Harvey Walker2 min read
Alibaba (BABA) to Pay $600M in Drug Sales Settlement
Alibaba will pay 600 million dollars to settle U.S. claims over illegal pharmaceutical sales on its platforms, as BABA shares trade near 52 week lows with an oversold RSI.
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Harvey Walker2 min read
Eli Castillo2 min read
USMCA Faces Uncertain Future After US Rejection
The U.S. has refused to renew the USMCA as written, kicking off annual reviews even as trade with Mexico and Canada hits record highs.
Eli Castillo1 min read
Medicare to Cover GLP1 Weight Loss Drugs at $50 Monthly
Millions of older Americans could soon pay far less for weight loss drugs under a new federal pilot. The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program will let eligible Medicare beneficiaries get certain…
Harvey Walker2 min read
Warsh Vows Fed Independence, Prioritizes Inflation Fight
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says the central bank will stay independent and keep battling inflation, a stance that appears to shut the door on the rate cuts Trump wants.
Harvey Walker2 min read
Trump Reports $1.4 Billion Crypto Earnings
TRUMPUSD jumped nearly 4% as new disclosures revealed the president earned over 1.4 billion dollars from crypto ventures, reigniting debate over conflicts of interest and market volatility.
Bobby Ramos4 min read
Employee Remuneration Explained: What Total Compensation Includes
Salary is only part of the story. Remuneration covers bonuses, tips, commissions and deferred pay too, and knowing the difference can change how you read a job offer.
Jamie Foster4 min read
10 Reasons You Should Avoid Credit
Credit cards feel convenient until interest and fees quietly outpace whatever rewards they offer. Here's why switching to cash or debit could save your budget, your credit score, and your…
Jorge Hernandez4 min read
How Do Prepaid Cards Differ From Gift Cards?
Prepaid cards and gift cards look alike but work very differently. Here is how fees, reloading rules and expiration dates set them apart, and which one fits your situation.
Cody Robertson1 min read
Wall Street's 'Democratization' Pitch Could Cost You
Wall Street calls it democratization when it opens private equity and credit funds to everyday investors, but critics say fees and lockups can outweigh the promised upside.
Katelyn Marshall5 min read
Best Ways to Buy XRP: Top Exchanges and Passive Income Tips
XRP cannot be mined or staked, so buyers rely on exchanges, P2P platforms, DeFi protocols, ATMs, and wallets. Here is where to buy it and how to earn passive income…
Lee Burke5 min read
Hubbert's Peak Theory Explains Global Oil Production Trends
Hubbert's peak theory predicted oil output would rise, peak, then decline. Decades later, technology has pushed that peak further away than anyone expected, but is it gone for good?
Clifford Thomas3 min read
5 Reasons Gen Z Seeks Financial Advisors Early
Gen Z is hiring financial advisors at age 23 on average, decades earlier than Boomers did. Here's why, and what it means for advisors and young clients alike.
Mitchell Rogers4 min read
Embedded Finance: How to Integrate Financial Services
Banking is showing up inside apps you already use, from Uber's driver payouts to Klarna's checkout financing. Here's how embedded finance actually works and where the risks lie.
Eli Castillo3 min read
Meta (META) CEO Warns on AI Goal
Meta stock slid nearly 5% after Zuckerberg admitted the company's AI reorganization has stalled, raising fresh questions about the payoff from its 145 billion dollar AI spending plan.
Bobby Ramos3 min read
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Cash Pile Tests Buy Case
Berkshire Hathaway shares near 52 week highs as Greg Abel puts his stamp on the company with Taylor Morrison, Alphabet and renewed buybacks amid a record cash pile.
Eli Castillo2 min read
US Rejects Extending North America Trade Pact As Is
The US will not renew the USMCA in its current form, shifting the pact to annual reviews and stirring fresh uncertainty for supply chains across North America.
Bobby Ramos3 min read
Rocket Lab (RKLB) Acquisition Could Reshape Space Economy
Rocket Lab's 8 billion dollar deal for Iridium could reshape its margins and its rivalry with SpaceX. Here's what the price, valuation and momentum data show right now.
Eli Castillo3 min read
Trump Accounts Debut as US Marks 250th Independence Day
A new $1,000 government seeded investment account launches for children born between 2025 and 2028. Here's how it works, who's backing it, and why critics remain skeptical.
Harvey Walker1 min read
Unemployment Rate Edges Lower
The unemployment rate dipped to 4.2% in June, but the improvement had little to do with a stronger job market. Instead, the drop reflected more than 700,000 people leaving the…
Eli Castillo2 min read
Trump Won't Renew USMCA: Automotive Trade Impact
The U.S. has skipped renewing the USMCA, starting a decade long countdown and reigniting a fight over auto parts sourcing rules that could reshape car manufacturing across North America.
Harvey Walker3 min read
Six Figure Earners Priced Out of San Francisco by AI Elite
San Francisco home prices are rising faster than anywhere else in the country as OpenAI and Anthropic edge toward blockbuster IPOs, squeezing out even six figure earners.
Bobby Ramos3 min read
New Stablecoin Initiative Could Disrupt Crypto Market
A 140 member coalition is launching a rival stablecoin to USDC on Solana, sending Circle's stock tumbling and putting fresh attention on SOL, now trading near 82 dollars.
Jorge Hernandez5 min read
Do FHFA Home Prices Show Yearly Growth?
U.S. home prices dipped 0.1% in April as mortgage rates climbed past 6.49% amid Middle East tensions. Here is what the FHFA data, regional splits and a REIT proxy reveal…
Brandon Garcia