Christopher Peterson, a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Utah and former advisor at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has been tapped to lead New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs. Processing Content What’s at stake: The appointment is part of a growing trend of consumer experts moving into state roles as federal consumer oversight stalls. Key…
Worldwide gross: $2,343,477,301 Two weeks after its premiere in movie theaters, Cameron’s first “Avatar” sequel had already grossed more than $1 billion at the box office, a rare feat during the COVID-19 pandemic. It then became the second-fastest movie to cross $2 billion in just 39 days. While discussing the digital release of “Avatar: The…
The artificial intelligence boom has investors weighing high-growth chips against the infrastructure that connects them. Choosing between Advanced Micro Devices (AMD -8.28%) and Arista Networks (ANET -0.81%) requires understanding their distinct roles in modern data centers. Advanced Micro Devices provides the raw processing power needed for complex AI calculations, data center workloads, and personal computing….
Jay Clayton appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Aaron Schwartz | Getty Images The Senate on Tuesday evening is scheduled to vote on Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump‘s pick for director of national intelligence, a role that would grant him access to…
Netflix (NFLX +2.85%) has averaged annual gains of 21% over the past 15 years. But in 2026, shares are down 25%. Is this a good opportunity to invest in Netflix? Image source: The Motley Fool. Why invest in Netflix? Netflix is a streaming powerhouse, along with Amazon‘s Prime Video service. Per Evoca.tv, Netflix’s recent U.S….
E-commerce has reshaped retail, and it’s essential for you to understand its impact. First, consider how consumer habits have shifted. People expect convenience and quick access to products. If you’re in brick-and-mortar retail, think about integrating online options and enhancing in-store experiences. You’ll need to adapt to new logistics and pricing pressures too. These steps…
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NFL icon Myles Garrett appears to have a hidden talent for real estate—at least judging by the incredible success of his recently-listed Ohio home, which has come under offer less than a week after it was put on the market for $2.1 million. As exclusively revealed by Realtor.com®, Garrett, 30, made the decision to part…
Financial infidelity — hiding financial information from a partner — is a topic wealth advisors often have to address with clients. Advisors weighing in said secret cash transactions, private accounts and not disclosing investments are behaviors they often see, and that conversations with clients participating in the behavior must be approached neutrally and with care. …
Rothera has deployed Eventus’ Validus platform to monitor trading on its regulated event-contract exchange, adding surveillance technology already used by brokers, futures firms and established trading venues. The implementation comes as prediction markets handle growing volumes and face the market-integrity obligations associated with regulated exchanges. Rothera is a joint venture between Robinhood and Susquehanna, launched…