Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Robinhood says Munger criticism reflects 'elitist" mindset
By John McCrank NEW YORK (Reuters) - Robinhood, a retail brokerage popular with young investors, shot back on Thursday against criticism of the current "meme" stock frenzy by investor Warren Buffett's...
Feb 25, 2021
New York prosecutors digging into Trump's tax, financial records
By Karen Freifeld (Reuters) - After a lengthy court battle, the Manhattan District Attorney is in possession of Donald Trump's tax returns and other financial records as part of a criminal investigati...
Feb 25, 2021
Libyan PM-designate proposes unity government plan
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's designated prime minister, chosen via a U.N.-facilitated process last month, said on Thursday he had proposed a governing plan to the country's divided parliament as part o...
Feb 25, 2021
White House says expects Biden call with Saudi king 'very soon'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's phone call with Saudi Arabia's King Salman should take place "very soon," White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Thursday. Biden's call with the ki...
Feb 25, 2021
Atlanta Fed's Bostic says not worried about rise in bond yields with rates still comparatively low
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bond yields remain comparatively low despite a recent increase, and the Federal Reserve does not need to do anything to address the recent uptick, Atlanta Fed President Raphael ...
Feb 25, 2021
Canadian farmers reap record profits as crop prices soar
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Canadian farmers reaped record profits last year and are on track to do the same this year, the federal agriculture ministry said on Thursday, as prices for its top crop...
Feb 25, 2021
Dressing up for a photo shoot, Black children learn of civil rights heroes
(Reuters) - Photographer Tricia Messeroux wanted children to learn more about Black history in the United States and elsewhere - and have fun doing so. So she had them dress up and pose as famous acti...
Feb 25, 2021
U.S. driving fell to lowest level last year since 2001 - USDOT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. drivers logged 13.2% fewer miles in 2020, as road use fell to its lowest level since 2001 while millions of Americans worked from home and avoided travel and tourism destin...
Feb 25, 2021
Canada sees good news about COVID-19 inoculations, could relieve pressure on PM Trudeau
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is seeing positive signs that the COVID-19 vaccination campaign is ramping up, health officials said on Thursday, a development that could help relieve pressure on Prime Mini...
Feb 25, 2021
White House says it does not expect to issue budget proposal in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday the White House does not expect to issue a budget proposal in February. The nomination of Neera Tanden, the White House's pick to lead...
Feb 25, 2021
