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Starting a business is a significant achievement for many entrepreneurs, but maintaining one is the larger challenge. There are many common challenges every business faces, whether they are large or small. These include hiring the right people, building a brand, developing a customer base, and so on. However, some are strictly small business problems, ones most large

The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Federal Reserve has a big meeting on tap next week, one that will be held under the cloud of an ethical dilemma and a policymaking committee that finds itself with fairly pronounced

[This webcast is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. EDT. Please refresh the page if you do not see the video player above.] SpaceX is broadcasting a livestream from orbit on Friday, with the crew of the historic Inspiration4 mission giving an update during their second day in space. Commander Jared Isaacman, pilot Sian Proctor,

The Hilton Honors program has extended certain benefits, including elite status eligibility, the period of time before points expire, and more, through 2022 and beyond for eligible members. The hotel loyalty program announced the new policies on Sept. 15 as both coronavirus case counts and travel continue to rebound. Key Takeaways Hilton credit card holders

Sam Edwards | Getty Images The day before Goldman Sachs announced its $2.2 billion purchase of fintech lender GreenSky, someone placed options trades that immediately soared in value, moves that market participants say indicates advance knowledge of the deal. On Sept. 14, the trader bought 8,000 options that would only pay off if the price

If you are looking for a new job or career, there are industries producing many new opportunities for salespeople or skilled workers, including in medical fields, construction, and home health care services. Below are the top careers you can get into from the ground level, as well as the skills needed to start things right.

In this article GSBD David Zalik, founder and CEO of GreenSky. Chris Hamilton | GreenSky Goldman Sachs is acquiring digital lender GreenSky for $2.24 billion as the investment bank pushes further into consumer finance. The all-stock deal for GreenSky, called the biggest fintech platform for home improvement loans in a release announcing the transaction, is

Acorns president David Hijirida Courtesy: Mo Osborne | Acorns Investing and savings app Acorns has hired a former Amazon executive and fintech CEO to lead day-to-day operations ahead of the start-up’s debut as a public company, CNBC has learned. The company is set to announce Wednesday that it named David Hijirida as president, according to

Do Subsidies Help the Economy? Government subsidies help an industry by paying for part of the cost of the production of a good or service by offering tax credits or reimbursements or by paying for part of the cost a consumer would pay to purchase a good or service. Effect of Subsidies on Supply Governments seek

The Inspiration4 crew in their SpaceX spacesuits, from left: Chris Sembroski, Dr. Sian Proctor, Jared Isaacman, and Hayley Arceneaux John Kraus / Inspiration4 KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Florida — SpaceX is set to make history as Elon Musk’s space company prepares to launch four civilians to orbit. They will become the first full crew of non-professional astronauts to fly to

A loan officer represents a bank, credit union, or other financial institution and finds and assists borrowers in acquiring loans. Loan officers can work with a wide variety of lending products for both consumers and businesses. They must have a comprehensive awareness of lending products and banking industry rules, regulations, and required documentation. Loan officers

Marc Lasry, co-founder and chief executive officer of Avenue Capital Group. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Marc Lasry, who makes his living by investing in distressed companies, thinks the U.S. is potentially heading for that status itself. Though he’s not sure of the timing and doesn’t expect major problems to happen anytime soon, the billionaire head

An illustration showing the cryptocurrency bitcoin with a price chart in the background. STR | NurPhoto via Getty Images The banking and investing app MoneyLion is adding crypto trading to its all-in-one financial services app. The eight-year-old fintech company, which plans to go public later this month on the New York Stock Exchange under the

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) plans to release its remaining slate of 2021 movies in theaters before showing them on its streaming platform Disney Plus, the company has announced. The entertainment behemoth’s latest decision is a contrast to the previous day-and-date release in theatres and on its streaming platform for Black Widow, a high-profile summer

In this article APO Marc Rowan, co-founder and senior managing director of Apollo Global Management LLC, speaks at the annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images The high inflation readings for the U.S. economy are showing up in every

In this article CG (Click here to subscribe to the new Delivering Alpha newsletter.) Kewsong Lee is closing out one trip around the sun as sole CEO of The Carlyle Group. It was a unique year for the private equity firm — which oversees more than $270 billion in private assets — with the multitude of challenges

What Is a Cryptocurrency ETF?  A cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a fund consisting of cryptocurrencies. While most ETFs track an index or a basket of assets, a cryptocurrency ETF tracks the price of one or more digital tokens. Based on investor sales or purchases, the share price of cryptocurrency ETFs fluctuates on a daily

Chewy CEO Sumit Singh (C) rings the opening bell to commence the day’s trading for the Chewy Inc. IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), June 14, 2019. Andrew Kelly | Reuters From e-commerce-driven pet healthcare, to cybersecurity, to online sports gaming, upside potential lies in many sectors of the stock market. Financial data

