How Covid has kickstarted Canadian fintech
Verdict Eric Johansson Nov 22, 2021 Fintech innovators in Canada are enjoying their best year ever, having overcome the shocks of Covid-19. The coronavirus only seems...
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SpaceX rocket business leadership shakes up as two VPs depart
The leadership of SpaceX's rocket business has been shaken up, CNBC has learned, including the departure of two vice presidents from Elon Musk's company.
Here’s what Jerome Powell’s second term as Fed chair means to you
The announcement means the central bank will likely stick with its post-pandemic policy on interest rates as inflation rises.
As regulators scrutinize stablecoins Circle pushes financial inclusion
FT Nov 18, 2021 Payments company and stablecoin operator Circle announced a range of measures around financial inclusion on Wednesday, as global regulators increasingly debate how...
Astra stock surges 30% after the rocket builder reached orbit successfully
Shares of rocket builder Astra surged in trading on Monday after the company reached orbit for the first time over the weekend.
How to maximize year-end tax planning after a layoff or early retirement
Whether you’re grappling with a job loss or jumping into retirement, there may be year-end tax planning opportunities. Here’s what investors need to know.
This former California mayor created a guaranteed income program while in office. Why Michael Tubbs says he's still obsessed with ending poverty
In a new memoir, former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs talks about the challenges he faced growing up and how anti-poverty initiatives can give others a chance.
Are Asia's junk bonds worth investing in after Evergrande? We ask 5 strategists
With uncertainty in China's junk bond market, CNBC asked 5 strategists if they would still advise investors to buy Asia high-yield bonds. Here's what they said.
Top Wall Street analysts are confident in the long-term outlook for these stocks
TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like General Motors and Netflix.
4 year-end moves to slash your cryptocurrency tax bill
As the year end approaches, there are still ways to reduce cryptocurrency tax bills, financial experts say. Here's what digital currency investors need to know.
If you don’t get a 6% raise, are you taking a pay cut due to inflation? Here’s what experts say
The Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation, is up 6.2% from a year ago. Still, getting a raise under 6% doesn't always mean you're taking...
Here’s the playbook Mantle Ridge may use to boost profitability at Dollar Tree
Mantle Ridge’s Paul Hilal has a track record of creating value by bringing on rock-star CEOs. Here’s how the firm might step things up at Dollar...
House passes bill including paid family leave. Advocates call it a ‘once-in-a-generation change’
The fight to get a national paid family leave program in place notched a win on Friday, when House lawmakers passed a bill including the measure.
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada publishes BNPL pilot study
FCAC Nov 19, 2021 The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has published a pilot study on the use and understanding of Buy Now Pay Later...
This map shows average student debt balances for 2020 graduates by state
Last year's graduates in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania owed close to $40,000 for their bachelor's degree, on average. Such high balances have become the norm.