A computer generated aerial view of Greater Springfield near Brisbane, Australia. Springfield City Group Travel up the sunny shores of Australia’s Gold Coast, 25 kilometers outside of Brisbane, and you’ll find Greater Springfield, a city that’s different by design. You may never have heard of it. Unsurprising; the city is not yet 30 years old.
Month: May 2021
Peru, a country not commonly associated with bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, is experiencing a sizable surge in digital currency adoption following the first round of its presidential ballot process. The presidential candidate with the most vote support, Pedro Castillo, is known for his interventionist policies, so Peruvians might be preparing for what could be considered an
You’re retired. Congratulations. Now what? For decades, during most of your working years and especially at the end of your career, it’s all been about one question. “The most common question asked by pre-retirees regarding their financial situation is ‘At what age should I plan to retire?’” says Ann Martin, Director of Operations of CreditDonkey
Bloomberg First Warning Sign in Global Commodity Boom Flashes in China (Bloomberg) — One pillar of this year’s blistering commodities rally — Chinese demand — may be teetering.Beijing aced its economic recovery from the pandemic largely via an expansion in credit and a state-aided construction boom that sucked in raw materials from across the planet.
The Fed, politicians and their crony corporate friends persistently manipulate the dollar and U.S. economy to their advantage, at the expense of everyone else. Prices are… by Ron Paul of Ron Paul Liberty Report The Fed, politicians and their crony corporate friends persistently manipulate the dollar and U.S. economy to their advantage, at the expense
The U.S. economy is essentially a free market economy – an economic market that is run by supply and demand – with some government regulation. In a truly free market, buyers and sellers conduct their business without any government regulation, but there is a continuing debate among politicians and economists about how much government regulation is
Jack Ma will step down as president of the elite business academy he founded six years ago, according to people familiar with the matter, as Beijing cracks down on the billionaire’s influence across Chinese society. Hupan University, an executive training programme that is reputedly as hard to get into as Harvard University, will also restructure
Dogs can be trained to detect up to 94 per cent of Covid-19 infections — even in asymptomatic patients — according to UK research published at the weekend, suggesting they could be used at airports and other entry points to screen passengers. The study tested the known ability of dogs to act as biosensors, capable
Take a look at 2020 pay packages for bank CEOs and a headline theme emerges: total compensation rose even as bonuses decreased. But peel back a layer and you’ll find that in a year rife with distress and uncertainty, bank boards and compensation committees relied less on numbers and formulas, and more on their perceptions
This week, Squarespace (SQSP) went public through a direct listing on the NYSE. This means that the company bypassed traditional Wall Street investment bankers and issued shares directly to the public. As a result, the proceeds went to the insiders, not to the company. (See IPO calendar on TipRanks) Squarespace operates a leading platform to
Summer is almost here and after not seeing friends and family for a long time, you’re probably ready for barbecues, dinner parties, and homemade outdoor brunches. After a long period of social distancing, many of us are looking forward to socializing again. There’s no better way to do this than serving a delicious meal on
Nobel prize-winning economist Robert Shiller is worried a bubble is forming in some of the market’s hottest trades. He’s notably concerned about housing, stocks and cryptocurrencies, where he sees a “wild west” mentality among investors. “I haven’t done that in print. I’ve been saying that,” the Yale University professor told CNBC’s “Trading Nation” on Friday.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman says he has given up predicting the imminent demise of bitcoin. The economist now suggests thinking of the cryptocurrency “as a cult that can survive indefinitely.” Nonetheless, Krugman still believes that bitcoin has no fundamentals. Paul Krugman Likens Bitcoin to a Cult That Can Survive Indefinitely Nobel laureate Paul Krugman
Today’s column addresses questions about retirement benefits after spousal benefits and possibly filing for and suspending retirement benefits, whether pensions count as income under the earnings test and when to apply for survivor’s benefits. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of Economic Security Planning, Inc, which
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve signaled Thursday that it is looking to expand its oversight of stablecoins, just one day after China issued a warning about the financial stability risks of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. In a video message, Fed Chair Jerome Powell also said the central bank would publish a discussion paper this
