‘Dr. Doom’ economist Nouriel Roubini says the crypto industry is a ‘total criminal enterprise’ riddled with market manipulation

Nouriel Roubini said crypto markets are chock full of criminal activity and manipulation.  The famed economist described the industry as a “criminal enterprise” in a Tuesday tweet.  Earlier this year, the crypto bear said the space is a “total real-bubble Ponzi scheme that is going bust.” Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access… Continue reading ‘Dr. Doom’ economist Nouriel Roubini says the crypto industry is a ‘total criminal enterprise’ riddled with market manipulation

Alibaba’s Jack Ma resurfaces in mainland China following 2020 rebuke from Beijing regulators

Entrepreneur’s itinerary considered a barometer of China’s attitude towards private business Author of the article: The Associated Press Zen Soo Published Mar 27, 2023  •  Last updated 16 hours ago  •  2 minute read Jack Ma, the billionaire founder of e-commerce site Alibaba, returned to the Chinese mainland following several years of travel. He has kept… Continue reading Alibaba’s Jack Ma resurfaces in mainland China following 2020 rebuke from Beijing regulators

Doom and gloom dominates, but there are options out there for investors who look beyond the noise

Not all banks are facing a liquidity crisis, although some may be trading like they are Published Mar 27, 2023  •  Last updated 21 hours ago  •  3 minute read Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images files Everybody loves a good story, and the more extreme… Continue reading Doom and gloom dominates, but there are options out there for investors who look beyond the noise

Budget 2023: Industry lining up for carrots as Ottawa prepares to accelerate the green transition

Will Ottawa’s budget disappoint or impress? Published Mar 27, 2023  •  Last updated 19 hours ago  •  7 minute read Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland awaiting an address from U.S. President Joe Biden at the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa. Photo by Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERS Financial Post writers went back to their notebooks to set the scene… Continue reading Budget 2023: Industry lining up for carrots as Ottawa prepares to accelerate the green transition

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

‘CERB was the final straw that broke the camel’s back’ Author of the article: The Canadian Press Darryl Greer Published Mar 26, 2023  •  Last updated 15 hours ago  •  4 minute read Insolvent millennials owed an average of $47,283 in unsecured debt. Photo by Ryan Remiorz/THE CANADIAN PRESS files Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a… Continue reading Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

ETF Funds for Anti-ESG Investors

There’s a new wrinkle in the growing controversies over the rise of investment funds that promise to address environmental, social or corporate governance concerns. Amid investigations into allegations of “greenwashing,” or false promises of environmental improvements, and opposition to ESG measures from conservative political leaders, individual investors are gaining new opportunities to direct their money… Continue reading ETF Funds for Anti-ESG Investors

Stock Market Today: Stocks Finish Mostly Higher After First Citizens Buys SVB Assets

A weekend absent any disruptive bank headlines helped stocks open higher Monday.  The one bit of financial sector news that hit the wires – specifically, that First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA (opens in new tab)) is buying a large amount of assets from failed Silicon Valley Bank – only served to calm investors’ fears. Still, only… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Finish Mostly Higher After First Citizens Buys SVB Assets