Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Experts have been pointing to a coming downturn for the U.S. economy. The question was when. Now, however, some firms and experts are walking back those predictions, calling into question the validity of a once-trusted recession indicator known as the yield curve inversion. “While it is true that the
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In a long-awaited and highly controversial decision, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed that nursing homes provide at least three hours of staff time daily for every patient or resident. Would it meaningfully improve care at nursing facilities? Not by much. The rule would require facilities to provide enough staff
In recent studies, we’ve analyzed and examined the richest cities in other Deep South states, like Mississippi and Georgia. Here, we’re going to take a look at the richest cities in their mutual neighbor, Alabama. Although the median household income in Alabama — $54,943 — is close to $14,000 less than the median household income
In this article WBD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Timothee Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson star in Denis Villeneuve’s remake of “Dune.” Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Discovery is preparing investors for the effects of the writers’ and actors’ strikes if they continue through the end of this year. The company, in a Tuesday securities filing,
Supporters of Airbnb hold a rally on the steps of New York City Hall showing support for the company on October 30, 2015 in New York City. Andrew Burton | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Zynex, Coherus BioSciences, Universal Insurance Holdings — Coherus, Zynex and Universal Insurance stock fell
It’s official: The turf war is on. That’s the takeaway from the report on international taxation from U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, released August 8. The report was prepared in response to a resolution approved by the U.N. General Assembly last year. Curiously, the report is styled as an “advance unedited version,” suggesting that it’s something
I’ve had clients snap photos of resort features on their phones to share in project planning meetings when they experience a new amenity that feels both amazing and achievable. Saunas and steam showers fit that description, and are among the amenities sought by an increasing number of wellness-focused homeowners. I reached out to three professionals
When privacy is a priority, there are certain enclaves where high-net-worth individuals congregate. In Ontario’s greater Toronto area, a stretch of Forest Ridge in Richmond Hill fills the bill. The large estate homes there, sheltered by 200-year-old trees, attract the likes of corporate CEOs and NHL hockey players. “It is in a well-established sanctuary of
In this article CNK AMC CMCSA WBD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Kenneth Branagh stars as Hercule Poirot in 20th Century Studio’s “A Haunting in Venice.” Disney | 20th Century Studios Time to pair that pumpkin spice latte with some popcorn. Spooky movie season is officially here. Starting Friday, movie theaters will have a steady
Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at SoFi Stadium on August 09, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Kevin Winter/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images To quote Taylor Swift, “It’s a cruel summer” — especially for some consumers falling prey to common scams. Swift fans eager to buy tickets may
After rising steadily since January, home prices may now be turning lower again. The latest read on home prices shows they hit another all-time high in July, rising 2.3% from the same month last year, according to Black Knight. That’s a bigger annual gain than the roughly 1% recorded in June, and August’s annual comparison
Yearning for a good night’s sleep? Join the club. Globally, more people searched about sleep this year than ever before, according to data released by Google Trends last week. People are turning to the internet to learn about bedtime routines, sleep positions and to understand — “Why am I so tired all the time?” —
Michael Nason, 29, left, and Donna Nason, 25, right, both of Bakersfield are wearing a face mask in Union Station on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA. COVID-19 making a comeback in California. Francine Orr | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images An uptick in Covid cases and hospitalizations in the U.S., and
Gary Burchell | Getty Images More couples are becoming homeowners before tying the knot. Unmarried couples make up 18% of all first-time homebuyers, up from just 4% in 1985, according to a 2022 report by the National Association of Realtors. The organization mailed out a survey in July 2022 and received a total of 4,854
In this article AMC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Taylor Swift performs in Denver during her Eras Tour, July 14, 2023. Tom Cooper/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images … Ready for it? In less than 24 hours on the market, ticket sales for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film have already broken
In this article CHEF INTU PANW MRVL NVDA PANW MRVL NVDA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The logo of Nvidia at its corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California, May 2022. Nvidia | via Reuters The macro backdrop is looking challenging as September begins, but analysts have highlighted several stocks that they feel confident about
Last week, I shared a post translating the whole of financial planning into the language of life, suggesting that all the jargon, products, pitches, services, and strategies can be beneficially simplified into a four-quadrant approach that imputes more meaning into our money management: Live – Provide a predictable source of income to ensure provision in
In this article WMT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Walmart is hosting its first seller summit businesses that are part of its third-party marketplace. The two-day event includes how-to sessions and remarks by the retailer’s top leaders. Melissa Repko | CNBC LAS VEGAS — Walmart is looking for new ways to woo sellers to
At first glance, the best items for a weekend getaway might seem like an odd fit for our best housewarming gifts series, compared to gifts for the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom. However, homeowners do indeed store their travel gear at home. Also, we realize that homeowners are not always at home. In fact, Americans broke
In this article DIS CHTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Cable giant Charter Communications and Disney are in a battle over contract fees that has left millions of people without access to U.S. Open, college football and potentially “Monday Night Football,” with the NFL’s season starting in just days. On Thursday, Disney said that