Attention, higher earners -- your taxes may be subject to further scrutiny in the future.Filing taxes is a stressful-enough prospect without throwing audit fears into the mix. Thankfully, the IRS audit rate is generally low, coming in at under 1% of all returns filed.Higher earners, however, are ...

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Korea has joined China in returning to its pre-Covid growth levels. Teflon Korea is again proving the bears wrong by beating forecasts and growing an annualized 1.6% in the first three months of the year. Korea has joined China in returning to its pre-Covid growth levels. Teflon Korea is again ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/williampesek/2021/04/30/south-korea-is-doing-it-again-confounding-the-skeptics/

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Confirmation happened at pace. Shame the same can't be said for Artemis Former US Senator Bill Nelson has been confirmed as NASA administrator with breath-taking speed (compared to his predecessor...

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Energous is trading at nearly half its IPO price for obvious reasons.Seven years ago, Energous (NASDAQ: WATT) went public and gained a lot of attention with its ambitious wireless charging plans. It claimed to be developing futuristic wireless charging pads that could charge a wide range of devices ...

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Investors tend to panic during a recession or when it is coming. Some would sell at a loss or rebalance their portfolios every time. Invest in the Capital Power stock and TC Energy stock instead to calm your fear and rest easy.
The post 2 Nearly Flawless Stocks to Buy If You Fear a Recession ...

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Canadians planning for retirement should know where to invest their savings. The winning strategy is to own the Toronto Dominion Bank stock and Rogers Communications stock. Both dividend payers wont let you down.
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Here's why Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is a stock I'm still very bullish on, but isn't without risk in this market.
The post Shopifys a Great Stock but Isnt Without Its Share of Risks Today appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

As far as Canadian growth stocks go, there are few better options...

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The student learning services company reports first-quarter results on May 3.Chegg (NYSE: CHGG) is coming off of arguably its best year ever in 2020. The online platform, which helps students with their coursework for a monthly subscription fee starting at $15 per month, saw revenue skyrocket as ...

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JERUSALEM A stampede at a religious festival attended by tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews in northern Israel killed at least 45 people and injured about 150 early Friday, medical officials said. It was one of the countrys deadliest civilian disasters. The stampede began when large ...

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Pfizer and BioNTech have submitted a request for European Union drug regulators to extend the approval of the companies coronavirus vaccine to include children ages 12 to 15, a move that could offer younger and less at-risk populations in Europe access to the shots for the first time. In a ...

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BRUSSELS Dozens of cinemas, theaters and other venues in Belgium are defying government orders and reopening their doors Friday to protest the countrys ongoing shutdown of cultural activities. After more than six months without revenue, venue owners say Belgiums ongoing ban on indoor cultural...

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TOKYO The Japanese owner of a massive container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for nearly a week, halting billions of dollars in maritime commerce, is asking owners of the freight it is carrying to share the cost of the damages demanded by Egyptian authorities. Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd. said Friday ...

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These multibillion-dollar companies are showing steady, consistent growth.Penny stocks may provide the impression that you can earn multiples of your original capital since they are usually cheaply priced, but this is a dangerous illusion. Businesses that have lost their competitive edge or fallen ...

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Make sure your investment portfolio is ready for the important news that will drive the stock market in May.May is set to be full of important stock market news, and you definitely don't want to be caught off guard as it comes down the pike. These are strange and exciting times for stock market ...

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Keanu Reeves has contributed to numerous box office hits, but his best big movie is the 1999 sci-fi action film "The Matrix...

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Keanu Reeves has contributed to numerous box office hits, but his worst big movie is the 2008 action thriller "Street Kings...

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The stock is up almost 40% year to date, with room to run.Financial technology companies, or fintechs, are transforming all corners of the financial sector, from banking to insurance to payments. Some of these companies lean more on either the "financial" or "tech" side of the term, but all of them ...

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Sources familiar with the deal say the music legends publishing rights fetched a price tag nearing that of Bob Dylans. Sources familiar with the deal say the music legends publishing rights fetched a price tag nearing that of Bob Dylans...

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Borrow a tip from the best-known name in the stock-picking business.For some investors there's a certain thrill in finding your own stocks to buy. For other investors, punting this duty to a proven expert is not only smart, but a time-saver too. And if you're part of this latter group, Warren ...

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Wayne Rooney the player found ways to score. Wayne Rooney the manager has hit a wall. The former Manchester United striker finds himself in a relegation battle in Englands second division as Derbys losses pile up. The club that Rooney took over first on an interim basis as player-coach...

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Florida Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, and Texas Sen. John Cornyn, all told Forbes that they would continue accepting corporate PAC donations.

Texas Sen. John Cornyn, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Sen. Rick Scott.
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The European Commission has formally stated its objections to the way Apple distorts competition in the App Store...

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This financial support will be provided through on-ground non-profits and development agencies in India this year, focused specifically on frontline warriors and marginalised communities at large, HSBC India said in a release...

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A small dividend raise makes this high-yield tech stock even better.Tech giant International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) has been undergoing a turnaround effort for the better part of a decade. The company has dumped legacy businesses, invested heavily in cloud computing and artificial ...

