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On average, analysts polled by S&P Global Platts expect the EIA to report a crude supply increase of 400,000 barrels for the week ended March 12. April West Texas Intermediate crude fell 59 cents, or 0.9%, to settle at $64.80 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. GoPro Inc. undefined announced the launch of its revamped mobile app, Quik, on Tuesday. The new app allows users to grab photos and videos from any camera or phone, add it to the private “Mural” feed and share with others. Quik is free to download, but subscriptions are either $1.99 per month or $9.99 per year.

It could ‘easily be ten years’ before Canada’s youth recover economically from the pandemic, highlighting the need for them to be made an ‘explicit focus group’ by the government, experts say. The federal government says some ineligible self-employed Canadians who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit won’t be forced to repay the money due to the Canadian Revenue Agency’s unclear messaging in the application. The Canada Revenue Agency says some taxpayers who repaid COVID-19 related benefits in 2020 are getting incorrect tax slips.

The company said the initial conversion rate of the notes is 10.5430 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, which is the equivalent of $94.85 a share, which is 40% above Monday’s stock closing price of $67.75. The notes will not be redeemable, at DraftKings’s election, before March 15, 2025. DraftKings’s stock, which rose 1.1% in premarket trading, has rallied 25.9% over the past three months, while the S&P 500 undefined has tacked on 7.2%. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed the importance of close transatlantic financial regulatory cooperation in a phone call with the European Union’s finance services chief, Mairead McGuinness, on Tuesday, Treasury said in a statement. Experts say filing taxes now will help clear up whether you owe the government money if you accidentally received both employment insurance and CERB.

Google Will Cut App Store Fees For The First $1 Million In Revenue

Ford Motor Co. undefined announced Tuesday plans to offer $2 billion in convertible senior notes due 2026, in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers. The notes will be converted to cash, Ford stock or a combination of both, at Ford’s election. The initial conversion rate of the notes have not yet been determined.

Separately, Ford affirmed its 2021 financial guidance, but said results for the year could be negatively impacted if the current semiconductor shortage extends through the first half of the year. Ford’s stock has run up 46.0% over the past three months through Monday, while shares of rival General Motors Co. undefined have climbed 39.9% and the S&P 500 undefined has gained 7.2%.

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See if you’re on the list of people who aren’t eligible for a third-round payment. Unfortunately, some states aren’t very generous when it comes to helping retired veterans at tax time. Kiplinger.com contributing editor and NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland offers guidance on targeted ways to wisely utilize your third stimulus check. Subscribe to our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox. Some 26 German towns facing 255 million euros ($303 million) in losses are combining forces as they seek to recover funds in the insolvency proceedings of Greensill Bank, a town coordinating the effort said on Tuesday.

The tech giant says it will lower the service fee it collects from 30% to 15% on the first $1 million that developers earn from its Play Store app marketplace. Volkswagen’s shares surged more than 9% on Tuesday, lifting its market value towards $150 billion as the world’s second-largest carmaker gave more details about its ambitious expansion in electric driving. Inflows into cryptocurrency funds and products have already hit a record $4.2 billion for the first quarter, reflecting growing institutional investor interest, CoinShares data showed. U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in February amid bitterly cold weather across the country, but a rebound is likely as the government disburses another round of pandemic relief money to mostly lower- and middle-income households. Wall Street dipped on Tuesday, pulled lower by energy stocks and threatening to put an end to a recent rally, while investors awaited the result of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting. In the weeks leading up to this week’s rate-setting Federal Reserve meeting, central bank officials pushed back hard against the idea that a rise in long-term borrowing costs in the Treasury market is a problem for them.

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He added that the ability to utilize the surplus of previous years’ packages is a competitive advantage for the nation. Plus, his forecast regarding Singapore’s currency may be conservative as in the markets, there is a bearish impulse for USD. Varathan is the head of economics and strategy at Mizuho Bank Ltd., Singapore. Rogers-Shaw merger could mean higher prices for consumers, experts warn Money Mar 15 Some say the deal will facilitate 5G investment in Western Canada, others warn of rising wireless prices.

