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Shares of Robinhood Markets (HOOD) tumbled 2% after the company released earnings a day earlier than expected and announced it would cut 23% of its workforce. The job cuts mark the second round of layoffs for the brokerage as the company continues to get slammed from a sharp slowdown in customer trading activity. Robinhood’s stock price is down over

U.S. stocks found their footing last week, finishing up a July to remember. The Dow popped nearly 3% while the S&P added 4.3% last week and the Nasdaq Composite rose 4.7% for the month. For the month, the S&P 500 rallied 9.1% while the Nasdaq popped in a 12.3% gain, recording one of the strongest

Many Americans use an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan as their most important retirement savings tool. For employees, 401(k)s are an easy way to save and invest for retirement while getting tax advantages. For unscrupulous managers, however, they present an opportunity for fraud.  Though 401(k) plans are regulated by federal law, fraud can still occur when companies

In this article FISV DPZ SBUX SQ DDOG Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew holiday drink. Source: Starbucks Between the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike, fresh economic data and a flood of earnings from tech giants, it has been a busy week for investors. Since the market can be so volatile, it’s key to maintain a

You should start saving for a house as soon as the desire to buy one crosses your mind. Most people know that a home is probably the largest single purchase they’ll ever make. But many first-time buyers underestimate the amount of cash they will need to purchase their dream home. Key Takeaways Homebuyers can expect

Wells Fargo (WFC) is among the top five banks in the United States, ranking in the third sport as of March 2022, after JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America. According to the company, it has more than $1.92 trillion in assets. The bank serves more than 64 million customers across the country and has more than

It’s easy to understand why Hawaii has come to be known as a Pacific Ocean paradise. The islands’ spectacular scenery—from sunny beaches and colorful coral reefs, to lush river valleys and steep volcanoes—would impress nearly anyone. Visitors can enjoy a range of adventures, from surfing some of the world’s best “surf spots” (such as Jaws

Jim Magats, former PayPal executive who is being named CEO of the startup MX Photo: Tom Cook MX, the startup competing against Plaid to help connect financial institutions and fintech players, is naming PayPal executive Jim Magats its new CEO, CNBC has learned. Magats, a nearly two-decade PayPal veteran who was most recently senior vice

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is a public company—as of 2006—but it used to be private, and you could become a member by “buying a seat.” To own a seat meant you could trade on the floor of this stock market, either as an agent for someone else—a floor broker—or for one’s own personal

According to statistics from a 2020 Jobvite report, 72% of recruiters are active on LinkedIn, and 67% of recruiters say that LinkedIn provides the highest quality candidates. If you are looking for a job, merely using LinkedIn’s free basic membership could put you ahead of the competition. On the other hand, if you want to

In this article CS Credit Suisse Chief Executive Thomas Gottstein addresses the Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum conference in Zurich, Switzerland, September 2, 2020. Arnd Wiegmann | Reuters Credit Suisse CEO Thomas Gottstein is about to step down from the embattled investment bank, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The Zurich-based bank will soon announce

How Your Roth IRA Contribution Limit Is Calculated The primary factors for determining your contribution limit are your filing status and modified adjusted gross income (MAGI), which is your income after considering certain allowable deductions and tax penalties. Based on these two factors, you may be eligible to contribute the max, a reduced amount, or

Disposable Income vs. Discretionary Income: An Overview Disposable income and discretionary income are key economic indicators used to gauge companies’ and individuals’ financial stability. Individuals and businesses earn income—money for providing goods or services or investing capital in assets like individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Other sources of income include pensions or Social Security. This income

In this article BAC MRVL GFS KNX TFC Matt Murphy, CEO, Marvell Technology Scott Mlyn | CNBC Investors seem to be welcoming the latest earnings season with fresh optimism despite nagging concerns about inflation, recession and rising interest rates. Indeed, strong quarterly results from a number of key companies have helped power the major stock

What Is Litecoin (LTC) Mining? Litecoin (LTC) is a cryptocurrency created as a fork of Bitcoin in 2011. It uses a hashing algorithm called Scrypt that requires specifically designed mining software and hardware. It is minable, and continues to rank in the top cryptocurrencies for value and trading volume. Litecoin mining is the process of

The life insurance market in the United States is both massive and highly competitive. Though bigger may not mean better, either for consumers or for investors, it does imply a degree of longevity and financial stability in the life insurance business. Life insurance is a policy or contract that guarantees the customer or the insured’s

Investors worldwide have swarmed on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, lured by the promise of quick riches regardless of the risks. Bitcoin’s success has fueled legions of follow-on projects, imitators, and fans. Thieves, not to be left out, discovered opportunities as well—because where there is a promise of riches, there is an opportunity to steal it.

Twitch is the go-to live streaming service used around the world by creators of content that spans gaming, entertainment, music, sports, and more. Most people know Twitch because of its popularity amongst video game enthusiasts. Video games were previously perceived as solitary engagements for the gamers, or at most, offered a way to engage with others

Prime Rate vs. Discount Rate: An Overview The Federal Reserve Bank (the Fed) sets the discount rate. The prime rate—which The Wall Street Journal publishes—is set by the market (based on the federal funds rate) and plays an important role in determining the lending rates that many banks and other lenders charge for consumer loan

When it comes to managing your life as a retiree, it almost goes without saying that you’ll need to keep abreast of the yearly Social Security tweaks and adjust your budget accordingly. However, with so much new information to keep track of, it can be easy to forget some of the smaller details, such as