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Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day 10 years ago, Wachovia Bank stunned Wall Street by reporting a $23.9 billion quarterly loss. Where The Market Was The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded at 8,519, and the...

Americans who aren't savvy with their credit card usage can end up burying themselves under a mountain of high-interest debt. At the same time, responsible credit card users can now find more benefits than ever before. The Numbers The recent annual survey from CreditCards.com revealed some...

As competition in the legal cannabis industry intensifies, participants are finding marketing and public relations key to staying at the front of the pack.  PR And Marijuana  Branding allows a company to communicate their identity to customers, and PR helps cannabis companies net media...

Planet Green Holdings Corp (NYSE: PLAG) was halted Friday around 10:21 a.m. ET for “news pending” after skyrocketing more than 330 percent. What Happened? On Thursday afternoon, Planet Green filed a Form 4 indicating the company’s CEO and its chief strategy officer had purchased...

We need to talk about retirement. And yes, we know it's the last thing you want to think about right now, but while you have time on your side, you could benefit from getting started now. Here's the truth: By the time Gen Y is set to retire, your nest egg will need to be anywhere from $1.8...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On Oct. 19, 1987, the Dow Jones plunged 22.6 percent for its worst daily drop in history. The day is now known as “Black Monday.” Where Was The Market The S&P 500 closed...

Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc (NASDAQ: HMNY) investors have endured one of the most disastrous years imaginable. The story begins with Helios’ decision to take a majority ownership stake in the subscription service MoviePass back in August 2017. Here’s a timeline of the drama...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened On Oct. 18, 1867, the U.S. bought Alaska for $7.2 million, expanding its territory by about 20 percent. What Else Was Going On In The World Karl Marx had recently published “Das...

Pivotal Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVTL) stock traded lower by 5 percent Wednesday, and one of the major reasons for the weakness was likely the expiration of the stocks lock-up period following its April IPO. Here’s a look at what a lock-up period is and how it impacts stock prices. What...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On Oct. 17, 1973, the Arab-led Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries announced a cut to oil exports for Israel’s allies in the Yom Kippur War. Where The Market Was...

The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the value of the U.S. dollar against a basket of foreign currencies, has gained about 3.2 percent year-to-date through Oct. 11.  This is where the greenback stands year-to-date against other major currencies: Euro: +3.4 percent Pound: +2.1 percent...

Every investor not living under a rock knows Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B), but they might not be as familiar with Charlie Munger, Buffett’s business partner and Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Munger is Buffett’s right-...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On Oct. 16, 1923, Walt and Roy Disney established the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio — a company better known today as the Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS). Where The Market Was...

To most Americans, a $21-trillion national debt and a $779-billion federal deficit may seem like they have no impact on day-to-day life. The more debt the U.S. racks up, the higher the chance that it could impact everyday Americans. The Numbers The latest U.S. budget deficit numbers are...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened On Oct. 15, 1878, Thomas Edison founded Edison Electric Light Co. — a firm that would later morph into the now-struggling General Electric Company (NYSE: GE). Where Was The Market...