Did the Equifax Hack Expose You to Tax Fraud?

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If you were among the millions of Americans whose information was stolen in the Equifax data breach, you’ll need to protect yourself come tax time next year. Tax return fraud is a perennial problem, but with so many Social Security numbers stolen in the recent hack, it’s likely that next […]

Here’s What Could Propel Bank Stocks Higher

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In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss bank catalysts. Bank stocks have been some of the market’s top performers over the past year or so, but they could potentially climb even higher over the next few years. In this video, Michael and […]

Catalonia’s separatist leader calls on Catalans to peacefully oppose Spain’s formal takeover of the region’s affairs

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Highlights From Third-Quarter Bank Earnings

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In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss third-quarter bank earnings. They were quite strong across the board, with one big exception. Continue Reading Below A full transcript follows the video. 10 stocks we like better than Wal-MartWhen investing geniuses David and Tom Gardner have […]

Puerto Rico power contract a local issue: White House

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WASHINGTON –  The Trump administration scrambled Friday to distance itself from the decision to award a $300 million contract to help restore Puerto Rico’s power grid to a tiny Montana company from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s hometown. Continue Reading Below The White House said federal officials played no role in […]

Facebook vows more transparency over political ads

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WASHINGTON –  Under pressure in advance of hearings on Russian election interference, Facebook is moving to increase transparency for everyone who sees and buys political advertising on its site. Continue Reading Below Executives for the social media company said Friday they will verify political ad buyers in federal elections, requiring […]