March 2021

From bean to bar treats to artistic eggs, these Toronto chocolate vendors have your Easter chocolate needs covered with their locally made treats. David Chow's artistic approach Local pastry chef and chocolatier David H. Chow is known…

Although they sell very well around Valentine's Day and White Day, chocolates are obviously tasted all year round. It seems like new chocolate candies are popping up almost every day in Japan, from the simplest ones you can…

Aimed at international chefs around the world and in time for Easter, Cargill said it was becoming the only gourmet chocolate supplier to deliver the intense cocoa flavors of these beans, as only small amounts are produced by both…

A couple's passion for food brought a fresh and exciting touch to a village.Ash Anderson and Samantha Anderson-Hewie have been working on new premium chocolate flavors for their Donington store.The boutique is an attractive new extension!-->…

Cargill announced that it has expanded its Veliche line with two Signature Origins dynamic dark couverture chocolates, making it the only gourmet chocolate supplier to bring the intense flavors of El Salvador and the Democratic Republic of…

401(k)s offer tax benefits, employer-sponsored matching contributions, and convenient automated deposits. Plus, the IRS discourages 401(k) withdrawals before retirement age — a good thing for anyone struggling to save. Still, there's room…

Orangetheory Fitness has over 1,100 studios around the world and is growing at an impressive rate - there are currently another 500 branches in development.The company recently hit $1 billion in systemwide…

Whenever internet commerce is mentioned, the first thoughts often go to Amazon (AMZN 11.09%), the king of all e-commerce. Amazon is not only a great stock to own, but it's also a formidable competitor. For example, Neiman Marcus is now…

The business prospects of many companies have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns and public distrust of infection with the novel coronavirus have taken their toll. But there are also some companies that have seen their…

Initial public offerings from consumer-focused digital healthcare platforms have been tremendous sources of gain for investors in 2020, and there's another big one on the way. Shares of GoodRx (NASDAQ:GDRX) is expected to begin trading…

Microsoft (MSFT 4.02%) recently agreed to buy CyberX, a developer of cybersecurity solutions for the industrial IoT (Internet of Things) market. Microsoft did not disclose the value of the deal, but TechCrunch claims he was worth around…

EgyptAir is the flag carrier of Egypt and a member of Star Alliance, operating in 75 cities around the world.While EgyptAir is not known for winning awards and has a spotty accident history, I decided to try…

disneyit is (SAY 3.50%) California's original theme park is set to become the only one of its resorts that has yet to reopen. The only other Disney park that was still closed – Hong Kong Disneyland – is now expected to welcome visitors…

Apple (AAPL 0.08%) and International Business Machines (IBM -0.35%) are technology companies established at opposite ends of the spectrum. One achieved the largest market capitalization in the United States, and the other remained a force…

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Welcome to the stock market! In this article, I will not overwhelm you with numbers. I don't want to scare you with the math. Yes, there is work to be done in stock investing. But the most important thing is to overcome your fear and…

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What happened Artificial intelligence and digital media specialist stocks Remark (MARK -1.72%) fell 25% in morning trading after a disastrous first-quarter earnings report. The company cited a litany of reasons why revenue fell 67% from…

Bank of America (BAC 2.95%) was the last of the “big four” U.S. banks to report second-quarter results, and the numbers look good for the most part. Earnings were better than expected, profitability metrics were strong and the bank…

The retail landscape is dismal today thanks to COVID-19, but it won't always be this bad. And when the world finds a way to overcome the coronavirus, key retail assets will once again be in demand by both consumers and retailers.…

While the intense COVID-19 containment measures that were instituted at the start of the pandemic were initially uncertain for the legal cannabis industry in North America, conditions have improved over the past six months, particularly…

When netflix (NFLX -1.12%) started broadcasting in 2007, it was the only such service. Back then, it wasn't as difficult to secure deals to stream movies and TV shows as it is in today's highly competitive field. But Netflix anticipated…

Enrolling in Social Security at the right time could help you get the most money from the program over your lifetime. And to that end, you'll often hear that deferring benefits until age 70 is a good idea. Although you are allowed to…

