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According to the ideal of the American Dream, everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue happiness and economic prosperity, and the government should protect the right of every citizen to achieve their highest aspirations and goals. The notion of the American Dream was invented by the Founding Fathers of the United States and was initially captured

Bitcoin has not only been a trendsetter, ushering in a wave of cryptocurrencies built on a decentralized peer-to-peer network, but also has become the de facto standard for cryptocurrencies, inspiring an ever-growing legion of followers and spinoffs. Key Takeaways A cryptocurrency, broadly defined, is a form of digital tokens or “coins” that exist on a

In this article JPM Scott Mlyn | CNBC JPMorgan Chase is paying a $125 million fine to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges that its Wall Street division allowed employees to use WhatsApp and other platforms to circumvent federal record-keeping laws. The SEC said Friday in a statement that JPMorgan Securities admitted to “widespread” record-keeping

Beer. You’ve seen it at sporting events, parties, and backyard barbecues, but have you ever thought about just what goes into that can or bottle? Not the ingredients, but economics. The brewing industry is quite complex, and it takes more than just brewing technique to get your favorite beer into your local store or bar.

Jim Cramer Scott Mlyn | CNBC CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday that early strength in the broader market indexes after the Federal Reserve‘s faster, but still gradual tightening plans does not reflect the reality that many companies are starting to struggle. “If you’re in companies losing money, you should sell them,” Cramer said on “Squawk

(Click here to subscribe to the new Delivering Alpha newsletter.) Engine No. 1 was founded a year ago this month, and since then, has made a splash in the investing world. Most notably, the ESG-oriented investment firm took on Exxon Mobil in a proxy battle and won. It also launched an ETF and published a white paper,

Social media site Reddit revealed on Dec. 15, 2021 that it has made a confidential filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in preparation for an initial public offering (IPO). Reddit reportedly is aiming for a valuation of $15 billion when its IPO comes to market. Message boards on Reddit, most notably WallStreetBets,

The HSBC Holdings Plc headquarters building in Hong Kong, China. Paul Yeung | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — Investors should brace for a “pay-back period” in 2022 following a year of strong gains, as macroeconomic risks mount, according to HSBC Asset Management. In its 2022 investment outlook, the bank said the bumper returns investors

Industrialization refers to the process of transformation from an agrarian to an industrial society, when an economy switches from a period of stable-to-little growth to one of accelerating growth. While wages did eventually grow as a result of industrialization, there are many ways to measure standard of living and it can’t simply be assumed that

A Falcon 9 rocket is displayed outside the Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) headquarters on January 28, 2021 in Hawthorne, California. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images A female former employee of Elon Musk’s SpaceX alleged in an essay published Tuesday that the space company’s workplace is “rife with sexism” and that its

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 68 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published December 7, 2021. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery index took a hit as of Nov. 27, falling from a score of 85 to 71. A severe drop in the

In this article MS Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman walked back an edict that employees should be back at the office by now and issued a new forecast for how long companies would delay the return. “I was wrong on this,” he told CNBC’s Wilfred Frost Monday on “Closing Bell.” “I thought we would have

The title of world’s richest person can change on any given day, depending on corporate share prices—but as of late, that title has been held by Elon Musk. Famous for his business prowess, communication style, and role as a tech visionary, Musk has often been hailed as a genius. Musk is the CEO and co-founder

In this article MRVL RIVN GOOGL S WCN-CA RJ Scaringe and team on opening day at Rivian’s manufacturing campus in Normal, IL. Source: Rivian The market volatility in recent weeks is enough to make even the most experienced investors worried, particularly as they contend with the omicron Covid variant and the prospect of tighter monetary

Defined-Benefit vs. Defined-Contribution Plan: An Overview Employer-sponsored retirement plans are divided into two major categories: defined-benefit plans and defined-contribution plans. As the names imply, a defined-benefit plan—also commonly known as a traditional pension plan—provides a specified payment amount in retirement. A defined-contribution plan allows employees and employers (if they choose) to contribute and invest funds

In this article QUOT SDI Productions | E+ | Getty Images Company: Quotient Technology, Inc. (QUOT) Business: Quotient Technology operates as a digital media and promotions technology company that offers power integrated digital media and promotions programs for brands and retailers. The company operates through two segments: (i) Promotions segment, which offers digital coupons and

Leveraged investing is a technique that seeks higher investment profits by using borrowed money. These profits come from the difference between the investment returns on the borrowed capital and the cost of the associated interest. Leveraged investing exposes an investor to higher risk. Where does the borrowed capital come from? Potentially, from any source; but

A good credit rating can impact your finances in more ways than one, so it’s vital that you know how to read your consumer credit report. When attempting to qualify for loans, credit cards, or lines of credit, lenders take your credit score into account. Your score determines in part whether you’re approved for new

Key Takeaways Costco’s comparable sales growth decelerated slightly from the previous quarter but came in above analysts’ expectations. Comparable sales growth is a key metric of Costco’s revenue growth from its warehouses and e-commerce sites that have been in operation for at least one year. The company’s e-commerce sales rose 14.3% from the year-ago quarter.

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa arrives at the International Space Station on Dec. 8, 2021 after launching on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft. NASA TV Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday, where he’ll spend nearly two weeks visiting as a private space tourist. Maezawa launched on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft along