Generative AI: Hype or Reality? An Investment Perspective
Report Jul 28, 2023 In the rapidly evolving world of technology, distinguishing between hype and reality can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to...
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Headlines on the small cap U.S. and Canadian companies we follow, pulled from the wires as they publish. Every story opens at its original source.
Investing in Early-Stage Startups: Limitations, Benefits, and Strategies
I look for startups that are solving a big problem that I care about. Marc Andreessen I invest in startups that are disrupting an existing market....
$20 an hour, clothing stipend, meals: How a Big Four firm is trying to get teens interested in accounting
KPMG is offering summer interns $20-$22 an hour to encourage more teenagers to consider a career in accounting and help fix the talent pipeline problem.
Treasury bills are still paying above 5%. Here's what to know before buying
Treasury bill yields are still well above 5% following another interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Here's what investors need to know.
House Committee Introduces Digital Asset Legislation: The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act
Release Jul 27, 2023 The House Committees on Financial Services and Agriculture have introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the...
What 'Shark Week' can teach investors about a money 'survival instinct'
Investors tend to make choices based on recent events, such as a steep drop in stocks. Here's what the annual "Shark Week" frenzy can teach us...
Private equity giant KKR's antidote to worker discontent — employee stock ownership programs
Pete Stavros, co-head of global private equity at KKR, is a key champion of instilling employee stock ownership programs in all the companies the firm buys.
KKR's private equity co-head says it's a great time to do deals, but be sure to exercise caution
"This is a great time to do deals," said KKR's Global Co-Head of Private Equity Pete Stavros. "When you want to be more cautious is when...
3 ways you can still get student loan forgiveness despite the Supreme Court ruling
Borrowers disappointed by the failure of student loan forgiveness at the Supreme Court should check if they qualify for existing relief measures, experts say.
Verify Your Humanity: Worldcoin’s Iris Scans Unlock the Promise of Free Cryptocurrency
News Jul 27, 2023 Worldcoin, a project by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is scanning users' irises worldwide?️, offering a digital ID and free cryptocurrency, despite privacy...
Most parents make this money mistake, and it's hurting their children’s financial independence
Helping your child build credit is one of the most important things you can do to set them up for financial success.
What Are Interchange Fees and How are they Charged?
Jul 27, 2023 Businesses of all sizes will often end up paying a lot more in subtle fees and charges than most realize. Interchange fees happen...
You may be overlooking an important point about target date funds
Target date funds have become the most popular 401(k) investments. But differences in stock and bond allocations mean they might not be right for everyone.
Consultation Until Sep 20, 2023: OSFI Proposes New Guidelines for Crypto-Asset Exposures in Canada
OSFI Consultation Jul 26, 2023 The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) in Canada has announced proposed changes to its capital and liquidity approach...
New bill aims to help low-income Americans with disabilities build emergency savings through a federal match
Disabled Americans face obstacles to building wealth. A new bill aims to help low-income disabled individuals save through a federal match in ABLE accounts.