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Beyond the Hype: The Unkept Promise of Microfinancing

Journalists once hailed microfinancing as a powerful tool to lift people out of poverty. Small loans, they argued, could...

BlackRock Private-Credit Fund Sees Redemption Surge to 13%, Caps Withdrawals at 5%

BlackRock’s private-credit fund received redemption requests totaling 13% of its net asset value from shareholders in the latest quarter....

Ken Leech Pleads Guilty to Obstruction in SEC Cherry-Picking Probe

Bond Investor Ken Leech Pleads Guilty to Obstructing SEC Probe Ken Leech, the former chief investment officer of Western Asset...

Nectarines Are the Unexpected Hero of This Effortless Summer Dessert

Nectarines have emerged as the unexpected star of a new summer dessert from chef Yotam Ottolenghi. The recipe was...

9 Best At-Home Chemical Peels for Smooth, Glowing Skin

For those seeking smoother, glowing skin, chemical peels have become a go-to solution. These treatments effectively slough off dead...

Helen Mirren’s Asymmetrical Bixie Cut Is the Chicest Summer Hair Transformation—See the Photos

Helen Mirren has debuted a fresh asymmetrical bixie cut, a hybrid hairstyle that blends a bob and a pixie...
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FISA’s Section 702 Expires: What’s Next for U.S. Foreign Surveillance and Privacy?

A key United States surveillance authority, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), is set to expire...

Global Oil Prices Slip to $88 a Barrel as Iran Peace Deal Hopes Grow Ahead of Weekend

Global oil prices fell to $88 a barrel on Friday, driven by growing hopes for a peace deal between...

‘Our adviser keeps pushing annuities after we said no — should we fire him for breaching trust?’

A couple seeking retirement security feels increasingly pressured by their financial adviser. He repeatedly recommends annuities despite clear rejections....

Senior Manager Fired After One Month: Is Your Job Safe During the ‘Organizational Reshuffling’?

A company recently dismissed a senior manager who had been hired only one month prior. The termination is part...

Navigating the Cosmos: Why Space ETFs Can Leave Investors Adrift

Certain thematic exchange-traded funds offer exposure to the space industry, but investors may find the landscape difficult to navigate. These...

Worried About a Tech-Stock Bubble? Europe Offers a Safer Haven for Your Portfolio

Global markets are showing signs of strain. Some investors are concerned a tech-stock bubble may be forming. The rally...