Litigation financing may tempt investors with high returns. What to know before buying in
As investors hunt for returns that are uncorrelated to the markets, interest in this small, risky slice of the investment world may grow. However, not just...
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Cramer worries about stocks after their big '1999-like' rally from March coronavirus lows
"Long-term I'm bullish," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday. But he added, "I have to stick by, if you haven't taken a little bit off, I think...
Bank stocks surge after regulators ease Volcker Rule, JPMorgan Chase climbs 2%
The move is in line with the Trump administration's broad push to roll back regulations put in place by previous leaders.
As rising virus cases spook markets, investors watching these metrics are not turning bearish yet
Strategists say they are now paying attention to a more refined set of disease metrics when deciding when to sell.
El-Erian says he's waiting to put cash to work until the market finds another reason to go higher
"The big question is, what is the next anchor for markets? And it's not clear to me where that's going to come from," Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian...
About $1.4 billion in stimulus checks sent to deceased individuals
About 1.1 million stimulus payments were sent in error to dead people, as the U.S. government rushed to get financial help to Americans amid the coronavirus...
The rapid rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program raises fraud risk, government watchdog finds
As of June 12, the Small Business Administration processed some $512 million in PPP loans for business owners in need. The speedy implementation of the program...
Here's how to take online colleges courses without paying a cent
Summertime can be about more than just sun and fun. It can also be a season to improve your knowledge with a host of online college...
Uncle Sam is paying 5% interest on your late tax refund. And yes, it's taxable
Overpaid on your 2019 taxes and still waiting for that refund? The IRS is going to pay you interest of up to 5%. Here's what you...
Op-ed: There is no such thing as truly risk-free — even going to cash
While holding or moving to cash might feel good mentally and help avoid short-term stock market volatility, it is unlikely to be wise over the long-term....
Small businesses expect to fail. Here's what will happen to their PPP loans.
Many businesses are at risk of closing, despite federal loan relief they may have received. This debt would generally be forgiven if a business closes. But...
Treasury may consider delaying Tax Day to Sept. 15, Mnuchin says
A second delay for Tax Day isn't entirely out of the picture. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Bloomberg on Tuesday that a delay beyond July 15...
Maxar's $140 million buyout of 3D analytics firm will 'supercharge' satellite imagery, CEO says
Space company Maxar Technologies is taking full ownership of 3D analytics firm Vricon from Swedish aerospace firm Saab.
'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary: Many businesses using the 'pandemic as a cloak' to cut jobs
"This is great for earnings in the S&P. It's not great for employment," Kevin O'Leary told CNBC.
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