Image Source: Pexels The cannabis industry presents opportunities for investors. Thanks to bitcoin, investors can capitalize on the sector’s growth like never before. A clear understanding of the cannabis industry is a must. Once you know the ins and outs of the sector, it’s easy to see how bitcoin can be used to accelerate the […]
Mortgage rates have been steadily rising over the past year, and with the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike, there likely won’t be a slowdown any time soon, according to one economist. The rise in interest rates “means that mortgage rates are going to continue to rise and that we’re going to see some pullback in […]
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Stocks rallied Wednesday afternoon, hitting the highs of the session after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.75% and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled the central bank may slow the pace of its hiking cycle. The tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 4% during the session, posting its best gain in more than two years. Here […]
Renting a 50 inch TV or faux leather couch doesn’t appear to be top of mind with lower income consumers as inflation for everything eats into budgets. Shares of home goods rental outfit The Aaron’s Company crashed more than 25% pre-market on Tuesday after the company became the latest retailer to offer horrid guidance. The […]
A new study has concluded that cryptocurrencies can complement traditional finance by acting as a ‘good alternative’ to the existing settlement processes. The study by the International Association of Money Transfer Networks (IAMTN) stated that through the blockchain technology that powers cryptocurrencies, remittances can be instant due to the ability to eliminate intermediaries like banks […]
July 15, 2022 Normally a sedate affair, Monday evening’s meeting of the Surry County planning board was this week anything but. Residents of Sheltontown came out in force to express their desire to block a rezoning request on Westfield Road from Teramore Development. Teramore sounds familiar because around these parts the firm is known for […]
Discover Financial Services DFS reported second-quarter 2022 adjusted earnings of $3.96 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.6%. However, the bottom line plunged 29% year over year. DFS’s revenues — net of interest expenses — amounted to $3,224 million, which declined 10% year over year. However, the top line beat the consensus […]
Whether dodging taxes or legal peril, wealthy Americans often succeed in concealing assets from the government by hiding their money in offshore bank accounts. Research from the IRS and a group of economists last year found that the top 1% of earners in the U.S. neglect to report 20% of their income — and that […]
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