Wind turbines in Dawson, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2023. Mark Felix | Afp | Getty ImagesAs carbon emissions from fossil fuels keep warming the planet, eco-conscious consumers may wonder if there's a way to buy electricity from renewable sources without installing technology like solar panels or windmills on their property.In short,...
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No ‘cop on the beat’: Why the SEC may deny new ether ETFs this month
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to make a key decision on approving ether exchange-traded funds next week.But it will likely fail due to a lack of an over-arching regulatory framework for all cryptocurrencies, according to Ric Edelman, head of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals."I think...
China consumption slows as retail sales and investment data disappoint
Pictured here is a BYD factory producing new energy-powered trucks in Huai'an, China, on February 21, 2024.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBEIJING — China reported data Friday that pointed to slower growth on the consumer side while industrial activity remained robust.Retail sales rose by 2.3% in April from a year...
Freetrade, Britain’s answer to Robinhood, says its CEO is stepping down
Adam Dodd, co-founder of wealth technology app Freetrade, is stepping down as CEO.FreetradeLONDON — The boss of U.K. stock trading service Freetrade is stepping down and leaving the company with immediate effect, the company told CNBC exclusively Monday.Adam Dodds, who co-founded the company with business partners Davide Fioranell and Viktor...
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser says low-income consumers have turned far more cautious with spending
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said Monday that consumer behavior has diverged as inflation for goods and services makes life harder for many Americans.Fraser, who leads one of the largest U.S. credit card issuers, said she is seeing a "K-shaped consumer." That means the affluent continue to spend, while lower-income Americans...