Investing and Transactions

Economy

Venture fundraising hits nine-year low

Venture firms raised $20.6 billion in new funds in the fourth quarter. That was a 65% drop from the year-earlier quarter and the lowest fourth-quarter amount since 2013.

Markets

Why your 401(k) might not have ETFs

Although there are significant benefits of ETFs, there are also technological barriers for companies that manage the plans, which can prevent ETFs from being intertwined in 401(k)s.

Money

Why America should ban crypto

Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, compares cryptocurrencies to gambling, and advises the US to follow England's solution to the South Sea Bubble of 1720.