INCOME

Sep 11 2024FINANCE

Goldman Sachs' Consumer Banking Experiment Ends with a $400 Million Loss

Goldman Sachs is set to take a $400 million pre-tax hit in the third quarter due to the unwinding of its General Motors credit card platform and the sale of real estate loans. The bank is in talks to hand over its GM credit card business to Barclays, a deal that would see the transfer of roughly $2

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Sep 06 2024OPINION

Wage War: How CEOs' Fat Paychecks Are Fueling Political Divides

It seems we can't agree on anything these days. But one thing that unites a divided nation? The outrage over CEO pay gaps so wide they make the Grand Canyon look like a pothole. A recent survey found that Democrats, independents and Republicans all think businesses should shrink their CEO-to-worker

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Driving Dreams: Will This Grant Bridge the Gap for Low-Income Teens?

Could getting a driver's license soon be easier for low-income teens in Wisconsin? The state has launched a new Driver Education Grant Program, aiming to make driving lessons more accessible. The program, funded by $6 million from the governor's budget, will cover the cost of driver's ed for eligi

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Prospect Capital's Surprising Profit Boost Sparks Stock Rally

Prospect Capital (NASDAQ: PSEC) shares jumped in after-hours trading on the back of a strong earnings beat for its fiscal fourth quarter. The business development company posted net investment income per share of $0.25, easily topping analyst expectations of just $0.18. However, some key metrics di

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