Five-starred red flags line the Nanjing Road pedestrian street in Shanghai, China, on June 22, 2021. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. Costfoto | Barcroft Media | Getty Images China is at a crucial moment in its political and economic evolution. The political growl that is trying to become

Investing in unprofitable companies is generally a high-risk, high-reward proposition, but one that many investors seem willing to make. For them, the possibility of stumbling upon small biotech with a potential blockbuster drug, or a junior miner that unearths a major mineral discovery, means the risk is well worth taking. While hundreds of publicly traded

Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images Company: Vonage Holdings Corp. (VG) Business: Vonage is a collection of three main businesses: (i) the legacy consumer VOIP business; (ii) Application Programing Interface (API) business, which helps companies communicate to their customers through text messaging and (iii) Cloud-based Enterprise Communication as a Service business (CaaS). Stock Market Value:

In this article RKLB An Electron rocket gets ready to launch. Rocket Lab Rocket Lab signed a five-launch contract with European satellite data company Kinéis, in a deal that adds to the space company’s backlog. Kinéis is building an Internet of Things connectivity constellation with 25 satellites, all of which will be launched to orbit

What Are the Steps to Calculating the Debt-to-Equity Ratio In Excel? The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is an important leverage metric in corporate finance. It is a measure of the degree to which a company is financing its operations through debt versus wholly owned funds. More specifically, it reflects the ability of shareholder equity to cover

Brian Moynihan, chairman and chief executive officer of Bank of America Corp, speaks in New York City, September 25, 2019. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan announced the most sweeping management overhaul of his 12-year tenure atop the giant financial institution. In a memo distributed to employees on Friday, Moynihan named

Varo Money’s mobile banking application. Varo Bank has more than tripled its valuation after gaining a national banking charter last year, CNBC has learned. The company is set to announce Thursday that it raised $510 million in a Series E round led by hedge fund Lone Pine Capital and including dozens of new and existing

Death, just like taxes, is inevitable, although most people may not be keen to dwell on it. But ensuring that you have the right financial resources in place, including life insurance, is important if you have loved ones who depend on your income. Life insurance can help cover funeral and burial expenses, pay off lingering

In this article MA The MasterCard logo on a smartphone arranged in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mastercard has agreed to acquire blockchain analytics start-up CipherTrace, in the latest sign of how major companies are warming to cryptocurrencies. The payments giant said Thursday it entered into an agreement to

Health conscious American millennials have found their drink of choice: alcoholic carbonated water that is lower in calories and carbs than beer and wine. A hard seltzer craze is sweeping the United States as Generation Y and Generation Z pursue healthier lifestyles, influenced by viral trends on Instagram and YouTube. TIMOTHY A. CLARY | AFP

Every investment has costs. Of all the expenses, however, taxes can sting the most and take the biggest bite out of your returns. The good news is that tax-efficient investing can minimize your tax burden and maximize your bottom line—whether you want to save for retirement or generate cash. Key Takeaways The higher your tax

In this article RKLB The company rings the Nasdaq bell from its headquarters on Aug. 25, 2021. Rocket Lab Khosla Ventures, the Silicon Valley venture capital firm founded by Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla, made multiple early bets on Rocket Lab that are paying off enormously now that the space company is public. The VC firm

When couples divorce, assets are usually divided. However, that asset split doesn’t automatically extend to retirement plans. This is where a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) can come into play. A QDRO is a court order used to divide the assets that are in specific types of retirement plans, including 403(b) and qualified plans, such as 401(k)s.

The CEO of the investment firm running the world’s biggest bitcoin fund sounded off on comments made by Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler about the likely approval path for the first U.S. bitcoin ETF. Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of Grayscale Investments, warned on Tuesday that the SEC would be making a mistake if it

Financial markets love nice round numbers. In early August, COMEX gold futures crossed $2,000 dollars per troy ounce of gold for the first time ever, with the nearby COMEX GC contract for August delivery settling at $2,001. The December 2020 delivery contract reached a price of $2,069 on August 6, before the market came back

Lyft vs. Uber: An Overview Sometimes it’s safer or more convenient to leave the driving and traffic headaches to someone else. This is the thought that eventually grew into Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER) and Lyft Inc. (LYFT), the two quintessential transportation service companies. In a race to the finish line, Uber released its long-awaited initial

A checking account is a useful tool for paying bills and covering expenses when using a debit card. Thanks to online and mobile banking, it’s easier than ever to track debit and credit transactions. But how often should you monitor your checking account? According to a Lexington Law survey, 36% of Americans say they review

In this article XOM A view of the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 15, 2021. Kathleen Flynn | Reuters Activist firm Engine No. 1 after winning three board seats at Exxon is meeting with other oil companies in its climate change fight, a source familiar told CNBC’s David Faber. The hedge