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Tesla, other companies press the bitcoin price to a new record
The bitcoin price surpassed $50,000 for the first time this morning, continuing the rally triggered by Tesla’s purchase of the cryptocurrency. In addition to Tesla, the bitcoin price is also receiving a boost from new support from MasterCard and Bank of New York Mellon. Q4 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Tesla, other companies dive […]
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Read MoreWhat Makes Costco A High-Quality Business?
If I could only buy five stocks for the rest of my life, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) would be in the top five. I have wanted to buy Costco stock for years now but have been unable to pull the trigger. Why? Certainly not due to lousy fundamentals, but simply because Costco has been trading […]
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Read MoreNew CTC proposal may give families more money than coronavirus stimulus checks
Americans are eagerly awaiting the third round of stimulus checks. They have big expectations in terms of the amount they may get. Since they are more focused on the stimulus check, they are overlooking another crucial part of the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package that may give qualifying families more money than the direct […]
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Read MoreThese Are The Ten Oldest Companies In Japan
Japan is home to some of the oldest companies in the world. This isn’t surprising at all considering it is among the oldest countries with a long-running economy. Thus, the country is home to companies that have seen centuries (more than 1,000 years old), and most are still running successfully. If you are interested in […]
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Read MoreDebtism: The Age Of Leverage
The financialization of the global economy over the past half-century explains how credit has become the main instrument for fund managers and other financial institutions to get rich Q4 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Capitalism is praised for its adaptability and talent for reinvention. Although it originated from mercantilism in the 16th century, […]
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Read MoreInsurers Partner With Paytechs To Widen Distribution In India
Insurers partner with paytechs to widen distribution in India, finds GlobalData Q4 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Indian Issurers Are Increasingly Collaborating With Paytechs Amid the COVID-19 pandemic induced push towards digitization, there are opportunities for insurance companies to identify new distribution channels. Insurers in India, for instance, are increasingly collaborating with payment […]
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Read MoreWas The Impeachment Case Really Strong?
Was The Impeachment Case Really Strong? Two Ways to Determine If Trump Caused the Riot Q4 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more A Slam-Duck Impeachment Case WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 16, 2021) – The Democrats’ failure to convict Donald Trump of starting an insurrection – despite evidence which some said made the impeachment case a […]
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Read MoreESG and insurance-linked securities (ILS): Q&A with PCS’s Tom Johansmeyer
Insurance-linked securities (ILS) market participants, as well as wider insurance and reinsurance related interests, are increasingly focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and embracing positive ESG principles and processes within their business models. At the same time, the institutional investor community is focused on sourcing ESG compatible risks and in some cases major…
Read MoreFEMA’s new FloodSmart Re cat bond could be its largest, at up to $575m
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may secure its largest FloodSmart Re catastrophe bond ever, as the target size for the FloodSmart Re Ltd. (Series 2021-1) transaction has been lifted to between $500 million and $575 million, we’re told. FEMA returned to the catastrophe bond market in late January seeking at least a $350…
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