Author: super@dmin
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We need a new Bill of Rights to protect us from algorithms, Wharton professor says
More transparency and regulation may be needed in an increasingly automated world, says Kartik Hosanagar, author of the new book “A Human’s Guide to Machine Intelligence.”
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Need to Know: Why Amazon will triple to $5,000 a share, according to this hedge fund manager
Our call of the day, from Doug Kass, president of Seabreeze Partners Management, who predicts Amazon shares, currently at $1,818, could more than triple in a few years.
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Upgrade: About half of teens can’t pass this basic 8-question financial quiz. Could you?
Many teens don’t think they’ll be financially independent from their parents even by age 30, new survey finds
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A little-known risk to Apple is 5G cellular technology
Apple currently charges more for its smartphones than any other company. But that could change with 5G technology.
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German stocks pinched by industrial data but Europe floats on
A positive headline figure in industrial production masked more underlying weakness in German manufacturing
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NerdWallet: Should you jump on those free money promotions from banks?
Bank account sign-up bonuses can be lucrative, if you read the fine print.
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Asia Markets: Nikkei gains on renewed optimism over U.S.-China trade talks
Asian markets were mixed in early Friday trading, as the leaders of the U.S. and China each expressed optimism that a trade deal will soon be reached.
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Tesla bears are now making crazy claims, short-circuiting their cause
Short-sellers betting against Tesla are using unsubstantiated claims and wild exaggerations, reducing their credibility.
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Capitol Report: Senate confirms Mark Calabria as head of Fannie, Freddie regulator
Mark Calabria was confirmed to take the reins of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Thursday and serve as regulator to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Capitol Report: What could be learned from Trump’s tax returns
If Congress gets Trump’s taxes, it will reveal information about the sources of Trump’s income and any foreign bank accounts in countries that guarantee secrecy, as well as provide more information about his use of tax-planning strategies and offshore companies