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Bank's Handling of Prepaid Cards Draws Scrutiny

December 7, 2024

Comerica Bank is in hot water with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The bank had a deal with the U. S. Treasury to manage federal benefits on prepaid debit cards, used mainly by the elderly and disabled. But the CFPB says Comerica hasn't been treating these customers fairly. Since 20

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AMC Shares Tumble: Investors React to New Stock Sale Plan

December 6, 2024

This morning, AMC Entertainment's stock took a 7% nosedive in early trading. The cause? The movie theater giant announced plans to sell up to 50, 000 shares. The company aims to beef up its financial standing and invest in enhancements, such as better seating and screens. CEO Adam Aron's "GO Plan" i

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How ESG Performance Boosts Corporate Investments in China

December 6, 2024

Did you know that a company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors can significantly improve its investment decisions? In China, researchers looked into how well companies perform in terms of ESG and how it impacts their investment efficiency. They used data from Chinese

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Will a Securities Boss Slow Down the Crypto Craze?

December 6, 2024

You've probably heard that the new SEC chief, Paul Atkins, could be great for the crypto world. President Trump sure thinks so, saying Atkins understands the importance of digital assets. This has led to a huge Bitcoin boom, with prices soaring to over $100, 000 in just a year. Crypto fans are excit

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Bitcoin’s $100, 000 Milestone: A Trump-Powered Boost

December 6, 2024

Bitcoin has reached $100, 000 for the first time, driven by hopes for favorable regulations under President-elect Trump. The price jumped by 6. 1% on Thursday, exceeding $103, 800 and rising over 50% since Trump’s election victory in November. Trump nominated crypto advocate Paul Atkins to lead the

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Lululemon's Global Gains: What's Up with Sales?

December 6, 2024

Lululemon, the popular athletic apparel brand, has seen some interesting shifts in sales. While growth in the U. S. is slowing down, the company is making big strides abroad. This international success has led to a 9% increase in overall sales compared to last year. The company just shared its finan

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Bitcoin's Surge: How Jerome Powell's Take on Crypto Matters

December 5, 2024

You might not expect the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, to influence bitcoin's value. But during a recent talk with CNBC, Powell’s comments gave bitcoin a boost. He revealed he doesn't own any crypto and noted that the Fed can't control it. But when he compared bitcoin to gold, people took no

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Why Crypto Donations Are Becoming a Big Deal

December 5, 2024

You might have heard that people are donating more cryptocurrency to charities lately. But why is this happening? Well, crypto investors are finding out that it can be really beneficial. Kyle Casserino, who works at Fidelity Charitable, a charity that accepts bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin, says th

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Will Britain Beat the U. S. in the Crypto Race?

December 5, 2024

Britain is trying to become a big player in the crypto world, but it's got some tough competition from the United States. The UK's Labour government is pushing to make the country friendly for crypto businesses. For example, they're planning to talk to firms about laws for digital assets like stable

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Trump's Pick for SEC Chair: A Fresh Start for Crypto?

December 5, 2024

President Donald Trump has made a significant move in the world of finance and politics by announcing his intention to nominate Paul Atkins as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This decision comes as no surprise to many, as Atkins, currently the CEO of Patomak Global