Monthly Archives: March 2021

The macro picture darkened further over the weekend as a brand new issue blinded investors. On top of all the uncertainty about what the Covid-19 outbreak could have on the global economy, the news that OPEC and Russia had failed to agree on oil production made drop crude prices towards $30 a barrel. Amid the […]

Real estate investors can finance their projects in dozens of ways. For starters, FHA loans, home equity loans, and P2P lending platforms can be good options. If you have more experience, however, a commercial residential mortgage might be a better option. This is a broader set of loans that contains things designed specifically for seasoned […]

Robinhood has taken the investment universe by storm, equipping a new generation of investors with the tools they need to start investing money in the stock market. Many young adults are getting into stock investing for the very first time, and commission-free app-based brokerage has a lot to do with opening the door for those […]

Now has never been a better time for young people to start investing, and many have turned to the Robinhood mobile app to buy their first stocks. The stocks that Robinhood investors buy have sparked a lot of debate about their suitability for newcomers to the market, but it’s always good to see newcomers embrace […]

The stock market ended Wednesday on a mixed note, as we have seen more and more over the past two weeks. Economic stimulus talk is starting to get louder, which has helped bolster broader indices like the S&P500 (^GSPC -0.72%) and Nasdaq Compound (^IXIC -0.90%). During this time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^ DJI […]

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Thursday was another day of highs and lows for the stock market. Initially, major benchmarks rose, seemingly threatening their record highs as investors focused on the outlook for potential stimulus. However, news that the incoming Biden administration could raise tax rates on investments appeared to stifle the rally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^ DJI […]

Short-term rental companies face backlash over vastly different coronavirus cancellation policies Like all sectors of the travel industry, the short-term rental industry is facing a struggle to survive due to the novel coronavirus crisis. But when it comes to customer cancellation and refund policies, companies such as Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, property management companies and […]

Less than an hour after the end of Apple’s big Watch event today, Spotify sent out a statement reiterating its distrust and disappointment in Apple, again accusing the company of anti-competitive practices. Here’s Spotify’s full message: “Once again, Apple is using its dominance and unfair practices to disadvantage competitors and deprive consumers by favoring its […]

Intelsat headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Photo: Intelsat Intelsat shareholders are banding together to ensure their interests are represented in the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to a letter that was filed with U.S. Acting Trustee John Fitzgerald III, who is monitoring the case . By satellite obtained a copy of the letter, which was […]

Sunday night broke the news that Congress had struck a stimulus deal, giving restaurant owners another round of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans and $600 checks to workers. That’s half the amount the restaurants received in the spring, when checks for $1,200 were issued. Restaurant owners local and across the country have expressed disappointment at […]

Mass protests in Belarus continue to challenge the outcome of the country’s recent elections, which gave a landslide victory to longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko. This is not the first time in his six presidential terms that people have taken to the streets. But this time the protests are driven by a number of economic factors […]

Talk about a toboggan ride. Historical mortgage rates in the United States from the early 1970s to 2019 have been on a decidedly downward trend. The charts tell the story, painting a remarkable picture of the history of US mortgage rates over the past five decades. Over the long term, the relationship between historical mortgage […]

If you’re an equity investor who likes companies with good fundamentals, a strong balance sheet is important to consider when looking for investment opportunities. Using three broad types of metrics – working capital, asset performance and capital structure – you can assess the strength of a company’s balance sheet and, therefore, the quality of its […]

Malvern Bancorp Inc (MLVF) stock has gained 8.79% over the past week and earns a bullish rating of InvestorsObserver’s Feelings indicator. Malvern Bancorp Inc has a bullish sentiment reading. Find out what this means to you and get the rest of the leaderboard on MLVF! What is stock market sentiment? When making investment decisions, sentiment […]

* Earnings of most Gulf banks are hurt by impairment charges * Repayment deferral programs mask the extent of bad debts * More pressure on bank provisioning seen in H2 – analysts DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) – Profits at most Gulf banks plunged in the second quarter after a spike in impairment charges for expected […]

Latest report published by Allied Market Research titled “Debt Financing Market by Sources (Private and Public), Types (Bank Loans, Bonds, Debentures, Bearer Bonds and Others), Duration (Short Term and Long Term): Opportunity Analysis Global Markets and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027”. The report covers an in-depth analysis of key players, marketing strategies, supply-side and demand-side indicators, and […]

