Pedestrians walk past Leavitt & Peirce in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA on June 30, 2020. Lane Turner | The Boston Globe via Getty Images The city of Clemson, South Carolina, grows nearly four times its size from 8,000 to around 40,000 when Clemson University students return every fall. On football game days, the number
There’s a new shortage in the U.S. caused by the coronavirus pandemic — and it’s not a paper product or food staple. Coins are currently hard to come by and, as a result, some grocery stores, banks and restaurants may not be able to provide you with change. Kroger, one of the largest grocery chains in
The U.S. reported another record one-day spike in new cases on Thursday as outbreaks continue to worsen across the country, particularly in Texas, Florida and California. The following data was compiled by Johns Hopkins University: Global cases: More than 13.83 million Global deaths: At least 590,600 U.S. cases: More than 3.57 million U.S. deaths: At
A sign for BlackRock Inc hangs above their building in New York. Lucas Jackson | Reuters BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, reported a 21% jump in quarterly profit on Friday, as investors poured money into its fixed-income funds and cash management services. The New York-based company’s net income rose to $1.21 billion, or $7.85
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Netflix (NFLX) – The video streaming service saw its bottom line fall 22 cents a share below Wall Street forecasts with quarterly profit of $1.59 per share. Revenue and subscriber additions were above estimates. Projected subscriber additions for the current quarter of 2.5
TOPLINE While many of the nation’s largest banks saw their profits plunge during the second quarter, trading revenues have surged, enabling banks to maintain strong capital positions and better position themselves to weather the coronavirus pandemic. Banks with a focus on trading are seeing better results than those with traditional lending … [+] offerings. Andrew
Getty July 15, 2020, marked the end of tax season for those taxpayers not on extension. The revised due date made for an interesting tax season, for sure, but even so, some things are universal – and that includes tax advice. I asked some of the best tax folks I know to share their top
Mike Hambright is a real estate investor, mentor and coach, and is the Founder of FlipNerd.com and the Investor Fuel Mastermind. Getty In the real estate investing industry, we all have different business plans and business goals. Some of us have a focus on building our rental portfolio, while others might want to wholesale everything for quick
As Covid-19 cases continue to rise and businesses struggle to adapt to their new normal, many Americans are stepping up to help people in their communities. From personal gestures to financial contributions, experts say giving back in many ways — big and small — can have a significant impact on your own well-being, emotionally and
Tax season is much later than usual this year. In March, the IRS announced that the federal tax filing deadline, which is typically in mid-April, would be pushed to July 15, 2020. The move, made in response to the coronavirus pandemic, gave Americans an extra three months to file their 2019 returns without incurring interest or penalties.
A button for launching the Netflix application is seen on a remote control in this photo illustration in Warsaw, Poland on April 25, 2019. Jaap Arriens | NurPhoto | Getty Images While streamers have benefited from the influx of consumers stuck at home, platforms like Netflix are not immune to the woes of film and
An employee moves a pizza to an oven at a Domino’s Pizza Inc. restaurant in Chantilly, Virginia. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Domino’s Pizza on Thursday reported that its quarterly U.S. same-store sales soared 16.1% as more consumers ordered pizza delivery and takeout during the coronavirus pandemic. Shares were down 1.5% in morning
One of Wall Street’s top strategists is reining in her summer rally forecast. Ally Invest’s Lindsey Bell cites the spike in coronavirus cases across the country as the main catalyst behind her decision. “In the last couple of weeks, especially the last seven days, you’ve see a significant jump in virus cases,” the firm’s chief
By Liz Seegert, Next Avenue Contributor Getty When a loved one over 65 is discharged from the hospital, it usually falls to family members to continue care at home. That often means assisting with physical needs such as mobility or bathing, which can be a challenge for family caregivers if they’re not prepared to take
The IRS warns about the top 12 taxpayer scams. Getty Tax season is finally over, unless you opted for a filing extension until October 15, but tax scams are still brewing. The Internal Revenue Service released its annual Dirty Dozen tax scams today with a warning about aggressive and evolving schemes related to Covid-19 tax
Co-Founder & CEO of Replay Listings, a mobile-based platform to find rental apartments in New York City through unedited videos. Getty As the CEO of a real estate technology company focused on video listings, I’ve seen virtual tours that are so beautiful they make me want to buy that property. I’ve also seen some video tours
Brenda Pickens and her late husband, Howard. Source: Brenda Pickens It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. When 63-year-old Howard Pickens died suddenly of complications from Covid-19 in March, his wife Brenda was stunned. Not only had she lost her companion of almost three decades, she now had to figure out how to get by
Christie’s gamechangers sale includes rare Michael Jordan sneakers. The 1984’s game worn Air Ship sneakers are expected to fetch between $330,000 – $550,000. Source: Christie’s Michael Jordan game-worn collectibles continue to reach new heights, nearly two decades after the Chicago Bulls icon hung up his laces for good. On Thursday, Christie’s Auction House and Stadium
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo wears a protective face mask as he arrives to speak during a daily briefing following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., July 13, 2020. Mike Segar | Reuters Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there was “significant evidence” restaurants in New York
James Gorman, chairman and chief executive officer of Morgan Stanley, appears on CNBC’s Squawk Box at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22nd, 2020. Adam Galici | Getty Images Morgan Stanley is set to report second-quarter earnings before the opening bell on Thursday. Here’s what Wall Street expects: Earnings: $1.12 a