A state-backed group in China has added more companies to its committee focused on developing the metaverse, reports said Wednesday. State-owned China Mobile started the committee that’s working on creating standards and discussing technology projects for the emerging industry. The committee’s membership of companies and individuals has increased to 112. Loading Something is loading. China… Continue reading Companies are piling in to back China’s efforts to build a metaverse as projections for global growth in the space reach trillions of dollars
US stocks close mixed as investors digest Fed meeting minutes
US stocks eked out small gains on Wednesday after Federal Reserve minutes revealed no surprises to investors.The minutes showed plans for interest rate hikes to begin in March and the possibility for a faster balance sheet reduction.US retail sales rose 3.8% in January, rebounding to the highest level in 10 months amid rising inflation. Loading… Continue reading US stocks close mixed as investors digest Fed meeting minutes
The post-pandemic era will produce lower returns overall but will reward skilled stock-pickers, Goldman Sachs says
Stock-pickers and sector-pickers will be rewarded by the post-pandemic market cycle, says Goldman Sachs. The bank expects index overall index returns to be lower and tech stocks to be less dominant. Recent years have seen a surge in passive investing as hedge funds and other active investors have lagged the S&P 500. Loading Something is… Continue reading The post-pandemic era will produce lower returns overall but will reward skilled stock-pickers, Goldman Sachs says
US Sen. Sherrod Brown says crypto ads during Super Bowl did not address the ‘fraud, scams, and outright theft’ in the space
US Senator Sherrod Brown blasted the deluge of crypto ads that aired during the Super Bowl. He said the ads did not address numerous risks to investors when trying to woo newcomers. “But the ads left a few things out. They didn’t mention the fraud, scams, and outright theft,” he said. Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading US Sen. Sherrod Brown says crypto ads during Super Bowl did not address the ‘fraud, scams, and outright theft’ in the space
Snoop Dogg will take artists into the metaverse with his plans to make Death Row Records an NFT music label
Snoop Dogg said on the Clubhouse app that he would make Death Row Records an NFT music label. The rapper also said the record company will put artists out “through the metaverse.” Snoop Dogg announced his acquisition of Death Row Records last week. Loading Something is loading. Snoop Dogg is bringing his recently acquired music… Continue reading Snoop Dogg will take artists into the metaverse with his plans to make Death Row Records an NFT music label
5 Tips to Prioritize Self-Care to Run a Thriving Business
Award-winning actress, producer, and founder of Pattern Beauty Tracee Ellis Ross took center stage. Award-winning journalist and entrepreneur Soledad O’Brien returned to moderate another vibrant and engaging roundtable (check out her Hispanic Heritage Month roundtable here). Ross and an impressive panel of entrepreneurial boundary breakers and change-makers shared valuable insights and guidance on how and… Continue reading 5 Tips to Prioritize Self-Care to Run a Thriving Business
A Successful Retirement Requires Planning, Commitment and Savings
Benjamin Franklin said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” This advice holds true when it comes to your retirement savings. In addition to having a plan, there are two other key elements to a successful retirement: commitment and money. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration offers insight to… Continue reading A Successful Retirement Requires Planning, Commitment and Savings
The Best and Worst States for Retirees in 2022
Before you pick up and move to a new state for retirement, there’s a lot to consider — weather, healthcare, cost of living — and whether you should move at all. Before you pick up and move to a new state for retirement, there’s a lot to consider — weather, healthcare, cost of living —… Continue reading The Best and Worst States for Retirees in 2022