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Economy

“68% of Americans feel stressed about cost when planning a date—here’s who they think should pay”

“…Nearly everyone, regardless of gender, who’s dating is stressed about the associated costs. Roughly 69% of U.S. adults admitted to feeling uncomfortable on a date because of how much it will cost, and 68% say they stress about money when… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Ambrx Holders Who Bought for Pennies See 6,700% Gain on J&J Bid”

“Longtime believers in Ambrx Biopharma Inc. are being rewarded with juicy returns as Johnson & Johnson’s buyout offer values the biotech stock at more than 6,700% of its all-time low. Johnson & Johnson agreed to acquire Ambrx for $28 per… Continue Reading…

Economy

“California… consider wealth tax — including for people who moved out of state”

“California lawmakers are pushing legislation that would impose a new tax on the state’s wealthiest residents — even if they’ve already moved to another part of the country. Assemblyman Alex Lee, a progressive Democrat, last week introduced a bill in the California… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Who Will It Hurt The Most When Unemployment Rises?”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: The Federal Reserve has made it clear that reining-in inflation is its number one priority. One likely consequence is that corporate hiring will freeze, layoffs will commence, and jobs will be lost. As unemployment rises, the distribution of… Continue Reading…

Economy

“California Will Ban Gas-Powered Vehicles By 2035. Who’s Next?”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: California is looking to ban all gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Such a massive level of adoption being a tall or seemingly impossible order, the California Air Resources Board voted today to make official the legislation. Let’s set the clean versus… Continue Reading…

Investing

“Nearly 40% of investors who pulled money out of markets in the last year regret it”

“Many investors who pulled money out of the stock market in the last year now regret their decision. Some 38% of investors said they sold stocks last year due to a current event, according to a study from MagnifyMoney. Of that group,… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“Are Oil Prices Heading To $64 or $200? Depends On Who You Ask”

“Brent Crude prices are set to retreat to $64 a barrel by the end of 2021, one of Japan’s leading banks says, while the energy minister of a Gulf oil producer warned that the International Energy Agency’s suggestion of no… Continue Reading…

Business

“Americans are changing who they turn to for financial advice”

“About 26% of Americans say their most trusted source for financial advice this year is a financial advisor, according to a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Northwestern Mutual. The survey includes responses from over 2,300 individuals. That’s… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Another 2.2 million stimulus checks have gone out. Here’s who received the payments”

“…That legislation authorized payments of up to $1,400 per person, plus $1,400 per eligible dependent, for individuals and families who fall under certain income thresholds and also meet other requirements. For the latest tranche, about 1.3 million of the payments… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Who gets the $12.6M in restitution from the Robinhood settlement”

“On Wednesday, Robinhood reached a settlement with FINRA over a multitude of issues, agreeing to pay a fine of $57 million and restitution to customers of $12.6 million. In the 122-page settlement document against Robinhood, FINRA explains that the company “has paid or intends… Continue Reading…