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One-time 'SPAC King' Palihapitiya launches new blank-check vehicle with plan to 'temper' retail fervor

One-time 'SPAC King' Palihapitiya launches new blank-check vehicle with plan to 'temper' retail fervor

Palihapitiya launched American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp. A, a $345 million SPAC that he said was more than five times oversubscribed.

9 months ago
Affordable Care Act premiums will rise 114% if enhanced subsidies expire, KFF says

Affordable Care Act premiums will rise 114% if enhanced subsidies expire, KFF says

The federal government may shut down if Congress can't reach a deal about enhanced premium tax credits, slated to expire at the end of 2025.

9 months ago
Trump officials may be seizing student loan borrowers' tax refunds 'without required notice': lawmakers

Trump officials may be seizing student loan borrowers' tax refunds 'without required notice': lawmakers

Lawmakers say the Trump administration may be "improperly" seizing defaulted student borrowers' tax refunds by failing to provide the required notice.

9 months ago
Warren Buffett is reportedly eyeing Berkshire Hathaway's biggest deal in three years

Warren Buffett is reportedly eyeing Berkshire Hathaway's biggest deal in three years

The potential deal, which could finalize within days per the Journal, could be Berkshire's largest since 2022 when it bought Alleghany for $11.6 billion.

9 months ago
Cohere Adds $100M as Ottawa Launches AI Sprint

Cohere Adds $100M as Ottawa Launches AI Sprint

AI | Sep 29, 2025 Canada’s AI Story Now Spans Billion Dollar Funding, Infrastructure Alliances, and a National Policy Push On September 24, 2025, Canada's AI darling Cohere announced a second close to their latest round with an additional $100M added to their coffers, valuing the company at approx $7B, positioning the company at the


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9 months ago
Is Commercial Insurance Worth it for Small Businesses?

Is Commercial Insurance Worth it for Small Businesses?

Sep 29, 2025 Commercial insurance is a topic that every small business owner must eventually face. Is it worth the investment? For many, commercial insurance can seem like just another expense on a list already filled with costs. But look closer, and it becomes clear that commercial insurance is much more than a routine budget


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9 months ago
Swift Launches Blockchain Ledger Prototype With RBC and TD

Swift Launches Blockchain Ledger Prototype With RBC and TD

Blockchain | Sep 29, 2025 RBC and TD Join 30 Global Banks For Swift's Cross-border Payments Test On September 29, 2025, Swift announced its blockchain-based ledger at Sibos 2025. The initiative brings together more than 30 financial institutions worldwide, including Royal Bank of Canada and TD Bank, to design and test a prototype with Consensys.


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9 months ago
How federal workers can prepare financially under threat of a government shutdown and layoffs

How federal workers can prepare financially under threat of a government shutdown and layoffs

With a government shutdown looming and the threat of layoffs, now may be the time for federal workers to plan for delayed or lost income.

9 months ago
This two-step plan can be 'incredibly helpful' for your savings, behavioral economist says

This two-step plan can be 'incredibly helpful' for your savings, behavioral economist says

Set up automatic reminders to save — or, better yet, automate the actual deposits, behavioral scientists said.

9 months ago
Europe’s Digital Euro and Bank Stablecoin Race

Europe’s Digital Euro and Bank Stablecoin Race

CBDC and Stablecoins | Sep 29, 2025 EU Ministers Agreed On a Digital Euro Roadmap as Nine Banks Plan a MiCA Stablecoin for 2026 On September 19, 2025, EU finance ministers reached a compromise on the digital euro roadmap, designed to reduce dependence on Visa and Mastercard. The plan gives governments a stronger role in


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9 months ago
How federal workers can prepare financially under threat of a government shutdown, layoffs

How federal workers can prepare financially under threat of a government shutdown, layoffs

With a government shutdown and the threat of layoffs looming, now may be the time for federal workers to plan for delayed or lost income.

9 months ago
The American mall's decline is leading to sweetened real estate deals for local business owners

The American mall's decline is leading to sweetened real estate deals for local business owners

Vacancy rates for shopping center leases are high as chain stores fail, allowing locally owned small businesses to score prime real estate deals.

9 months ago
Top Wall Street analysts favor these 3 stocks for their robust growth outlook

Top Wall Street analysts favor these 3 stocks for their robust growth outlook

TipRanks' ranking service highlights three stocks, including Nvidia and CrowdStrike, that are favored by Wall Street.

9 months ago
As chain stores fail, mall vacancies rise, local business owners score rare real estate offers

As chain stores fail, mall vacancies rise, local business owners score rare real estate offers

Vacancy rates for shopping center leases are high as chain stores fail, allowing locally owned small businesses to score prime real estate deals.

9 months ago
Trump is wielding the power of the state to back critical mineral companies. These are the possible next targets

Trump is wielding the power of the state to back critical mineral companies. These are the possible next targets

The Pentagon deal with MP Materials could provide a blueprint to protect U.S miners against market manipulation by China, executives and analysts say.

9 months ago