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Dogecoin will likely transition from a proof-of-work protocol to proof-of-stake, speculated Alex Mashinsky, the chief executive and founder of The Celsius Network on Friday during a webcast hosted by his lending platform on YouTube. See full story.
Despite new CDC mask guidelines, vaccinated people may still need to mask up when shopping or going to work — here’s why
The grocery store chain Kroger said Friday it 'continues to require everyone in our stores to wear masks' See full story.
Jobless Americans in at least 16 states are about to get a rude awakening
Many workers in states that are cutting benefits 'will be desperate to keep body and soul together,' said Stephen Wandner, a senior fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance See full story.
AMC Entertainment stock surges to longest win streak in nearly 2 years
Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. surged Friday to a sixth straight gain, which is the longest win streak in nearly two years, as Wall Street's lone bull got a little more bullish after the movie theater operator completed its latest stock sale program. See full story.
Why Jeremy Siegel says stocks can ‘more than compensate’ even if inflation hits 20%
History shows “stocks more than compensate for inflation,” says Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel. And he expects U.S. inflation to run quite hot. See full story.
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Friday's top personal finance stories See full story.