Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway just made a fast $1 billion on Snowflake's surging IPO
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway made the investment despite his aversion to IPOs.
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Coronavirus crisis caused 40% of parents to change their job situation, survey finds
The coronavirus crisis caused 40% of parents to change their job situation, a new FlexJobs survey finds. Women have been disproportionately hit, with 17% having to...
The Fed keeps rate steady. Here’s how that benefits short-term borrowers
Thanks to the central bank, short-term borrowing rates will stay near rock bottom but you may have to act quickly to get the most benefit.
KYC and KYP led banks to push in-house products more, exec says
Investment Executive Rudy Mezzetta Sep 2, 2020 Increasing compliance requirements — such as enhanced know-your-product rules — provided cover for Canada’s banks to focus ever more...
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway just made a fast $800 million on Snowflake's surging IPO
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway made the investment despite his aversion to IPOs.
This will be the biggest year ever for software IPOs as coronavirus and work-from-home show value
Counting the four IPOs this week, software IPOs will have raised roughly $7.8 billion year to date.
Yelp data shows 60% of business closures due to the coronavirus pandemic are now permanent
Yelp on Wednesday released its latest Economic Average Report, revealing business closures across the U.S. are increasing as a result of the coronavirus.
If you're in your 40s, it's time to put together a strategy to rescue your retirement
If you're late to the game, now is the time to nail down a solid retirement strategy.
Looking to reverse that withdrawal from your retirement account? Here's how to fix it and save on taxes
Savers were allowed to skip the 2020 required minimum distribution from their retirement accounts. Those who already took the withdrawal had until Aug. 31 to return...
Market value of big fintech companies rises to $1 trillion, more than the largest banks
The market caps of payment stocks like Visa and MasterCard have eclipsed the value of the biggest banks, even as their balance sheets remain significantly smaller...
Here's how homeowners can prepare for insurance claims after Hurricane Sally
As the slow-moving storm heads toward several states along the Gulf of Mexico, there may be steps you can take to prepare yourself for the possibility...
Blockchain: legal and regulatory guidance report
The Law Society UK Sep 7, 2020 The Law Society UK has produced a report with the Tech London Advocates' (TLA) Blockchain Legal and Regulatory Group,...
The private student loan market has grown. During the pandemic, its borrowers see little relief
People with federal student loans have been told they don't need to make payments until next year. But those with private student loans find themselves in...
As lawmakers point fingers over stimulus stalemate, experts say Americans need more aid now
Americans in need of more federal financial aid may have to wait until after Election Day before a deal is done. Experts say that targeted assistance...
A snapshot of the $1.2 trillion freelance economy in the U.S. in the age of Covid-19
More than one-third of the American workforce freelance amid the Covid-19 pandemic, contributing $1.2 trillion to the U.S. economy, a study by Upwork revealed Tuesday.