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Monmouth County Man Gets 63 Months for $2.8 Million Securities Fraud Scheme

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Red Bank NJ, a Monmouth County, man was sentenced to 63 months in prison for committing securities fraud to obtain over $2.8 million from victim investors, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

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Layoffs make Headlines but Companies have Been on a Hiring Spree

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Ridgewood NJ, While Amazon, Salesforce and other giants across technology and finance have combined to fire tens of thousands of workers, small and medium-size US businesses have been on a hiring spree. So much so that, according to new data, overall hiring far exceeded expectations in December while applications for jobless benefits fell to a three-month low.

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Hoboken Trader Charged by SEC along with Seven other Social Media Influencers in $100 Million Pump and Dump Scheme

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Hoboken NJ,  the Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against eight individuals in a $100 million securities fraud scheme in which they used the social media platforms Twitter and Discord to manipulate exchange-traded stocks.

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The Federal Reserve Hikes Rates a 1/2 Point

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Washington DC, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System voted unanimously to approve a 1/2 percentage point increase in the primary credit rate to 4.5 percent, effective December 15, 2022.

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How To Smartly Invest In Precious Metals: A Helpful Guide

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Gold, silver, and other precious metals have been used as a form of currency and investment for centuries. Many people are interested in investing in these metals, but they may not know how to get started. In this article, we will provide a helpful guide on how to invest in precious metals. We will discuss why it is important to invest in these metals, and we will also provide some tips on how to get started. So if you are interested in learning more about precious metal investments, read on!

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Inflation Decelerates to 7.1% in November

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Washington DC, (8:34am) the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1 percent in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.4 percent in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 7.1 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter was by far the largest contributor to the monthly all items increase, more than offsetting decreases in energy indexes. The food index increased 0.5 percent over the month with the food at home index also rising 0.5 percent.

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New Jersey Pension Funds at Risk as the 10 largest ESG funds by assets have all posted double-digit losses in 2022

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Ridgewood NJ, several decades of stock market evidence that social-investment funds typically underperform the market.

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NJ Bureau of Securities Issues Order to Halt Internet Sales of Fraudulent and Unregistered Cannabis Securities

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NJ,  Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that the NJ Bureau of Securities (“Bureau”) took action today to halt an online entity from fraudulently offering unregistered securities in the form of investment packages related to various forms of marijuana and marijuana products.

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How to avoid a failed startup

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We discuss with experts what problems startups face and what a university graduate should do to avoid them. 

Whether you have the idea of developing betting apps for Android and iOS or other entertainment, you will find our tips helpful. 

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Job Growth Beats Expectations and Unemployment Rate Holds Steady, Labor Force Participation Rate Unchanged

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Washington DC, (12/02/22 8:33am) total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 263,000 in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, health care, and government. Employment declined in retail trade and in transportation and warehousing.

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Stockton Poll Finds Inflation Taking Some of the Cheer Out of Holiday Spending and Travel

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Galloway NJ, Inflation is making the holidays a bit less merry, as many in New Jersey are cutting back on gift-giving or seasonal travel, according to a Stockton University Poll released Monday.

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What Are The Criteria For Choosing A Good Business Partner?

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When looking for a business partner, there are many factors to consider. A good business partner can help your business grow and be successful, while the wrong partnership can lead to disaster. So, what are the key factors you should look for when choosing a partner? Read on to find out.

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Wholesale Prices Rose 0.2% in October as Inflation Fears Ease

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Washington DC, the Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.2 percent in October, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Final demand prices rose 0.2 percent in September and were unchanged in August. (See table A.) On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand advanced 8.0 percent for the 12 months ended in October.

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Forex Brokers: How to Find the One for You

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When looking for a forex broker, it is important to consider what is important to you. Some things to think about include the cost of trading, the type of trading offered, the quality of customer service, and the research and education resources available. Forex trading covers all of the leading currencies worldwide, you can even trade Forex in Thailand ,which makes it quite challenging.

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Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in October Inflation Eases Slightly to 7.7 percent

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Washington DC, The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 7.7 percent before seasonal adjustment.

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