China Takes Polarizing Stance In North Korea – U.S. Conflict
As reported by Chinese state media on Friday, China has pledged to remain neutral in the event of a strike on the United States by North Korea. However, China’s stance changes if the United States ... [Read]
Trump Once Again Takes to Twitter to Up the Ante with North Korea
Over the course of the past 96 hours, President Donald Trump has been in the news three times. Each time was for over-the-top comments directed at the erratic regime of North Korea. On Tuesday, the ... [Read]
Wells Fargo Chairman Stephen Sanger Likely to Step Down From Position
For those interested in banking and investing, you might find today’s news interesting. On Thursday, the Dow Jones reported that Wells Fargo Chairman Stephen Sanger will likely step down from his position as non-executive chairman. ... [Read]
PayPal’s Latest Acquisition is Online Lending Firm Swift Financial
On August 10, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:$PYPL) announced on their website that they have agreed to acquire online lending firm Swift Financial. The acquisition is thought to help PayPal expand their business which offers working ... [Read]
Russia Investigations: House of Trump’s Campaign Chairman Raided
According to people familiar with the matter, FBI agents raided the home of Paul Manafort, President Trump’s campaign chairman during the 2016 elections. The investigation was led by Justice Department Special Counsel Robert Mueller, with ... [Read]
Five Transgender Members of the U.S. Military Sue Trump Over Service Ban
On August 9, five transgender members of the United States military – which includes Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans – sued President Trump in an attempt to challenge his ban on transgender people serving in ... [Read]
Trump and The U.N. Have Placed Further Sanctions On North Korea Due To Threats
Summary: President Trump has responded to the threats from North Korea, stating that the country “will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen.” According to NBC News and The Washington ... [Read]
Stocks to Watch This Week Starting August 8
Investors should keep an eye on the market this week, as there are numerous events on the calendar starting Tuesday, August 8. Forecast Initial Public Offering Pricing: Zealand Pharma (Pending:$ZLND) on Tuesday, August 8. On ... [Read]
This is Why Wells Fargo’s Stock is Falling Today – August 4, 2017
Wells Fargo (NYSE:$WFC) saw its stock plummet on Friday, August 4th. As of 3:53 PM EDT, the bank’s stock has decreased by 0.96%. This was mainly due to a filing to the U.S. Securities and ... [Read]
AIG’s Stock Rises After Surpassing Expectations of Second Quarter Earnings
Insurance company American International Group (NYSE:$AIG) saw its share price increase after releasing a successful second quarter earnings report. The insurance company’s second quarter earnings surpassed average analyst expectations. AIG’s stock went up as much ... [Read]