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Nov 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Banks Are Catching Up to Tech Trends

Banks are finally stepping up their tech game. For years, they lagged behind other industries, especially retail, when it came to adopting new technology. But now, with the help of something called agentic AI, banks are keeping pace with the latest innovations. This shift is huge. Just a few years

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Nov 17 2025HEALTH

Medicare Changes: What You Need to Know Before the Deadline

Medicare's open enrollment period is here, and it's crucial to understand your options. This period, which runs from October 15 to December 7, is your chance to switch or change your Medicare plan. It's important to note that the deadline is firm, even if it falls on a weekend. During this time, yo

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Nov 17 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Generation Gap: Can the Original Crypto Stay Cool?

Bitcoin, the first big cryptocurrency, started as a rebel against banks and big finance. It was created after the 2008 financial crisis by someone who used the name Satoshi Nakamoto. The idea was to make a digital money system that didn't need banks. Early users saw it as a way to take control of th

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Nov 17 2025FINANCE

Damai Entertainment: A Stock Worth Watching?

Damai Entertainment Holdings Limited has caught the eye of analysts. A well-known expert, Thomas Chong, who works at Jefferies, thinks the stock is a good bet. He recently said it's a \"buy\" and believes the price could go up to HK$1. 43. Right now, the stock is at HK$0. 93, so there's room for gro

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Nov 16 2025BUSINESS

Building Bridges: Percy Manson's Journey in Community Banking

Percy Manson, a Kenner native, has spent his career connecting finance and community growth. After nearly ten years as a commercial banker, he joined Hope Credit Union as a senior vice president. His role focuses on expanding opportunities in overlooked neighborhoods. Hope Credit Union, established

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Nov 16 2025CRYPTO

Japan's Big Crypto Makeover: What's Changing and Why It Matters

Japan is shaking things up in the crypto world. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) wants to reclassify digital currencies as "financial products. " This move aims to bring crypto under stricter rules, similar to stocks and bonds. Currently, crypto is treated differently. The FSA plans to make exch

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Nov 16 2025FINANCE

Saving for Tomorrow, Today: A Reality Check

Retirement planning is not just a future concern; it's something that needs attention now. Many people are not putting away enough money to maintain their current lifestyle once they stop working. The numbers are clear: less than half of Americans are on the right path to a secure retirement. Looki

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Nov 16 2025FINANCE

Tencent Music's Financial Performance: A Closer Look

Tencent Music Entertainment Group Class A has caught the eye of analysts recently. Two different reports came out with some interesting points. First, Guotai Haitong kept their "Buy" rating on the stock. They even set a price target of HK$96. 00. That's a pretty optimistic view! Then, another repor

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Nov 16 2025BUSINESS

Smart Ways to Boost Your Business Earnings

Many people think making more money in business is all about working harder. But that's not the case. There are three key areas that can really make a difference: how much you charge, how you manage your costs, and how many sales you make. These apply to any type of business, but many entrepreneurs,

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Nov 16 2025CRIME

A Rochester Man's Repeated Thefts Raise Concerns

A 21-year-old man from Rochester, Bill Gum Benjamin, is back in trouble with the law. This time, he's been convicted of stealing money from another person. Court papers say he scared the victim into taking out cash from ATMs and then took it. The victim, who didn't want to give Benjamin any more mon

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