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The president blamed the outgoing Trump administration for "the failure to have a real transition" and for leaving key departments "understaffed considerably."The president blamed the outgoing Trump administration for "the failure to have a real transition" and for leaving key departments "...

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Exxon Pays Down Billions In Debt Thanks To Soaring Cash Flow

After loading up to the gills during the 2020 oil crash, Exxon is slowly but surely emerging from the crisis period (which it survived without slashing its dividend unlike so many of its peers) and moments ago the former world's largest ...

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Here's why I think investors banking on some serious growth coming out of the 5G rollout should consider Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI)(NYSE:RCI).
The post Why This 5G Stock Is Poised for a Monster 2021 and 2022 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

The boost telecommunications companies will ...

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Curious what can be done when nearly one billion Apple devices work together? Apples AirTags show the potential...

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The increasing scale of AI -- in terms of the size of neural networks, their energy use, the size of data sets, and the prevalence of the technology in society -- is raising the stakes for major ethical questions...

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Canadians should not shy away from top bank stocks like TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) right now.
The post TD Bank vs. Royal Bank: Which Is the Better Buy in May? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

The United States posted 6.4% annualized GDP growth in ...

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Canadian stock markets are near all-time highs. Here are three of my top Canadian stock picks to buy in May and hold for a very long time!
The post Here Are 3 Top Canadian Stock Picks to Buy in May 2021 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

With Canadian stock markets absolutely roaring full ...

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Overworking just burns you out. Working smart instead is how you actually get more done. And there are techniques to help you focus your time.
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Overworking just burns you out. Working ...

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Rokus deal to distribute YouTube TV has expired and amid its standoff with Google, Roku on Friday pulled YouTube TV from its channel store. For now, however Roku is continuing to provide access to YouTube TV for existing subscribers. Roku had warned customers with YouTube TV earlier ...

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Don't make these mistakes when investing in TSX stocks, each one could cost you serious cash down both now and decades from now.
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We all make mistakes. Its part of being human. But when it comes to ...

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Over the past 50 years, the United States has experienced the second-largest wave of immigration in its history. As a result, the share of recent immigrants (either foreign-born or children of foreign-born) in public schools reached 23% in 2015, with concentrations over 70% in several school ...

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WELL Health Technologies (TSX:WELL), Kinross Gold (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC), and Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR) are three top Canadian stocks under $10 to buy now.
The post 3 Top Canadian Stocks Under $10 to Buy Now appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

WELL Health Technologies (TSX:WELL), Kinross Gold...

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Investors can still find cheap stocks with huge upside potential.
The post Got $2,500 to Invest? 2 Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Canadian investors are wondering which stocks might still be good to buy after the massive rally in the past year wiped out most...

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Thinking about buying a new construction home? Here are some tips on doing research, touring model homes and making the most of your time with the builders team. Ah, the model home tour. In many cases, the model is one of only a few finished structures in a new-home community. Builders often ...

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Federal agents are searching Giuliani's electronic devices for communications about Marie Yovanovitch's firing in 2019, The New York Times reported.

Former Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for President Donald Trump, speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee ...

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The US is sharply divided, and it shows up when you look at maps of various social and economic outcomes across the nation.

A composite map overlaying median household income, poverty, disability rates, and broadband internet access. Some parts of the country face many interlocking struggles.
...

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For treatment in home isolation, general and specific recommendations have been made by the government...

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Sekaria started his career in TCS in 1999; moved to Corp Finance in 2004, where he played a big role in the firm's IPO; was heading financial analytics before this announcement...

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Medical Pot Stocks Present an Exciting Opportunity
It makes total sense that, in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, people have been suffering from increased stress and mental health issues. With that in mind, many people have been considering medical marijuana as a way to help deal with ...

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The AstraZeneca share price is rising fast after its robust results. But can it rise much further from its already elevated levels?
The post The AstraZeneca share price is rising fast. Heres what Id do now appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Covid-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca (LSE: AZN) has had ...

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If you're looking for guaranteed passive income each month, then you want the best dividend stocks Canada has on the TSX today!
The post The Best Dividend Stocks Canada Has to Bring in $288/Month appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

If youre seeking passive income, you want it high and you ...

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Aim-listed Trident Royalties saw a significant increase in battery metals exposure in the first quarter ended March 31. The company completed its most significant transaction to-date with the acquisition of a 60% interest in a gross revenue royalty (GRR) over the Thacker Pass project, for $28-...

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Well Health (TSX:WELL) has been one of the top-performing TSX stocks since its IPO and should continue to gain pace in 2021.
The post Short-Sellers Beware! WELL Health Stock Is a Rocket That Could Be Ignited Anytime appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

The equity markets are trading near ...

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Calix Stock on a Tear; Outlook Is Bullish
Calix Inc (NYSE:CALX) is one of the best 5G stocks that few investors seem to be discussing around the water cooler or through video conferencing. But they should be.
When I wrote about CALX stock back in November, it was trading at $23.94. It has rallied by...

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