Lingnan Tiandi located in the historic southern China commercial city of Foshan boasts striking architectural details. Urban Land Institute Two real estate development projects in China were among 11 from around the world feted as winners of the 2019 Urban Land Institute Global Awards for Excellence in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. The annual awards by the are
The Smiths are a dog family. The dog bone bumper sticker on their car confirms it. After their Bichon Frise passed away, Patty and Scott Smith searched for a new furry addition to the family. Due to Patty’s allergies, the couple was looking for a hypoallergenic dog. After what she described as a difficult experience finding
Chinese trade negotiators had a sudden change of plans Friday, canceling a visit to meet U.S. farmers after they wrapped up trade talks in Washington this week. The Chinese delegation has changed its travel schedule and is headed back to China earlier than planned, according to Nicole Rolf, the Montana Farm Bureau Federation’s director of
The Amazon logo on a pickup and collect locker at Newbury Park railway station in London. Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon will soon integrate another step of the e-commerce pipeline after the construction of an in-house fleet of carbon-neutral delivery trucks on par with established players like UPS and the U.S. Postal
Marcy Maloy | Photodisc | Getty Images If you’re looking for security in retirement, America might not be the first place you want to look. The U.S. didn’t crack the top 10 in a new ranking by Natixis Investment Managers. The annual report scores 44 countries based on how well they address retiree needs when
Today we’re going to dive into some of the proven indicators I use every day to forecast what’s next for the economy. Then I’ll name an off-the-radar fund holding some of the best-known growth stocks in the US. It pays an 8% dividend and is set to gain as the economy does something too few
They do things big in Texas. Apparently, that includes taxpayer Section 183 (hobby loss) victories. The most recent is WP Realty LP in a Tax Court Memorandum decision by Judge Kerrigan. The IRS was seeking to disallow over $14 million in losses for the years 2011 to 2014 from the operation of Whispering Pines Golf Club in
If a tenant reaches out with a repair request, it’s important to address it as quickly as possible. This not only fosters goodwill and satisfaction, but it also can save you money, as you’re likely solving something now that would be far more costly to fix later on. Of course, solving things quickly is easier said than done,
An interview with billionaires Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger and Bill Gates. In this interview, Warren discusses his acquisition strategy and how to negotiate, including how gains and falls in the wider economy plays into his strategy. The gentlemen also talk about current investments and ones they have missed, including the impact of trade tariffs on
General Motors Co. (GM) Chevrolet vehicles are displayed for sale on the lot at Phillips Chevrolet car dealership in Frankfort, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images The strike against General Motors by 48,000 United Auto Workers Union members is set to enter its second week unless negotiators break through a series of reported
A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Wang Ying | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images What exactly happened during the “once in a decade” stock market rotation earlier this month that rocked investors? It might’ve just been a one-off technical move and not based on fundamentals. A huge rotation
Cans of Molson Coors Brewing Co. Miller Lite and Coors Light brand beer Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday: MKM initiated Constellation Brands as ‘buy’ MKM said in its initiation note that it likes the “strength” of Constellation’s Modelo brand. “The unrelenting strength, and
Moms may want to reevaluate their worth in the household. While the majority of fathers (78%) and mothers (79%) say their own death would have a “substantial” impact on their family’s quality of life, women cite a lower amount of life insurance needed for the family if they were to pass away, according to new
Your bonds could get killed by rising rates. Here’s where to buy protection. Inflation is tame. Interest rates are low. Perhaps they are destined to go still lower, even into the negative territory you see in Europe. Perhaps not. There is a small but palpable risk that, sometime in the next decade or two, the
Is it a good time to jump on the refinancing bandwagon? The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates twice over the past few months and may be heading even lower. Does that automatically mean you should refinance your mortgage? Not so fast. Sure, the trade war with China, slowing manufacturing and job growth are possible
Not too long ago, there was a company reviewing an investment of a shopping center. The company was performing its due diligence on the property and mining through the numerous pages of the complex lease documents, but somehow missed an early termination clause in the anchor tenant’s lease. As the deal moved forward, the anchor
An interview and Q&A with billionaire investor and founder of Duquesne Capital, Stanley Druckenmiller. In this interview, Stanley discusses the Macroeconomic factors he is monitoring and the impact of changes in interest rates. Stanley also talks about the US trade war with China and how to structure your portfolio. ???? Books on Stanley Druckenmiller’s investing
Shane Gillis performs onstage at the 2019 Clusterfest on June 21, 2019 in San Francisco, California. Jeff Kravitz | FilmMagic, Inc | Getty Images Four days after it was announced that Shane Gillis would join the cast of “Saturday Night Live” for the show’s 45th season, Gillis was fired. The backlash came quick after a
With the S&P 500 about one percent from its all-time highs, Wall Street bull Edward Yardeni is predicts a record breakout is coming. The Yardeni Research president believes between now and the end of next year, the index will soar 17% from current levels. “I’ve got 3,500 as my target for next year,” he told
Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images The world’s second-largest payment processor is approaching a decade-long run for the company’s stock. Shares of MasterCard are getting a boost, as U.S. consumers embrace the secular shift from cash to card, and more recently card to digital. MasterCard’s stock is up 46% this year, compared to the