SEC Chair Clayton to exit, giving Biden early chance to name key regulator
Politico Kellie Mejdrich Nov 16, 2020 Under the SEC’s rules, it is up to the president to appoint an interim chair when the commission chair leaves...
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Capitalism must be saved by capitalists, argue these pioneering ESG investors
Fortune Katherine Dunn Nov 15, 2020 When Michael O’Leary and Warren Valdmanis first met at Bain Capital’s offices in Asia, both were more or less conventional...
Safety net for the unemployed is defective. The pandemic exposed its flaws: MIT report
The unemployment benefits system has many shortcomings, researchers argue in a new paper published by MIT. They were laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic.
Walgreens drops 8% to lead drug store stocks lower after Amazon launches pharmacy business
CVS, Rite Aid and other pharmacy stocks were under pressure on Tuesday morning after Amazon's newest venture was announced.
Bill to overhaul Canada’s privacy laws coming soon
CBC Catharine Tunney Nov 16, 2020 Minister Bains' mandate letter hints at 'enhanced powers for the privacy commissioner' As the number of high-profile online consumer security...
Investors have become too bullish so sell on the vaccine news, Bank of America says
"We say 'sell the vaccine' in coming weeks/months as we think we're close to 'full bull,'" BofA's Michael Hartnett said.
Here are creative ways to teach your kids about charity
It's the time of year when people tend to give back. While Covid may have shifted the dynamic, there are still ways to show your children...
Walgreens drops 11% to lead drug store stocks lower after Amazon launches pharmacy business
CVS, Rite Aid and other pharmacy stocks were under pressure on Tuesday morning after Amazon's newest venture was announced.
Businesses can convert 2020’s red ink into cash with coronavirus tax breaks
The CARES Act allows businesses to carry back losses from 2018, 2019 and 2020, using it to offset income from up to five years ago. They...
Op-ed: Don’t let inflation destroy those retirement plans
As you think about what might impact your retirement, keep inflation in mind. The pandemic has caused changes that will raise costs for years. Plan ahead...
A lot of taxes could be around the corner for these investors. Here’s why
It's November, and that means mutual funds are starting to send out their expected capital gains distributions for the year. How to prepare for the tax...
Cramer says he's never seen such resilient stock buyers — ‘they don't seem to want to sell'
"They see good news and then they buy, and then no one comes forward to sell," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Monday. "We haven't seen this pattern...
Momofuku joins Goldbelly's delivery service as consumers seek out far-flung comfort food during the Covid pandemic
Goldbelly is adding chef David Chang's Momofuku to its national delivery service amid a boom sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Do you spend instead of save? Here’s why – and how you can change it
Your feelings about money may drive how you spend and save, but luckily you can change your ways
Here's the right way to avoid tax pitfalls and roll your 401(k) assets to an IRA
Here are some situations and rules that may make you pause before embarking on a rollover from your workplace plan to an IRA.