An Arkansas man stormed the Capitol waving the US flag and used its pole to beat a police officer, said a federal grand jury. He faces up to 40 years in prison.

Peter Stager was among a group of Trump supporters who were dragging an officer down the Capitol stairs. A federal jury indicted Peter Stager of Conway, Arkansas on a total of seven charges. Stager is accused of using a dangerous or deadly weapon to “forcibly assault, resist, impose, impede, intimidate and interfere with an officer.” Visit the Business section of […]

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Canadian banks set for earnings decline but investors optimistic about recovery

TORONTO (Reuters) – Canadian banks are set to post their fourth straight year-on-year quarterly profit drop when they report results next week, the longest decline streak since the financial crisis, on margin compression and declining commercial lending, but flattening loan loss provisions signal a turning point, investors said.Slideshow ( 5 images )Banks’ profit margins are also expected to get a […]

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Today's mortgage and refinance rates: February 21, 2021 | Rates increase

Mortgage and refinance rates have gone up moderately since last Sunday, though they remain at all-time lows in general. If you’re ready to get a home or refinance, you may want a fixed-rate mortgage instead of an adjustable-rate mortgage. Darrin English, Senior Community Development Loan Officer at Quontic Bank, told Insider ARMs were occasionally better deals than fixed-rate mortgages in the past. […]

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Hobbies You Can Actually Make Money On

After a long week of work, many Americans spend their weekend pursuing a hobby. Hobbies can include creating things, collecting items, or engaging in some form of physical activity.  Hobbies can be relaxing, engaging, and satisfying to take part in. People are involved in hobbies because they are passionate about them. Many people sink hundreds and even thousands of dollars […]

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Experts warned of the digital divide for years. Now it's 'life or death' as people struggle to sign up for online COVID-19 vaccinations.

Underserved populations in the US struggle to get COVID-19 vaccines as providers rely on the web. About 38 million Americans don’t have internet literacy, and 25 million don’t have internet access. The barrier is another way underserved populations are bearing the brunt of the pandemic.  Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Newly minted college graduates Jay Shah […]

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JPMorgan still thinks the S&P 500 can rally another 12% this year as US consumer spending explodes for these 7 reasons

Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images Even as stocks sit near record highs, JPMorgan strategists see seven drivers lifting the market even further. The bank reiterated its S&P 500 target of 4,400 on Friday, implying a 12% leap through the year. Detailed below are the reasons the bank is still bullish, from strong household saving to a healthier labor market. Sign up here […]

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