Tech stocks have suffered a painful pullback in recent months. Here's a potential hedging strategy to consider.It's been a few brutal months for growth-oriented technology investors like myself. Many tech stocks have enjoyed astronomical gains over the past year in spite of -- and in some cases, ...

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A $3.6 million home overlooking Ladies Bay Beach in the Auckland suburb of St Heliers was swarmed by the Armed Offenders Squad on the morning of March 17 as the property was seized and its occupants arrested. A total of $6000 found...

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12442813&ref=rss

2021 hasnt been as explosive for growth/recovery stocks as 2020 was, but there are some stocks that have offered jaw-dropping returns in 2021 so far.
The post 3 TSX Stocks With Jaw-Dropping 2021 Returns appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

After an adequate amount of recovery, 2021 was ...

https://www.fool.ca/2021/05/15/3-tsx-stocks-with-jaw-dropping-2021-returns/

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) - Salt Lake City Police are asking travelers to check carry-on bags before coming to the airport after several guns were found at the security checkpoint.In April, Transportation Security Agency officers found four guns in travelers' bags on a single morning, KUTV reported...

https://apnews.com/article/ut-state-wire-salt-lake-city-business-5dc3785e95619f312990f1fa8a50f276

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Companies facing labor shortages are offering bonuses and even higher starting salaries to attract new employees. But will the changes last?Companies facing labor shortages are offering bonuses and even higher starting salaries to attract new employees. But will the changes last...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhansen/2021/05/15/could-covid-19-worker-shortages-create-a-15-minimum-wage-even-without-a-new-law/

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Here's why Manulife (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) has unique properties as both an undervalued pick and a hedge in this market today.
The post Worried About Rising Interest Rates? This Stock Benefits From This Environment appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Shares of Canadian life insurance companies ...

https://www.fool.ca/2021/05/15/worried-about-rising-interest-rates-this-stock-benefits-from-this-environment/

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Toronto Cancels Entire Summer Of Events Despite 1.6 Million Of City's 3 Million Residents Being Vaccinated

Despite widespread vaccination availability and even the U.S. CDC saying that vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks, Toronto has decided to cancel an entire summer's worth of social ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/toronto-cancels-entire-summer-events-despite-16-million-citys-3-million-residents-being

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BELVIDERE, Ill. (AP) - Some 1,600 jobs are being cut at a Jeep Cherokee factory in northern Illinois as automakers continue being plagued by the global shortage of semiconductors.The U.S. arm of Stellantis, formerly known as Fiat Chrysler, said Friday it was cutting one of the two work shifts at its...

https://apnews.com/article/illinois-layoffs-business-659bba63f6fb2f9f8931303f68cd4efa

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After the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin, Black police officers in America are considering what's changed and what hasn't in the year since George Floyd's death. After the murder conviction of Derek Chauvin, Black police officers in America are considering what's changed and what hasn't in the ...

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/15/997030877/after-chauvin-verdict-black-police-officers-consider-what-has-changed

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Praise The 1%! They Provide Improving Standards Of Living For The 99 Percent

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Standards of living have taken enormous leaps forward. Don't credit or praise the Socialists...

Praise the 1%!

Twisted minds like that of Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden and the ...

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In 2020, CAE saw one of the worst dips in valuation in the last two decades. If you had bought into the company then, you would have doubled your capital by now.
The post Is it Too Late to Buy CAE (TSX:CAE)? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

A market crash usually is the best time to buy ...

https://www.fool.ca/2021/05/15/is-it-too-late-to-buy-cae-tsxcae/

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Rebuilding your credit score after the pandemic may seem all uphill. We have some fast and reliable methods to help you boost your score.
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Post-pandemic financial management is likely to include an element of ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/mywallethero/rebuilding-your-credit-score-post-pandemic/

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Murkowski, who is up for reelection next year, expressed a willingness to back a bipartisan investigation in Congress that would examine the riot.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), foreground, speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing as Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) listens.
Chip ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/lisa-murkowski-rejects-house-republicans-downplaying-capitol-riot-investigation-2021-5

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Law enforcement agencies rescued nine human trafficking victims and two children during an operation at a Missouri hotel, authorities said Saturday.The operation Friday night at the Holiday Inn East hotel in Columbia resulted in two suspects also being detained, the Missouri ...

https://apnews.com/article/michael-brown-human-trafficking-062745eff1aa2984ccc8a4bd14211e4d

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A dozen journalists and freelancers were evacuated from the AP offices in the 12-story building before it crumbled to the ground. AP said the military has long known the building housed journalists. A dozen journalists and freelancers were evacuated from the AP offices in the 12-story building ...

