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PayPal (PYPL) is almost synonymous with online payments, but it is not alone in the growing digital money space. Nearly every consumer market is moving online. For example, consider how Amazon overtook Walmart as the world’s largest retailer. Consumers are turning to online payment systems in record numbers every year. The industry for online payment

72 The latest reading of the New York City Recovery Index out of a possible score of 100. New York City’s economic recovery index experienced a slight increase the week of Sept. 18, rising from an overall score of 71 to 72 after falling by as much as six points the week before. A partial

Imagine heading out for a hard day’s fishing and returning with a gem that stuns fishermen across the nation? That’s exactly what happened to Mark Rand and his son Luke, who caught a rare, bright blue lobster off the coast of Maine on Aug. 11, 2022. The father and son, who between them have at

Capital gains may be realized on some forms of intangible property. Intangible assets are non-physical assets, which include patents and licenses. A capital gain occurs when an asset is sold for a higher price than what it was purchased for, and those gains are considered taxable by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Although there are

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is calculated by dividing a company’s stock price per share by its earnings per share (EPS), giving investors an idea of whether a stock is under- or overvalued. A high P/E ratio may suggest that investors are expecting higher earnings growth in the future compared to companies with a lower P/E.

A whistleblower claims that Twitter, Inc. (TWTR) has been “in violation of numerous laws and regulations” and has exhibited “extreme, egregious deficiencies” regarding privacy, security, and content moderation. Moreover, the former Twitter executive asserts that the microblogging and social media company has made misrepresentations to Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, who is engaged in

Key Takeaways Analysts estimate EPS of $0.50 vs. $0.94 in Q2 FY 2022. Data center revenue is expected to rise at a rapid pace YOY, but decelerating relative to the past two quarters. Companywide revenue is expected to increase, but at the slowest pace in 11 quarters. Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) has seen profits and revenue

People have many different styles and tastes when it comes to money, but making your money grow is typically considered the most fundamental investment objective. The best way to accomplish this goal will vary according to factors such as the investor’s risk tolerance and time horizon. However, there are some key principles and techniques that

Thoughts of the American Frontier, also known as the Wild West, often conjure up visions of lawlessness and expansion into new unknown territory. This period is often characterized by volatility, risk, reward, and loss. Feelings of what it was like in the Wild West often hit close to home for those who find themselves within

In the month since the Fed announced its fourth rate hike of the year, certificate of deposit (CD) rates have now risen across all the major terms. But over the most recent week, the top rate in many terms was flat, while you can now earn more on a 2-year CD, but less with a

Stock chart patterns often signal transitions between rising and falling trends. A price pattern is a recognizable configuration of price movement identified using a series of trendlines and/or curves. When a price pattern signals a change in trend direction, it is known as a reversal pattern; a continuation pattern occurs when the trend continues in

Investing is a way to set aside money while you are busy with life and have that money work for you so that you can fully reap the rewards of your labor in the future. Investing is a means to a happier ending. Legendary investor Warren Buffett defines investing as “the process of laying out

Shares of AMC (AMC) fell 42% yesterday as its new APE preferred shares began trading, while major cinema operator Cineworld warned of potential bankruptcy.  AMC’s APE units debuted yesterday after being distributed to investors as a special dividend. The company said investors would receive one APE share for every share of Class A AMC stock they own, effectively

Slightly less than half of e-filed tax returns are self-prepared; paid tax preparers complete the rest. Of course, many taxpayers who complete their own returns do so with the help of tax software, such as Intuit TurboTax, TaxSlayer, and H&R Block Online. Whether you’re better off with a software package or a tax pro depends

As of today, September 13, 2021, the jumbo 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 3.14%, the jumbo 15-year rate is 2.82%, and the jumbo 7/1 ARM rate is 2.19%. These rates are not the teaser rates you may see advertised online and based on our methodology should be more representative of what customers could expect to

Five companies, including cryptocurrency exchange FTX US, have been served with a cease and desist letter by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The letters have been sent over issues related to “false and misleading statements” regarding the companies being insured by the FDIC. The companies that have been sent these letters are FTX US,

Options trading may seem overwhelming at first, but it’s easy to understand if you know a few key points. Investor portfolios are usually constructed with several asset classes. These may be stocks, bonds, ETFs, and even mutual funds. Options are another asset class, and when used correctly, they offer many advantages that trading stocks and

A completely cashless society sounds appealing to some, and although we’ve made strides to making it possible, it is not yet a reality. Despite the magic of PayPal, Square, credit cards, and mobile wallets, some of us need to carry around cash. While we can choose from a rich array of singles, fins, sawbucks, Jacksons, $50s, and Benjamins,

Cineworld Group PLC (CINE.L), a leading global operator of movie theaters, is considering bankruptcy protection, including a Chapter 11 filing in the United States. Based in the United Kingdom, Cineworld is the second-largest cinema business in the world, based on the number of screens. It operates in 10 countries with 751 sites and 9,189 screens.

As central banks around the world have been aggressively raising interest rates to combat inflation, Turkey’s central bank is taking a very different approach. Despite inflation soaring to nearly 80%, Turkey’s central bank announced it has decided to cut its interest rate from 14% to 13%. It had been at 14% for the past seven months. Analysts had