Ripple Buys Stake in MoneyGram (MGI), Shares Double – Bloomberg

MoneyGram International Inc. soared in extended trading on Monday after blockchain-technology company Ripple purchased a stake and entered a partnership for international money transfers.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-17/moneygram-doubles-after-blockchain-startup-ripple-buys-stake

A ‘shock to markets around the world’ could trigger next financial crisis, says Roubini – MarketWatch

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to strike a dovish chord when it meets this week, clearing the way for a July rate cut — the first in more than a…
— Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/a-shock-to-markets-around-the-world-could-trigger-next-financial-crisis-says-roubini-2019-06-17

Treasury Department says student-debt crisis is so bad that financial education should be mandatory for college students – MarketWatch

The recommendation comes as student-loan borrowers cope with $1.5 trillion in debt.
— Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/treasury-dept-says-student-debt-crisis-is-so-bad-that-financial-education-should-be-mandatory-for-college-students-2019-06-17

Best Canadian Bank Today: TD Bank (TSX:TD) or CIBC (TSX:CM)?

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) offers investors a juicy dividend yield of 5.43%, but Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has the better track record and the better positioning for the future.
— Read on ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/best-canadian-bank-today-td-161043552.html

Saudi Crown Prince Says Aramco’s Planned IPO Is On Track

The world’s top crude exporter aims to offer Aramco stock on its domestic exchange and at least one international bourse, with the prince projecting the company’s value at about $2 trillion. Aramco’s financial performance, revealed in April, indicated a valuation closer to $1.2 trillion if investors
— Read on ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/saudi-crown-prince-expects-aramco-004033907.html