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/15/997148399/israeli-airstrike-flattens-building-home-to-ap-and-other-media-in-gaza-city

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Escalating violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank has killed at least 140 Palestinians and 10 Israelis, while wounding 950 others, with U.S. and Arab diplomats working to arrange a ceasefire.Escalating violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank has killed at least 140 Palestinians and 10 ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/palashghosh/2021/05/15/in-pictures-destruction-mounts-from-widening-conflict-between-israel-and-palestinians/

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Nathan Tella scores his first senior goal as Southampton defeat relegated Fulham to register back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since December...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57034889

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Gas station outages in Washington and south-eastern statesColonial Pipeline reportedly paid hackers $5m ransom Federal officials have said Americas largest energy pipeline is on track to fully restore service following a ransomware attack by a group of cybercriminals. Related: Welcome to DarkSide ...

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/may/15/us-energy-pipeline-colonial-ransomware-attack

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Don't expect your student loans to get cancelled based on the law.Don't expect your student loans to get cancelled based on the law...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2021/05/15/will-your-student-loans-get-cancelled-legally-speaking-no/

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Damon Weaver, the kid reporter who gained national attention for interviewing President Barack Obama at the White House, has died. He was 23. According to the Associated Press, Weavers family says he died of natural causes on May 1. His sister, Candace Hardy, confirmed his death to the Palm ...

https://variety.com/2021/politics/news/damon-weaver-dead-kid-reporter-obama-1234973918/

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The latest attempt to offer a fully upgradeable notebook computer edges closer to the market, with a fully DIY version available from $749...

https://www.zdnet.com/article/frameworks-modular-laptop-available-to-pre-order-starting-at-999/

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April Industrial Production slightly disappoints but only due to supply chain bottlenecks Industrial production is the King of Coincident Indicators, and is the one whose peaks and troughs most frequently mark the beginning and end of recessions. It had been bouncing back strongly, ...

https://angrybearblog.com/2021/05/april-industrial-production-slightly-disappoints-but-only-due-to-supply-chain-bottlenecks#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=april-industrial-production-slightly-disappoints-but-only-due-to-supply-chain-bottlenecks

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Canadas economy should achieve a 4.5% growth in 2021 if mass vaccination begins on mid-year. Meanwhile, investors preparing for the reopening should buy the Loblaw stock, Parkland stock, and Goodfood Market stock for superior returns.
The post Ready for the Global Economy Reopening? Buy These 3 TSX ...

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Find out when you registration is open for the Collaborative Robots: Fundamentals & Future Trends webinar, taking place May 19, 2021 @ 1PM ET.Collaborative robots (cobots) continue to be the fastest growing segment in automation. Cobot arms are small, quick-to-implement and offer fast return on ...

http://www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com/article/whats-the-fastest-growing-segment-automation-univeral-robots

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Facebook has reportedly upheld a ban on many organizations in Myanmar that have joined forces to resist the military coup that occurred back in February, according to Rest of World. The bans were put in place back in 2019, when organizations like the Arakan ...

https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/15/22436973/facebook-myanmar-military-coup-ban-arakan-army-resistance

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Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) make my top picks list for Canadian banks.
The post 2 Top TSX Bank Stocks to Add for Diversification appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

In a turbulent economy, investors are looking for stocks with ...

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Weekly Indicators for May 10 14 at Seeking Alpha by New Deal democrat My Weekly Indicators post isup at Seeking Alpha. The big news in this past week, even though it has been expected for several months, was on the inflation front. That doesnt affect the nowcast, and hasnt ...

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona Republicans say the voter restrictions they're pushing after President Joe Biden's win in the state last year are designed to strengthen the integrity of future elections...

https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-arizona-health-coronavirus-pandemic-voting-rights-41f6f0a3db50d42955a3ae2bbea5aae5

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RENO, Nev. (AP) - The cancellation of Burning Man for the second year is drawing mixed reaction in northern Nevada, where some businesses and tourism officials say they'll miss the economic boost from festival-goers but health officials are glad they won't contribute to increasing the risk of ...

https://apnews.com/article/nv-state-wire-nevada-coronavirus-pandemic-lifestyle-health-d71891b1f061f54565c52b498515de70

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"I Don't Care If You're Vaccinated, You Dink!" - Wisconsin Teacher Put On Leave After Verbally-Abusing Maskless Student

Amid all the confusing guidance spewed by Fauci and Walensky in the last two weeks, one teacher's verbally-abusive rage against a maskless student in her class sums up the nation...

https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/i-dont-care-if-youre-vaccinated-you-dink-wisconsin-teacher-put-leave-after-verbally

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Connecticut EV owners are still fighting for their right to buy EVs in their state. Recently, I reported on how local dealerships were doing their best to get the bill blocked. Yesterday, Rivian showed up to lend more support. The EV Club of Connecticut and the Tesla Owners Club of Connecticut ...

https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/15/rivian-shows-up-to-support-ev-owners-fighting-for-ev-freedom-in-connecticut/

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Actor Blondy Baruti, who played a Marvel villain, said he invested everything he made in the past four years in his social media firm, BePerk

