Stocks

Stocks are a type of security that gives stockholders a share of ownership in a company. Stocks also are called “equities.”

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2018: The Year Of The Confident Consumer
2018: The Year Of The Confident Consumer
December 29, 2018  |  Economy

What a difference a decade makes. Ten years ago, consumer confidence had slipped to an all-time low, and consumer spending followed it down the rabbit...

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Blue Apron Stock Jumps Post-WW Pair-Up
Blue Apron Stock Jumps Post-WW Pair-Up
December 28, 2018  |  Investments

Blue Apron saw its stock price get a boost on Thursday (Dec. 27) after it announced its partnership with WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers,...

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China Claims Most US IPOs Since 2010
China Claims Most US IPOs Since 2010
December 26, 2018  |  International

There have been 33 initial public offerings (IPOs) for Chinese companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq this year, the most since...

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Bitcoin Surpasses $4K For The First Time In Two Weeks
Bitcoin Surpasses $4K For The First Time In Two Weeks
December 20, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin, the leading digital currency, is having a bit of a resurgence this week. Surpassing $4,000 for the first time in two weeks, this is seen...

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Facebook Shares Fall 7.3 Pct Post-DC Lawsuit
Facebook Shares Fall 7.3 Pct Post-DC Lawsuit
December 19, 2018  |  Facebook

With the news of a lawsuit against Facebook (FB) by prosecutors in the District of Columbia, the social media company’s shares slid significantly on Wednesday (Dec....

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Why Lowering SMBs’ Barriers To The Bond Market Can Boost Investors, Too
Why Lowering SMBs’ Barriers To The Bond Market Can Boost Investors, Too
December 19, 2018  |  B2B Payments

For small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in need of capital, bank loans are undoubtedly the first place they look. Alternative finance players, including online loan...

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Bitcoin Falls Below $3.2K
Bitcoin Falls Below $3.2K
December 14, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin fell to its lowest price in 15 months on Friday (Dec. 14), and analysts are predicting that further declines could be in store for...

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Germany Pushes For Commerzbank, Deutsche Merger
Germany Pushes For Commerzbank, Deutsche Merger
December 13, 2018  |  Banking

The German government is looking at a merger as a way to fix scandal-ridden Deutsche Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Most Bitcoin Owners Hold Less Than $100 Worth
Most Bitcoin Owners Hold Less Than $100 Worth
December 12, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

An analysis of bitcoin addresses shows that the majority of bitcoin (BTC) owners own only one-tenth of the digital currency, according to a report. Get...

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