Trump says 'there is a chance' tariff revenue could replace the income tax. Economists are skeptical
President Donald Trump said "there is a chance" that tariff revenue could replace the federal income tax. Here's what economists say.
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What Institutional Investors Look for in Private Market Opportunities
Private markets have become an increasingly significant component of institutional portfolios. They are not just sources of capital but can also be catalysts for long-term value...
FundThrough Acquires Ampla and Raises $25M Series B
M A and Financing April 22, 2025 FundThrough Scales AI Cash Flow Infrastructure with Ampla Acquisition and Fresh $25M Raise Toronto-based financial invoicing technology firm FundThrough...
What student loan borrowers need to know about 'involuntary collections'
The Education Dept. is restarting "involuntary" repayment of federal student loans in default. Here's what borrowers who are behind on their bills need to know.
Perplexity’s Security Flaws A Red Flag for Industry
AI Security April 22, 2025 Why Perplexity's App Flaws Should Alarm Anyone Building with AI Perplexity AI is growing fast with over 10 million Android downloads...
Education Department to resume 'involuntary collections' of defaulted student loans
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid will resume "involuntary collections" on May 5 for federal student loans that are in default.
The 'magic number' to retire comfortably fell to $1.26 million — but people are less confident they can reach it
Due to market volatility, inflation and future uncertainty, many retirement savers are adjusting their expectations.
Court blocks DOGE access to sensitive personal data at Social Security Administration
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to block DOGE from further access to sensitive personal information at the Social Security Administration.
Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly Ruled Illegal by U.S. Court
Antitrust April 21, 2025 Google Hit With Second Antitrust Ruling as Court Calls Out Monopoly On April 17, 2025, a federal judge ruled that key parts...
Meta Faces U.S. and Canadian Legal Pressure
Antitrust April 21, 2025 Meta Faces U.S. Monopoly Trial and Rising Global Scrutiny The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) first sued Facebook (now called Meta Platforms...
Nearing retirement? These strategies can protect your savings from tariff volatility
If you're nearing retirement, these investing strategies can protect your portfolio from tariff volatility, experts say. Here's what to know.
Top Wall Street analysts like these dividend-paying energy stocks
TipRanks' analyst ranking service discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Energy Transfer and Diamondback Energy.
Experts see higher stagflation risks. Here's what it means for your money
Stagflation — a mix of slow economic growth, high inflation and high unemployment — which hit the U.S. in the 1970s, could make a comeback, economists...
Elliott Management takes a stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise. How the firm may create value
Activist Elliott Management could help spur a great opportunity for shareholders now that the firm has a stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Beyond Sci-Fi: The Rise of Deep Tech
Deep tech merges cutting-edge science, engineering, and artificial intelligence—and is helping to reshape industries at an unprecedented pace. Unlike conventional software startups, deep tech companies tackle...