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Palantir, $PLTR, CEO has said that short sellers bet against great companies 'so they can pay for their coke'

Palantir, $PLTR, CEO has said that short sellers bet against great companies 'so they can pay for their coke,' per CNBC. "I take great satisfaction in squeezing the short sellers," Karp told CNBC's Sara Eisen on "Money Movers." "There's

US mortgage rates have dropped back below 7% for the first time in a month

US mortgage rates have dropped back below 7% for the first time in a month. The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) mortgage applications index surged 7.1% for the week ending March 8, a slight slowdown from the previous week's 9.7% increase, according to newly released

Boeing, $BA, whistleblower John Barnett's attorneys on his suicide news, per ABC: "We didn't see any indication he would take his own life."

Boeing, $BA, whistleblower John Barnett's attorneys on his suicide news, per ABC: "We didn't see any indication he would take his own life. No one can believe it." Boeing, $BA, overwrote surveillance footage from the repair facility where a door plug was reinstalled ahead

The soaring price of bitcoin could delay the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates, according to JPMorgan

The soaring price of bitcoin could delay the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates, according to JPMorgan. JPMorgan suggests that the recent surge in bitcoin prices might cause the Federal Reserve to postpone its planned interest rate cuts later this year. In a recent note, strategist Marko

The average overall retirement balance is at $118,600

The average overall retirement balance is at $118,600, per Fidelity. The average 401(k) balance for a Gen Zer is about $7,100, per Fidelity. Meanwhile, the retirement savings of Gen Z has come into question as a new report shows that the median for all of their retirement

Apple has acquired artificial intelligence startup DarwinAI and has integrated dozens of the company's employees into its AI division

Apple has acquired artificial intelligence (AI) startup DarwinAI and has integrated dozens of the company's employees into its AI division, as reported by Bloomberg News on Thursday. The iPhone maker completed the acquisition earlier this year, according to the report, which cited sources familiar with the matter. The

Russia’s Putin has said it will deploy troops, military equipment to the Finnish border after Finland enters NATO

Russia’s Putin has said it will deploy troops, military equipment to the Finnish border after Finland enters NATO. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated on Wednesday that Russia was preparing for a "prolonged conflict with the West" and called for increased spending and coordination on European defense.

Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally appears to be creating around 1,500 new “millionaire wallets” daily,

Bitcoin's remarkable surge is reportedly generating approximately 1,500 new "millionaire wallets" daily, as indicated by crypto analytics firm Kaiko Research. These wallets are digital addresses on the Bitcoin blockchain, where users can store cryptocurrency. Since the network is public and not controlled by any centralized

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she regrets saying “inflation was transitory"

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she regrets saying “inflation was transitory." Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated on Wednesday that inflation could experience a turbulent path back to normalcy following consecutive reports indicating a rebound in price pressures within the U.S. economy at the beginning of the year. During

Dollar Tree, $DLTR, will shut down nearly 1,000 Family Dollar stores

The company announced its decision to close nearly 1,000 of its Family Dollar stores due to significant underperformance in 2023, according to a press release. During the fourth quarter of 2023, Dollar Tree conducted a review of its store performance to identify locations for closure, relocation, or rebranding, the

Boeing, $BA, overwrote surveillance footage from the repair facility where a door plug was reinstalled ahead of the blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this year

Boeing, $BA, overwrote surveillance footage from the repair facility where a door plug was reinstalled ahead of the blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this year, NTSB chair says per ABC. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Tuesday that it will conduct a two-day investigative hearing on

Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation that would make a 32-hour workweek the standard in America, with no loss in pay

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation on Wednesday that aims to establish a 32-hour workweek in the U.S. without any reduction in pay. Sanders argues that this change is necessary to ensure that the working class benefits from the significant productivity gains and technological advancements that have occurred. Sanders, who