Investors pushed the shares of lululemon athletic (LULU -1.01%) up more than 60% so far in 2020 ahead of the retailer's second quarter earnings announcement. While much of its industry is still reeling from coronavirus shutdowns, the…

Video game makers have a major advantage over other entertainment companies in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. Thursday, as Walt disney announced that it was closing Disneyland and Disney World,…

America's largest bank JPMorgan Chase (JPM -0.67%), continues to be the shortest of the regulatory stick when it comes to capital requirements. Following the Federal Reserve's stress tests last week, JPMorgan recently…

Despite losing more than half of its value in the last three quarters of 2019, the legal marijuana industry hasn't exactly been a safe haven for investors during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, several of the biggest names…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^ DJI 0.00%) was in rally mode on Monday, up 1.33% at 11:50 a.m. EDT. The rally came amid President Donald Trump's hospitalization with COVID-19, as well as a renewed effort by Congress to…

Nike (NKE -0.42%) wants American athletes to put their best foot forward at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo this summer, so he's designing uniforms made from recycled materials, including shredded sneakers. Because…

Iron ore is one of the main raw materials used to make steel. In fact, 98% of the iron ore mined each year is destined for steel production. Given the importance of steel in our global economy, iron ore is one of the most…

According to a source who spoke to the New York Post today, Amazon (AMZN -0.73%) decided to implement the same cashierless system in its Whole Foods stores that it recently introduced at Amazon Go sites. of 2021, the source…

If you're trying to boost your credit score, chances are you're watching a lot of factors. You make sure you pay your bills on time because your payment history accounts for 35% of your credit score. You also monitor your credit…

Graça Machel, the widow of former South African president and freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, said hunger was the "most acute problem facing children in Africa". (Photo: iStockphoto/NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire…

With a new list of green energy investments, Amazon (AMZN -3.62%) is now the world's first corporate investor in the technology, the company said in a press release on Thursday. The retail giant's new projects include 26 new…

Nike (NKE -2.46%), one of the world's largest athletic footwear and apparel brands, faced an unprecedented crisis earlier this year as the COVID-19 virus spread like wildfire across the globe. During its fiscal fourth…

What happened Battery start actions QuantumScape (QS -3.57%) opened sharply lower on Thursday, after Nikkei Asia reported that the automotive giant Toyota (CM -0.65%) will unveil a competing solid-state battery next year.…

If you've never heard of income-contingent repayment, you're not alone. This little-known option for student loans can offer relief if you're struggling to meet your loan repayments. Income Contingent Repayment…

Market participants have seen most market declines as buying opportunities for months now, and Thursday morning was no different. As has happened many times in 2020, the Nasdaq Compound (^IXIC 2.09%) managed to outperform…

Fees can outrage people - they are often not listed in the price of an item or service, but you have no choice but to pay for them. Sure, these concert tickets cost $100 each, but with the various fees applied…

Not too many companies are reporting profits during this part of the calendar, but some retailers with fiscal years ending in late January are stepping up their third-quarter financial updates this week. One of the most…

The finish line is finally in sight. In 17 days the curtains will (hopefully) close on 2020, and we look forward to a brighter year in 2021. The same goes for the investment community. Although the S&P500 is on track…

Automotive stocks belong to the consumer durables sector. This sector includes companies that manufacture products that are intended to last more than a few years, such as washing machines, dishwashers, furniture, cars and…

After the March crash and the ongoing discussion about whether the stock market is out of touch with macro fundamentals, savvy investors are right to plan for a future downturn. Buying any of these three stocks during a…

Image source: Getty Images More than 44 million Americans are struggling with student loan debt, and many are struggling to meet their monthly obligations. Managing your student loans takes…

Paying taxes on long-term investment gains can be a major hurdle for investors. Yet the tax law actually gives heirs a huge tax break — the ability to reset their cost base — when they inherit stocks or other investments that have…

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What happened This morning, for the second consecutive day, the space tourism company Galactic Virgo (SPCE -5.43%) gained a fan following on Wall Street, as investment bank Credit Suisse joined UBS in singing the company's…

Investing in a large, publicly traded company can be very profitable. But there is something to be said for investing in a small business or an individual - it is the purpose incubators like Y Combinator and the thrill of…

