political

Facebook Opens Lower on Reports of FTC Probe

Facebook Opens Lower on Reports of FTC Probe

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is launching a probe against Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) to check if the social media giant violated terms of a consent decree regarding personal data back in 2011, according to Bloomberg, citing a source familiar wi..

Europe's Stock Markets Jarred by Political Risks

Europe's Stock Markets Jarred by Political Risks

Political analysts are sure about only one factor when it comes to Italy's coming elections: the polls will be affected by uncertainty. Italy now goes to the hustings after Germany went to the polls in September 2017. The Italians will cast thei..

The US - North Korea Tensions Impact the Markets

The US - North Korea Tensions Impact the Markets

Tensions are rising between the U.S. and North Korea and as expected, the political heat is leaving a mark on the market. When there is political turmoil that could have a significant global impact, it has always been seen that safe haven assets, ma..

Facebook Changed Mission Statement, Wants to Help Bring People Together

Facebook Changed Mission Statement, Wants to Help Bring People Together

Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) a new mission statement: "To give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together." The social media giant, like many other major tech companies, is having a very strong year in the s..