DAVOS, Switzerland — The crypto faithful shouldn’t expect Bank of America to make a major push into the sector anytime soon. “No,” replied Bank of America CEO Brian T. Moynihan when Yahoo Finance Live asked him at the World Economic Forum whether he felt like the company was missing out on the next big thing by not aggressively moving into crypto (full interview above). Moynihan — who has driven a major digital banking transformation as BofA’s CEO for the last 12 years — explained the… Source link
Read More »The commercialization of Juneteenth backfires for big brands
Large corporations that initially sought to cash in on Juneteenth-themed items ahead of the new federal holiday on are now walking back their commercialization efforts after backlash on social media. On Tuesday, Walmart said it would remove its store-brand ice cream celebrating Juneteenth amid growing condemnation of the retailer trivializing the day for profit. “Juneteenth holiday marks a celebration of freedom and independence,” the company said in a statement. “However, we received feedback… Source link
Read More »Jon Voight posts Facebook video asking for gun control
Jon Voight speaks out on gun control. (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic) Jon Voight is demanding gun control. The longtime Republican and Trump supporter posted a video to his official Facebook page, calling for “proper” qualifications for gun ownership and testing, following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Tex. on May 24, 2022. In his social media video, the Deliverance star said his “heart bleeds for all those lost.” “It’s not about left, right, guns, no… Source link
Read More »Matthew Morrison removed from ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
Matthew Morrison is leaving “So You Think You Can Dance” after appearing for four episodes on the competition series. (Photo: Rich Fury/Getty Images) Matthew Morrison has left So You Think You Can Dance after failing to follow competition production protocols. The former Glee star was serving as a judge on Season 17 of the dance competition series. In a statement, Morrison said, “Having the opportunity to be a judge on So You Think You Can Dance was an incredible honor for me. Therefore, it… Source link
Read More »Harry Styles donates after Uvalde, Texas shooting
Harry Styles pledges a $1 million dollar donation to end gun violence in the wake of the Uvalde shooting. (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images) Harry Styles wants to help end gun violence. The Harry’s House singer announced on social media that he will be partnering with the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Tex. on May 24, 2022. “Along with all of you, I have been absolutely devastated by the recent string of mass… Source link
Read More »You could be a landlord for Amazon, FedEx and Walmart with these simple REITs that net up to a 4.4% yield
You could be a landlord for Amazon, FedEx and Walmart with these simple REITs that net up to a 4.4% yield Being a landlord is one of the oldest ways to earn an income stream. And these days, you don’t have to buy a house to get a piece of the action. Check out real estate investment trusts, which are publicly traded companies that own income-producing real estate. REITs collect rent from their properties and pass it along to shareholders in the form of dividends. That means investors don’t… Source link
Read More »Andy Reid defends Eric Bieniemy from LeSean McCoy comments
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid has the utmost confidence in offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Reid came to Bieniemy’s defense Friday after former Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy ripped Bieniemy’s coaching style. McCoy criticized Bieniemy while appearing on the “I Am Athlete” podcast. McCoy said Bieniemy has trouble relating to players. McCoy theorized that was the reason Bieniemy is not a head coach in the NFL. Reid took issue with those comments, saying Bieniemy provides honest… Source link
Read More »Yahoo DFS Baseball: Saturday Picks
This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Baseball series. Memorial Day Weekend and baseball go hand in hand. Saturday is busy, but not so much in the evening with only six games starting at 7:05 p.m. ET or later. Here are my recommendations for your DFS lineups. Pitching Joe Musgrove, SD vs. PIT ($51): Things have been good for Musgrove after he left Pittsburgh for San Diego with a 1.90 ERA through eight starts. Now he’ll be facing his former team, who happen to rank 29th in runs scored.
Read More »From Davos, India commands the attention of global investors
Leaving aside the bloviating at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the event often does at least reflect what’s going on in the world of politics and markets. This year’s edition was particularly interesting given Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rising interest rates, and, of course, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s buzzword seemed to be ‘deglobalization,’ a mild surprise given this trend has been underway since at least 2016 when Donald Trump was elected U.S. president and the… Source link
Read More »China has discreetly taken 10 per cent of the world’s market for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. Here’s a look at the company leading the charge
In a mountainous Guangdong provincial city best known for its masonry and quarries, Yunfu is quietly carving out a niche in the global supply of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, a revolutionary propulsion system crucial to help the world cut greenhouse gases. At Guangdong Nation Synergy Hydrogen Power Technology, or Sinosynergy, workers were seen during a recent visit installing storage bottles and hydrogen fuel stacks on a vehicle before its delivery to Ningxia province in northwestern China. The… Source link
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