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Why banks cannot buy their way into innovation
Recent news that BBVA is shutting down neobank Simple, that it had acquired for $117 million a few years ago, is telling us one thing: banks cannot buy their way into innovation. It is a pity because at the time of the acquisition in 2014, Simple was a neobank at the forefront of the US fintech industry. As we have said before, partnerships between banks and fintechs can be a good idea. But that’s not the same thing as an acquisition though. The execution is slightly more complicated with the latter.
By Fintech Review5 years ago in Trader
Emergency Loans- Are They Your Choices of Time?
Emergency loans are a popular choice of financial assistance people will look at when they need emergency cash. Pros and cons bound these loans, and the situation is the only aspect that decides these loans to be the right choice for the user. In accordance with the individual circumstances, the borrower should decide if these loans are their right fit. Here are few factors to check-in before availing of emergency loans online.
By Breezy Loans5 years ago in Trader
Tips To Consider When You Buying First Home
If this is your first time buying a home, but not sure what to do? This handy guide will tell you everything you need to know as a first home buyer in New Zealand. There are some tips and guidance on each step of the process, so you feel informed along the way. It is understandable that you may not know all the steps to buying a house.
By Kiwi Mortgages5 years ago in Trader
MicroVision Sees New Highs with Help from Paid Touts, Social Media Influencers, and Speculation
The Reddit Bump On January 26, 2021, shares of Microvision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS) closed above $8 for the first time since sliding down from a 52 week high from December, 2020. The $8.14 close was aided by a small pump from the Reddit forum, "Wall Street Bets". A MicroVision retail investor posted exaggerated buyout speculation around noon to take advantage of the recent focus on Reddit stock trading forums. Previous artificially inflated highs came as a result of paid promoters, social media influencers, and recycled speculation.
By Jesse Jordan5 years ago in Trader
Credit Repair 101:
When you hear the words credit repair, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most people, it’s a) wondering what’s on your credit that’s negatively impacting it and b) how can I get this removed. The next thing that comes to mind is immediately finding some sort of credit repair program or person that can make miracles happen overnight. This is always the first go to. The number one deterrent to that is the cost. Credit repair services make their money solely off of our desperation. This may sound harsh, but it’s true.
By Denecia Andrews5 years ago in Trader
A Beginner’s Guide to Day Trading Cryptocurrency
What is Day Trading? Day trading concludes on the same day. Profit or loss – no matter what’s in the store, but the report card comes on the same trading day. It’s similar to a 20-20 cricket match where you don’t have much time to think and plan. In fact, it demands prior planning and strategy making.
By Rahul Kohali5 years ago in Trader
Would You Risk It All?
Do you ever wake up and wonder what I want to do with my life? No, like really wonder...I've been thinking about this for the past three years of my life of poverty. I always have that thought in the back of my mind, should I have gone to a four year college to earn a bachelor's degree? No, my parents couldn't afford that. Should I have played the lottery more and boom just get rich? No, isn't that easy, only people in the most oddest states ever win. Should I sell drugs? No, people never survive in that lifestyle standing on a corner everyday.
By Cheyenne Pringle5 years ago in Trader
Of Wall Street, Reddit, and Total Chaos
Disclaimer: I am not now, nor have I ever been involved in the stock exchange, the world of high finance, or Wall Street. So anything said here should be taken with a grain of salt as my personal opinion. This is not meant to be a tutorial, a recommendation, or advice about anything at all.
By Mellie Miller5 years ago in Trader
A brief history of money
Nowadays, everyone uses, wants, dreams, or at least thinks about money. Every day, you buy something new or used, whether you need it or not. Nothing is for free whatsoever. Meanwhile, have you ever asked yourself how it all started? Well, I have. This article is about my quest.
By Abdel R. Amin5 years ago in Trader
A Guide to Hedge Using Futures Contract
Futures trading is itself a hedging exercise that existed since time immemorial. When terms like stock market or similar were in oblivion, buyers used to lock-in the price of an asset by making an advance payment to sellers. Likewise, sellers with speculation of sluggishness in the future market, tend to make a contract before the produce or asset was ready to be sold. So, in a way both the buyers and sellers want some sort of protection or hedge against an anticipated economic fluctuation.
By Rahul Kohali5 years ago in Trader
The $GME WallStreetBets phenomena won’t last but the cultural shock will have a lasting impact
If you have been on Reddit over the last few days, you may have noticed a recurring video that you see popping up in your feed. It’s a video from 2008 during the occupy wall street movement, where it records protesters down on the street whilst wall street brokers watch from their balconies, drinking champagne, and watching the spectacle before them with amusement.
By Matthew Ahern5 years ago in Trader
