How Democrats Would Raise Taxes on the Rich
Much divides leading Democrats on tax policy, both on the presidential campaign trail and on Capitol Hill. They disagree over whether to impose a wealth tax, on how much to tax high earners and on whether to raise taxes on the middle class in order to pay for a “Medicare for all” health care program. […]
It may get harder for consumers to tell how some financial advisors get paid
The group that oversees certified financial planners is making it tougher for consumers looking for a new advisor to find out how a particular CFP gets paid. The CFP Board of Standards — a nonprofit that governs the CFP designation, held by 86,000 financial advisors in the U.S. — erased a part of its consumer-facing […]
Drones can navigate like bats using four mics and a speaker
This could also be helpful for cars and underwater robots. Bats can find their way in the dark using echolocation, so why can’t drones? Researchers have managed just that. They’ve developed a system that lets a drone navigate using just four microphones and a speaker. It relies on the familiar concept of measuring distance by […]
Scientists create bendable concrete that could better withstand earthquakes
The concrete is made from coal plant waste and synthetic fibers. Scientists at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne have developed a new process that could one day allow bendable concrete to go mainstream. It could also lower the carbon footprint associated with making the building material. Instead of traditional “Portland” cement, this new […]
Galaxy S20 Ultra teardown shows what’s inside that giant camera bump
Samsung crammed a lot of camera tech into its flagship phone. Samsung has made much ado of the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s enormous camera array, but just what’s in there that requires a conspicuous hump on the back of the phone? You don’t have to wonder. iFixit has posted a teardown of the range-topping beast, and […]
Banjo AI surveillance is already monitoring traffic cams across Utah
What could possibly go wrong? A small company called Banjo is bringing pervasive AI surveillance to law enforcement throughout Utah, Motherboard reports. In July, Banjo signed a five-year, $20.7 million contract with Utah. The agreement gives the company real-time access to state traffic cameras, CCTV and public safety cameras, 911 emergency systems, location data for […]
NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL) and NantHealth Inc. (NH)
BLEICHROEDER LP bought a fresh place in NGL Energy Partners LP (NYSE:NGL). The institutional investor bought 2.4 million shares of the stock in a transaction took place on 12/31/2019. In another most recent transaction, which held on 12/31/2019, GLOBAL X MANAGEMENT CO. LLC bought approximately 1.1 million shares of NGL Energy Partners LP In a […]
Sunrun Inc. (RUN) and Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (WVE)
NEUBERGER BERMAN INVESTMENT ADVI bought a fresh place in Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN). The institutional investor bought 1.3 million shares of the stock in a transaction took place on 12/31/2019. In another most recent transaction, which held on 12/31/2019, TIGER GLOBAL MANAGEMENT LLC bought approximately 1.1 million shares of Sunrun Inc. In a separate transaction which […]
Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) and Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc. (PRTK)
AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC bought a fresh place in Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE:TUP). The institutional investor bought 1.2 million shares of the stock in a transaction took place on 12/31/2019. In another most recent transaction, which held on 12/31/2019, BANK OF AMERICA, NA (PRIVATE BAN bought approximately 366.7 thousand shares of Tupperware Brands Corporation In […]
General Motors Company (GM) and Proteostasis Therapeutics Inc. (PTI)
JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC bought a fresh place in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM). The institutional investor bought 3.0 million shares of the stock in a transaction took place on 12/31/2019. In another most recent transaction, which held on 12/31/2019, GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT L bought approximately 2.8 million shares of General Motors Company In a […]