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The IRS issued more than 307 million direct payments worth a combined $412 billion during the first and second round of stimulus checks. See full story.
Reddit millionaire investor set to tell Congress ‘I’m as bullish as ever’ on GameStop turnaround
Keith Gill — the individual investor who chronicled on Reddit and YouTube how his investments in GameStop Inc. have made him a millionaire — remains a believer in videogame retailer’s ability to thrive, according to a prepared testimony to be delivered to the House Financial Services Committee Thursday afternoon. See full story.
22 additional dividend stocks that Warren Buffett might consider buying
His Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate recently started buying shares of Verizon and Chevron — both have attractive dividend yields well-supported by expected cash flow. See full story.
Bill Gates explains why he’s optimistic about preventing catastrophic climate change, even as he warns we have ‘no time to waste’
The transition to clean energy will have to be driven by both governments and the private sector working together—just as the personal computer revolution was, says Bill Gates. See full story.
Inflation worries are back. Here’s what you should worry about – and what you shouldn’t
Some economists and investors are warning about the threat of rising inflation even with the U.S. still struggling to recover from deepest recession ever. What’s behind these seemingly sudden inflationary fears and and how big is the threat? MarketWatch explains. See full story.
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‘Now more than ever, the facts and circumstances facing our nation demonstrate the importance of H.R. 40,’ said Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, lead sponsor of a bill that could create a commission to study reparations for Black Americans. See full story.
