Why Democrats Are Angry At Wall Street
Big banks are facing a new reality in Washington: Democrats control all levers of power and they are not shy about their intentions to ratchet up pressure on the sector.
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Startup Helps Those Affected By Gangs And Gun Violence Find A Way Out
One small startup in Portland, Ore., is helping place former gang members and others involved in gun violence into well-paying green energy jobs.
'Absolute Meltdown': Wall Street's Work Till You Drop Culture Under Attack
Burnout in investment banking has been a problem, but the pandemic has made it worse. A handful of firms are responding by offering extra perks and more pay. But more money may not be the answer.
Biden Wants To Go Tough On Wall Street. The Response? The Best Rally Since FDR
The S&P 500 surged 11% in the president's first 100 days, the best performance since Franklin D. Roosevelt started his first term in 1933.
Wall Street Short Sellers: Hated For Centuries
In recent weeks, short sellers were painted as the enemy, when hedge funds bet against stocks like GameStop. It set off a tug of war between small investors and Wall Street shorts. The hate isn't new.
After GameStop, A Better Way To Take On Wall Street?
Taxes may lack the razzle dazzle of meme-fueled stock rallies. But they might prove a better way to curb Wall Street excesses.
Reddit WallStreetBets Founder Calls GameStop Stock Frenzy A 'Symbolic Movement'
Jaime Rogozinski, a former moderator of the now-famous Reddit forum that sent GameStop stock soaring, saw the chaos coming. For too long, Wall Street has been "an invite-only club," he says.
Stocks Soar To Record Highs On Vaccine Hopes
Stocks surged after Pfizer said its experimental vaccine was more than 90% effective and after former Vice President Joe Biden was elected president.
Wall Street Bet On A 'Blue Wave,' But Divided Government Suits It Just Fine Too
Stocks have traditionally done well with a Democrat in the White House and Congress under Republican control.
Dow Plunges 943 Points; Steep Sell-Off Is Triggered By Fears Of More Lockdowns
The Dow tumbled more than 900 points as COVID-19 cases surge in the United States and Europe, while next week's election is only adding to the uncertainty over the economy.