David Gura
Stories
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Politics
Progressives want a wealth tax for the super rich. Here's why it's hard to pull off
Progressives are pushing for a wealth tax targeted at the ultra rich like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. However, as it turns out, taxing the richest people in the world is easier said than done.
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Technology
Elon Musk asked Twitter followers if he should sell Tesla shares. They said yes
Tesla shares are falling after Elon Musk proposed to sell 10% of his shares in the company if his Twitter followers agreed.
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Politics
The push to regulate cryptocurrency could cause friction in Congress
As the popularity of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin explode, the Biden administration is laying the groundwork for heavier regulation, and that could spark a big fight in Congress.
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National
Big Sell-Off In Chinese Real Estate Stocks Caused Worldwide Market Dip
Stock markets slumped amid worries about instability in China's financial system, creating uncertainty over one of the world's top economies.
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Business
A Chinese Company Called Evergrande Is Hitting Stocks Badly. Here's What To Know.
The Dow Jones slumped over 800 points as financial troubles at property developer China Evergrande Group became the latest in a growing list of concerns for Wall Street.
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Politics
Cryptocurrencies May Be Reined In Soon — Here's What Regulators Want To Change
The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission compared cryptocurrencies to the "Wild West." Made to operate outside government control, the regulator is asking Congress to help rein them in.
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Business
Wall Street Is Paying Over $100,000 To Junior Bankers. For Many, That's Not Enough
Wall Street has a big problem on its hands: Many of the young people it needs to fill its talent pool are having doubts about working in the industry.
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Business
Why Companies Can't Stop Top Execs From Blasting Off To Space or Flying Fighter Jets
Corporate boards often try, but fail, to rein in CEOs and other top execs like Jeff Bezos from risky hobbies — like traveling to the edge of space.
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Business
Corporate Boards Find It Difficult To Limit Executives Risk-Taking Hobbies
The risk calculus for companies whose leaders participate in perilous activities is more complicated today, as corporate titans Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos have completed their travels to space.
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Business
Stocks Took A Hard Hit. Here Are 3 Things To Know
What to know as markets dropped, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 700 points to its worst fall since October.