Kevin O’Leary told CNBC on Thursday that he does not believe Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden would impair the stock market if the former vice president were to defeat President Donald Trump in November. “I don’t think Biden is going to hurt the markets at all if he gets elected. His hands are tied,” the
By Carol Levine, Next Avenue Contributor getty Part of growing up is learning how to help others, starting with the family. For most kids, that means doing ordinary household chores — walking the dog, helping with meals and clean-up, folding the laundry. It might mean showing Grandpa how to use his new computer or helping
Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses questions about earning delayed retirement credits (DRCs) while not working or claiming benefits, potential strategies for a married couple to maximize their benefits and potentially available survivor benefits. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president of Economic Security Planning, Inc,
TOPLINE With the global tourism industry hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, French hotel company Accor is considering a potential merger with British rival InterContinental Hotels—a move which would create the largest hotel group in the world, daily newspaper Le Figaro reported. Shares of both Accor and InterContinental Hotels rallied on Thursday. Eric Piermont/AFP via
July was a whirlwind for international students in the United States. On July 6, 2020,the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, also known as ICE, announced that foreign students would have to leave the country if their colleges and universities went online-only for the fall semester because of the coronavirus pandemic. A little over a week later the decision was reversed
An Estee Lauder cosmetics counter in Los Angeles, California, August 19, 2019. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Estee Lauder forecast current-quarter profit below analysts’ estimates on Thursday after posting a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss, as travel restrictions and store closures put in place to contain the spread of coronavirus dampened demand for its premium makeup brands. The
Events and entertainment workers gather in a protest to bring attention to their labor and unemployment on August 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada. BRIDGET BENNETT/AFP via Getty Images) Larry Kudlow, director of the U.S. National Economic Council, speaks during a press briefing at the White House on July 2. Michael Reynolds/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images Up
A chopper service for the wealthy just sold out of a commuter-pass between the Hamptons and Manhattan in September, suggesting that many of the wealthy who fled the city during the pandemic plan to remain in the Hamptons for the fall. Blade, the chopper and mobility company, announced a special “Hamptons Commuter Pass” last week,
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday there is more pain in the U.S. economy than what is reflected in the stock market’s robust recovery from coronavirus-era lows. “I’m thinking, wait a second, don’t get too optimistic. I think it’s our nature to be optimistic,” Cramer said on “Squawk on the Street.” ”We like the fact that the
Unemployed Kentucky residents enter the Kentucky Career Center for help with their unemployment claims on June 19, 2020 in Frankfort, Kentucky. John Sommers II/Getty Images Kentucky and Montana It appears just two states — Kentucky and Montana — are opting to pay $400 instead of $300. As of Thursday, Montana was the only state to implement the
A convoy of emergency vehicles drives along an emptied Interstate 80 during the LNU Lighting Complex Fire on the outskirts of Vacaville, California, U.S., August 19, 2020. Stephen Lam | Reuters Kena Hudson’s 7-year-old son Clarence has asthma that’s sometimes landed him in the hospital. Typically, when wildfire season starts in Northern California, he’ll stay
Retiring is a huge life event, and it isn’t one that comes with many do-overs. You have to get it … [+] right the first time. getty Retiring is a huge life event, and it isn’t one that comes with many do-overs. You have to get it right the first time. Luckily, there are ways
Draft 1040 for 2020 IRS The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a draft of Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. There are several notable changes to the form proposed for the tax year 2020 – the tax return that you’ll file in 2021. And… postcard-sized, it’s not. Let’s dive right in. Virtual currency. At first blush,
The Britely is newest social club on the Sunset Strip. The Britely Prior to the pandemic, social clubs were becoming the urban version of country clubs in Los Angeles. Although there has been a pause due to the pandemic, Angelinos are definitely looking forward to spending more time outside their homes in the near future.
A rendering of Taco Bell’s Go Mobile restaurant design Source: Taco Bell Taco Bell unveiled its latest restaurant design on Thursday, intended to push customers to order their nachos and burritos ahead and keep drive-thru lines short as the coronavirus pandemic leaves lasting marks on consumer behavior. The pandemic has prompted many restaurant chains, including
Exterior of Alibaba Group Beijing Headquarters on November 10, 2019 in Beijing, China. VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images China’s Alibaba beat quarterly revenue estimates on Thursday as its core e-commerce business thrived due to people preferring to shop online for essentials, even as coronavirus-related restrictions eased. Revenue rose to 153.75 billion yuan
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Alibaba (BABA) – The China-based e-commerce giant reported better-than-expected profit and revenue for its fiscal first quarter, helped by a pandemic-related boost in online shopping. Alibaba had 874 mobile monthly active users in June, up 28 million from March. BJ’s Wholesale Club (BJ)
When Melati Wijsen set out to rid Bali of plastic bags at the age of 12, she could hardly have imagined it would catapult her onto the world stage, leading a global movement of young social activists. But then, that’s the power of her generation. “Everything is happening in our lifetime, so we are pulled
For the colleges that still plan to bring students back to campus, there is no shortage of expenses associated with in-person instruction. From Covid-19 tests to new standards for cleaning and disinfecting, the costs are adding up. For students, that is translating into new fees on an already sky-high tuition bill. More from Personal Finance:Here’s
Getty Images On Monday, August 17th, I reported on the over 1,150 lawyers who cannot get licensed in Florida any time soon because the July exam that was moved to August is now moved to a yet to be determined day in October. We hope that this is October of 2020! Monday’s article can be found