Marvel actor and BePerk CEO Blondy Baruti.
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Marvel actor Blondy Baruti has launched BePerk, a social network aimed at giving users control.
...

https://www.businessinsider.com/marvel-actor-blondy-baruti-launches-beperk-social-media-app-2021-5

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Twitter has previously confirmed that its exploring a paid subscription model for some features, and app researcher Jane Manchun Wong tweeted Saturday that shes discovered how much it will cost and what it will be called. Twitter Blue, Wong says, will cost $...

https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/15/22437690/twitter-blue-subscription-service-299-undo-tweets

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Israel, which said the building contained military assets of Hamas, gave advanced warning before the strike, allowing the building to be evacuated...

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/05/israeli-airstrike-gaza-building-associated-press-al-jazeera.html?via=rss

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The incidence rate describes the frequency of an event occurring over time. Read how incidence rates impact investors in pharmaceutical companies...

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Israels air force on Saturday attacked a tower block in Gaza housing the offices of the Associated Press and Al Jazeera. The airstrikes came six days into renewed conflict between Israel and Hamas. They took place roughly an hour after Israeli military ordered an evacuation of the Al-Jalaa ...

https://variety.com/2021/politics/global/israel-airstrikes-ap-al-jazeera-gaza-1234973911/

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Home sales in Contra Costa County, May 15

253 Remington Loop, Danville; $3 million; 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in 3,308 square feet; built in 1977 on 0.44 acres; renovated house offers many features, including hardwood walnut planks throughout, high ceilings, triple-pane windows with blinds in between...

https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/05/15/home-sales-in-contra-costa-county-may-15/

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Drew Wajnert is facing huge medical bills. He blames Lyft's meager insurance. One expert says that's a direct result of Lyft's "gig" business model.

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Lyft driver Drew Wajnert is unable to walk after being hit by a drunk driver while on the job.
But Lyft dropped an ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/lyft-driver-hospitalized-drunk-driver-accident-company-dropped-insurance-pandemic-2021-5

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When you buy a hot stock in a hot sector, typically your expectation is that the price will continue to go up.When you buy a hot stock in a hot sector, typically your expectation is that the price will continue to go up...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnnavin/2021/05/15/coinbase-riot-blockchain-and-marathon-digital-down-trends-are-clear/

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Ride-hailing app Uber has renewed a pledge to fight racism and inequality both within, and outside the company, a spokesperson said

Uber announced new anti-racism campaigns, as well as new internal hiring practices in a pledge to make its platform anti-racist.
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On Friday, Uber ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/uber-launches-new-anti-racism-campaign-hiring-practices-2021-5

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His gains required some big gambles, and they may not pan out the same way for you.Despite all the skepticism around the newest it-crypto, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has made at least one millionaire so far. His name is Glauber Contessoto, and after investing over $180,000 in the cryptocurrency back in...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/15/why-you-shouldnt-follow-in-this-dogecoin-millionai/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) - California-based Rocket Lab said a launch of satellites from its facility in New Zealand failed Saturday.The problem occurred during ignition of the Electron rocket's second stage, the company said in a statement...

https://apnews.com/article/new-zealand-technology-09c0ee1744faf35d96e29b078fb348bb

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Israeli defense forces flattened a high-rise building in the Gaza Strip on Saturday housing offices of media outlets including Al Jazeera and Associated Press that it claimed held Hamas military intelligence assets, as fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza entered sixth day....

https://www.forbes.com/sites/palashghosh/2021/05/15/israeli-air-strike-destroys-gaza-building-housing-media-offices-as-crisis-enters-sixth-day/

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Looking at Alex Ovechkin's contract push with the Washington Capitals and other crucial points of intrigue as the Stanley Cup playoffs begin.Looking at Alex Ovechkin's contract push with the Washington Capitals and other crucial points of intrigue as the Stanley Cup playoffs begin...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattkalman/2021/05/15/five-storylines-to-watch-during-stanley-cup-chase-2021/

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Retiring of one's car keys is a tough pill to swallow, though perhaps the advent of self-driving cars will make this otherwise onerous task a simple and possibly even joyous one.Retiring of one's car keys is a tough pill to swallow, though perhaps the advent of self-driving cars will make this ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lanceeliot/2021/05/15/self-driving-cars-will-help-soften-the-blow-when-asking-loved-ones-to-retire-their-keys/

#Forbes

By Joe Foster, Portfolio Manager, Gold Strategy Gold Shifts on Yields, Miners Follow Golds response to changes in U.S. Treasury yields persisted through April, as prices trended to a monthly high of $1,798 per ounce on the 22ndwhile, at the same time, 10-Year yields fell to a monthly low of 1.53%. ...

https://www.etftrends.com/beyond-basic-beta-channel/gold-miners-react-and-ready-for-more/

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