Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 27, 2018. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters Stocks are poised to finish the first five trading days of 2020 higher, setting up for potentially strong performance in the full year, based on an old Wall Street indicator. If stocks
Fstop123 | E+ | Getty Images There are more ways than ever to buy things you shouldn’t. Described as the “new layaway,” companies like Affirm, Quadpay and Afterpay allow consumers to spread out their payments on a purchase over weeks or months. The offers are hard to refuse. That $140 plaid tunic from Anthropology could
Blood proteins and molecular changes that occur in our blood could be used to assess our health and wellness and more specifically identify people at greater risk of age-related diseases, according to a new study by researchers at Stanford University and funded in part by NIH’s National Institute on Aging (NIA). 3d illustration universal blood,
Diffusing tensions helped Wall Street get back to winning ways. Win McNamee/Getty Images Topline: Despite stock futures plummeting overnight on reports that Iran launched a missile attack on U.S. military bases in Iraq, the market sharply rebounded on Wednesday. Stocks hit new record highs after Trump’s comments on Iran indicated a de-escalation of potential conflict.
Aquatica’s Tranquility Heated Ofuro Japanese Bathtub is made for seated soaking. The design … [+] incorporates a built-in seat and the depth of the tub has been extended to 24.25” (61.5 cm) to ensure full body immersion for even 6ft (180 cm) plus bathers. The interior ergonomics of this bathtub is all directed to providing
This is breaking news. Please check back for updates. Oil prices surged 4% in early trading on Tuesday night following rocket attacks on Western Iraq’s airbase Al Asad. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures surged 4%, or $2.51, to $65.21, its highest level since April. At the session high it rose to $65.48. International benchmark
Pedestrians walk past a Walgreens store in New York. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Walgreens Boots Alliance missed Wall Street earnings expectations Wednesday, sending shares south by more than 3% in premarket trading. Here’s what Walgreens reported for its fiscal first quarter ended Nov. 30 compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based
European stocks are set to open lower on Wednesday after Iran fired rockets on Iraqi airbases housing U.S. troops. Britain’s FTSE 100 is seen falling 26 points to 7,544, Germany’s CAC dropping 96 points to 13,133 and France’s CAC slumping 31 points to 5,990, according to IG index data. Tehran retaliated to Washington’s killing of
Oil prices would skyrocket if Iran moved to completely cut off the Strait of Hormuz, energy analysts told CNBC on Wednesday. Elevated geopolitical tensions have sparked fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East, with energy market participants increasingly concerned that the fallout could soon disrupt regional crude supplies. It has thrust the world’s
Do you have your eyes on that $258 million Powerball jackpot? So does Uncle Sam. If you’re lucky enough to win the top prize in Wednesday night’s drawing, remember that the IRS gets an up-front piece of big lottery wins. And that tax withholding wouldn’t be the end of it. “There is still a sizable
©koya979 – stock.adobe.com An eyes-wide-open look at the current stock market If you have been investing for a few decades, you can’t help but dive into some data when you notice that the technology sector of the S&P 500 is performing better than nearly everything else. After all, that was the case in the late
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Mark Carney said central banks are low on ammunition to combat the next recession. Matt Dunham/Getty Images Topline: The global economy is heading for a “liquidity trap” and central banks are running low on ways to fight a future recession, warned Mark Carney, governor of the
The coworking and flexible space phenomenon is exploding, and will likely be impacted by several … [+] important trends in the months ahead. Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The coworking and flexible work space trend, essentially a post-Great Recession phenomenon, continues to bloom and grow. According to Colliers International, coworking is one of the
A Boeing 737 passenger plane with 180 aboard crashed in Iran after take-off, according to Iranian news agencies. Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that the Ukrainian plane crashed due to technical problems after taking off from Iran’s Imam Khomeini airport. The plane belonged to Ukranian Airlines, according to ISNA, another Iranian news agency. CNBC has
Jeffrey Gundlach speaking at the 2019 SOHN Conference in New York on May 6th, 2019. Adam Jeffery | CNBC DoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach said the financial markets might have to brace for a Bernie Sanders scare in 2020. The so-called bond king believes the independent senator from Vermont is the odds-on favorite to win the
The next time you take to the skies, pay close attention. Airlines are constantly evolving to attract new customers and keep loyal travelers coming back. Here are some of the most interesting innovations coming to airports in the new year. Lounges: Jet lag zones and barbecue decks Airlines are upping the wow factor before travelers
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. U.S. stocks sank, erasing yesterday’s rally, amid losses in industrial metals and disappointing results from Bank of America Corp. Scott Eells | Bloomberg | Getty Images One of the biggest market bears on Wall
Jamie Grill | Getty Images When do you plan to retire? Many individuals have an age at which they want to call it quits. And then there’s the age when you really stop working. If you’re lucky, those ages are one and the same. But research shows that they’re likely not. Transamerica Center for Retirement
null Getty Think we’re stuck with pathetic dividends and sluggish growth in 2020? I get it. Many folks I talk to see the coming year this way. Some are even selling stocks, in a doomed effort to “lock in” gains. The problem? What the heck do you do next? Sitting in cash means watching helplessly
Green’s 2020 Trader Tax Guide Green & Company Inc. Here is the Highlight section from Green’s 2020 Trader Tax Guide. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was enacted on Dec. 22, 2017, and the law changes took effect in the 2018 tax year. Like many small business owners, traders eligible