Given that opportunity zone (OZ) development is my firm’s core business, I am constantly reading and educating myself about how this young industry continues to evolve. I subscribe to all of the available blogs that cover the space and try to absorb as much as I can every week in order to learn more about
“The weather’s been ferocious,” said Elizabeth Ryan, the owner of Stone Ridge Orchard. “We’re fighting for our lives in this moment of climate change.” Emma Newburger / CNBC STONE RIDGE, N.Y. — Elizabeth Ryan was standing among her ruined Golden Supreme apple trees, recalling how they were snapped and toppled by Hurricane Sandy and debating
(This story is part of the Weekend Brief edition of the Evening Brief newsletter. To sign up for CNBC’s Evening Brief, click here.) “You are what your record says you are,” said former football coach Bill Parcells, offering a no-excuses maxim of accountability tied to tangible results. So, what does the stock market’s recent rally
Traders and financial professionals work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on October 3, 2019 in New York City. Drew Angerer | Getty Images (This story is part of the Weekend Brief edition of the Evening Brief newsletter. To sign up for CNBC’s Evening Brief, click here.)
Open enrollment season is underway for many workers. And as employees pick their health plans for the year ahead, they may be missing out on some valuable new offerings. Given record-low unemployment and competition to attract and keep top talent, more employers are upping the ante with voluntary benefits, according to William Ziebell, CEO of
Getty The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced Medicare Part B premiums for 2020, and the base premium increases nearly 7% from $135.50 a month to $144.60 a month. That $9.10 monthly increase compares to a modest $1.50 monthly increase last year. Meanwhile high earners are still getting used to income-related surcharges that
NEW YORK, NY, The Maybach S650 by Mercedes-Benz at the New York International Auto Show. (Photo by … [+] Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren has proposed a number of new taxes on high-income households. Add them up and many of the very wealthiest could pay
Residences on Yerba Buena Island. Hayes Davison After two decades of planning, the first renderings of the condo complex coming to San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Island have finally been released to the public. The community being constructed on the naturally-formed landmass will feature 266 condos, including apartments, single-family houses and townhouses, surrounded by 72 acres
Tesla Model 3 owners do not receive traditional car keys or fobs. Instead, the automaker provides them with a keycard and smartphone app to gain access and operate the car. Tesla YouTube DETROIT — Key fobs and emerging virtual, or digital, keys from the likes of Tesla and Lincoln are increasingly making traditional metal car
Pedestrians pass in front of a CVS location in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC CVS Health reported third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street’s estimates as its Aetna insurance business helped juice the company’s profit by 10%. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts
Jeff Bezos CEO of Amazon. Joe Klamar | AFP | Getty Images (This story is part of the Weekend Brief edition of the Evening Brief newsletter. To sign up for CNBC’s Evening Brief, click here.) The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all hit all time record-highs this week and if investors are looking at what
Nike Lunar Flyknit HTM Milano Source: Farfetch (This story is part of the Weekend Brief edition of the Evening Brief newsletter. To sign up for CNBC’s Evening Brief, .) Here are some of the best analyst calls on Wall Street this week: Morgan Stanley- Nike, Overweight rating Morgan Stanley said it is “cautious” about the
Catherine Ledner | Taxi | Getty Images Before leaving active duty, there are several things that military service members should do to get ready for civilian life. Top of the list is being financially prepared for the transition and beyond. “It’s not just about changing your job, it’s about changing your way of life,” said
Getty Images As he prepared for jaw surgery a few years back, Josh Elizetxe, 26, got to be friends with his oral surgeon and orthodontist. When they told him how big the tooth-whitening space had become, the Arizona State University graduate, who’d been starting businesses since age 13, got excited. With the two professionals advising
null Getty Are interest rates heading to zero in the US? Or, dare I say, negative range? I don’t think so. But if they do, real estate investment trusts (REITs) are going to absolutely skyrocket. This year-to-date has been a sneak preview. Most REITs have seen their valuations expand with the market rally, but we
Tax Notes Talk podcast is a weekly discussion of cutting-edge developments in tax, including up-to-the-minute changes in federal, state, and international tax law and regulations. You can listen to Tax Notes Talk on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and on the Tax Notes website. The podcast episode’s transcript below has been edited for length and clarity. Barbara
Warren Buffett is considered one of the greatest investors of our time. From his first investment at age 11 to his peak net worth of over $80 billion, it’s easy to see why. Many people all around the globe have aspired to replicate his incredible success, from the investment world over to the stock market.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer explains why Disney and Nvidia are two perfect stocks to put in a young child’s portfolio. The “Mad Money” host also hears from Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson about why the coffee giant continues to hire veterans. Later on, Cramer talks about other companies that hire former service members and argues that TJX
A mascot of TripAdvisor is seen at its display at a trade fair. Axel Schmidt | Reuters Shares of Expedia and TripAdvisor both reached new year-to-date lows during mid-day trade Thursday, tumbling as much as 25%. The stock plunge comes after both the travel service stocks reported third-quarter earnings misses after the bell Wednesday. Expedia
Chris Dixon, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, discusses cryptocurrency during the TechCrunch Disrupt forum in San Francisco, October 2, 2019. Kate Munsch | Reuters Bitcoin’s buzz may have faded but Andreessen Horowitz is still betting on cryptocurrency and its underlying technology. The Silicon Valley venture capital firm is launching a school to coach entrepreneurs on