David Gura

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Big Sell-Off In Chinese Real Estate Stocks Caused Worldwide Market Dip

Monday, September 20, 2021

Stock markets slumped amid worries about instability in China's financial system, creating uncertainty over one of the world's top economies.

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A Chinese Real Estate Company Is Walloping Your Stocks. Here's Why

Monday, September 20, 2021

The Dow Jones slumped over 600 points as financial troubles at property developer China Evergrande Group became the latest in a growing list of concerns for Wall Street.

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Wall Street Was Once The Home Of The Big Banks. 9/11 Led To A Radical Reinvention

Saturday, September 11, 2021

For centuries, Wall Street was where some of the biggest banks in the world were based. Today, it's home to Uber and Spotify, and new residents have poured in.

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How 9/11 Changed Wall Street

Friday, September 10, 2021

9/11 changed the commercial landscape of New York City's Finanical District. In the aftermath, many banks and brokerages moved. Today, Wall Street is a far cry from the financial capital it once was.

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It's Called The Bond Taper. Yes, It's Geeky. But This Is Why You Should Know About It

Monday, August 23, 2021

The Federal Reserve has provided massive support to markets through the pandemic. Now it faces a tricky decision: how to start removing some of that help without triggering a market sell-off.

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The Federal Reserve Changes Strategy As The Economy Begins To Recover

Sunday, August 22, 2021

To help prop up the U.S. economy during the pandemic, the Federal Reserve has bought more than $1 trillion worth of bonds. Now, the central bank is beginning to talk about ending that program.

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Tougher Rules Are Coming For Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrencies. Here's What To Know

Friday, August 20, 2021

The country's top market watchdog has promised tougher scrutiny of virtual currencies, but we still don't know what will be unveiled.

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Cryptocurrencies May Be Reined In Soon — Here's What Regulators Want To Change

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission compared cryptocurrencies to the "Wild West." Made to operate outside government control, the regulator is asking Congress to help rein them in.

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Wall Street Is Paying Over $100,000 To Junior Bankers. For Many, That's Not Enough

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Wall Street has a big problem on its hands: Many of the young people it needs to fill its talent pool are having doubts about working in the industry.

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Big Banks Will Open Their Checkbooks To Lure Young Talent

Thursday, August 12, 2021

The biggest banks have decided to pay entry-level analysts more money. Now, someone right out of college can expect to make more than $100,000. But it is unclear if the pay boost will be a panacea.

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After Quickly Expanding, The Economy Is Expected To Slow

Thursday, July 29, 2021

The U.S. economy likely grew 8% in the April-June quarter from a year prior, a blistering pace of growth. But the economy is expected to slow as the delta variant and other risks like inflation loom.

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The Economy Is Stronger. These 4 Things Will Determine What Happens Next

Thursday, July 29, 2021

The U.S. economy grew 6.5% pace in the April-June quarter, continuing to strengthen from the worst of the pandemic. A slowdown is inevitable; the question is how much it will slow.

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Why Companies Can't Stop Top Execs From Blasting Off To Space or Flying Fighter Jets

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Corporate boards often try, but fail, to rein in CEOs and other top execs like Jeff Bezos from risky hobbies — like traveling to the edge of space.

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Corporate Boards Find It Difficult To Limit Executives' Risk-Taking Hobbies

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The risk calculus for companies whose leaders participate in perilous activities is more complicated today, as corporate titans Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos have completed their travels to space.

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Stocks Took A Hard Hit Over Delta Fears. Here Are 3 Things To Know

Monday, July 19, 2021

What to know as markets dropped, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 700 points to its worst fall since October.

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The Spread Of The Delta Variant Is Shaking Confidence And Sinking Stocks

Monday, July 19, 2021

On Monday, stocks sold off significantly, in part due to lingering fears of sustained inflation and a resurgence of COVID-19.

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Companies May Be Flagging Themselves For Hackers By Buying Cybersecurity Insurance

Thursday, July 15, 2021

An uptick in ransomware attacks has led more companies to buy cybersecurity insurance. But some bad actors actually target companies with this coverage, figuring they'll be more likely to pay ransoms.

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Here's A Peek Inside Sun Valley's 'Summer Camp For Billionaires'

Saturday, July 10, 2021

After a pandemic pause last year, the top brass of tech, media and markets descended in central Idaho for an annual gathering. This is what it was like to be there this year.

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This Year's 'Summer Camp For Billionaires' Marks A Return To In-Person Dealmaking

Thursday, July 08, 2021

Hundreds of top media, technology and finance executives gathered in Sun Valley, Idaho, this week. The annual event, canceled last year, assembles the likes of Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook and Warren Buffett.

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Barry Diller Headed 2 Hollywood Studios. He Now Says The Movie Business Is Dead

Thursday, July 08, 2021

In an exclusive interview with NPR, the IAC chairman laments the state of the movie industry, saying the rise in streaming has upended both the business model and the quality of films being made.

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