Some schools still can't reopen for in-person learning, despite new federal guidance
Almost a full year into the Covid pandemic, some school districts have yet to reopen for any in-person instruction.
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Tax season is in full swing. So are the tax scams
Tax fraud typically increases during tax-filing season, which began Feb. 12. Identity theft is generally the most prevalent fraud. Here's what to know.
How banks are using AI to create smart trading platforms and identify client needs
Investment Executive Fiona Collie Feb 22, 2021 Financial services firms are using AI to create smart trading platforms and identify client needs Technology is everywhere in...
New rules make it easier for struggling student loan borrowers to access PPP loans
One of the changes to PPP loans that the Biden administration announced this week include allowing struggling student loan borrowers to qualify.
Cathie Wood's funds take big morning hit before rebounding as the tech trade stumbles
Shortly after the open, her Ark Innovation Fund was down 11%. By 10 a.m. ET, it had already traded more than 8 million shares..
Workhorse Group drops nearly 50% after EV company is passed over for USPS contract
Shares of Workhorse Group dropped more than 50% at one point on Tuesday after the company was passed over for a key contract from the U.S....
Cathie Wood's funds take hits as Tesla and the tech trade show signs of unwinding
Shortly after the open, her Ark Innovation Fund was down 11%. By 10 a.m. ET, it had already traded more than 8 million shares..
The coronavirus pandemic, nearly a year long, is hitting students of color the worst
Black and Hispanic students are suffering more learning losses than their white counterparts thanks to the Covid-19 crisis, according to a report.
Here's what investors should know about rocket builder Astra as it prepares to go public
Rocket builder Astra is preparing to go public via a SPAC in the second quarter, with CEO Chris Kemp telling CNBC how the company plans to...
These trucking companies are offering full benefits and $50,000 pay to attract new talent
Trucking companies may be facing a driver shortage in 2021. Here's an inside look at an industry in need of new applicants.
$400 unemployment boost: Republicans revive anxiety over the effect on jobs
Republicans say extra unemployment benefits in a $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill would cause a disincentive to work. Some economists don't see the evidence.
How Biden's PPP loan program changes can help Latino small business recovery
The new Biden Administration PPP loan initiatives are critical for Latino small business owners feeling the negative impact of Covid-19.
Cathie Wood's funds take big hits as Tesla and the tech trade show signs of unwinding
Shortly after the open, her Ark Innovation Fund was down 11%. By 10 a.m. ET, it had already traded more than 8 million shares..
GameStop Testimony: When Short Sellers, Social Media, and Retail Investors Collide
Cato Institute Jennifer J. Schulp Feb 18, 2021 By no means should the GameStop phenomenon result in changes that restrict retail investors’ access to the markets....
Hedge funds that hunkered down after GameStop are now missing out on market gains
Popular long positions among hedge funds have lagged the S&P 500 partly due to selling in reaction to the GameStop retail trading frenzy.