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PacifiCorp court win could reduce wildfire damages by $1 billion or more.

The investor of the "Big Short" fame said he continues to hold long-dated put options on the artificial intelligence software firm.

ID.me is a digital identity and verification platform that helps users to securely prove and share their credentials online. Originally founded as a classifieds website for the military community, ID.me has evolved into a verification software used by 21 federal … Continue reading →

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When a startup is raising capital, it typically wants to paint itself in a positive light in order to attract investors. As investors conduct due diligence, how can they tell the difference between flowery marketing language and reliably sourced claims? … Continue reading →

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Schools are using financial literacy lessons to address teen sports betting, as educators warn of risks, losses and growing exposure.

Whenever a startup decides to conduct an exit, investors may want to understand the impact on their original investment. The method by which a startup conducts an exit, whether through going public, mergers and acquisitions, or secondary buy-out, can have … Continue reading →

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While there are pockets of weakness in private credit, concern about a broad-based meltdown among these funds may be misplaced, some experts say.

Trying to grow a startup without tracking costs can be difficult, especially when a startup has limited cash. Instead, startups should consider managing their customer acquisition costs to help make more informed spending decisions and allocate budgets efficiently. In this … Continue reading →

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Conflict in Iran has sent oil prices up, prompting some experts to worry that a worst-case scenario called stagflation could be possible for the U.S. economy.

Artificial intelligence is creating tension between employers and employees over its deployment, a new MetLife report finds.

When investing in startups, understanding how the startup plans to use the money from the funding round is an important component of due diligence. An investor probably wants to know the money will be used wisely to help scale and … Continue reading →

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Borrowers who struggle with high-interest debt often turn to personal loans to help pay it off, but without a change in habits debt can become a cycle.

With an ongoing Iran war and market uncertainty, financial advisors recommend where to keep cash for stable returns in uncertain times.

How Investors Without a Technical Background Can Complete Due Diligence on Technology Startups For non-technical investors, it can be difficult to independently evaluate whether a heavily technical startup’s product is feasible, functional, or even real. However, an investor can do … Continue reading →

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Market shakiness may not concern long-term investors, but it could be a useful wake-up call for those on the precipice of retirement, experts say.