Buying a house can be a terrifying ordeal. At any point of the closing process, something could go awry: the seller backs out, the inspection finds something that needs intensive repair, or the bank may not approve your mortgage application. Once all is said and done and the deed is signed, surely that means that… More
Young Brazilians protest after the “Pandora Papers” media investigation, exposed wealthy individuals … [+] and world leaders’ concealment of assets in tax havens. The next generation are ready to take up arms for causes which they believe in. AFP via Getty Images Discreet and private, family offices have managed the wealth of the world’s richest… More
ARA LOGOS Commodity Hub Courtesy of ESR ARA LOGOS Logistics Trust—backed by tycoon John Lim and billionaire Chew Gek Khim’s Straits Trading—on Friday agreed to merge with ESR REIT in a deal valued at S$1.4 billion ($1 billion) that aims to tap the booming e-commerce demand for warehouses and logistics facilities across the Asia-Pacific. The… More
(Photo illustration by Chesnot) Getty Images Bitcoin (BTC) has been on the rise since trading as low as 29,283.97 on July 20. Based upon its September close of 43,438.50 my proprietary analytics shows a risky level for October at 57,814. This level was exceeded in today’s trading. Gapping above its quarterly pivot at 45,713 on… More
Ecuador’s newly sworn-in President Guillermo Lasso. He allegedly transferred assets to trusts in … [+] South Dakota in 2017 amid reports that questioned his interests in a bank in Panama. (Photo by Cristina Vega RHOR / AFP) (Photo by CRISTINA VEGA RHOR/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images In recent decades, South Dakota has… More
Business document report on paper and tablet getty If I were a Federal Reserve official—and I were not currently under investigation for sketchy February 2020 trades—I’d really be tempted to “back up the truck” on key taper tantrum dividend stocks. These obvious payout plays have already soared 56% or more year-to-date. But there’s more to… More
China cityscape KraneShares Key News Asian markets were mixed as Mainland China was nearly flat and Hong Kong was closed for its National Day holiday. The STAR Board managed a small gain and volumes were weak as Northbound Stock Connect was closed due to the market holiday in Hong Kong. Inflation data was released in… More
With the tax talk out of Washington indicating a hike in income tax rates as well as capital gains tax rates, I am getting more questions about strategies to reduce taxes. Unfortunately, if your goal is to find ways to reduce taxes, many loopholes have already been closed. However, there is one strategy that has… More
Wana Brands Courtesy Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth is (kind of) acquiring Wana Brands, the #1 cannabis edibles brand in North America by market share – per Headset data. According to information procured exclusively ahead of an official announcement, the deal features a similar structure to the one Canopy struck with Acreage Holdings a couple… More
Binance coin prices surged recently, climbed 19% in under 24 hours. (Photo Illustration by Budrul … [+] Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Binance coin experienced some notable gains recently, climbing close to 20% in less than 24 hours after markets responded to news that Binance had announced a $1 billion… More
Concept for leaked financial documents. Selective focus. Concept. Stafford, United Kingdom, October … [+] 6, 2021. getty Tax Notes reporter Sarah Paez discusses the EU tax haven blacklist and the potential impact of the recently released Pandora Papers. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. David D. Stewart: Welcome to the podcast. I’m David Stewart,… More
In recent months, businesses have realized the importance of building up their cash reserves so they’re ready to weather unexpected events. While it’s wise to be budget-conscious, it can be hard to keep up with the competition when you’re watching your spending—especially if you’re the owner of a small business that already faces stiff competition… More
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA : In an aerial view, container ships and shipping containers are seen at the … [+] Port of Los Angeles. On September 17, there were a record total of 147 ships, 95 of which were container ships, in the twin ports, which move about 40 percent of all cargo containers entering the… More
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, speaks during the launch of the Tata Nexon electric … [+] car, in Mumbai on January 28, 2020. INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images Tata Motors has reached a deal to raise about $1 billion by selling a stake in its electric-vehicle business to a TPG fund and other investors,… More
How much will you pay in Social Security taxes and how much will you get in benefits? getty The Social Security Administration announced key numbers today that affect workers and retirees—a substantial increase in the taxable wage base for workers and the biggest increase in benefits for retirees in decades. First the wage base news. The… More
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