Apple CEO Tim Cook Spencer Platt | Getty Images Apple on Wednesday evening reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter and analysts mostly put out glowing reviews. Yet the stock is barely higher Thursday morning. That’s because of a report on Thursday revealed China is doubtful about reaching a comprehensive long-term trade deal with the
Thomas Barwick | Getty Images Financial advisors and wealth managers counsel others on money matters. Doling out financial advice is their bread and butter. And like doctors who turn to other physicians when they’ve got their own aches and ailments, financial advisors often rely on others’ opinions when planning their own finances. And, in some
Former Massachusetts Governor and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is interviewed at the Silicon Slopes Tech Conference on January 19, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. George Frey | Getty Images Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, is taking the lead on a new proposal aimed at fixing funding shortfalls for Social Security, Medicare and the nation’s
It’s not always easy to find ways to cut when developing your budget. But there are definitely line items we turn to first. Splurges get axed before any other expense, whether it’s travel or eating out, according to a new survey by credit repair service Lexington Law. What’s often ignored: the low-cost monthly subscriptions. The
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The Fed indicated it would pause the rate-cutting cycle. Samuel Corum/Getty Images Topline: In a widely expected move, the Fed continued its “mid-cycle adjustment” by cutting interest rates to the 1.5% to 1.75% range on Wednesday, but also indicated that it would pause the monetary easing
Rendering of Hope on Alvarado, a new modular housing concept created by HBG Construction Corp, KTGY … [+] Architecture + Planning, and Aedis Real Estate Group. KTGY Architecture + Planning Los Angeles, Calif. — Slated to open in early 2020, Hope on Alvarado is a pioneering concept in affordable housing created by HBG Steel, KTGY Architecture +
A Jeep Renegade 4×4 e is presented at the Geneva Motor Show March 5, 2019. Signage in the background says”‘FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles,” to which Jeep belongs. Uli Deck | picture alliance | Getty Images Peugeot (PSA) and Fiat Chrysler on Thursday confirmed their intention to merge, in what would be a 50-50 share swap.
Lyft on Wednesday released its earnings report for the third quarter, where it beat on both the top and bottom lines, as well as raised its revenue guidance for 2019. The stock fluctuated following the report and was up 1.4% in extended trading. Here are the key numbers: Loss per share: $1.57 vs. $1.66, per
A file photo of a Barclays ATM machines in London last May. Simon Dawson | Bloomberg | Getty Images Companies around the world need to focus on the economics of supply chains amid uncertainties such as the U.S.–China trade dispute and Brexit — the U.K.’s exit from the trade bloc, said the CEO of Barclays
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates for the third time this year and said it will likely pause from here. That scenario is usually very good for stocks. CNBC used Kensho, a hedge fund analytics tool, to track what happened to the market after the Fed cut interest rates at least three times. In
The Federal Reserve‘s decision to cut interest rates by a quarter point for the third time this year is meant to bolster the economy. Everyday Americans may lose some ground. On the one hand, lower rates often mean cheaper loans, which can impact your mortgage, home equity loan, credit card, student loan tab and car
A regenerative medicine company in Vancouver, British Columbia that focuses on treatments for nerve damage and neurodegenerative diseases announced it will begin Phase 1 studies in early 2020 on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. NervGen Pharma wants to advance its proprietary therapeutic technology platform, currently in development for spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis
We are entering the giving season when the majority of charitable donations are made. Most affluent individuals make charitable donations, but the vast majority continue to simply pay cash. That’s the most expensive and inefficient possible method to benefit their charitable causes. It’s easy to write a check or pull out your credit card, but
A small-duct high-velocity system was used in this Johns Island, SC house. The ducts vents can … [+] hardly be seen. The house was designed by Architect Sam Rashkin. Photo courtesy of Margaret Rambo for Prefabulous Small Houses, published by Taunton Press Energy star estimates that 20%
to 30% of the air that moves through residential
CNBC’s Jim Cramer thinks investors need to start considering consumption time and the federal government as a weight on Apple, Facebook and other tech stocks. The “Mad Money” host sits down with Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison to get a read on what’s driving the company’s growth. Later in the show he bets that Spotify shares
Apple reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations on Wednesday, thanks to strong performance in services and its fast-growing wearables business. Although Apple’s iPhone’s business was down 9% year-over-year, the company signaled that it expected a big holiday quarter, and Apple stock rose over 1% in after-hours trading Here’s how the company did compared with
The Lyft logo is shown on the screen at the Nasdaq offices in Times Square on March 29, 2019 in New York. Don Emmert | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Lyft shares climbed during extended trading following the company’s raised full-year revenue guidance and posted better-than-expected earnings
Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson said the company tried to understand the impact of climate change, and tried to accurately communicate the impact to shareholders, as he testified on Wednesday in New York during the second week of a trial against the oil giant. The case, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges
If you hate paying taxes, at least it’s a reason to pretend you’re glad you never win big in the lottery. So far this year, the 12 winners who have hit Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots — worth an advertised $3.3 billion in all — have collectively fed roughly $505.5 million to the IRS. And
Getty By Jessica Thiefels, Next Avenue Contributor Transitioning from your nine-to-five career to becoming a business owner after 50 may sound enticing, with the freedom to set your own hours and profit from your passions. But midlife entrepreneurship comes with financial risks, too. Here’s how to manage them and set yourself up for success: Be