Congress
Politics

How Congress could decide the 2020 election

Donald Brand, College of the Holy Cross If the the 2020 U.S. presidential election is contested, both campaigns are preparing to take the matter to court. But the Founding Fathers meant for Congress to be […]

Swiss wealth manager Lombard Odier indicted on money laundering charges
Economy

Swiss wealth manager Lombard Odier indicted on money laundering charges

A pedestrian walks by the entrance to Lombard Odier in Geneva, Switzerland. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Lombard Odier — one of Switzerland’s oldest private banks — was indicted by Swiss prosecutors on charges of aggravated money laundering. In a release on Friday, the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland, or OAG, said […]

In new bitcoin bull market, it’s time to beware of the same old crypto scams
Economy

In new bitcoin bull market, it’s time to beware of the same old crypto scams

Consumers beware: With bitcoin trading solidly over $90,000 this month and closing in on the $100,000 level, cybercriminals will be circling the wagons. “This is going to create a lot of FOMO and a lot of urgency around investing in bitcoin and paying with bitcoin,” said Eva Velasquez, president and chief executive of the Identity […]

College Football Playoff expansion boosts advertising, viewership at Disney
Economy

College Football Playoff expansion boosts advertising, viewership at Disney

Donovan Edwards #7 of the Michigan Wolverines hurdles a tackle attempt by Michael Taaffe #16 of the Texas Longhorns during the first half of a college football game at Michigan Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Aaron J. Thornton | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images The expanded College Football Playoff format […]

Forward Contract
Complex Investments

Understanding Forward Contracts

A forward contract is a contract between two parties who agree to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price sometimes in the future. These type of contracts are often used by multinational […]

Corn Futures
Complex Investments

What Is A Futures Contract?

You were probably wondering, what is a futures contract? A futures contract is very much similar to a forward contract where two parties agree to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price […]