Schwab and Fidelity advertise ‘stock slices’ to investors. What does that mean?

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Both Schwab and Fidelity let you invest in portions of whole shares….

Ticketmaster’s owner is reportedly being investigated by the Justice Department as the company faces widespread criticism from Taylor Swift fans

Taylor Swift performs onstage during NSAI 2022 Nashville Songwriter Awards. Terry Wyatt/Getty Images The Justice Department has been investigating Ticketmaster owner Live Nation Entertainment, NYT reports. Live Nation and Ticketmaster have been criticized after a bungled presale for Taylor Swift’s tour. The investigation predates the presale this week, per the report, and is focused on…

FBI chief says shadowy Chinese police stations in the US are ‘outrageous’ and he’s ‘very concerned’

FBI Director Christopher Wray Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images FBI Director Christopher Wray said he’s “very concerned” about secret Chinese police stations in the US. “We are aware of the existence of these stations,” Wray said during a Senate hearing. Wray said it would be “outrageous” for China to set up such stations…

Home prices could fall faster if once-reluctant sellers flood the market with more supply before the downside worsens, economist says

Home for sale. Joe Raedle / Getty Images Home prices could fall at a faster pace, according to Pantheon Macroeconomics economist Kieran Clancy.  Previously reluctant home sellers could flood the market with inventory before prices decline further, he warned.  “We think prices need to drop by about 20% from their spring peaks in order to…

The DOJ was reportedly investigating Ticketmaster before the Taylor Swift debacle

The Department of Justice has reportedly opened an antitrust investigation into Live Nation, the parent of Ticketmaster, to determine if the company has abused its power in the live music industry. The investigation is said to have been ongoing over the last several months. The New York Times reported on the investigation after Taylor Swift…

Sea of Thieves gets first proper port town and “PvP on demand” in Season 8

Sea of Thieves’ tides are a-turning once more, and next week’s Season 8 promises to be a bonanza for battle-hardened pirates, delivering an impressively exhaustive new “PvP on demand” system that, among other things, will see ships diving beneath the waves. Core to Season 8 is a new faction system, enabling players to sign up…