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How do companies use price discrimination?

Price discrimination is a strategy that companies use to charge different prices for the same goods or services to different customers. Price discrimination is most valuable when separating the customer markets is more profitable than keeping the markets combined. The three main types of price discrimination are first degree, second degree and

Markets Rally as Investors Hope for Stimulus Bridge

In a sharp reversal from yesterday, U.S. equity markets rallied hard throughout the day, closing near session highs. News of real progress on a slimmed-down $748 billion stimulus package added some optimism, as did the FDA's endorsement of Moderna's mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Enhanced lockdown measures throughout Europe and in some

5 Economic Reports That Affect the Euro

Trading euro-based currency pairs requires following events that can have a major impact on the euro (also known as the "common currency"), which can be a daunting task for foreign exchange (FX) traders. Currently, the euro is the official currency of 19 of the 27 member countries that comprise the European

Wealth Management Firms: The Biggest and Best

In 2020, ADV Ratings released its ranking of the world's largest wealth management firms. The wealth managers are ranked by assets under management (AUM) as of June 30, 2020. The rankings here reflect the top 10 wealth management firms by assets. Key Takeaways High-net-worth individuals often seek a professional to manage their

What is a Discount Broker?

A discount broker is a stockbroker who carries out buy and sell orders at a reduced commission rate. However, a discount broker does not provide investment advice or perform analysis on a client's behalf, unlike a full-service broker. Before the emergence of better communications technology, only the wealthy could afford

Marijuana Penny Stocks: Where Risk Meets Sin

Marijuana is now legalized in some form in 35 states and the District of Columbia—medically, recreationally, or both. Canada legalized cannabis across the country in 2018, five years after Uruguay did. As such, investors are scrambling to get a piece of an industry that has the potential to grow, with

What to Do After a Car Accident: A 7-Step Guide

An estimated 6.7 million car crashes occur in the U.S. each year. Being involved in an accident, even a minor one, can be a nerve-wracking experience, so it's important to know what steps to take afterward. The process for dealing with a car accident begins at the scene and making

Understand Your Options for a Totaled Car

With close to 7 million car accidents occurring each year, you may have to deal with one at some point. If the accident is bad enough that your car is totaled, here is what you need to know and do. Key Takeaways When a vehicle is totaled, it means the insurance company