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Fortune Recommends™ has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Fortune Recommends™ and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.  The Citi Premier® Card just got a new look and some extra perks. Citi announced the Citi Strata Premier Card in early May 2024, refreshing the popular mid-tier travel card with more value for cardholders without hiking the annual fee.  Whether you’ve had your eye on applying for the Premier Card or you’re an existing cardholder, here’s what you need to know about the revamp. The Strata Premier offers more rewards and protections Before the announcement, the Citi Premier Card…

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In today’s rapidly evolving investment sphere, staying abreast of the latest technological advancements is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. Among these innovations, the emergence of RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) platforms has reshaped how investors engage with their portfolios. These platforms offer a blend of automation and personalized financial guidance, catering to investors across various backgrounds and risk appetites. However, before immersing oneself in the realm of RIA platforms, it’s imperative to grasp several fundamental concepts. This article will delve into five key insights to help investors navigate the complexities of RIA platforms effectively: Personalization Reigns Supreme RIA platforms boast…

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A man passes by a GameStop location on 6th Avenue in New York, March 23, 2021. View Press | Corbis News | Getty Images GameStop shares rallied more than 36% in the premarket Monday after “Roaring Kitty,” the man who inspired the epic short squeeze of 2021, posted online for the first time in roughly three years. The post, a picture on X of a video gamer leaning forward on their chair as to indicate he’s taking the game seriously, marked Roaring Kitty’s first post on the platform — or on Reddit— since 2021. Kitty, whose legal name is Keith Gill, is…

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Every entrepreneur has the goal of navigating the world of success with skill since the terrain of commerce is constantly shifting and evolving. Even though there is no universally applicable formula, successful businesses frequently employ a collection of covert weapons that enable them to advance despite the presence of challenges and competitors. Even though they are not always obvious, these weapons act as accelerators for further development and sustainability. The blog will provide 5 factors that make a business thrive in the market. Innovation Engine Innovation is not limited to the creation of ground-breaking products; rather, it is the discovery…

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If you’re looking for additional funds to pay for college, you may be looking at Federal vs. private student loans. After you’re admitted to college, you’ll receive a financial aid package that breaks down your cost of attendance minus any grants, scholarships, or other sources of financial aid you’re eligible for. This financial aid package includes federal student loans. Many students choose to cover their college expenses with Federal student loans, but it’s not the only way (or you may need to borrow more than Federal loans offer). You can also use private student loans. There are pros and cons…

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Bernie Sanders urged Denmark to force its most valuable company, Novo Nordisk A/S, to lower its drug prices, in a letter submitted by the US senator to one of the Nordic country’s largest newspapers. Sanders, who chairs the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, called on Danes to pressure Novo to “significantly reduce the outrageously high prices for Ozempic and Wegovy in the US and other parts of the world,” according to the letter, published by the Politiken newspaper on Monday. Sanders has also called on Novo directly to lower its prices and has asked the drugmaker to reply to a series of…

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Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X speaks during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2024.  David Swanson | Reuters Elon Musk’s social media platform X won a reprieve Monday after an Australian court refused to extend a temporary order to block videos of a Sydney church stabbing. A federal court judge has denied a bid by Australia’s online watchdog eSafety Commissioner, to extend an injunction to remove posts on X showing the violent attack of a priest in April, according to local…

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Stepping out of the tube station into its vast shopping center you could be anywhere—Singapore, New York or even Toronto. Out on the street, you’re surrounded by towering skyscrapers, monuments to the area’s staggering success in attracting the world’s biggest banks and law firms.  The glass facades on the high-rise buildings turn everything into shades of grey and blue, matching the suit-clad workers who claim the area as their own. Canary Wharf can be likened to any other financial hub area in the world—stoic, functional and not everyone’s cup of tea. But walk a few more steps and you start…

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55% of leaders say they’re concered about having enough talent to fill roles in the year ahead as AI skills become more relevant than ever before, new study finds. Pixdeluxe | E+ | Getty Images Today’s winners are learning how to leverage artificial intelligence to stay competitive and relevant — employees and businesses alike. “AI is not going to replace you. You’re going to be replaced by someone who uses AI to outperform you,” said Laurence Liew, director for AI Innovation at AI Singapore, during a panel discussion at Salesforce’s World Tour Essentials event in Singapore. While a lot of…

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President Joe Biden will double, triple and quadruple tariffs on some Chinese goods this week, unveiling the measures at a White House event framed as a defense of American workers, people familiar with the matter say. Biden will hike or add tariffs in key sectors after nearly two years of review. The total tariff on Chinese electric vehicles will rise to 102.5% from 27.5%, the people said, speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of the announcement. Others will double or triple in targeted industries, though the scope remains unclear. Biden and his staff spent recent weeks finalizing the measures, including…

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People wait at the train station of Wu Qing, Tianjin, on January 8, 2016. Fred Dufour | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — A group of around 1,500 homebuyers in the Chinese city of Tianjin, near Beijing, have yet to see — let alone move into to — the apartments they said they paid for about eight years ago. As is common in China, the apartment complex in Tianjin sold the units before they were completed. The promise was that they would be ready by 2019, but the majority are still unfinished, according to five of the homebuyers, who spoke…

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When a company performs well and I interview its CEO on CNBC, I consider the stock’s performance before fashioning my questions. When a chief executive is hitting it out of the park, the interview is going to be easy. My main objective is to find out if the great numbers are sustainable. Is there something special about the business model or the product? Maybe the company had been poorly run and the guest is a new CEO who is turning it around. Maybe the company offers something truly different that makes it stand out. Or maybe he or she is…

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