Visa recently announced its plans to launch a dedicated service for account-to-account (A2A) payments in Europe, which will skip the traditional credit card and direct debit processes. This new service will allow users to set up direct debits on merchants’ e-commerce platforms with just a few clicks, providing them with more control and security over
The real estate market in London is experiencing a significant shift as landlords are choosing to sell their buy-to-let properties at record rates. This trend is driven by anticipated tax hikes from the U.K. Labour government, which are putting increased pressure on what was once considered a lucrative investment sector. The implications of these tax
Broadcom, a major tech company, is set to report earnings after the bell on Thursday. The stock has been performing well, with a 16% increase over the past three months. However, it is important to note that shares are still 17% below the June high. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF, in which Broadcom is a significant
In a surprising turn of events, mortgage demand has seen a significant shift towards refinancing as interest rates continue to decline. Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association revealed that total mortgage application volume only rose by 1.6% last week, with the bulk of the increase coming from refinancing applications. This marks the fifth consecutive week
A recent asset allocation report from Tiger 21, a network of ultra-high-net-worth investors and entrepreneurs, revealed that more than half of its members are not invested in Nvidia. The report showed that 57% of the members have chosen to steer clear of the chip darling, with many citing concerns about the sustainability of the company’s
Sports team owners are currently facing a myriad of challenges when it comes to succession planning and dealing with taxes. The average age of team owners is on the rise, while team values are skyrocketing into the billions. This combination is intensifying the focus on how to ensure smooth ownership transitions to the next generation
CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity software maker, recently reported strong fiscal second-quarter results that surpassed expectations. However, the company’s shares dipped 4% in extended trading following a global outage caused by a flawed content configuration update for its Falcon sensor. The incident led to widespread computer crashes, flight cancelations, delayed deliveries, and postponed medical appointments. Despite the
Steph Curry, the legendary four-time NBA Champion, is already strategizing for life after basketball. In a recent interview with CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” the 10-time NBA All-Star discussed his plans for the future, which include his existing businesses and aspirations post-retirement. At 36 years old, Curry is not only focused on excelling in the