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Oct 11 2024FINANCE

Bank Gets Massive Fine for Criminal Cash

TD Bank has been hit with a massive $3 billion fine and has pleaded guilty to failing in catching money laundering schemes. This all happened because drug cartels and other criminal groups managed to transfer large amounts of illegal money through TD Bank branches in New York and New Jersey. The ban

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Oct 11 2024FINANCE

Sidepit's Big Step Towards Fair Trading

Sidepit, a fintech startup from Berkeley, California, has just secured pre-seed funding. This investment will help the company develop a game-changing trading platform. The star of the show is Sidepit's patented Decentralized Limit Order Book (DLOB) technology. This clever tool aims to make trading

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Oct 10 2024FINANCE

Big News for Social Security Recipients: What to Expect This Week

Get ready, Social Security beneficiaries! This Thursday, you'll find out how much your benefits will increase next year. Experts predict a 2.5% boost, which is less than the past two years. Last year, benefits went up by 3.2%, and in 2023, they saw a huge 8.7% increase due to high inflation. Th

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Oct 10 2024FINANCE

Bank Drops Billion to Fix Cartel Cash Blunder

TD Bank is shelling out a massive $3 billion fine for letting drug cartels slip through their money laundering checks. This isn't just a slap on the wrist—it's a record-breaking penalty meant to shake things up at the bank. For years, TD Bank's system missed over 90% of suspicious transactions, allo

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Oct 10 2024FINANCE

Small Bump in Social Security Benefits for 2025

The Social Security Administration let everyone know on Thursday that there will be a 2.5% increase in their benefits for 2025. This is the smallest increase since 2021, when it was just 1.3%. This change comes after a period where inflation was high and beneficiaries saw bigger boosts in their paym

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Oct 10 2024FINANCE

What’s New for Military Pensions in 2025?

In 2025, military retirees and disabled veterans will see their monthly paychecks increase by 2.5%. This raise is lower than recent years but still close to the average increase over the last decade. The Social Security Administration just announced this Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which is ti

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Oct 09 2024FINANCE

China's Stock Market Shakeup: Investors Doubt Stimulus Plans

Imagine the stock market as a rollercoaster. On Wednesday, the Chinese stock market took a big plunge, dropping over 7% in a single day. That's a lot! This sudden drop happened because investors are worried that Beijing's efforts to boost the economy won't be enough. They're looking for more action.

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Oct 09 2024FINANCE

Investment Predictions: A Tech Duo in the Spotlight

In the ever-evolving world of technology, two companies have recently attracted attention from analysts. Infineon Technologies AG and Atlassian are both getting positive vibes from experts in the field. Starting with Infineon, a key player in the tech sector, Bernstein analyst Sara Russo gave it th

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Oct 09 2024FINANCE

Investors' Take on Tech Giants: Itron and Logitech

Tech companies are in the spotlight today, as experts share their views on Itron and Logitech. Starting with Itron, their stock price is soaring, recently closing at $105.77, just shy of its highest point this year at $113.07. One analyst, Osborne, has a great track record, with an average return of

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Oct 09 2024FINANCE

Why Healthcare Could Be a Winning Investment by Year-End

If you're on the lookout for a sector to invest in as 2024 comes to a close, healthcare could be a smart choice. Historically, the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) has seen November gains in eight out of the past ten years. Moreover, it has moved upwards in December in four of the last five

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