The company that drew attention after sending huge electricity bills to customers after last month’s blackout-causing winter storm in Texas has filed for bankruptcy protection. Our website offers information about investing and saving, but not personal advice. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please request advice, for example from our financial advisers. If you decide to invest, read our important investment notes first and remember that investments can go up and down in value, so you could get back less than you put in. Sky News contributor Peter Switzer says the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill passed by the United States Senate on the weekend is “coming at the right time for the market” due to rising interest rates triggering a slight negative reaction in the market. Tech stocks should be the big winners today after the NASDAQ – the tech index in America – jumped four per cent overnight. A new study by Oracle has found when it comes to our finances, both individuals and business leaders are now more likely to put their faith in technology and machines, rather than trusting themselves.

Intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements. The deal gives the company investment advice giant a valuation of $7.3 billion. Roblox went public by way of a direct listing on March 10, with the stock’s reference price set at $45 a share. There are now two analysts who cover Roblox, according to FactSet, both with the equivalent of buy ratings. Crum is the more bullish, as Atlantic Equities’ Kunaal Malde set a $60 price target on the stock. Roblox stock has now gained 10.1% since it closed at $69.50 on its first day of trading, compared with 1.6% gains for both the Renaissance IPO ETF and the S&P 500 .

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Bizarrely, in some cases you may pay tax on 100%, even if 40% goes to your lawyer off the top. If you are creative, there can still be ways to deduct legal fees, even under the new law. The bill passed by Congress last week would reduce taxes by nearly $500 billion in fiscal year 2021 alone, according to the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation. As part of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic relief package, House Democrats are proposing a larger and more impactful Child Tax Credit to help Americans.

Some European countries suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and “that should diminish the crude demand outlook in the short term,” said Edward Moya, senior analyst at Oanda. Meanwhile, data on U.S. petroleum supplies are due out Wednesday from the Energy Information Administration.

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Facebook is rolling out tools it says will help writers and others reach audiences and get paid for their work, the latest example of a social-media company pushing to keep creators in its fold. Three environmental groups filed a false advertising complaint against Chevron with the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday, alleging that the U.S. oil major has overstated its investment in renewable energy and actions to curb greenhouse gas emissions. The IRS has an online tool that lets you track the status of your third stimulus check.

  • The spike in retail investing has been a boon for online brokerage platform eToro.
  • Wall Street dipped on Tuesday, pulled lower by energy stocks and threatening to put an end to a recent rally, while investors awaited the result of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting.
  • Stocks were mixed in afternoon trading Tuesday after Wall Street hit a new high the day before.
  • Canadians will soon be filing their 2020 taxes, an unprecedented tax year that experts say will have several moving parts to consider, such as loss of income and government financial aid.
  • A serial entrepreneur, she had launched her first business when she was 26 years old and still a newlywed.

Sundial’s stock has soared 183.9% over the past three months, while the Cannabis ETF undefined has climbed 69.8% and the S&P 500 undefined has gained 6.7%. Stocks were mixed in afternoon trading Tuesday after Wall Street hit a new high the day before. Investors continue to closely watch the bond market, with even minute changes in bond yields causing stocks to fluctuate. The ASX finished the day up by almost one per cent – with health stocks being some of the best performers on the market today, up by about 2.5 per cent. Shares ended the day broadly flat despite news of further support measures that boosted travel stocks. The spike in retail investing has been a boon for online brokerage platform eToro.

The Israeli headquartered company will go public via a SPAC backed by businessperson Betsy Cohen in a $10.4 billion deal. Earlier, there was pressure on Singapore’s Monetary authority to lower the currency band for inflation management. This pressure is being eradicated with the total pandemic aid over USD73 billion, and there could be more gains to come in the near future. This fiscal buffer of Singapore differs distinctly compared to the current situation of many other developed countries, relying on increased debt and rate cuts to funding stimulus, by the central banks. Singapore’s currency is leveraging the nation’s large pool of fiscal reserves. After the government revealed another stimulus package, the pandemic-driven losses were waived off as the Singapore dollar witnessed the highest level in six months. This package was financed by unused expenditures allowed in the earlier budgets.