Short-term loans have something of a bad rap in the United States — consumer advocacy groups have long accused them of being predatory debt traps, and state and federal regulators have spent the past decade write and rewrite regulations to reduce what they call the excesses of the short-term lending industry. OppLoans CEO Jared Kaplan […]

Systemic racial injustice has come to the fore in communities and industries, and it demands our attention. Efforts to promote financial inclusion, whether through private sector programs or legislation, have largely failed, and economic development continues to stagnate in many communities in the United States, particularly in communities of color. There is a powerful but […]

As the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden has set ambitious policy goals that will have far-reaching effects on the commercial real estate market. However, until recently most pundits assumed his platform would be tempered by a Republican-controlled Senate. With Democratic victories in Georgia resulting in Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress, […]

Please see below a note prepared by the Congressional Research Service regarding the deductibility of ordinary business expenses paid using the proceeds of PPP loans, the cancellation of the loans of which will not be considered as taxable income for the borrowing company. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act; PL 116-136) […]

Airbnb is urging U.S. lawmakers to change federal financial rules so the impact of the coronavirus outbreak can be less damaging to hosts. In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Airbnb is asking for four changes to existing tax and rental regulations. The company wants to “increase rental […]

Tech companies led another sell-off on Wall Street on Thursday as a surge in bond yields put additional pressure on high-flying stocks in the market. The S&P 500 fell 1.3%, its third consecutive loss. The benchmark, which briefly dipped into the red for the year, is on course for its third consecutive weekly loss. Just […]

With the crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic, Europe needed the greatest financial solidarity ever seen in Europe. Once dubbed the “European bazooka”, the €672.5 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility has become a strong sign that solidarity is back at the heart of Europe. This money is intended to help people and businesses affected by the […]

The last two months have been difficult for investors. For a lay investor who is typically a do-it-yourself investor, money management has never been more confusing. They were appalled that debt funds could give negative returns or not provide access to funds. During my sessions, I was constantly asked whether debt funds should be considered […]

Most CDs have one feature that consumers don’t like: penalties for early withdrawals. Penalty CDs, however, are an exception. These certificates of deposit can offer a higher fixed return than you could get with a savings account and without having to pay a penalty, if you were to withdraw your money early. Best CD Rates […]

The number of Americans filing for unemployment rose to more than 3 million last week, while the rate at which more workers will lose their jobs will increase, creating more financial hardship for those already in debt. The coronavirus shutdowns have forced many small and medium-sized businesses to shutter their businesses and lay off millions […]

The stock market has surged over the past few months to rebound to the highs it had hit before the COVID-19 crash. In fact, the rise has been so strong and rapid that many stocks, especially in the tech sector, are now overvalued. That’s one of the reasons we’ve seen increased volatility in recent weeks: […]

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Ally, one of the most popular online banks, has informed account holders that it is lowering the interest rate on its High Yield Savings Account from 1.9% to 1.8% today. today, following previous cuts earlier in the year that peaked at 2.2%. The drop comes as the Federal Reserve plans to cut its benchmark short-term […]

MOmentum investing involves following a stock’s recent trend, which can go either way. In the “long” context, investors will “buy high, but expect to sell even higher”. And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of a stock’s price trends is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue […]

Nissan Leaf. The Japanese company will bring its expertise on larger electric cars. (Photo by Sjoerd … [+] van der Wal/Getty Images) Getty Images/Sjoerd van der Wal The Renault Nissan alliance has put the existential power struggles between France and Japan on the back burner, as it revamps its short-term strategy to survive the fallout […]

More than 50 state lawmakers expressed strong opposition on Thursday to a Trump administration proposal that would override New York State’s 25% interest rate cap for borrowers and allow lending to high cost and high fee, including those issued online. Banking committee chairs Sen. James Sanders Jr. (D-Queens) and Assemblyman Thomas J. Abinanti (D-Westchester) and […]

Jhe banking industry saw one of its first big deals of the year when the Phoenix, Arizona-based company Western Alliance Bancorp (NYSE:WAL) announced its intention to acquire AmeriHome, one of the nation’s leading business-to-business mortgage acquirers and servicers. Western Alliance will pay $1 billion in cash for AmeriHome, valuing the company at 140% of its […]

