Expecting a $1,400 stimulus check by mail? Here's what to watch for
A majority of $1,400 stimulus checks are expected to go out by direct deposit. But things could look different this time for those who will get...
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Fewer kids are going to college because they say it costs too much
A college education is increasingly out of reach for many students. The coronavirus pandemic accelerated the problem of affordability.
Businesses competing on social values use fintech to gain an edge
Fintech Confidential Issue 3 Daryl Hatton March 14, 2021 Competition in business is a given. If you don’t have competition, you probably aren’t in a mature...
Cryptocurrencies Aren’t An Alternative. They’re Here to Stay.
Fintech Confidential Jason Butcher, CoinPayments march 14, 2021 2020 is winding down and it’s been a hectic (and often tragic) time for so many of us...
Wall Street’s top analysts see these stocks as compelling plays
TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like EverQuote and Zoominfo Technologies
CSA Propose Narrowing Scope of Information Required as Part of Registration Process
Stikeman Elliot Mar 5, 2021 Proposals by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) seek to clarify registration information requirements and extend filing deadlines. Amendments to National Instrument...
The pandemic stranded these Americans overseas. Now, their unemployment benefits are in jeopardy
Americans stuck abroad for months amid travel restrictions were unable to collect unemployment benefits. Now, many are fighting for that aid.
Dungeons & Dragons had its biggest year ever as Covid forced the game off tables and onto the web
During a time when gamers were unable to meet in person, the Dungeons & Dragons brand had its best year ever.
No $1,400 stimulus check yet? Here's what you can do
New $1,400 stimulus checks are already starting to reach bank accounts. If you do not see the money, here's what to do about your fear of...
Successful value investor tries activist strategy with an e-commerce health insurance play
Hudson Executive Capital has done well as value investors, but there is no evidence that it can add value as an activist.
AT&T CEO says dividend cut not needed to fund growth, touts HBO Max's upcoming ad-supported option
AT&T does not have to choose between keeping its dividend and investing in the growth of services like HBO Max, CEO John Stankey told CNBC.
Advancing a more resilient and proportional banking regulatory framework in Canada
OSFI March 11 2021 OSFI launches consultations on Basel III implementation and a new tailored approach to capital and liquidity requirements for smaller, less complex banks...
More than $45 billion in rental assistance is now available. Here's what you need to know about applying
More than $45 billion in rental assistance is on the way to tenants, thanks to the stimulus packages passed in December and this week.
Here’s how Americans are spending those coronavirus stimulus checks
Many Americans will receive new coronavirus stimulus checks as soon as this weekend. Here's how they plan to spend the money.
Lawmakers introduce plans to extend Paycheck Protection Program as deadline nears
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Thursday introduced the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act, which would extend the program deadline to May 31.