Month: February 2020

Marc Romanelli | Getty Images Small business sentiment is on the rise to kick off 2020, with confidence nearing all-time highs, according to data from CNBC and SurveyMonkey. The CNBC/SurveyMonkey Small Business Confidence Index climbed two points in the first quarter, from 59 to 61, as concerns over trade policy impacts lessened, thanks to a trade
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A interview and Q&A with billionaire debt investor and founder of Oaktree Capital Management, Howard Marks. In this interview, Howard discusses the importance of having a margin of safety and why value investing is the superior investment strategy. Howard also talks about market cycles, arguing that investors should be greedy when other are fearful. 📚
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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Michael Wayland / CNBC LAS VEGAS – The success of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette won’t solely be defined by the car’s profits, performance or initial sales, which the company is describing as “unprecedented.” The success of the eighth-generation Corvette will largely rest on whether the mid-engine vehicle can attract a new generation
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A Stamps.com promotional image Source: Stamps.com There’s volatility and then there’s Stamps.com. Shares of Stamps.com rallied more than 50% on Thursday after the mailing and shipping services company posted quarterly numbers that blew away analyst expectations. The company reported an adjusted profit of $2.12 per share for the fourth quarter on revenue of $160.9 million.
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Houston Texans’ outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus proved his worth this year, recording 48 tackles, 7.5 sacks, two interceptions, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. All this has earned the 2012 first-round pick four additional years with the franchise — and a deal worth $54 million, $28.5 million of which is guaranteed. The deal makes
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James Gorman, chief executive officer and chairman of Morgan Stanley, speaks during the International Economic Forum Of The Americas (IEFA) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Wednesday June 12, 2019. Photographer: Christinne Muschi/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg Financial services firms are moving out of their comfort zone. Some of the most recognizable names on Wall Street,
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Sixty-four percent of small business owners approve of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president, the highest approval rating for Trump among entrepreneurs since CNBC and SurveyMonkey began conducting a quarterly survey in 2017. The spike in approval among small business owners follows a pivotal period for Trump. This CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business
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A Domino’s Pizza food delivery courier drives a moped away from a Domino’s Pizza store in Hanwell, London. Jason Alden| Bloomberg | Getty Images Domino’s Pizza on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations after strong U.S. sales, despite increased competition. Shares of the company soared 17% in premarket trading. Here’s what
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Virgin Galactic’s spacecraft Unity flies to its new home in at Spaceport America in New Mexico on Feb. 13, 2020. Virgin Galactic Virgin Galactic‘s monster stock rally in the past few months has taken even bullish Morgan Stanley by surprise, with shares of the company nearing $40. “A modest correction is overdue, and frankly, healthy,
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An interview with billionaire investor and founder of GAMCO Investors, Mario Gabelli. In this interview, Mario discusses his approach to value investing and explains what his favourite investments are and why. Mario also talks about clients, BREXIT and interest rates. 📚 Books by Mario Gabelli are located at the bottom of the description❗ Like if
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This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. All times below are in Eastern time. Total confirmed cases: More than 75,200 Total deaths: At least 2,007 12:49 pm: Fed’s Kashkari warns US could feel economic impact from persistent outbreak Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari warned the U.S. would likely feel economic effects
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