With declining revenues and great uncertainty over the duration of the coronavirus crisis, most hospitals are busy finding ways to survive the crisis. In fact, it seems urgent that the government releases a financial package, especially for hospitals, to help them stay afloat amid the crisis. Analysts say even large corporate hospitals will need short-term […]

The Lions earned their first home win of the season and improved to 4-5 on aggregate with Sunday’s rollercoaster win over Washington. After Washington erased a 21-point deficit, Detroit kicker Matt Prater made a 59-yard field goal as time expired for the 30-27 victory. The Lions visit Carolina on Sunday. The Panthers are 3-7 and […]

Asto will now offer flexible loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the Financing Options platform, according to a press release. The loans, according to the release, will be like regular Asto loans, with SMEs having control over how they use the credit limit and whether they repay in six or 12 months. The […]

(Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images for iHeartMedia) One of the world’s most beloved girl groups, Fifth Harmony, has officially announced they will be going on hiatus this morning. The news broke the hearts of millions of fans. Their time together may be over, but their music and accomplishments will never fade away. Here’s a look […]

Has your business been impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? If your business has been negatively affected by COVID-19, you may qualify for a potentially repayable short-term loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and/or a long-term, low-interest disaster loan through the US Small Business Administration Economic Disaster Loan Program (EIDL). Additionally, EIDL applicants may request […]

Don’t drink hand sanitizer, even if it comes in a beer can. As the use of alcohol-based gels and liquids has become an integral part of hand hygiene during the coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a disturbing report showing that some adults suffer seizures, lose their sight, and […]

ROME (AP) — The artist who sculpted Charging Bull, the New York bronze statue that has become an iconic symbol of Wall Street, has died in his hometown of Sicily at the age of 80. Arturo Di Modica died Friday night at his home in Vittoria, the city said in a statement on Saturday. Di […]

Montcalm County saw an increase in coronavirus cases over the July 4 weekend. — Graphic submitted | Mid-Michigan District Health Department Montcalm County, which has seen positive coronavirus cases barely creep in since March, is seeing an increase in cases as summer sets in. From mid-March to the end of May, the county recorded a […]

Glen Phillips performs Thursday, January 16, 2020 at City Winery in Chicago Photo by Janet M. Takayama In a rapidly changing music industry, Toad the Wet Sprocket singer, songwriter and guitarist Glen Phillips sought new ways to challenge himself artistically outside of the commercial realm. Toad’s success in the ’90s afforded him the luxury of […]

LOS ANGELES — Dr. Dre says he will be “coming home soon” after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. The rapper and producer said in a social media post Tuesday night that he was grateful for the “well wishes.” TMZ reported that he suffered a […]

By David WhiteHousePosted on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 10:44 a.m., updated on Friday, September 3, 2021 2:49 p.m. Opera, the Nasdaq-listed provider of short-term mobile loans in Kenya and Nigeria, has denied claims by short seller Hindenburg Research that its lending practices violate Google Play Store rules. “Our microloan apps are and have been fully […]

Airports Council International (ACI) World has set out a roadmap which it hopes will chart the way for the recovery of the airport sector from the Covid-19 pandemic. The organization emphasizes that aviation is a strategic sector vital to national and global economies, and essential for trade, business, tourism and economic growth. However, its most […]

Financially troubled carrier Air India has applied for government guaranteed loans of Rs 6,150 crore through a Short Term Loan (STL) from domestic lenders by the end of this month. The money will be used to refinance loans taken out to purchase seven Boeing 787s. According to the tender document, the company […]

Last week, three of the four major U.S. airlines released their first quarter results, giving investors better insight into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this particularly vulnerable sector. American airlines (AAL 2.39%), South West Airlines (LUV 1.04%)and United Airlines (UAL 3.78%) all lost money and expect even bigger losses in the second quarter. […]

HONG KONG, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Singapore Airlines has raised $500 million in its first U.S. dollar bond issue, which the company will use to buy new planes as the global aviation industry braces for a travel rebound post-pandemic. The deal closed early Thursday and was priced at US Treasuries plus 260 basis points, according […]

Debris from a United Airlines plane fell on suburban Denver during an emergency landing on Sunday after one of its engines suffered a catastrophic failure and rained pieces of the engine casing on a neighborhood where he just missed a home. The plane landed safely and no one on board or on […]

