Key Takeaways About 95% of cyberattacks are due to human error  Cybercrime damages may reach $6 trillion globally Most companies are likely to fall victim to a cyberattack News of cyberattacks and data breaches are almost becoming commonplace, but particularly stunning attacks still make headlines, such as the Colonial Pipeline disruption and the SolarWinds attack. […]

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Key Takeaways The cryptocurrency market is maturing, although still quite volatile Cryptocurrencies could potentially be considered a viable alternative investment for portfolio diversification According to legend, it was a little over 10 years ago when a person or group operating under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto logged the first entry into the bitcoin ledger. Fast-forward to […]

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Key Takeaways Congress could dominate headlines amid new stimulus drive Rising yields have clipped the booming Tech market, but cyclicals getting a lift March Fed meeting another chance for Powell and company to assess inflation picture After an icy February, March begins soon with hints of spring in the air. And hints of stimulus. Heading […]

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Key Takeaways Vaccine progress and Treasury yields could help determine if value keeps outpacing growth Earnings season gets started in April with strong showing possible from big banks Another Fed meeting awaits at end of April as investors still buzzing over last one The battle of the bands that’s played all year—growth vs. value—could keep […]

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Key Takeaways Inflation concerns still in the picture as market rolls into May near all-time highs Earnings season off to a good start, but many major companies still on the way in May April jobs data, retail sales, manufacturing data, could help set the tone for the new month What a difference a year makes. […]

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Key Takeaways Several recent studies point to restless consumers itching to travel With international travel largely on hold, airlines concentrating on filling domestic demand Investors have been bullish on cruise lines, airlines, and hotel chains Oh, the places Americans are itching to go. After more than a year of hunkering down, vaccinations are offering promise […]

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Key Takeaways Microsoft’s acquisition of Nuance Communications is a major recent development ahead of earnings Nuance may help Microsoft establish a stronger footing in the healthcare industry and the still-emerging field of artificial intelligence applications This latest acquisition is one in a series that hints at a larger strategy by way of buying spree In […]

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Key Takeaways After booming iPhone sales growth last time out, Apple has a tough act to follow Eyes turn to Macs, Services as pandemic impact seen helping stay-at-home products Earnings provide chance to check on China, where company appears to be gaining traction There’s so much news swirling around Apple (AAPL) that digging into the […]

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Key Takeaways Analyst consensus is for another strong quarter for AMZN as company guidance bullish Antitrust concerns and proposed legislation could loom ahead for AMZN AMZN is expected to continue to add more services, stoking size and reach concerns At this point, it’s hard to build up much suspense for Amazon’s (AMZN) earnings. That’s in […]

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Key Takeaways Uber launches $250 million in stimulus for drivers Lyft offers $800 bonuses for driver referrals Lyft agrees to sell its self-driving vehicle division Toyota subsidiary The stock market has been doing some soul searching lately, and that’s particularly reflected in the stock prices of ride hailing companies Uber Technologies (UBER) and Lyft (LYFT). […]

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