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Is Bitcoin a hedge against inflation?
Putting money in store of value investments like gold, real estate, stocks and crypto helps curb inflation. As cash loses purchasing power over time, keeping cash leads to people losing their savings. This has prompted people to put their money in store of value investments such as gold, real estate, stocks and, now, crypto. Will…
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WHEFA gets a new executive director
Larry Wiemer II took over last month as executive director of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority after three decades working in key financial roles for healthcare providers and other not-for-profits. The agency conducted a national search to fill the shoes of Dennis Reilly who spent 26 years at the state conduit including the…
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Pros & Cons of a “Market Order” on the Stock Market
I want to share with you what are the pros and cons of a market order on the stock market. If you want to trade in the stock market, you need to understand different order types. I’ll show you what a market order is and how it all works. That way, you’ll learn how to…
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Personal Finance 101: Are Millennials Actually Buying Homes?
Are millennials buying homes? Check out the latest Zacks Personal Finance 101 video to find out.
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AVAX traders anticipate a new ATH even as Avalanche DApp use slows
Avalanche (AVAX) jumped 43.8% between March 14 and March 31 to a $97.50 daily close, which is the highest level since Jan. 5. This layer-1 scaling solution uses a proof-of-stake model and has amassed $9 billion in total value locked (TVL) deposited on the network’s smart contracts. AVAX token/USD at FTX. Source: TradingView Subnet adoption…
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Munis quiet, larger calendar awaits investors; UST curve inversion stirs recession fears
Municipals were mostly steady to close out the week, but the 30-year U.S. Treasury ended lower than the entire short end of the curve,increasing fears about the rising possibility of a recession, while equities ended in the black. Triple-A municipal yield curves were relatively stable, while the two-, three-, five- and seven-year UST ended higher…
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Investor Kyle Bass: Globalization isn’t over, just don’t invest in countries run by despots
Kyle BassThe Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine is not a death knell for globalization but should be a wake-up call about the risks of investing in countries that aren’t democracies, Texas hedge fund manager Kyle Bass said on CNBC on Thursday, “You don’t have to paint it with that broad of a brush,” the founder…
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Markets will be looking for clues from the Fed ahead, as historically strong month gets underway
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 29, 2022. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters The stock market is heading into what promises to be a volatile second quarter, but April is traditionally the best month of the year for stocks. The major indices were higher…
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Astar (ASTR) price doubles as the network prepares to add 15 new projects in April
Following the successful completion of its initial parachain auctions, the Polkadot (DOT) ecosystem has begun to gain traction with the cryptocurrency community as the first chains begin to come online and integrate with yh Ethereum (ETH). Astar (ASTR) is one such Polkadot-based project that finished off the month of March on a hot streak after…
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A Santa Barbara-Style Estate Asks $7.5 Million In Central Arizona
With its red tile roof, hand-planed walnut floors and white walls, this home in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area of Arizona is characteristic of the Santa Barbara style – a mix of Mediterranean and Spanish Revival architecture. Set on 1.5 acres in Paradise Valley, the classic residence combines handcrafted details and authentic materials. Reclaimed hand-hewn beams from…
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10 tips to help you find the perfect apartment after college
Congratulations! You did it! You graduated college and got your degree. But once all the college graduation parties and final hangouts with your friends come to an end, it’s time to hesitantly glare into the next phase of your life. It’s time to get your first apartment. A lot of us know roughly where we…
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19 Million Bitcoin Have Been Mined Into Circulation, 2 Million Left to Be Found
On April 1, 2022, records show that 19 million bitcoin have been mined into circulation. With the max supply set at 21 million, there’s only two million bitcoins left to be found by mining participants. Satoshi’s Mathematical and Predictable Design — 19 Million Bitcoins Have Been Issued The Bitcoin (BTC) network reached a milestone on…
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For first time in 17 years, New Jersey’s GOs get a credit upgrade from S&P
For the first time since 2005, S&P Global Ratings has raised its rating on New Jersey’s general obligation bonds. S&P raised the Garden State’s GOs to A-minus from BBB-plus. The outlook is stable outlook. S&P also raised its long-term and underlying ratings to BBB-plus from BBB on various other bonds secured by annual appropriations from…
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Step by Step Process of Making a Stock Trade Online & Buying Shares
In this video, you will learn the step-by-step process of placing a trade and buying shares of stock. I will show you a trading panel and platform to buy and sell stock. Some of the key topics we will cover include – insights about the concept of buying a stock, knowing which stock you should…
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Correction Not Over: Indicators to Watch for Capitulation
Lots of bottom-callers are wishing it was over, but the pain has hardly begun. zacks.com zacks.com/ultimate
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Yields fall to close out March, but munis end Q1 deep in the red
Municipals were better Thursday as triple-A benchmark yields fell while U.S. Treasuries were mostly steady and equities ended down. Triple-A municipal yield curves saw one to four basis point bumps. . Muni to UST ratios were at 82% in five years, 94% in 10 years and 104% in 30, according to Refinitiv MMD’s 3 p.m.…
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GameStop shares soar more than 10% as company plans stock split
In this article GME GameStop shares surged in extended trading Thursday after the company said it planned to implement a stock split. The video game retailer said it will seek stockholder approval at its next shareholder meeting for an increase in the number of Class A common stock from 300,000,000 to 1,000,000,000 to partly conduct…
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Stock futures bounce as investors assess start of new quarter, bond market recession indicator
U.S. President Joe Biden announces the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day for the next six months from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, as part of administration efforts to lower gasoline prices, during remarks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building’s South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, March 31, 2022.…
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Aave v3 launch triggers 50% rally from long-term descending channel pattern
The decentralized finance (DeFi) market has been undergoing a period of maturation over the past year and many of last year’s fast risers have faded into obscurity but this does not mean the formerly “famous” protocols have not continued to build. One blue-chip project that is regaining momentum is Aave (AAVE), a non-custodial liquidity protocol…
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Aspen’s Housing Market Sees Average Days On Market Dwindle As Competition Picks Up
Aspen’s spring market remains strong, with eager buyers bidding on what few properties are available. Inventory, particularly new construction, is so low that buyers are now looking at older properties to update and renovate. Ann Abernethy, a broker associate at Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate in Aspen, offers an on-the-ground look at current market…
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