© Sandeep Sinha Silver price ends flat for the week at Rs 71,049 per kg on ETF inflows, dollar weakness; analysts say buy-on-dips Silver prices were steady this week to settle at Rs 71,049 per kg on stronger rupee and sell-off in industrial metals in choppy trade. However, the white metal was supported by gains
The rally can continue… by Morris Hubbartt Super Force Signals A Leading Market Timing Service We Take Every Trade Ourselves! Email: [email protected] [email protected]Here are today’s videos and charts. The videos are viewable on mobile phones as well as computers. Double-click to enlarge the charts. SGS Key Charts, Signals, & Video Analysis Super Force Signals (SFS)
Advocates of tax cuts argue that reducing taxes improves the economy by boosting spending. Those who oppose them say that tax cuts only help the rich because it can lead to a reduction in government services upon which lower-earning individuals rely. In other words, there are two distinct sides to this economic balancing scale. The
A delivery person for Doordash rides his bike in the rain during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 13, 2020. Carlo Allegri | Reuters The U.S. economy is in the process of reopening, but going forward, the long-term picture is anything but clear. Investors
European leaders have called for an immediate international response after Belarus forced a Ryanair flight bound for Lithuania to land in Minsk on Sunday and arrested one of its passengers, a top opposition activist. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarus’s exiled opposition leader, said online activist Roman Protasevich, resident in Lithuania, had been detained in the Belarusian capital.
Japan and Australia have disputed the findings of the International Energy Agency’s report on reaching net zero emissions by 2050, indicating they will continue fossil fuel investment despite the watchdog’s advice. The push back from member countries — traditionally big fossil fuel consumers — and global energy producers, highlights the controversy surrounding the IEA’s recommendations
Edelman Financial Engines acquired Viridian Advisors, which manages $850 million; Dynasty Financial Partners said it’s sponsoring three local pro athletes; Raymond James is upgrading its digital marketing for its advisors; and UBS hired two Northern California advisor teams away from Merrill Lynch. Here’s what’s news and other quick takes from the week in wealth management.
Two days ago, Splunk, Inc. (SPLK), a company whose software platform allows users to analyze large volumes of data in real time, announced its acquisition of TruSTAR, a cloud native intelligence management tool. Both companies offer data-centric programs. The following day, Jack Andrews of Needham & Company released a report assigning a Buy rating, with a Street-high price target
Mike McMullen is the CEO of Prominence Homes and the author of Build. Rent. Sell. Repeat! Every real estate investor understands the value of a good home inspector. Among other things, home inspectors identify invisible water damage, check the integrity of the foundation and identify other problems before they become serious. But home inspections are expensive
Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” says now that bitcoin is “crashing,” it is a buying opportunity, especially for those who said that they could not afford it before. Alternatively, he said they can “Buy coins that outperform bitcoin for pennies,” reiterating that the Fed, Treasury, and Biden are the problems,
The ivory tower of higher ed, the U.S. government, the financial industry, the bumper sticker barrage, a healthy pinch of pride, and, yes, even our genuine love for our children have all converged to serve up a big fat guilt sandwich for parents of college-bound kids. We’ve been made to think that we’re damned if
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s former transit accessibility chief violated ethics rules by revealing confidential information to a vendor during a competitive bidding process, an MTA watchdog report said. Alex Elegudin, a senior advisor in the MTA’s New York City Transit division from 2018 to 2020, relayed details to taxi technology provider Curb Mobility LLC
Bloomberg Bubble Risks Test China’s Commitment to No Sharp Turn in Policy (Bloomberg) — Despite Beijing’s best efforts, asset bubbles are forming in China.Home prices are soaring, prompting officials to revive the idea of a national property tax. A surge in raw material prices spurred pledges to increase domestic supply, toughen market oversight, and crack
“…to prevent evictions and ensure basic housing security for millions of Americans impacted by the affordable housing challenges exacerbated by COVID-19.” From Treasury.gov WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it has distributed $6.1 billion through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program in less than two weeks since $21.6 billion was
Arbitrage is the simultaneous buying and selling of the same security in two different markets with an aim to profit from the price differential. Owing to their unique payoff structure, binary options have gained huge popularity among the traders. We look at the arbitrage opportunities in binary options trading. A Quick Intro To Arbitrage Suppose a stock is
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