Mellissa Campbell Duru Named Division of Corporation Finance’s Deputy Director for Legal and Regulatory Policy
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Mellissa Campbell Duru has been named Deputy Director for Legal and Regulatory Policy in the Division of Corporation Finance. Ms. Duru most recently was a Special Counsel at Covington &…Read More
Earned Wage Access is the Ideal ‘Consumer-Friendly Alternative’ to Credit Products; FTA Explains
The Financial Technology Association (FTA), a trade association representing fintech industry leaders, has urged the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to ensure Californians have access to their earned wages. Earned wage access (EWA) enables consumers to access their already earned wages, helping them smooth out cash flow between payroll cycles, which can […]
‘No Labels’ Eyes a Third-Party Run Against Biden and Trump. Is Joe Manchin Interested?
The centrist group is gaining steam — and raising money — in its effort to get a candidate on the 2024 ballot, with Joe Manchin at the top of their list.Read More
Jamaal Bowman Speaks Out on Marjorie Taylor Greene Spat
The Democratic congressman has made a habit of brashly confronting Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene, often in public displays meant to attract attention.Read More
Al Sharpton Eulogizes Jordan Neely at Funeral
The Rev. Al Sharpton eulogized Mr. Neely, who was choked to death earlier this month on the subway, in a case that has led to protests throughout New York City.Read More
Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent Signal First Steps in Bumpy Recovery
The economy is open again, helping Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent claw back in the first quarter from a miserable 2022, though they will likely face continuing skepticism from investors.Read More
China’s Youth Unemployment Crisis: 1 in 5 Are Out of Work
The youth unemployment rate, which spiked during the pandemic, reached a record high this week, showing the perils of China’s uneven economic recovery.Read More
Tensions Flare in Georgia as Direct Flights Resume With Russia
Moscow also eased visa requirements for Georgians. But its actions have stirred fears in Georgia, which was invaded by Russia in 2008.Read More
A Loud Republican Minority Opposes More Ukraine Military Aid
Hawkish senior Republicans aside, there is evidence to suggest that the anti-Ukraine flank of the party is playing not to the fringe but to the heart of its base.Read More
Peering Into Corning’s Recent Short Interest
Corning’s (NYSE:GLW) short percent of float has fallen 6.42% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.68 million shares sold short, which is 1.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.9 days to cover their short positions on average. […]