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Two employees of the billionaire activist’s firm, Jesse Lynn and Andrew Teno, are expected to join FirstEnergy’s board and serve on committees focused on helping the company improve its compliance and settle litigation. Oil futures fell on Tuesday, pressured ahead of data that are expected to show a fourth straight weekly increase in U.S. crude supply, and as Europe’s vaccine rollout hit a snag.

The federal government has released its new interest-free loan plan as one of the alternatives to the JobKeeper payment – with small businesses eligible for a loan up to $5 million dollars over 10 years with a two year grace period. Competition for first home buyers is returning to Australia’s housing market as the HomeBuilder scheme is set to expire at the end of March and investors are beginning to make a comeback, according to John Healy from realestate.com.au.

What Pandemic? Early Innings Of Recovery May Already Be Over, Says Morgan Stanley

DraftKings Inc. undefined announced Tuesday the pricing of its upsized $1.1 billion private offering of convertible senior notes, which will pay 0% interest and mature on March 15, 2028. On Monday, the digital sports gaming company said it was planning a $1.0 billion convertible debt offering.

Speaking of which, keep pace with the rise and fall of the Rand and its exchange rate with other major currencies including the British Pound, US Dollar, the Euro and the Australian Dollar in our currency zone. We’ll also keep you primed on developments around the world, from financial markets to property and insurance. You may need to protect your impending $1,400 check, as debt collectors could take some of your COVID stimulus funds. The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill allows private debt collectors armed with a court order to take some or all of the pandemic relief funds, and put it toward whatever you owe them. One of the world’s biggest finance corporations, Citi Group, has announced a five-year plan with new investments to be made towards sustainable business growth and low-carbon economy.

Market conditions and the data are signalling a “very strong start” to the traditional Autumn selling season in the real estate calendar, according to John Healy from realestate.com.au. REA Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says property listings are on the rise as market confidence increases but they are not meeting the surging levels of buyer activity. Sky News business reporter Edward Boyd says the ASX started off very strongly on Monday morning, being up by roughly two per cent, before finishing the day up about 0.4 per cent. TV host Jimmy Fallon and his wife Nancy have listed their New York penthouse up for $19.5 million after spending the last decade turning four apartments into one big three storey home.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy until June of this year as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada and Germany have signed an agreement to team up on green energy innovation and trade, with an eye to hydrogen as the market for the low-carbon fuel heats up. Empire Company Ltd. has agreed to buy a majority stake in supermarket chain Longo’s and its Grocery Gateway e-commerce business in a deal that further consolidates Canada’s grocery retail landscape. Purdue Pharma has filed a restructuring plan to dissolve itself and establish a new company dedicated to programs designed to combat the opioid crisis, according to court documents filed Monday. Superannuation Minister Jane Hume has spruiked the Morrison government’s economic pandemic response – citing positive national accounts figures released this week as evidence of its success. “Markets are booming” thanks to low-interest rates and the amount of stimulus being pumped into the economy, however, there are looming fears around inflation, says Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood.

Almost 30 years later, the opportunity to lead WXN, Canada’s first and only national organization working to advance and celebrate women moving into leadership roles across all sectors, presented the opportunity for impact on a large scale. It’s an idea designed to make it easier for first home buyers to break into the market. The Bronte home of a prominent Double Bay cafe owner has sold for a mind-blowing price — double the previous street record — as Sydney Kings founder Harry Wrublewski lists nearby. It’s a key plank of the economy that injected billions into Australia before the pandemic, but now it’s dropped alarmingly in the space of a year. There has been a positive sign that households and businesses are starting to get back on their feet after the painful COVID-19 recession. Two months after a bombshell story about a leaked Donald Trump phone call, the newspaper that ran it has made a stunning admission. Australia’s longest serving finance Minister has been elected the new head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development .

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