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PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) is one of the largest and most well-known companies in the world. Though famous for its namesake soft drink, PepsiCo has branched out into many other products over its lifespan, leading to diversified revenue streams. How does the global behemoth operate, and which are its key products and markets across the globe in

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has again called for cryptocurrencies to be classified as securities and urged crypto companies to register with the agency. In an event organized by the Practising Law Institute on Sept. 8, he said the crypto industry doesn’t need new guidelines and that the SEC’s existing rules apply to

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) voted to raise three key interest rates by 75 basis points (bp) each on Sept. 8, 2022, to take effect on Sept. 14. The goal is to bring annual inflation back down to the ECB’s medium-term target of 2%. The ECB’s Governing Council indicates that, during

Considering payments have been paused on federal student loans since March 2020, not knowing who services your loans is not as crazy as it sounds. This is more the case given that the U.S. Department of Education announced it will change up loan servicers at some point in the future. Plus, it’s not like you

A report by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found small businesses are continuing to confront economic challenges in the construction, manufacturing, retail and services industries. For the construction industry, the NFIB’s optimism index was 91.3 in July, down 1.2 points from April’s quarterly report. Owners in construction had the highest percentage of unfilled job openings

Managing student loans during college isn’t something students or their parents generally want to think about. Most students probably don’t plan to address their loans until after graduation. However, those who do may focus on the six-month grace period after graduation. This is the period before any payments are due. This is a big mistake.

Key Takeaways GameStop’s losses per share were narrower than analysts predicted. The company’s revenue failed to meet expectations. GameStop announced that it had entered into a partnership with the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Source: Predictions based on analysts’ consensus from Visible Alpha GME Financial Results: Analysis GameStop Corp. (GME) reported mixed results for Q2 FY 2022. The

As Apple gets set to unveil its latest iPhones today, a new report shows it is gaining on digital ad rivals Facebook and Google. According to a report by InMobi’s Appsumer, Apple’s ad business has thrived after the company’s controversial iOS privacy update last year undercut the user tracking efforts of app developers. The update asks iPhone users

As we steam into September, historically one of the worst months of the year for the stock market, the capital markets are under pressure. U.S. equity markets are coming off three straight weeks of declines as we begin the holiday-shortened trading week, and we have been witnessing a breakdown across nearly all sectors. It took

As cryptocurrency’s transformation from speculative investment to a balanced portfolio stablemate continues to gather pace, governments around the world remain divided on how to regulate the emerging asset class. Below, we break down the current digital currency regulatory landscape by country. Key Takeaways As cryptocurrency has become a more significant factor in the global investment

The electronics sector is typically divided between consumer electronics, electric utilities, and general electronics. Consumer electronics drive most of the growth in the sector, however. According to the “Global Electronic Components Market 2020 Research Report,” the global market for electronic components is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 4.8%

What happens when you can’t pay your monthly bills? Keeping up with them is challenging enough if you live paycheck to paycheck. It can become even more difficult if you experience a drop in income due to a layoff or job loss. Unemployment benefits can help to cover the gap financially, but those payments don’t

The relative strength index (RSI) is a technical momentum indicator that compares recent price gains against recent price losses. It is primarily employed by traders and analysts to indicate possible overbought or oversold conditions in a market. However, overbought and oversold assets do not necessarily turn around right away. That means it is beneficial to

Vanguard has a fairly unique structure for an investment management company. The company is owned by its funds; the funds are owned by the shareholders. Thus, the shareholders are the actual owners. In contrast to most publicly-owned investment firms, Vanguard has no outside investors other than its shareholders. Vanguard’s structure allows the company to charge

Key Takeaways NIO delivered 25,059 vehicles in the second quarter, beating analyst estimates. Vehicle deliveries provide an indication of demand for NIO’s main source of revenue as well as the company’s productive capacity. NIO’s revenue topped analyst expectations, while its loss per share was wider than anticipated. Source: Predictions based on analysts’ consensus from Visible Alpha

Student loan debt is one of the biggest issues impacting Americans’ lives today. For the fiscal year 2018 (latest information), the U.S. Department of Education reported that the national cohort default rate was 7.3%. You may be tempted to simply ignore your debt, but this is a very bad idea with serious consequences. In most

Teens, who have grown up with computers and smartphones, are generally tech and Internet savvy, giving them confidence online. They also tend to be inexperienced and more trusting than most age groups when it comes to interactions with others. That combination can make young people vulnerable to scam artists, especially in an increasingly dangerous online

Mortgage rates have been making big moves in both directions the last several days, with Tuesday registering another double-digit increase for the 30-year average that has once again taken it a third of a point above the notable 6% threshold. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Tuesday’s 30-year average mostly reclaimed the ground it gave up

One of the primary reasons cryptocurrencies were developed was for them to be used as anonymous payments. This reason is often lost in the hype by media outlets and the financial sector, which are focused on prices going up and down. Prices are important, but it is more important to know how to pay with

The financial world, in all its incarnations, makes for great cinema. Tragedy, comedy, ingenuity, catastrophe, and redemption are all present in the many finance movies that Hollywood has produced over the years. While most of the finance movies portray financial professionals in a less than flattering light, the unbelievable stories of excess, risk-taking, and, of