One of the most popular dividend-paying stocks on the market has announced its latest payout to shareholders. The Board of Directors of a Strong Consumer Goods Company Procter & Gamble (PG -1.21%) said its…

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You've heard of tech billionaires Musk and Zuckerberg. Well, now there's Russell — 25-year-old Austin Russell, to be exact. This enterprising young man left Stanford in 2013 to found Luminar, a tech start-up developing…

In some ways, it's a little premature to talk about what life will be like after the coronavirus outbreak is over. After all, it continues to grow globally. First of all. The reality of the matter is, however, that it's…

Uber (UBER -1.76%) Eats was supposed to be Uber's saving grace during the pandemic. Demand for its ride-sharing services has plummeted as people around the world work from home and traditional entertainment and socializing…

As someone with a bunch of hobbies that I never seem to have enough time for, I totally get the lure of the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement. You save half or more of your income, live frugally and…

German car manufacturer BMW AG (BMWYY -3.82%) (BAMXF -2.42%) unveiled a near-final version of its upcoming i4, a compact sedan ready to challenge You're here (TSLA 2.55%) Model 3 from next year. BMW said the…

The composition of American households is changing. In 2018, there are more single women owners than ever before in our history.Patricia Ramos, a 63-year-old single medical assistant in St. Petersburg, Florida, bought her first home in…

When looking for dividend stocks, it's important to strike a balance between yield and fundamentals. Very often, the highest returns are paid for by stocks that cannot sustain the payouts made or have…

The market has trended higher lately, but real estate investment trusts (REITs) Federal Real Estate Investment Company (FRT) is still down almost 30% from its early 2020 highs. Looking a bit further, it is around 45% below…

Cresco Laboratories (CRLBF -2.17%) put the finishing touches on its latest building project. The company announced Thursday that it has completed the expansion of its Brookville, Pennsylvania complex. The facility, where…

Shares of Pfizer (DFP 3.00%) are in motion since the company announced promising clinical trial results for BNT162b2, a coronavirus vaccine candidate that the company is developing in partnership with BioNTech (BNTX 1.32%).…

At a conference in 2015, netflix (NFLX 4.69%) CEO Reed Hastings predicted, “We will see linear TV decline every year for the next 20 years and Internet TV grow every year for the next 20 years. In 2020, this forecast seems…

Nicole Ingram of Cary, North Carolina is a single mother of four children ages 12-19. To support her family, Ingram runs her own business as an interior designer.Although successful, she faces the effects of being a female business…

What happened Three Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) with double-digit returns -- Magellan channel partners (MPM 2.60%), American Plains Pipeline (PAA 2.99%)and MPLX (MPLX 2.98%) -- suffered double-digit price…

Esports is perhaps the biggest growth opportunity in the video game industry today, led by ActivisionBlizzardit is (ATVI 1.05%) Call of Duty World League and Overwatch League. electronic arts (EA 0.44%) and take two…

telecommunications company Windstream funds (WINMQ) has entered into a partnership with Alphabetit is (GOOG -3.40%) (GOOGL -3.40%) Youtube. Going forward, Windstream will offer YouTube TV as an alternative to…

Appealing to people's emotions is an effective tactic used by scammers.A Stanford study found that excited or angry seniors were more likely to want to buy an item in a misleading advertisement.Young adults…

When the coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year, many analysts feared that falling gas prices meant that seniors wouldn't get any increases in Social Security until 2021. Ultimately, the seniors get a raise…

If you're looking to learn how to manage your money or invest in the stock market, these podcasts can help you get started. Business Insider listened to and…

As it has done for so many businesses this year, the coronavirus pandemic has sent Berkshire Hills Bancorp (BHLB -1.06%) in absolute free fall. The Boston-based regional bank, which traded above $40 per share just over two…

Colgate-Palmolive (CL -0.43%) has built a business over the centuries that is essential to the daily lives of virtually every consumer. Toothpaste and dish soap make up the lion's share of its business, and focusing on…

Teladoc Health (TDOC -4.31%) is one of this year's scholarship winners. The stock has climbed 113% since January as investors continue to reward the company for increasing revenue in a growing telehealth market. While the…

Financial problems are one of the main reasons couples seek marriage counseling, and it's one of the main causes of divorce.In a recent podcast, Suze Orman said there was one major financial red flag to look…

