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Metropolitan Bank Dives 28% On Vidar Short Report Before After Hours Claw-BackPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://img.theapi.app/temp/2b695cca-48cb-4195-802a-e3385fb90ec0.png
Metropolitan Bank Dives 28% On Vidar Short Report Before After Hours Claw-Back

MCB stock regained ground after management responded with details on financial condition

Shares of Metropolitan Bank Holding (NYSE:MCB) fell 27.6% in trading on Thursday after a short report from

What Climbing Interest Rates Mean For Annuities?
What Climbing Interest Rates Mean For Annuities?

Careful scrutiny of your retirement plans requires you to factor in annuities to balance your investment portfolio. Annuities remain reliable investment vehicles to generate a guaranteed income

Bank Turmoil: 65% Surge In SMBs Using Local Credit UnionsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://img.theapi.app/temp/2b695cca-48cb-4195-802a-e3385fb90ec0.png
Bank Turmoil: 65% Surge In SMBs Using Local Credit Unions

Given the banking turmoil over the past couple of weeks, Alignable polled 2,711 randomly selected small business owners from 3/17/23 to 3/30/23 to see where they’re moving their money to protect

Private Equity Investment In Banking Sector Down More Than Half In 2022Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/6a5872d8-cc25-46f8-b436-bf3db1953908.png
Private Equity Investment In Banking Sector Down More Than Half In 2022

Global private equity and venture capital investments in the banking sector dropped in 2022, reflecting the overall downturn in deals as interest rates rose and concerns over the direction of the

As We Say Good Riddance, Which Corporate-Funded Entity Will Give Christine Wilson A Warm And Lucrative Welcome? 
As We Say Good Riddance, Which Corporate-Funded Entity Will Give Christine Wilson A Warm And Lucrative Welcome? 

Today marks Christine Wilson’s final day as a Commissioner for the Federal Trade Commission. The question on the top of our minds: Will Wilson follow in the footsteps of her former colleague, and

Activist Supports White House Call For Community Bank Exemption From Replenishing Deposit Insurance FundPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Reinsurance company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/490045fb-8676-41a9-be7a-bcf4281c7d92.png
Activist Supports White House Call For Community Bank Exemption From Replenishing Deposit Insurance Fund

Washington, D.C. (March 30, 2023) – Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s White House announcement on

Donald Trump Indicted In Manhattan – The Legal Consequences
Donald Trump Indicted In Manhattan – The Legal Consequences

Trump Indicted In Manhattan – The Legal Consequences; Prompt Dismissal By Judge, Or Juror Nullification At Trial

Donald Trump Indicted By A Grand Jury In Manhattan

WASHINGTON D.C. (March 30, 2023)

The Nightmare Banking Scenario You Must Prepare ForPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Bank, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.theapi.app/temp/3aa597ca-f944-4a9b-bf8d-3071f3b5a5c9.png
The Nightmare Banking Scenario You Must Prepare For

Silicon Valley Bank was just the beginning… $620 billion in “unrealized” losses… The US government’s dangerous new precedent… Trade your dollars for these two assets…

If your bank fails, you’ll be

Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.8% – Is Now a Good Time to Buy?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/6a5872d8-cc25-46f8-b436-bf3db1953908.png
Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.8% – Is Now a Good Time to Buy?

Buying a home is always nerve-racking, but those looking purchase right now have even more reasons to fret: the Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates steadily for more than a year

A Soft PCE Report – Smooth Sailing… At The Moment
A Soft PCE Report – Smooth Sailing… At The Moment

In comments on the market, Daniel Berkowitz, investment director for investment manager Prudent Management Associates wrote:

A Soft PCE Inflation Report

PCE inflation and consumer spending data are

Tesla’s Move To Cut Price In China Backfires
Tesla’s Move To Cut Price In China Backfires

In his podcast addressing the markets today, Louis Navellier offered the following commentary.

