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Nov 22 2024FINANCE

The SEC Shakeup: Gary Gensler Steps Down

SEC Chair Gary Gensler is leaving his post on January 20, 2023, when Donald Trump's administration takes over. Gensler, appointed by President Biden in 2021, was known for his tough stance on Wall Street and the crypto industry. He pushed for more transparency, reduced risks, and fought conflicts of

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

Nvidia’s Big Earnings Day: What to Watch for

Nvidia is set to reveal its fiscal 2025 third-quarter results after the market closes on Wednesday. Wall Street is eagerly anticipating a significant profit jump to 75 cents per share, with revenue projected to hit $33. 16 billion—both figures marking over 80% growth compared to last year. Given Nvi

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

The Race for Trump's Treasury: A Tale of Two Wall Street Titans

In the world of politics and finance, two big names are duking it out for a top spot in Donald Trump's administration. Howard Lutnick and Scott Bessent are both vying to become the next Treasury secretary, and things are heating up. Some Wall Street folks are saying Lutnick isn't experienced enough

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Get Ready for a Merger & Acquisition Surge!

With the Trump administration taking over, Wall Street is buzzing about a potential boom in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Banks and investors are eagerly looking at possible deals. Lina Khan, the Federal Trade Commission chair, has been tough on antitrust, making the last few years slow for busine

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Wall Street Shake-up Suggestion

Elon Musk, a supporter of Donald Trump, has an interesting idea for who should lead the U. S. economy. He suggested Howard Lutnick, who runs the investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, should be the next Treasury secretary. Musk thinks Lutnick will challenge the usual business approach on Wall Street, wh

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Nov 03 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's Third-Quarter Earnings: Analysts Weigh In

Wall Street analysts are buzzing about Amazon's third-quarter earnings. The tech giant scored big, causing its stock to jump more than 6%. Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company's cloud segment, missed some revenue predictions but still grew nearly 20% compared to last year. Amazon is spending heavi

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Oct 22 2024FINANCE

Shares Drop in Asia, Wall Street Hits the Brakes

Asian markets, excluding China, took a dip on Tuesday as investors waited for earnings reports. Japan's Nikkei slid 1. 1%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 1. 6%, and South Korea's Kospi dipped nearly 1%. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite rose slightly after China's interest rate c

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Morgan Stanley's 2024 Q3: A Look at the Numbers

Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's giants, just dropped some impressive numbers for the third quarter of 2024. CEO Ted Pick, while chatting on CNBC's Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, shared the good news. The company's earnings and revenue both beat experts' prediction

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Justice Dives into Tulsa's Historic Tragedy

A century after a terrible event, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun looking into the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This tragedy happened in the vibrant Black community of Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma. White mobs attacked the area, destroying numerous Black-owned businesses, churches, homes, a

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Sep 19 2024BUSINESS

Futures Market Rattles as Fed Rate Cut Raises Questions

The US stock market has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, and yesterday was no exception. Traders woke up to a surprise rate cut from the Federal Reserve, which sent shockwaves through the financial world. The central bank slashed its overnight lending rate to a range of 4.75% to 5.00%, marking t

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