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Traders say the sell-off was overdue, has more to go: 'Robinhood traders need to get burned a bit'

For the moment, the market is signaling the frothiness has gotten out of hand

5 years ago

Op-ed: Non-profit sector, slammed by the pandemic, needs the generosity of investors

There is an unprecedented opportunity to "invest" in the non-profit sector at historically low levels, with charitable contributions now offering disproportionately substantial returns, albeit measured a bit differently — in essential units of impact, influence and legacy-building fulfillment.

5 years ago

Trader Talk: What's next for markets?

The stock market plunge shouldn't have been surprising. Signs of frothiness have abounded.

5 years ago

The self-employed face a financial challenge during Covid-19: saving for retirement

Saving for retirement may be a waiting game for independent workers because of the pandemic.

5 years ago

Recruiting Talent for Your Early Stage Startup

Early hires can set the tone for the success of your business. Learn how to attract and recruit top talent for your early-stage startup. Continue reading

5 years ago

This move will help your 401(k) recover faster when the markets are down

The worst and best days for the stock market often happen within days of each other. Retirement investors who stay the course through those highs and lows tend to reap the most of those gains, research shows.

5 years ago

Start-up JIKO co-founded by ex-Goldman trader is first fintech to complete takeover of a national bank

CNBC | Hugh Son | Sep 3, 2020 Key Points A tiny start-up led by a former Goldman Sachs trader has become the first fintech firm to complete the acquisition of a nationally regulated U.S. bank, CNBC has learned. Jiko, a 23-person company co-founded by Stephane Lintner, has closed a deal to purchase Mid Central


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5 years ago

Robinhood Reportedly Hit By SEC Fraud Probe, Possible Fine Of Over $10 Million

Forbes | Sergei Klebnikov | Sep 2, 2020 Key Facts: Robinhood faces a civil fraud investigation from the SEC, which is reportedly at an advanced stage, over its deals with high-speed trading firms. The online brokerage could be forced to pay a fine of more than $10 million if it decides to settle with the


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5 years ago

Do Central Bank Digital Currencies need a blockchain operating system?

Guest Post | Sep 4, 2020 One of the hottest topics in blockchain circles right now is Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDC. Ever since Facebook announced its Libra project roughly a year ago, the CBDC trend has gained a lot more attention as governments weigh up how to react to private sector involvement in


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5 years ago

Labor Day is still a good time to buy a car. 'It just looks a little different this year,' experts say

With inventory at car dealerships remaining tight, some used cars are fetching a premium. The average list price for a 2017 model climbed to $24,287 in August, up nearly $1,500 from June.

5 years ago

What do the market's ups and downs mean for you? It depends on your age

Troubles in the stock market should direct your attention to your personal timeline and financial goals.

5 years ago

Second $1,200 stimulus checks are still on the table despite stalemate. Here's what we know

As Washington lawmakers try to work out their differences on the next round of coronavirus stimulus relief, one area that still has support are second $1,200 stimulus checks, Vice President Mike Pence told CNBC on Friday.

5 years ago

Who needs banks? How tech companies are taking a bite out of financial services

Financial Post | James McLeod | Aug 21, 2020 Tech companies moving to create 'frictionless' experience so small businesses can get access to money quickly In early August, Montreal-based Lightspeed POS Inc. announced it would start offering loans of up to US$50,000 per retail location to merchants in the United States that already use its


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5 years ago

UK government open banking tender puts focus on payments

Global Government Forum | Ian Hall | Sep 3, 2020 The UK’s journey towards implementing open banking to deliver citizen services has taken a significant step forward with the opening of what is believed to be the country’s first government tender specifically for open banking. In a move that will be greeted by open banking’s


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