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financial

Bitcoin: Friend or Foe for Investors? A Look at What Happens in China!

February 9, 2025

Every day, from 2013 to 2017, Bitcoin and six other major financial assets like stocks, commodities, gold, foreign exchange, money market, and bonds were watched closely in China as a study tried to figure out the gold rush. The goal was to see if Bitcoin could be a shield or a buffer for investors.

politics

Big Bucks Be Gone: Billionaire's Play for Consumer Watchdog

February 9, 2025

Imagine this: a billionaire with a big plan, a consumer agency that put cash back in people's pockets, and a political move that could put the squeeze on everyday Americans. This is what happened when a major figure in tech made a bold statement about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),

politics

Power Shifts at Consumer Watchdog Agency

February 9, 2025

In a surprising move, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is now the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This change happens after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's short stint, who was accused of halting work at the bureau. Democrats had pushed back

lifestyle

Influencer's Lifestyle Shift: Lessons in Financial Resilience

February 7, 2025

Katie Bunton, a mother of twins and influencer from Byron Bay, has faced a financial turnaround when her spouse, Harry, lost his job last December. This event led to a re-evaluation of their lifestyle choices, and the family decided to move in with Harry's mother. This decision wasn't easy, but it w

health

The Vaccine Cash Quest: Does money convince more people to get vaccinated?

February 7, 2025

People are often motivated by cash, even for something as important as vaccinations. In the case of COVID-19 vaccines, previous studies have shown that financial bonuses raise the number of people who get the shot. These studies concluded that the direct impact of cash incentives could be small but

politics

Warning: US Lawyers Say Big Finance is Hiding China Risks

February 6, 2025

The top lawyers from over a dozen American states are calling out some big names in finance. They think that BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and a few others aren't being honest about the risks of investing in China. This includes a possible invasion of Taiwan. These lawyers think it's a big dea

business

What Did Disney Do For First Quarter?

February 6, 2025

Disney recently shared its first-quarter results. Net income rose by 5% to a whopping $24. 69 billion compared to last year. Also, there was an attempt at favorable market expectations. The bankers at LSEG expected $24. 62 billion, they missed it by about $100 million. Likewise, the adjusted earning

finance

A Look at Citadel's Strategy in a Wobbly January Market

February 5, 2025

Ken Griffin's Citadel isn't messing around, not even in a tricky market. In January, the hedge fund’s main strategy fund made a 1. 4%. looks pretty good when you're dealing with all five of its strategies - commodities, equities, fixed income, credit, and quantitative. 56-year-old Citadel'

finance

Buying BlackRock Amid Market Shake-Up: A Strategic Risk

February 5, 2025

On the trading day, financial stocks, including BlackRock, felt the heat. And no, as a result of news pertaining to competitors, financial stocks, BlackRock slumped hard. The core reason? Vanguard slashed its prices on a whopping 87 funds across 168 share classes. That is big news. Saving inves

finance

Tech Stocks Surge: What's Driving the Bullish Trend?

February 3, 2025

Tech stocks have been on a roll lately, with Dynatrace leading the charge. January witnessed a surge in Dynatrace's revenue, reaching an all-time high. This is big news. Why? Well, tech gadgets are a hot commodity right now, and the industry's top minds are taking notice. Two industry leaders hav