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Heartland Financial strikes deals to unload Montana branches
American Banker - 14 Feb 2024 22:01
In all, the Denver-based bank plans to sell nine branches to two buyers as part of a decision to exit the state and invest more in technology and other markets where "it has the greatest growth potential."
Zimbabwe to Launch 'Structured Currency' Linked to Gold, Says Finance Minister
Bitcoin.com - 14 Feb 2024 07:00
The Zimbabwean government plans to launch what it calls a “structured currency.” Some commentators and social media users have expressed skepticism over the government's latest currency plans. Zimbabwe’s Structured...
Which big-bank CEOs got hefty pay raises in 2023?
American Banker - 14 Feb 2024 04:00
Wells Fargo's Charlie Scharf and Morgan Stanley's James Gorman recorded the biggest gains among the CEOs whose compensation has been disclosed so far.
Lyft's stock had a bonkers after-hours rally. Was it due to a mistake in its earnings release?
Market Watch - 14 Feb 2024 01:01Big Lots, Express and Children's Place could spell more trouble for commercial real estate, Barclays says
Market Watch - 14 Feb 2024 22:56Staples to Deploy AI-Powered Robotic Picking in Fulfillment Centers
Retail Touch Points - 14 Feb 2024 18:34
Staples will install autonomous item-handling robots in its fulfillment centers as part of a multi-year agreement with RightHand Robotics. The solution provider's RightPick system is powered by advanced hardware, a senso...
US stocks tick higher as traders try to recover from inflation-induced plunge
Business Insider - 14 Feb 2024 16:41Investors should beware of 'AI washing' by companies amid Wall Street's craze for the technology, SEC chief Gary Gensler says
Business Insider - 14 Feb 2024 16:10Steady U.K. inflation sees pound and bond yields fall as traders boost Bank of England rate-cut bets
Market Watch - 14 Feb 2024 15:23Kraft Heinz's stock falls as sales volume fell more than prices were raised
Market Watch - 14 Feb 2024 14:51Russia has lost more tanks than it had before the Ukraine war, says think tank
Business Insider - 14 Feb 2024 06:47
"Tank losses since the full-scale invasion began now likely top 3,000 vehicles," said the chief of the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits Highest Level Since Bitcoin's 2021 Record High
Coin Desk - 14 Feb 2024 03:37
The Fear & Greed Index for Bitcoin, which aggregates data on market momentum, volatility, volume and social media, is now at 79 out of 100, its highest score since Bitcoin reached $69,000 in November 2021.
Peter Schiff Warns of Bitcoin 'Pump and Dump' -- Expects to See a 'Massacre'
Bitcoin.com - 14 Feb 2024 02:30
Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has warned that the current bitcoin price surge looks like “another classic pump-and-dump.” Noting the significant excitement around the new spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF...
Ethereum Restaking Draws $4.4 Billion to EigenLayer Amid Surging Interest
Crypto News - 14 Feb 2024 23:56
Over the past 10 days, EigenLayer witnessed a major increase in inflows, receiving over $4.4 billion with its Ethereum restaking feature as a key contributor. According to data from DefiLlama, there is now $1.93 billion ...
Among this year's Super Bowl ads, a surprise from Jovia Financial
American Banker - 14 Feb 2024 23:49
The $4.4 billion-asset institution's 30-second commercial on Sunday sought to promote the idea of financial wellness as integral to "not-for-profit" banking and boost new member growth.
CBS sparks outrage over firing of Catherine Herridge, 'lone voice' at network probing Hunter Biden laptop
New York Post - 14 Feb 2024 23:49
Viewers and journalists alike slammed CBS News over this week’s firing of Catherine Herridge — an award-winning senior correspondent who sources said had run into “internal roadblocks” at the network as she cover...
Outfits Dakota Johnson has worn this year, ranked from least to most daring
Business Insider - 14 Feb 2024 23:46Tinder, Hinge, League dating apps encourage 'compulsive use' with 'predatory' business model: lawsuit
New York Post - 14 Feb 2024 23:43
The lawsuit resembles a slew of litigation accusing Facebook, Instagram and TikTok of knowingly designing features to addict millions of children to their platforms.
SEC Chair Gensler Warns of Bitcoin's Role in Ransomware, Advocates for Centralized Money
Crypto News - 14 Feb 2024 23:40
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler spoke about Bitcoin, stating that it is the leading market share for ransomware attacks. Despite the agency’s approval of 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs e...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Blasts Past $50,000 - New All-Time High Soon?
Crypto News - 14 Feb 2024 23:35
Bitcoin Price Prediction In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has once again captured the spotlight, surging beyond the $50,000 threshold to solidify its market standing. The recent price rally to $5...
What it's like on board a US aircraft carrier fighting Houthis in the Red Sea
Business Insider - 14 Feb 2024 23:32Stocks Recover After Inflation Fears Roil Markets
Wall Street Journal - 14 Feb 2024 23:32
Big-tech and small-cap shares advanced while the bond selloff halted.