A combined effect of lower revenues and higher spending is likely to push the budget deficit to 7.8% of GDP in FY21, projects CARE Ratings, in line with the first advance GDP estimate for fiscal year 21 and expectations regarding government finances. However, this could expand to 8.4 percent of GDP by adding the amount […]

After noticing that mobility aids were overflowing with lost and found items at a hospital where he worked, an Alberta man decided to find a way to get the equipment to people who needed it. Justin Karastas has partnered with the Canadian Red Cross, which has noticed his efforts and is helping distribute donations through […]

Market leaders sometimes rest on their laurels and miss the next wave of innovation in their industries. The idea was captured in Clayton Christensen’s book, The innovator’s dilemmaand was applied to many companies that stuck to profitable business lines and addressable markets, even as the industry adopted technology that eventually became cheaper and better. Although […]

When it comes to issues of immunity and wearing masks, I say follow the science. Studies have shown robust immunity after infection for months now, and the most recent studies continue to support this fact. Just look at a study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Sciencetitled “Immunological memory of SARS-CoV-2 assessed up to […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — A strange thing is happening in financial markets this week — a corner of the financial system where banks and others go for billions of dollars in short-term loans suddenly needs liquidity. To that end, the Federal Reserve has stepped in to pump about $200 billion into the market over the past […]

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (DN.Y.) are in talks to avoid a nasty Senate fight between Democrats and Republicans that could leave a critical small business loan program short of cash. funds. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) plans to seek unanimous consent Thursday morning to approve an additional $250 […]

WASHINGTON — As top Democrats continued to push a $1.9 trillion economic aid package through the House, some lawmakers and President Biden’s aides raised the possibility of borrowing even more money to fund the The president’s next round of spending plans, on infrastructure, backed by new projections that showed the country’s fiscal situation wasn’t as […]

The story so far: With mandi With shutdowns and supply chain disruptions wreaking havoc on agricultural marketing, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light some of the critical infrastructure gaps and long-standing governance issues plaguing the agricultural sector. The third installment of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan listed measures to address these shortcomings, although there was […]

The President’s Special Envoy for Climate John F. Kerry speaks during a press briefing at the White House on January 27. Kerry did not have to deal with Senate confirmation for the job. (Evan Vucci/Associated Press) JOHN F. KERRYSworn in January 20 After serving as President Obama’s Secretary of State, Kerry has a new diplomatic […]

By Express press service BENGALURU: With the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) releasing an additional Rs 1,750,000,000 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Co-operative Banks, Karnataka has revised its lending targets to farmers. Cooperation Minister ST Somashekhar said on Wednesday that the state government’s target to disburse agricultural loans had been revised […]

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR WASHINGTON (AP) — Health Secretary nominee Xavier Becerra told senators on Tuesday that tackling the coronavirus pandemic would be his top priority if confirmed, but he also pledged to expand insurance disease, contain prescription drug costs and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in medical care. “To face this moment, we need strong […]

The government decided on Thursday to extend additional refinancing support of Rs 30,000 crore to the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard). This will be used to push liquidity through Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and cooperative institutions, and expand the ongoing campaign to recruit 25 million new farmers for concessional credit […]

The government on Thursday decided to boost the flow of credit to agriculture by trying to attract more farmers under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme and through additional expenditure for the refinancing of agricultural loans. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced, 25 million farmers who do not have a Kisan credit card will now […]

The State Cabinet here on Tuesday decided to revise the lifetime tax on harvesters and tractors registered in Madhya Pradesh for agricultural purposes to one percent for the next 2 years. The Cabinet decided to continue the scheme in 2020-21 to provide short-term agricultural loans to farmers at zero percent interest rate through Cooperative Primary […]

MingZhu Logistics (NASDAQ:YGMZ) is an interesting Chinese trucking company, whose revenues have been hit by Covid-19, but which retains the potential for a significant recovery with new deals and the growth of e-commerce. However, the company’s profitability remains limited and although its market capitalization is low, its relative valuation remains high. Earnings For the first […]

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and many of the state’s major banks announced an agreement on Monday to delay home foreclosures and evictions while providing loans and other assistance to small businesses stressed by the coronavirus. coronavirus outbreak. Most banks operating in Arizona have agreed to suspend evictions and foreclosures for at least 60 days, with […]

Summary Focus The housing market in the United States (and many other countries) has gone through a boom and bust cycle over the past two decades. Real house prices rose by more than 30% between 1995 and 2006, then fell by a similar amount until 2011. The financial sector and the rest of the economy […]

