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Shareholder payouts hit a record $1.7 trillion last year as bank profits surged

LONDON — Global dividend payouts to shareholders hit a record $1.66 trillion in 2023, according to a new report by…

‘One of the most important innovations in investing’: TMX CEO jumps deeper into ETFs

The Toronto Stock Exchange’s parent company has already completed a major deal this year: its acquisition of ETF education company…

There are almost 4 million more open roles than job seekers in the U.S. Here’s why some economists think the immigration and labor crises are related

The U.S. had more than 9 million open roles in June, and while that’s down from the peak of 12…

Female soccer players earn 25 cents to the dollar of men at World Cup, new CNN analysis finds

CNN  —  Soccer players at the 2023 Women’s World Cup will on average earn just 25 cents for every dollar…

Bearer of rare ‘One Ring’ card from ‘Lord of the Rings’ lore could fetch $2 million and face hefty tax bill

The One Ring that collectors were coveting this summer wasn’t found in Hobbiton or deep in the tunnels of the…

Overstock.com will change website name to Bed Bath & Beyond as deal closes

Overstock.com is going all in on failed retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. The e-commerce home goods retailer will no longer…

Biden sends firefighters, aid to Canada as wildfire smoke blankets much of the U.S.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday assured Americans the government was aiding Canada in fighting the wildfires that have cloaked…