Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin China Evergrande Group’s creditors are now facing even dimmer prospects of ever getting their money back, as the country’s real estate crisis spreads and claims on the developer’s assets continue to pile up. The deeply indebted company failed to meet its own deadline to unveil a
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Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) have proposed exempting cryptocurrency transactions of $50 or less from capital gains taxes. While it seems like a modest tax change, it could have profound effects on how crypto is perceived and used. And it would give crypto a tax advantage over other investments. Like many crypto
Topline The stock market fell on Monday despite recently posting its best month since 2020, as investors continue to worry about a potential slowdown in corporate earnings, more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve and whether the economy will fall into a recession. Key Facts Stocks opened lower: The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1%,
In this article F 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Ford DETROIT — Ford Motor’s stock on Monday added to its best month since the Great Recession in 2009, signaling a significant swing for the Detroit automaker this year. Shares closed Monday at $15.34, up 4.4%. The gains added to the stock increasing by 31.9% in
In this article PINS Pinterest shares jumped on better-than-expected user numbers even as earnings and revenue missed estimates and the company gave weak guidance for the third quarter. Activist investor Elliott Management confirmed separately that it’s Pinterest’s top investor and said it has “conviction in the value-creation opportunity” at the company. Here’s how the company did. Earnings: 11
Source: NYSE Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Pinterest — Shares of the image-sharing company popped more than 19% despite a miss on the top and bottom lines as activist investor Elliott Management revealed it is now the largest investor. The company also beat monthly active user estimates. Simon Property Group —
Designer491 | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Education is expected to lose close to $200 billion from federal student loans made over the last 25 years, due in part to pandemic-era relief pausing the bills for borrowers. Originally, the Education Department estimated these loans would generate around $114 billion in income; they
In a major win for automakers and future electric vehicle buyers, tax credits for the purchase of EVs are likely to get a new lease on life, thanks to a surprise deal between Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). The pair had been covertly negotiating to revive select components of
Small businesses are an economic powerhouse. According to the Small Business Administration, companies with fewer than 500 employees make up 99.9% of the businesses in the US—and they generate 44% of our total economic activity.1 An overwhelmingly large number of these small businesses are owned and operated by families. Some are pillars of their communities,
In this article CELH PEP Celsius Energy Drinks Courtesy: Celsius Holdings PepsiCo announced Monday a $550 million investment in energy drink maker Celsius Holdings as part of a long-term distribution deal with the smaller company. Shares of Celsius rose 8% in morning trading on the news, bringing its market value to $6.7 billion. Celsius is
In this article 9866-HK AMD GPN CHKP Displays outside the Nasdaq MarketSite are pictured as dating app operator Bumble Inc. (BMBL) made its debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange during the company’s IPO in New York City, New York, U.S., February 11, 2021. Mike Segar | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday
Getty Images Are you willing to invest in your employer’s stock at a discount? If you’re working for a publicly-traded company, you may have a chance through an employee stock purchase plan, or ESPP. Nearly three-quarters of public companies offered an ESPP in 2018, according to a Deloitte survey. Workers often use these to boost
A customer shops in a Kroger grocery store on July 15, 2022 in Houston. Brandon Bell | Getty Images As experts debate whether the U.S. is on the brink of an economic downturn, many Americans are already bracing themselves for a recession. To that point, 66% of Americans worry that a major recession is right
West Lake Hills, Texas, is a family friendly city six miles west of Austin’s downtown. Characterized by woodlands, rolling terrain and quiet streets, the Hill Country community has been named the best place to retire in the Lone Star State by niche.com. Despite the rural vibe, hiking and biking trails, parks, restaurants and shopping are
In a qui tam action, whether brought under federal or state law, it is axiomatic that the government, as the real party in interest, can intervene in the proceeding at any time before or after it commences, even if the government initially declined to intervene. If it decides to intervene, it must follow the procedural
There’s no escaping the litany of advice when it comes to developing good 401(k) habits. But what about those bad habits that sneak up on you when you least expect it? These hard-to-break mannerisms can, unfortunately, leave you with a less than comfortable retirement. Here are a handful of bad 401(k) habits. Do they sound
In this article F 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Source: Ford Ford Motor is adding a new off-road-ready package to its Maverick pickup in a bid to extend the sales success of its hot-selling small truck. The new Maverick Tremor package includes a beefed-up, higher-riding suspension and a new all-wheel-drive system system powered by Ford’s
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Boeing (BA) – Boeing defense workers will vote on a new proposed labor agreement on Wednesday, averting – for now – a strike that could have begun today. Separately, sources tell CNBC the Federal Aviation Administration has approved inspection protocol revisions that should
Unsatisfied with an 80% market share in the home generator business, CEO Aaron Jagdfeld has big ideas for home microgrids. In 2008, things were looking grim for Generac. The 49-year-old firm, which makes natural-gas-powered backup generators, had been acquired a couple of years earlier by CCMP Capital, a New York City private equity shop. To
Most of us, no matter our age, don’t like to say we’re “old”. We say “mature” or “getting older” or some other euphemism. We associate old age with infirmity and dependency. And we never know who among us will get old and become dependent on others. In the interest of being proactive, we at AgingParents.com