoin (LTC) is a cryptocurrency that was founded in 2011, two years after Bitcoin, by a former Google engineer named Charlie Lee. Like Bitcoin, Litecoin is based on an open-source global payment network that is not controlled by any central authority. Litecoin differs from Bitcoin in aspects like faster block generation