Some of the biggest banks in the U. S. are in the spotlight after a cyber attack hit a company they work with. SitusAMC, which helps manage real estate investments, found out about the breach on November 12. They think some client files might have been exposed. These files include financial records and legal documents. The attack wasn't caused by encrypted malware, ...
The G20 summit in Johannesburg wrapped up with a notable absence: the United States. This wasn't just any absence; it was the next president of the G20, the U. S. , skipping out on the event. President Donald Trump's administration decided to boycott the entire two-day event, which was supposed to bring together leaders from the world's richest and top developing eco...
The Ritz Theatre in downtown Elizabeth is more than just a venue; it's a community hub that brings people together. The Castros, a father-son duo, have transformed this historic theater into a place where music, sports, and culture collide. Imagine giant screens broadcasting the World Cup, concerts featuring big-name artists, and even boxing matches—all under one roo...
Zambia has just received a big thumbs-up from S&P Global Ratings. The country's credit rating has been upgraded, and it's no longer considered in default. This is a huge deal because it shows that Zambia is getting its financial act together. For years, Zambia has been struggling with a lot of debt and some tough negotiations to restructure it. On top of that, a sev...
The Trump family jumped into the world of cryptocurrency with World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance platform. This venture, co-founded by Donald Trump and his three sons, launched in September 2024. The platform created 100 billion $WLFI tokens, with a big chunk—22. 5 billion—going to DT Marks DEFI LLC, a company where Trump holds a 70% stake. The $WLFI t...
In a move to ease the financial burden on regular train users, the UK's finance chief, Rachel Reeves, has announced that rail fares will not increase when she presents her budget plan. This decision comes as a relief to many who rely on trains for their daily commute, especially in light of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The last time rail fares were frozen was ...
New rules from the U. S. Department of Education have stirred up a storm. Nursing degrees are no longer classified as "professional" degrees. This change, along with the end of a key loan program, has nursing groups up in arms. The changes come under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act. " They affect how students, especially those pursuing advanced ...
The affordability crisis is hitting young people hard, and someone needs to step up and address it. That's the message from a well-known Democratic strategist who recently spoke about the challenges facing the younger generation. He pointed out that many young Americans are struggling to buy homes and find good jobs, which is causing frustration and anger. He believ...
A massive money-laundering operation in the UK has been using cryptocurrency to move huge sums of cash. This scheme, which involved 28 towns and cities, turned profits from illegal activities like drug trafficking and gun sales into digital currency. Some of this money even ended up supporting Russia's war efforts, helping the country avoid international sanctions. ...
Most financial content out there isn't really analysis. It's just opinions dressed up in fancy financial terms. Predicting the future is tricky, and most analysis tries to find patterns in what's basically random noise. Humans aren't great at understanding randomness. Even smart people can fool themselves into thinking they can predict things like coin tosses. To re...