Rocket Companies recently launched “Rocket Pro Insight,” a new technology platform providing real-time real-time updates on the status of their clients’ mortgages. Through a website and mobile app, real estate professionals will have transparency into the lending experience. They are now able to see where each loan is in the process, the terms of their […]

The lame lawmakers returned to Washington this week with some major issues on their plate, but there are only a few legislative days left to resolve them. More urgently, a short-term deal to fund the government expires Dec. 11, leaving Congress less than two weeks to pass an omnibus spending plan or agree another tentative […]

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 05: US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the national economy and … [+] the need for the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief legislation proposed by his administration in the State Dining Room of the White House on February 05, 2021 in Washington, DC. Biden hosted lawmakers from both parties at the […]

By Winni Zhou, John Ruwitch SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China on Wednesday lowered its key lending rate, as widely expected, to reduce corporate funding costs and shore up an economy hit by slowing demand and U.S. trade tariffs. FILE PHOTO: A Chinese yuan banknote is seen in this illustration photo from May 31, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration […]

As we’ve noted in previous articles, special assessments aren’t the only tool condo associations and HOAs have to fund common area upgrades and major repairs when needed; there are also loans available in the market to help communities pay for expensive projects. Larry Kirschner is a partner at Arch Capital Solutions, a national condominium loan […]

WASHINGTON — A U.S. senator from West Virginia has described work being done in a COVID emergency relief program being developed in Washington, DC, to provide additional relief during the ongoing pandemic. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, DW.Va., held a press conference call Wednesday afternoon with reporters across the state regarding the bipartisan, bicameral […]

More PPP loans are coming. Here’s how your business can get a second one. President Donald Trump has signed into law a new $900 billion coronavirus relief and recovery plan. Among its provisions: An expansion of last spring’s Paycheck Protection Program, authorizing about an additional $284 billion in federally-backed repayable loans for struggling small businesses. […]

The World Bank Group and the IMF mobilize their partners in the fight against COVID-19 in Africa April 17, 2020 The World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund today brought […]

Consumer credit reporting agency, TransUnion, has released its South African Industry Outlook (IIR) report for the fourth quarter of 2019, providing an overview of the state of the consumer credit market. consumption in the last quarter before the outbreak and spread of Covid-19 in South Africa. The economic and consumer landscape is changing drastically right […]

There are renewed concerns about the sustainability of rising debt levels in many African countries. Much of this debt is contracted through foreign currency-denominated Eurobonds issued in international financial markets. The total value of Eurobonds issued between 2018 and 2019 was greater than the value of all bonds sold between 2003 and 2016. African governments […]

The old saw was that when the United States sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold. Now, a more apt adage for bear markets might be that when a coronavirus outbreak brings the world’s second-largest economy to a standstill, the rest of the world goes into recession. Indeed, recession fears resurfaced on Wall […]

Some investors are reducing their equity holdings for fear of rising inflation and rising interest rates. But some sectors, notably smaller banks, could benefit from higher rates. The 38 holdings of the Hennessy Small-Cap Financial Fund, mostly community and regional banks, are asset sensitive. This means that their balance sheets are positioned so that their […]

‘It’s chaos,’ lawyer says as small businesses who got aid fear rules too much to spend it Consider the fate of George Evageliou, the founder of a custom woodworking business. Last month, the SBA gave him a $192,000 loan According to the rules, he has 8 weeks to spend the money. For the loan to […]

Almost half a century ago, Burt Malkiel wrote “A Random Walk Down Wall Street,” which helped usher in the passive investing revolution. The bottom line about passive investing is that few fund managers can consistently beat the returns of the average stock index, like the S&P 500, so the best approach is to match its […]

During my first semester in law school, I taught an LSAT prep class two nights a week to pay for car repairs. At first, the work seemed manageable. I loved teaching others and having a life outside of school. However, the pressure mounted as the semester progressed and my workload increased. The extra money wasn’t […]

Raoul Kapoor, COO of Andromeda, leads the largest loan distribution team in India, present in over 250 cities, supported by over 2,000 staff, over 3,500 agent partners and disbursing 20,000 crore loan proceeds per year. He built this business from the ground up and continues to deepen Andromeda’s geographic and business penetration. During his previous […]