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The NFL season officially kicked off with a “Thursday special” with the Detroit Lions beating the Super Bowl champ Kansas City Chiefs 21-20. The upset — and speculation about Kansas City losing their “edge” — dominated the headlines. But hidden behind those headlines and the buzz that continues is the real story — and the real opportunity that’s arrived as this new NFL season heats up. A record 73.5 million Americans plan to place a wager during this NFL season. We’re talking about a dramatic jump from the estimated 46 million folks who made NFL-related bets last season. And there are four companies — all publicly traded — that are benefitting in a big way. Derby City Insights Senior Analyst Andy Swan is watching all of them…
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Sifting through endless pages of fine print legalese has got to be one of the most painstaking processes most of us can think of. Good thing e-signature leader DocuSign Inc. (DOCU) figured out how to simplify this notoriously dreadful task with artificial intelligence (AI). But is it enough to bring DOCU shares back to life? DocuSign was a $300 stock in 2021. Now it’s barely reaching $50. We’ve seen AI reverse fortunes before. So today, we’re taking a look at whether DocuSign’s AI overhaul is enough to turn it into your next big winner…
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As investors, the biggest risk we face right now isn’t inflation. Or the Federal Reserve. Or even the recession everyone feared that never came. The biggest risk is missing out on a potentially explosive fourth quarter. And if you’re nervous about buying or holding stocks right now, make sure to read this…
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The Mechanics of Negative Interest Rates

November 27, 2020John Banks

Editor’s Note: One of the strangest things about the modern financial era is the dawn of negative interest rates. Who knew such a thing was even possible? And why do they exist in the first place? In today’s “best of” piece, originally published in May, we revisit the mechanics of negative interest rates and explain how they work. — JCL Earlier this week we discussed the bond market’s ominous message, while emphasizing a forecast for negative U.S. interest rates. Scott