Kenji Watanabe

Left banking compliance to write about money without the jargon. Covers budgeting, debt, and getting started with investing.

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Personal Finance

Maximize Pension Savings Before April 5 Tax Deadline

Individuals saving for retirement who want to maximize their pension contributions still have a limited window to fully leverage the

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Markets

Emerging Signs of AI Disruption in Tech Markets

Software firms – first victims of the AI apocalypse For much of the past year, a significant portion of financial

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Investing

Celestica’s Scaling Strategy Powers AI Growth

Summary Celestica continues to shine as a premier provider of essential components in the AI infrastructure sector, distinguished by its

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Crypto

Kraken Connects OTC Desk to ICE Chat for Institutional Crypto Trading

The United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has successfully integrated its over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk with the Intercontinental Exchange’s ICE Chat

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Technology

Micron Stock Dip Could Be the Market's Major Oversight

Strong Financial Performance Drives OptimismMicron Technology recently reported impressive fiscal third quarter results that included record revenue of forty one point five billion dollars along with gross margins reaching eighty four point six percent. The company also provided stronger forward gui

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Politics

Andy Burnham's Fiscal Tricks Spark Market Suspicion

Andy Burnham assumed leadership with surprisingly minimal examination, bypassing any general election, internal party competition for the top role, and formal parliamentary inquiries. Beyond a handful of brief public comments, details about his intended strategies remain scarce. During his initial w

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Investing

Microsoft Shares Climb 24.6% in July Amid Flat Market Conditions

Shares belonging to the prominent software and cloud computing enterprise known as Microsoft experienced a notable increase of 24.6 percent throughout the month of July based on figures supplied by S&P Global Market Intelligence. This performance stood in sharp contrast to broader market movements d

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Business

Cheesecake Factory Q4 Earnings: Wrong Battle Focus

Summary The Cheesecake Factory continues to warrant a ‘hold’ rating, given that its recent value menu strategies have not succeeded

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Investing

2 Top Dividend Stocks Perfect for Buying Today

Dividend-paying stocks serve as excellent instruments for investors pursuing financial independence. Reliable enterprises with extended histories of consistent dividend distributions

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