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Ripple is an open-source platform that can enable fast and cheap digital monetary transactions. XRP is the digital asset native to the Ripple blockchain. It is used in various Ripple products to facilitate conversion and transfers between two currencies. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, XRP is not entirely decentralized; rather, Ripple provides a default list of unique

Key Takeaways The CUSIP number is the unique identifier for every publicly-traded security. This distinct number identifies the company that issued the security and what type of security it is. The CUSIP distinguishes securities from one another and facilitates the quick identification and exchange of stocks or bonds. Investors with a subscription to Standard &

A visual representation of Bitcoin. Edward Smith | Getty Images In a space filled with venture investors and traders, a blockchain fund run by value managers thinks it can give investors greater returns than bitcoin itself. Bitcoin has been called the best performing asset of the decade by some. Off the Chain Capital, a fund

College students are faced with an interesting dilemma when it comes to making money and earning experience. They can either get an entry-level job to help offset the pricey college life, or they can get an internship, which will benefit them after graduation. While an entry-level job pays the bills, it is not always the

The forex markets can be exciting and lucrative for trading if you thoroughly understand how to buy and sell currencies. If you’re drawn to this area, you might even want to make it your career. Key Takeaways The foreign exchange (forex) market is the world’s largest asset marketplace by trading volume and liquidity, open 24/7

In a world of fast-paced media, in formats from television to Twitter, the demand for outstanding marketing professionals has never been more robust. The more connected the human race becomes, the more value corporations and interest groups place on those who know how to spread the word profitably. If you are looking for a career

From George Soros and Warren Buffett to Ray Dalio and Carl Icahn, there’s a noticeable pattern among the world’s wealthiest and best-known investors: They’re almost exclusively White men. But not entirely. In addition to some legendary Black investors, there are a number of Asian Americans whose savvy and risk-taking have resulted in particularly impressive returns.

In this article TSLA TWTR Elon Musk speaks during a press conference at SpaceX’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica Village in South Texas on February 10, 2022. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Outspoken Tesla CEO Elon Musk purchased a giant stake in Twitter that makes him the largest outside shareholder in the social media stock, not long

Investment Banking vs. Corporate Finance: An Overview A generally-accepted distinction between corporate finance roles and investment banking roles is that a corporate finance professional deals with day-to-day financial operations and handles short- and long-term business goals, while an investment banker focuses on raising capital in the public markets. An investment banker also runs private placements

In this article 9866-HK TWLO FB MU AMZN Chinese electric vehicle start-up Nio Inc’s first employee Tianshu LI, and company’s leadership team celebrate at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Opening Bell to commemorate the company’s initial public offering (IPO) at the NYSE in New York, September 12, 2018.  Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stocks ended

What Is the SPY ETF? The SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF, also known as the SPY ETF, is one of the most popular funds that aims to track the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, which comprises 500 large- and mid-cap U.S. stocks. These stocks are selected by a committee based on market size, liquidity, and industry.

Small-Scale Long-Term Care Facilities: An Overview The market of long-term care facilities is changing to include more alternatives to the traditional, large institutional setting that many of us picture. Some providers are taking a different approach to the environment of long-term care using the “small home” model. Instead of multi-story buildings filled with long, bleak

A customer exits a Big Lots store in Clifton, New Jersey. Emile Wamsteker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Company: Big Lots (BIG) Business: Big Lots operates as a retailer in the United States. The company offers products under various merchandising categories, such as furniture, seasonal, soft home, consumables and food. As of March 15, 2021,

When your bank account is debited, money is taken out of the account. The opposite of a debit is a credit, in which case money is added to your account. Your account is debited in many instances. For example, if you set up a direct debit and money is automatically taken out of your account

Fibonacci analysis can supercharge your market performance, but you’ll need to master a few tricks of the trade to gain maximum benefit from this mathematical sequence that was uncovered in the Western world more than 800 years ago. Let’s tackle the subject with a quick Fibonacci primer and then get down to business with two

With the world of business becoming increasingly more complex, small-business owners will find it extremely difficult to be an expert in all of the specialized disciplines their businesses need. Despite the relentless requirement for small-business owners to generate and manage cash flow while bringing customers in the door, it is also critically important for them to cultivate business relationships with

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

Many investors historically have turned to safe haven assets such as precious metals in times of economic and political turmoil. One way to gain exposure is by owning companies in the metals and mining industry, which are involved in the exploration, extraction, and sale of metals and other minerals. These materials are used in a

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

Yes, you can lower your taxable income and your tax bill by opening and contributing to an individual retirement account (IRA). But it depends, first and foremost, on the type of IRA you have. Let’s look at those and some other ways to reduce your gross income, freeing up funds to contribute to an IRA