US House officially passes bill that would force TikTok sale or face ban

US House officially passes bill that would force TikTok sale or face ban. The US House of Representatives approved a bill that would effectively ban TikTok in the US unless its Chinese owner sells the popular video-sharing app, marking a significant challenge to a service used by 170 million Americans,

Biden vs Trump is now confirmed

Biden vs Trump is now confirmed. The outcomes of the primary contests in Georgia, Mississippi, and Washington state were largely expected, with both President Biden and former President Trump securing significant victories. These wins ensured that each man obtained the delegate majority required to secure his party's nomination

Boeing, $BA, failed 33 of 89 audits conducted by the FAA after one of its 737 MAX 9 jets experienced a mid-flight door plug blowout

Boeing, $BA, failed 33 of 89 audits conducted by the FAA after one of its 737 MAX 9 jets experienced a mid-flight door plug blowout. As an investigation begins into the incident involving a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand, which left 50 passengers injured on

The number of folks with $1 million or more saved in their 401(k) accounts jumped 20% from September to the end of December

The number of folks with $1 million or more saved in their 401(k) accounts jumped 20% from September to the end of December, according to Fidelity Investments. In total, there were 422,000 retirement savers in Fidelity 401(k) plans with balances of seven figures or more as of

Airbnb, $ABNB, will no longer allow hosts to use indoor security cameras,

Airbnb announced that it is prohibiting the use of indoor security cameras in listings worldwide. Previously, Airbnb allowed hosts to have indoor security cameras in common areas as long as they were clearly disclosed on the listing page and placed in visible spots in the home. However, indoor security cameras

Netflix, $NFLX, may be about to raise prices yet again simply because it can

Netflix remains the dominant player in the streaming industry, outperforming many of its competitors. The company recently saw unexpected success with its paid-sharing program, which required users to have their own accounts or be added to existing ones for an additional fee. Despite initial predictions of mass cancellations, this initiative

The US economy is so strong that there might not be any rate cuts in 2024

economists and — eventually — Federal Reserve officials said they expected the economy to soften this year, allowing the central bank to finally start cutting rates. But those expectations of a Fed pivot keep getting pushed back. While the market initially expected six rate cuts this year, starting in March, that’s

Just over half of Americans over the age of 65 are earning under $30,000 a year

Just over half of Americans over the age of 65 are earning under $30,000 a year. Living on meager incomes is already a reality for many Americans. Retirement, once seen as a time to relax and enjoy life, has become a distant dream for those hoping for financial relief

US February core CPI 3.8% y/y versus 3.7% y/y expected

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.4% last month, following a 0.3% increase in January. Gasoline and shelter, which includes rents, accounted for over 60% of the monthly CPI increase. Over the 12 months through February, the CPI increased

President Biden's new proposed taxes

resident Joe Biden's budget proposal, which introduces significant tax increases on corporations and wealthy individuals, marks the beginning of a tax debate expected to intensify in Washington next year. This proposal sets the stage for challenging discussions in Congress about the future direction of the tax code, especially

More than 8M migrants will soon be living in the US — a 167% increase in 5 years

According to projections based on data from the Department of Homeland Security, shared with Congress and reported by Axios, the number of migrants in the U.S. is expected to reach 8 million by the start of October. This represents a significant rise of 167% over the past five years,

The London Stock Exchange said it will start accepting applications for the admission of exchange traded notes backed by Bitcoin and Ether

The London Stock Exchange said it will start accepting applications for the admission of exchange traded notes backed by Bitcoin and Ether. Major investors have received a boost for their digital asset arms as the UK markets watchdog announces its willingness to permit exchanges to establish a market for bitcoin-backed

Boeing, $BA, whistleblower John Barnett, who raised concern about production standards, found dead in apparent suicide

Boeing, $BA, whistleblower John Barnett, who raised concern about production standards, found dead in apparent suicide. A former Boeing employee, well-known for his vocal concerns regarding the company's production standards, has been found dead in the United States. John Barnett, who had worked for Boeing for 32 years