You can add Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy to the growing list of workers seeking better employment benefits. After three days of voting last week, 1,700 Disneyland Resort cast members who play characters around the theme park in Anaheim, California, as well as perform at parades, voted to unionize under…
Bill Gates likes to share what he’s reading with the world.His latest recommendation comes from the world of artificial intelligence — specifically, how the fast-advancing technology might improve the quality of education students receive around the world.The Microsoft co-founder recently took to social media to tout “Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That’s a Good Thing),” which published last week. The book was written by Sal Khan, the founder and CEO…
Overview Oxford Square Capital (NASDAQ:OXSQ) operates as a business development company that earns revenue by providing capital to middle market businesses that have revenues of less than $200M. What makes OXSQ a bit more unique compared to other BDCs that I have covered is that they have the inclusion of collateralized loan obligations as a part of their portfolio. While OXSQ shouldn’t be compared with its brother closed end fund, Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC), the…
Cryptocurrency markets are constantly evolving, with new opportunities emerging as the bull run of 2024 gains momentum. Behind the surge, a few lesser-known cryptocurrencies are carving their niche, capturing the attention of savvy investors. This article delves into BLP, STRK, HFT, and BLUR, each poised to make a significant impact. With a closer look, one might find the potential for significant growth hidden beneath their current market positions. This analysis aims to shed light on…
Government debt that has swelled nearly 50% since the early days of the Covid pandemic is generating elevated levels of worry both on Wall Street and in Washington.The federal IOU is now at $34.5 trillion, or about $11 trillion higher than where it stood in March 2020. As a portion of the total U.S. economy, it is now more than 120%.Concern over such eye-popping numbers had been largely confined to partisan rancor on Capitol Hill…
Winning in China’s electric car market is no longer just about having the cheapest price. Despite new U.S. tariffs , the Chinese electric car industry is already moving into a new phase of competition no longer centered on sticker prices alone, many in the industry say. That’s good news for profit margins. But it also puts pressure on companies to make sure they are spending on developing the features consumers want. And that could sometimes…
“Spaving” – spending more to save – is an old “trap” with a new name hitting grocery stores, retailers and even online gambling. Though there are times “spaving” is worthwhile, one personal finance expert outlined how consumers can avoid becoming the “victim” of the marketing ploy.”The whole concept of ‘spaving’ is to get consumers to buy more,” Kuderna Financial Team founder and “What Should I Do with My Money?” author Bryan Kuderna told Fox News…
All financial numbers in this article are in Canadian dollars unless noted otherwise. Oil and gas prices are always in US$. Introduction On May 12, I wrote an article titled “Cash Flow Gusher: How Cenovus Energy Can Shower You With Dividends.” In that article, I discussed the increasing importance of Canadian oil and Cenovus Energy’s (CVE) role in this. Essentially, there are two reasons why Canada’s role in the global energy sector is essential: Canada…
Last updated: May 19, 2024 05:51 EDT | 1 min read Solana (SOL) is trading at $172.84, down 0.53% in the last 24 hours, with a 24-hour trading volume of $2.19 billion. Ranked #5, Solana has a market cap of $77.59 billion and a circulating supply of 448.92 million SOL coins.This Solana price prediction examines whether SOL can maintain its push toward $170 and potentially reach $1,000 by June.Solana Price PredictionSolana‘s 4-hour chart highlights the pivot…
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As we embark on the spring homebuying season, the market might seem a bit chilly at first glance. Prospective buyers face a challenging landscape characterized by high mortgage rates, limited housing inventory, and escalating home prices. Compounding the situation, recent data from Freddie Mac reveals that in April, the average…
BlastUP, the premier launchpad on Blast, has raised over $6 million during its presale with two weeks to go, reflecting robust demand amid the market recovery.Blast, the sole Layer 2 blockchain offering high native yield on ETH and stablecoin staking, is witnessing a surge of interest in its ecosystem’s launchpad…
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Universities across the United States have adopted a number of tactics in recent weeks to prevent disruptions by pro-Palestinian protesters at graduation ceremonies. Some universities have reached agreements with on-campus demonstrators, while others have cited safety concerns and canceled, postponed or relocated their schoolwide ceremonies. Several schools continue to grapple with pro-Palestinian protesters ahead of their spring commencement, subjecting themselves to internal scrutiny and public criticism. On Friday night, University of Pennsylvania police arrested 19…
I’ve written about personal finance and investing for 11 years, which means I’ve spent just about the same amount of time covering legendary investor Warren Buffett.In financial journalism, when the Oracle of Omaha speaks, everyone listens with their notepads at the ready.This year, I listened from the good seats. Along with tens of thousands of investors, I traveled to Omaha, Nebraska, in early May to attend the annual shareholders meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, the company…
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If you struggle with confidence and self-esteem, you’re not alone. Over the years, studies have shown that a majority of people — about 85 percent — struggle with self-confidence. Improving self-esteem can have significant long-term benefits. Gaining confidence is a difficult process, but you can seek help from experts or people with valuable life experiences to share. Self-help books have exploded in popularity over the past decade, many of which have the explicit goal of…
More Americans are turning 65 this year than ever before, and that number is set to creep even higher over the next few years. It’s fueling a huge rollout of new retirement products — but they’re not all golden tickets. An average of 11,200 Americans will reach that traditional retirement age each day in 2024, according to a recent report by the Alliance for Lifetime Income. This surge, along with new legislation that took effect…
The bulls got what they wanted this week: cooler inflation data and record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Friday closed above 40,000 for the first time, capping off a 1.24% advance for the week. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite , meanwhile, closed at all-time highs Wednesday, fueled by cooler-than-expected inflation data released before the bell that day. The indexes had tame, but mixed moves over the final two trading days…
The monthly cycle of central bank meetings and high-frequency data slow in the week ahead, though the UK and Canada report on prices and demand (retail sales). The highlight of the week may be the preliminary May PMI estimates. We play down its significance in the US because its strength seems to be an outlier and it is in expansion territory while the ISM not. The dollar has generally been trending lower, with the yen…
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When I first visited Finland back in 2017, I was enchanted by the marshmallow-like trees, picturesque landscapes and lakes, and the season of midnight sun — but it wasn’t just the country’s natural beauty that impressed me.Public spaces and homes were outfitted with a variety of recycling options. During my trip, I didn’t witness any homelessness. Kids as young as six-years-old safely took public transportation on their own, and I saw many senior citizens navigate…
Introduction I’m seeing plenty of opportunities in the real estate sector, which has been really beaten down in the past 18 months. Some share price decreases were well deserved, while other REITs were just dragged down with the souring sentiment. The share price of Urban Logistics REIT (OTCPK:PCILF) also went down, but that was somewhat expected given the sharp increase in interest rates on the financial markets. Yahoo FinanceUrban Logistics has its primary listing in…
