Stock futures fell in early morning trading on Friday after President Donald Trump said he tested positive for the coronavirus. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 266 points after earlier plunging more than 500 points. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures were also in negative territory. Meanwhile, the yield on the benchmark
As the last few months have seen interest rates drop, you may be wondering if now is a good time to consider refinancing your mortgage. If the prevailing rates are at least 0.75% lower than your current rate, it’s something that’s certainly worth looking into. But as you do your research, you’ll need to factor in
AJ Watt | Getty Images If you’re worried about Covid-19 and want to virtually check in with your doctor following news of President Donald Trump’s positive test, there’s good news: Many major insurance companies are still waiving fees for such visits. Telehealth, or doctor visits done by video or telephone, have surged in popularity amid
By Richard Eisenberg, Next Avenue Managing Editor getty Retiring from full-time work can be scary financially, when you no longer have a steady paycheck to count on but still have bills to pay. That’s why my “Friends Talk Money” podcast co-hosts Terry Savage, Pam Krueger and I just devoted our latest episode to ways to
CHINA – 2020/08/13: In this photo illustration the American newspaper The New York Times (NYT) logo … [+] is seen on an Android mobile device with United States of America flag in the background. (Photo Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images There is a good chance that the
More young consumers are enjoying their time at home. getty A new report by youth marketing experts YPulse titled “No Place Like Home” provides significant new insights on how the Covid pandemic has changed how Gen Z and Millennials view the homes. The following statement summarizes key findings: “As young people look to their spaces
President Trump traveled to Bedminster, New Jersey for a roundtable event with supporters and a fundraising event. Drew Angerer | Getty Images The coronavirus works to infect all it can, world leaders included. President Donald Trump announced early Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the virus. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said the
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Twilio — shares of the cloud services company jumped 12% to a new all-time high after Twilio raised its forecast for third quarter revenue. The company said it is benefitting from the rise of remote work and education. Twilio is set to release its quarterly results
Elon Musk is a self-made multi-billionaire, largely due to the success of SpaceX and Tesla. But “to be frank,” Musk tweeted on Sept. 19, “in the early days, I thought there was >90% chance that both SpaceX & Tesla would be worth $0.” Still, Musk moved forward with the longshot businesses, personally investing millions. Musk,
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday downplayed the stock market decline on President Donald Trump testing positive for the coronavirus, suggesting investors may want to consider buying on pullbacks. “I’m not saying this is much to do about nothing,” Cramer said on “Squawk Box.” ”I am saying that people should have a buy list ready.” Stock futures were sharply
A man fills out paperwork while waiting for his number to be called at an unemployment event in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 15, 2020. Nick Oxford for The Washington Post | Getty Images Washington lawmakers say they are still optimistic that a coronavirus stimulus deal can go through. But if both political parties do not
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday that he will soon be shuttering his New York restaurants due to the coronavirus pandemic but hopes to restart business when the public-health crisis improves. “I’m closing my restaurants and I’m closing them in 10 days,” Cramer said on “Squawk on the Street.” ”I’m mothballing them. When we get a vaccine,
The US Department of the Treasury recently issued the new National Strategy for Financial literacy. This is much needed, in particular in a time of crisis and a good part of the report is devoted to how to help people in these difficult times and the critical role of financial education. Since the start of
DULUTH, MN – SEPTEMBER 30: President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Duluth … [+] International Airport on September 30, 2020 in Duluth, Minnesota. The rally is Trump’s first after last night’s Presidential Debate. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Getty Images Following The New York Times blockbuster series on President Trump’s personal
Matt Picheny is the Managing Partner at MJP Property Group. 15 years’ experience as a real estate investor, syndicator, operator and author. getty My first big move in real estate was when I decided to move to New York City to become an actor and was inspired by the musical Rent. Ironically, this led to a
Shoppers walk through The Mall at Short Hills shopping center on Black Friday in Short Hills, New Jersey, U.S., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Black Friday has been losing its clout for years. The coronavirus pandemic could be what finishes it. The one-day event of doorbuster deals, packed mall
Jeff Lawson, CEO, Twilio Scott Mlyn | CNBC Shares of cloud communications company Twilio rose as much as 6% in extended trading on Thursday after the company said in a filing that it expects more third-quarter revenue than the $401 million to $406 million range it had provided in August. Analysts polled by Refinitiv had
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Walmart (WMT) – The retailer announced the sale of its British supermarket chain Asda for $8.8 billion. The buying group consists of private equity firm TDR Capital and the Issa brothers, founders of gasoline station chain EG Group. Uber Technologies (UBER) – Private
Apartment sales in Manhattan plunged by 46% in the third quarter, as homebuyers continued to flow to the suburbs and Florida, according to new reports. There are now about 10,000 apartments for sale in Manhattan, which would be a record, according to Compass. With so many new listings pouring onto the market and so few
U.S. President Donald Trump approaches reporters as he departs on campaign travel to Minnesota from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, September 30, 2020. Carlos Barria | Reuters Shares of companies tied closely to the economy reopening declined on Friday as President Donald Trump’s positive Covid-19 diagnosis raised concerns about a second