No Yield Surge

The Commerce Department announced on Friday that Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE)

Activist Calls Indictment Of Former President Donald Trump A ‘Nothing Burger’ And Political Witch Hunt
Activist Calls Indictment Of Former President Donald Trump A ‘Nothing Burger’ And Political Witch Hunt

It appears that the New York City Grand Jury under the direction of District Attorney Alan Bragg has returned an indictment against former President Donald Trump regarding so-called “hush payments”

14 Federal Judges Will Not Hire Yale Law Grads – Report
14 Federal Judges Will Not Hire Yale Law Grads – Report

14 Federal Judges Will Not Hire Yale Law Grads – Report; Other Law Students May Also Be Denied Admission to the Bar

Federal Judges Would No Longer Hire Clerks From Yale Law

WASHINGTON D.C (March

S&P 500’s Extended Gains – That Slow Grind
S&P 500’s Extended Gains – That Slow Grind

S&P 500 continued extending gains no matter the sectoral non-confirmations – the momentum from bonds had been enough as telegraphed both in yesterday‘s analysis and intraday updates (pointing to

10 Biggest Energy Companies With Very High Dividend Yields
10 Biggest Energy Companies With Very High Dividend Yields

The dividend yield of a stock is the ratio of the share price and the dividend paid over the past twelve months. In general, stocks with high dividend yields are perceived to be safer than stocks

House Perfects Bill That Offers Child Tax Credits From Missouri
House Perfects Bill That Offers Child Tax Credits From Missouri

The rising cost of child care is a cause of concern for many families, including Missouri families. To address this, lawmakers have been working on a proposal, which, if approved, could offer up to

Healthcare Professionals Have Highest Retirement Savings Than Any Other IndustryPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Medical device manufacturer, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.theapi.app/temp/3a7f6312-1eee-4702-9005-93cc1e62f970.png
Healthcare Professionals Have Highest Retirement Savings Than Any Other Industry

Moneyzine.com has revealed the landscape of the average retirement savings by industry in the US, combining the findings of multiple reports on the savings on non-retirees and retirees. We found

BetFury Launches iGaming Event With $1M Prize Pool
BetFury Launches iGaming Event With $1M Prize Pool

Germany, Frankfurt, 31st March, 2023, Chainwire

BetFury has announced Fury Games Legacy, a 21-day adventure for intrepid players. From March 29, users of the online casino can play games and join

Unizen and DWF Labs Strategic Partnership to Revolutionise Web3 User Experience
Unizen and DWF Labs Strategic Partnership to Revolutionise Web3 User Experience

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 31st March, 2023, Chainwire

Unizen is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with DWF Labs, a leading global digital asset market maker and multi-stage Web3

Failure To Exempt Community Banks In Final 1071 Reporting Rule Raises Significant Privacy Concerns
Failure To Exempt Community Banks In Final 1071 Reporting Rule Raises Significant Privacy Concerns

Washington, D.C. (Mar. 30, 2023) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Consumer Financial Protection

Bitcoin Rally Continues Amid Banking Crisis – Commentary:
Bitcoin Rally Continues Amid Banking Crisis – Commentary

Below is a commentary from Alex Adelman, CEO & Co-founder of leading bitcoin rewards app, Lolli, on bitcoin’s recent rally to a new 9-month high against the backdrop of the banking crisis.

Bitcoin

Dave & Buster’s Rebound Could Score for Investors
Dave & Buster’s Rebound Could Score for Investors
  • Dave & Buster’s has had a record-breaking quarter, and shares edge higher.
  • A new repurchase plan is worth $100 million to investors.
  • The company currently returns no dividend but could, now that
Cal-Maine: Is it Time to Chase this Stock Higher?
Cal-Maine: Is it Time to Chase this Stock Higher?
  • Cal-Maine Foods Inc. reports “eggcellent” quarter on record egg prices.
  • The company issued a dividend worth 3.6% this quarter.
  • Windfall profits are expected for the next two to three quarters.
  • 5
The Most Important Warren Buffett Stock for Investors: His OwnPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Underwriting company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-N0Y6W7kvQQgUHnb7hSHO9TTV.png?st=2024-05-14T11%3A36%3A30Z&se=2024-05-14T13%3A36%3A30Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2024-05-13T19%3A10%3A46Z&ske=2024-05-14T19%3A10%3A46Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=1qvKLOloU0OWrpqzcuH7YcgBv7QI0hAOq2gAtJGiGqs%3D
The Most Important Warren Buffett Stock for Investors: His Own
  • Owning shares of Berkshire Hathaway stock is a way for investors to gain exposure to many of Warren Buffett’s favorite stocks.
  • A key driver of the company’s overall performance is its insurance
Olaplex Options Show Unusual Volume, Implying Contrarian Opportunity Brewing
Olaplex Options Show Unusual Volume, Implying Contrarian Opportunity Brewing

Olaplex stock may rise on an attractive valuation profile

Despite inflationary pressures broadly affecting consumer sentiment, the beauty care segment enjoyed a resilient performance in 2022