Thursday, December 17, 2020

More bad jobs news: 885,000 people filed for unemployment benefits last week

The US job market continues to suffer, and Thursday brought bad news. Another 885,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week -- an increase from the week prior and higher than the 800,000 claims that economists were expecting.
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More bad jobs news: 885,000 people filed for unemployment benefits last week
The US job market continues to suffer, and Thursday brought bad news. Another 885,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week -- an increase from the week prior and higher than the 800,000 claims that economists were expecting. Read more »
 
Robinhood agrees to pay a $65 million fine for deceiving clients
Free stock-trading app Robinhood has agreed to pay a $65 million fine to the Securities and Exchange Commission to settle charges that it engaged in deceptive practices that hurt its clients. Read more »
 
The Robinhood trading boom is under the microscope
It's been a big year for Robinhood. The free trading app has seen an explosion in popularity as people stuck at home try their luck buying and selling stocks — paving the way for the startup to weigh a big public offering sometime next year. Read more »
 
Bitcoin tops $20,000 milestone and continues to surge to record highs
Bitcoin has blown past the $20,000 mark and continues to hit record highs as investors flock to the cryptocurrency during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
 
When lawmakers buy and sell stocks, they're playing with fire
Members of Congress who own stocks might face ethical dilemmas when they shape laws that could hurt -- or help -- their portfolios. Just ask Georgia Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler. Read more »
 
Automatic braking is now on most new cars. But not GM or Fiat Chrysler vehicles
Automatic braking, once a feature available exclusively to high-end cars, is becoming common across the industry, according to analysis from Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Read more »
 
 
 
 
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