Americans often splurge on gifts during the holidays. This year, holiday spending from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 is expected to increase to a record total of $979.5 billion to $989 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Even as credit card debt tops $1.14 trillion, holiday shoppers expect to spend, on average, $1,778, up 8% compared to
Month: October 2024
Shohei Ohtani, #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers, hits a two-run home run, his 50th of the season, becoming the first player with a 50/50 season in MLB history, during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot park in Miami on Sept. 19, 2024. Megan Briggs | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images
Here’s a rapid-fire update on all the stocks in Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust, the portfolio we use for the CNBC Investing Club. Jim broke down each holding on Wednesday during the October Monthly Meeting. 1. Apple: Don’t worry about Wall Street’s bearish commentary on this stock ahead of quarterly earnings. If the tech giant doesn’t
Mixetto | E+ | Getty Images The U.S. retirement system doesn’t get high marks relative to other nations. In fact, the U.S. got a C+ grade and ranked No. 29 out of 48 global pension systems in 2024, according to the annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, released Tuesday. It analyzed both public and
Aire Images | Moment | Getty Images Many Americans face a retirement savings shortfall. However, setting aside more money could get easier for some older workers in 2025. Enacted by Congress in 2022, the Secure Act 2.0 ushered in several retirement system improvements, including updates to 401(k) plans, required withdrawals, 529 college savings plans and
The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP, M3P or MP3) will take effect January 1, 2025. It will allow those who have Part D prescription drug coverage to spread the costs out over the year, instead of paying all at once. As with anything that is brand-new, this plan can be confusing. Because drug plan enrollees
Cars sit on a Chevrolet dealership’s lot on June 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. A cyber attack on CDK Global, a software provider that helps dealerships manage sales and service, has crippled the workflow at approximately 15,000 dealerships across the United States and Canada. Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images DETROIT —
In this article ASML-NL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An ASML icon is being displayed on a circuit board, alongside the flags of the USA and China, in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, on January 4, 2024. Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images ASML on Tuesday offered the first glimpse into
In this article MS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Ted Pick, CEO Morgan Stanley, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 18th, 2024. Adam Galici | CNBC Morgan Stanley is set to report third-quarter earnings before the opening bell Wednesday. Here’s what Wall Street expects:
Many colleges are under financial pressure, and the cracks are starting to show. At least 20 colleges closed in 2024, and more are set to shut down after the current academic year, according to the latest tally by Implan, an economic software and analysis company. Altogether, more than 40 colleges have closed since 2020, according to
In this article UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A United Airlines Boeing 737-MAX 8 aircraft departs at San Diego International Airport en route to New York on Aug. 24, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images United Airlines said Tuesday that it is starting a $1.5 billion share buyback as the carrier reported higher-than-expected
Shares of Swedish telecom firm Ericsson jumped amid third-quarter core earnings that surpassed analyst expectations and growth in North American demand. The company’s stock was up 10% at 12:17 p.m. in London. Ericsson on Tuesday declared adjusted third-quarter earnings, excluding impairments, of 7.327 billion Swedish crowns ($0.7 billion), compared with 3.9 billion Swedish crowns in
Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba has invested heavily in its fast-growing international business as growth slows for its China-focused Taobao and Tmall business. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba‘s international arm on Wednesday launched an updated version of its artificial intelligence-powered translation tool that, it says, is better than products
Urbazon | E+ | Getty Images The tax extension deadline has arrived and there are options if you still can’t pay your balance, tax experts say. About 19 million U.S. taxpayers filed for an extension by the April 15 tax deadline, which bumped the filing due date to Oct. 15. But taxpayers affected by natural
Vice President Kamala Harris said she wants to create a home-based long-term care benefit under Medicare. She’s suggesting an historic change in the health care system for older adults and some younger people with disabilities. But the Democratic presidential candidate’s idea raises important political and policy questions. Harris describes the broad outlines of her plan
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis walks off the field with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady before the preseason game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 26, 2023. Matthew Pearce | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images National Football League owners approved Tom Brady as
Apple is back. Shares hit an all-time high Tuesday despite a chorus of recent concerns from Wall Street analysts about demand for the new artificial intelligence-enabled iPhone 16. The news A major catalyst for Tuesday’s move: Data that signaled strong demand for Apple’s biggest money maker, the iPhone. In the third quarter, iPhone shipments rose
Jasper Juinen | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Dutch government on Tuesday said it will reduce its stake in lender ABN Amro by a quarter to 30% through a trading plan. Shares of the Dutch bank traded 1.2% lower at the market open and was last down 0.6% as of 9:15 a.m. London time. The
Morsa Images | Getty Buying a home is often the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make. It’s not just about choosing a place to live; it’s about making a long-term investment that will impact your financial future for years to come. Therefore, if you are looking to buy a home, there are certain steps you should
As expected, the start of Medicare Open Enrollment Period revealed major changes in the availability of plans and pricing. The biggest changes are in Medicare Advantage plans and Part D prescription drug plans. We knew significant changes were on the way because of announcements from major insurers and policy changes from the Centers for Medicare
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