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FinanceApr 4

Parent PLUS Loan Consolidation Deadline Approaches for Affordable Payment Plans

Parents with federal PLUS loans face a June 30 deadline to consolidate into new loans to maintain affordable payment options.

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FinanceMar 17

Mastercard to Acquire Stablecoin Startup BVNK for Up to $1.8 Billion

Payment giant Mastercard announced plans to acquire stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion.

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FinanceMar 20

Hedge Funds Ban Employee Trading on Prediction Markets Amid Growing Scrutiny

Major hedge funds Point72 and Balyasny have prohibited staff from betting on prediction markets as the industry faces increased regulatory and public scrutiny.

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FinanceApr 1

California Suspends VC Diversity Reporting Law After Industry Appeals

California has delayed enforcement of a law requiring venture capital firms to report diversity data on startup founders they fund.

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FinanceMar 30

Investor Bill Ackman Calls Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 'Stupidly Cheap' as Stocks Rise

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman described government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as undervalued investments, contributing to stock gains.

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FinanceMar 20

Fed Officials Signal Cautious Approach to Rate Cuts Amid Economic Uncertainties

Federal Reserve officials express measured views on potential rate cuts as they assess labor market conditions and geopolitical risks.

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FinanceApr 3

Chicago Fed's Goolsbee Cites Inflation Concerns for Future Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee warns that rising inflation risks could affect planned interest rate cuts in 2026.

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FinanceApr 3

Asian Markets Expected to Rise Following US Recovery and Regional Developments

Asian equity markets are anticipated to open higher amid US market rebounds and regional factors including Strait of Hormuz developments.

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FinanceMar 19

Live Nation CEO Testifies in Antitrust Trial Over Market Dominance Claims

Michael Rapino defended his company against monopoly accusations during testimony in an ongoing antitrust case.

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FinanceMar 11

Gold prices show mixed movement amid dollar and rate outlook uncertainty

Gold prices experienced conflicting movements as traders assessed dollar strength and Federal Reserve interest rate expectations.

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FinanceMar 31

Medical, Law and Pharmacy Degrees Show Highest Financial Returns, Study Finds

New research indicates advanced degrees in medical, legal and pharmaceutical fields provide the best return on investment for students.

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FinanceMar 29

Federal Judge Halts $6.2 Billion Nexstar-Tegna Television Station Merger

A federal judge blocked the proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna that would create the largest local TV operator.

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FinanceApr 7

Red Lobster Faces Financial Strain Despite Promotional Campaigns

Red Lobster is experiencing mounting losses and cash flow issues, potentially requiring tens of millions in additional funding to continue operations.

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FinanceFeb 25

Aston Martin to Cut 20% of Workforce Amid Financial Pressures

Luxury automaker Aston Martin will eliminate approximately 600 jobs, citing lower profits and pressure from U.S. tariffs as contributing factors.

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FinanceMar 29

Indian conglomerate Vedanta to split in five next month

Indian conglomerate Vedanta plans to divide into five separate companies next month.

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