Last month, the US House of Representatives passed a bill banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), heading warnings from the American Banking Association about “unacceptable risks and costs to the US financial system.” While I don’t dismiss concerns raised by the American Banking Association and others, I argue in favor of a more measured approach that allows exploration and experimentation with guardrails. H.R. 5403 – the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act – has been referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for consideration. My hope is that lawmakers will embark on…
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Die Stammaktien des Automobilzulieferers Schaeffler AG sind jetzt im Prime Standard der Frankfurtert Börse notiert und werden nach erfolgter Verschmelzung die Schaeffler-Vorzüge und die Vitesco-Aktien ersetzen. 2. Oktober 2024. FRANKFURT (Börse Frankfurt). Die aus der Verschmelzung hervorgegangene Schaeffler AG () notiert seit heute im Prime Standard der Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse.Schaeffler hat die vor knapp einem Jahr angekündigte Verschmelzung mit der Vitesco Technologies Group und die damit verbundene Umwandlung der Vorzugsaktien in stimmberechtige Stammaktien abgeschlossen. Die Stammaktien des Automobil- und Industriezulieferers mit Hauptsitz in Herzogenaurach wurden im Prime Standard neu gelistet. Sie ersetzen nach der Verschmelzung von Schaeffler AG und Vitesco Technologies Group…
The oil sector encompasses companies involved in the exploration, extraction, refining, and distribution of oil and petroleum products. It includes major integrated oil companies, independent producers, and oil services firms. Oil stocks represent ownership in these companies traded on public exchanges. The sector’s performance is closely tied to global energy demand and oil prices. Investing in oil stocks can offer several potential benefits. Many oil companies pay substantial dividends, appealing to income-focused investors. The sector can provide a hedge against inflation. Oil stocks may benefit from increasing global energy demand, especially in emerging markets. However, oil stocks also face significant…
(Reuters) -Ford on Wednesday became the latest U.S. automaker to report weaker growth in domestic new vehicle sales in the third quarter, as buyers continued to shy away from purchases on affordability concerns. The company’s shares fell about 2% in early trading. Major automakers in the United States, including Toyota (NYSE:) and General Motors (NYSE:), reported weaker sales for the quarter on Tuesday, with some citing affordability concerns and fewer selling days as a drag on performance. Chrysler-parent Stellantis (NYSE:) also reported a 20% drop in U.S. quarterly sales on Wednesday and added that it would “continue to take the…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Faces Employee Revolt Over Full-Time Return To Office Mandate, 73% Consider Quitting: SurveyAmazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) employees are contemplating leaving their jobs following CEO Andy Jassy’s new policy requiring a full-time return to the office.What Happened: A recent survey on Blind stated, “Just days after the company’s announcement, some Amazon professionals said they plan to take more drastic steps, including looking for another job. Nearly three out of four Amazon professionals (73%) said they are considering looking for another job because of the in-office work policy.”Don’t Miss:The survey, which included 2,585 Amazon workers, showed that 80% know…
Image source: Getty Images One decent way of aiming for gains from the stock market is to harvest the income from dividends in a passive way. If stocks are chosen with care, it’s common for investors to enjoy an increasing stream of dividends and gains from a rising share price. All that progress will likely be driven by the success and growth of the underlying business over time. Compounding gains in the long run But time is key. Dividend investing isn’t a frenetic, caffeine-fuelled investing strategy like some others. This is more like lazing on the river with glass of…
Image source: Getty Images One decent way of aiming for gains from the stock market is to harvest the income from dividends in a passive way. If stocks are chosen with care, it’s common for investors to enjoy an increasing stream of dividends and gains from a rising share price. All that progress will likely be driven by the success and growth of the underlying business over time. Compounding gains in the long run But time is key. Dividend investing isn’t a frenetic, caffeine-fuelled investing strategy like some others. This is more like lazing on the river with glass of…
By Gabrielle Ng and Katya Golubkova SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices jumped by over a dollar on Wednesday due to rising concerns Middle East tensions could escalate, potentially disrupting crude output from the region, following Iran’s biggest ever military blow against Israel. futures leapt $1, or 1.36%, to $74.56 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude spiked $1.07, or 1.53%, to $70.9 at 0330 GMT. During trading on Tuesday, both crude benchmarks surged more than 5%. Oil markets were largely focusing on the narrative of a weakening global economic outlook denting demand for fuel, said Priyanka Sachdeva, senior market…
Aerial view of new energy vehicles at Huaian BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. on August 26, 2024 in Huaian, Jiangsu Province of China. Zhao Qirui | VCG | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesChina on Wednesday announced that it has filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization, asking the organization to rule on the recent tariffs that Canada imposed on Chinese electric vehicles and metal products.In August, Canada announced it would impose 100% import tariffs on China-made EVs, following in the footsteps of the U.S. and European Union in hitting Beijing with taxes over concerns related to unfair subsidies. The tariffs…
Image source: Getty Images The Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) share price has posted strong gains entering the final quarter. So far in 2024, the FTSE 100 bank’s risen an impressive 23% in value. That’s greater than the 7% gain the broader Footsie has enjoyed over that time. Yet at current prices, Lloyds shares still offer index-beating value. It’s forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 8.8 times, while the dividend yield‘s a healthy 5.5%. However, the bank’s consistently appeared undervalued, which raises significant concerns for me. Its low valuation could be a justified reflection of the substantial risks it presents as we…