Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t
Are you wondering how to handle your money? AI finance apps might be the answer! They can help you save, predict expenses, and even spot fraud. But don't get too excited just yet. These tools have their issues too. First, let's talk about the good stuff. AI apps can analyze your spending and give y
Tiffany Henyard, Dolton's mayor, is funding her own re-election campaign, with no outside contributions except for her loans. Her opponent, Jason House, has raised around $20, 000 from various sources, including contributions from local officials and a law firm. Henyard, who is also under federal sc
Boeing wrapped up a challenging 2024 with a mixed bag of news. Despite landing 142 orders in December, mostly for the troubled 737 Max, the company's deliveries continued to lag. This year was rough from the start, with orders almost coming to a halt after a door plug mishap on an Alaska Airlines fl
Steven Delaney from JMP Securities is sticking to his guns on NexPoint Real Estate Finance (NREF). He's kept the company's rating at "Hold, " just as he did before. Last Wednesday, NREF's shares closed at $15. 38. But is Delaney, who’s known for getting it right 56. 07% of the time and averaging an
Kelly Loeffler, a well-known businesswoman and politician, often presents herself as a self-made success. However, her background is more complex. Born and raised on a large Illinois farm, Loeffler worked her way through college and earned a business degree. She proceeded to climb the corporate ladd
Cryptocurrencies are all the rage these days, both for investors and academics. To make smart investment decisions, you need to understand what affects cryptocurrency prices and which ones are risky. This study dives into historical data and uses AI to figure out what factors influence a cryptocurre
Earlier this week, the House Ethics Committee wrapped up investigations into two Texas Republican congressmen, Wesley Hunt of Houston and Ronny Jackson of Amarillo. The committee found no intentional misuse of campaign funds for personal gain. The investigations began in March, sparked by allegation
In March, a significant change in campaign finance rules happened, thanks to a petition from Democratic lawyer Marc Elias. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) allowed political campaigns and outside political action committees (PACs) to work together on canvassing efforts to get out the vote. This
FinTech, or financial technology, is gaining significance in modern Russia. The government is enthusiastic about embracing artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data to enhance various aspects like budgeting, taxation, and customs. However, Russia's FinTech sector isn't without its obstacles.