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WXYZ - This week is America Saves Week - and helping people save money is what it's all about!SAVE ON THE BIG 3!One of the best ways to save money is to lower your biggest monthly bills and save the difference.The average American's three…

GoPro (GPRO -0.45%) appeals to institutional investors for a new fundraising. The company announced Thursday that it was issuing $100 million of convertible senior notes in a private placement. The Notes mature on November…

It's that season again. No, I'm not talking about earnings season – although many companies are still reporting their second quarter results this week. I'm talking about season 13-F. A 13-F filing is what major…

Value stocks often deserve the depressed stock valuations they receive. Long-term contraction in demand, increased competition, operational errors and more can make stocks cheap for very good reasons. Yet there are rare…

When it comes to deciding when to apply for Social Security benefits, you have several options. You can deposit at age 62 to start receiving checks as soon as possible, or you can wait a few months or years to earn larger…

The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc around the world, with cities, states and countries implementing varying degrees of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the virus. Although the effects of these…

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Student loans can leave young people thousands of dollars in debt, with the average borrower getting more than $37,000 to pay off.Despite the costs, student loans are a worthwhile investment if that…

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What happened Airline stocks remained under pressure for much of April as the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel and tourism became increasingly clear. Companies found themselves scrambling to cut costs and…

Intermediate Energy Giant Kinder Morgan (KMI 3.21%) offers investors a whopping 7.5% dividend yield. That's pretty tempting, but high yields sometimes suggest that investors are worried about the future. So, before jumping…

This article originally appeared on InHerSight.com, a website where women rate the female-friendliness of their employers and are connected with companies that meet their needs. Let's say everything is equal when it comes to position,…

If you find it risky to invest directly in marijuana stocks, this real estate investment trust (REIT) might be for you. Innovative industrial properties (IIPR -4.11%) is an unconventional marijuana stock - it is a REIT that…

This year has been crazy in the stock markets. After a devastating stock market crash in March, major equity indices quickly recouped their losses and rallied into uncharted territory in August, only to suffer another…

Investors continue to believe in the long-term prospects of the cannabis industry, but that has been hard to bear for the past two years. Many of the better known rootstocks, such as canopy growth ( CGC -3.13% ) and Aurora…

Based in Canada Brookfield Asset Management ( BAM -2.05% ) does exactly what its name implies, which includes running Brookfield Infrastructure Partners ( BEEP -1.59% ). Although these companies are linked at the hip, they…

What happened Fast Turning Contractor Actions Proto labs ( PRLB 1.67% ) jumped 38.1% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. For context, the S&P 500 index fell 1% last month. Image…

The average interest rate for the most popular 30-year fixed mortgage is 4.31%, according to data from S&P Global.Mortgage interest rates are constantly changing and many factors can affect your interest…

Image source: Getty Images. Type of mortgage Today's interest rate 30-year fixed mortgage 2.887% 20-year fixed mortgage 2.727% 15-year fixed mortgage 2.415% ARM 5/1 3.491% 30-year mortgage…

After days of speculation, salesforce.com (RCMP -1.49% ) officially announced earlier this week that it was acquiring Soft ( WORK ), the popular enterprise messaging and collaboration platform, for $27.7 billion. That's…

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One of the recurring questions at MercadoLibre ( MELI 1.28% ) investors is how Mercado Pago, the company's payment system, fits into the digital and physical payments space in Latin America. The common…

What happened Tapestry (TPR -2.80% )parent company of luxury brands Coach and Kate Spade, saw its share price jump almost 10% today at 12:40 p.m. EDT, after a Deutsche Bank analyst reported on several positive developments.…

There has been significant buyer's remorse lately in the cannabis industry, with potential acquirers reneging on or changing deals. It's not uncommon for deals like this to change between the time they're…

Hybrid cloud acquisitions continue for IBM (IBM 1.62% ) as it announced today that it will buy Nordcloud, a Finnish company that is a leader in cloud implementation, application transformation and managed…

What happened Shares of JD.com (JD -5.57% ) won today after China's largest direct online retailer posted explosive results on Singles' Day, the unofficial November 11 holiday that is China's biggest shopping event. As of…