The Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson‘s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the United States a third tool to fight the pandemic as highly contagious variants start to take root across the country. The FDA’s emergency use authorization Saturday kickstarts the federal government’s plan to distribute nearly 4 million doses of
Month: February 2021
Enrique Lores, CEO, HP Scott Mlyn | CNBC HP shares closed up less than 1% on Thursday after the PC maker reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates. HP stock was halted during the afternoon as shares suddenly rose. The company released its earnings report shortly after, though it had planned to announce the
Robinhood fired back at Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger, who earlier this week said the free trading app was having a “regrettable” impact on investors. The longtime business partner of Warren Buffett on Wednesday addressed the running controversy over Robinhood and similar applications, noting dangers from the allure of easy, free trading. “No one
Bill Clark | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images A Covid relief bill backed by Democrats could trigger billions of dollars in cuts to Medicare and other federal programs, like ones that support unemployed workers and student-loan borrowers, if it’s ultimately passed. The funding cuts would take effect in 2022 and last for several years.
Protective face mask and tax income documents for 2020. Concept for personal finances during … [+] Coronavirus pandemic getty Divorced and never married co-parents have the chance to pick up an extra $1,100 per dependent child when they file their 2020 returns. It requires trust, cooperation and running multiple versions of their 2020 returns. It is probably
Decorating your first apartment? Here’s everything you need to know. Sidekix Media on Unsplash Buying furniture for a first apartment or home can feel stressful because it involves a great amount of decision-making. It’s also a challenge because there are so many major purchases to make, often with a budget in mind. And while it’s
By Nick HopeBBC Olympic sports reporter Last updated on 5 minutes ago5 minutes ago.From the section Winter Sports Warning: This article includes references to suicide and mental health issues. The skies were clear, the snow was firm and fans had turned out in their thousands – 18 February 2018 was a perfect day for spectacular
United Airlines passengers wait in the boarding area for their flights at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado. Robert Alexander | Getty Images United Airlines‘ latest ski destinations will be accessible by bus. The Chicago-based airline on March 11 will start offering three-times-a-day bus service from its Denver International Airport hub to Breckenridge, Colorado and
An employee walks past a quilt displaying Etsy signage at the company’s headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images Etsy reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results after the bell on Thursday, including soaring profits and 129% revenue growth. The stock rose more than 8% in extended trading following the report. Here’s
Warren Buffett Gerard Miller | CNBC This is breaking news. Please check back for updates. Warren Buffett, the 90-year-old “Oracle of Omaha,” remains a firm believer in the American dream, saying in his closely watched annual shareholder letter to “never bet against America.” “In its brief 232 years of existence … there has been no
Warren Buffett during an interview with CNBC’s Becky Quick on February 24, 2020. It turned out to be another year during which the billionaire investor shied away from game-changing acquisitions in a pricey market even after a sudden market cash and as his company holds a massive cash balance. Gerald Miller | CNBC As the
Stony Brook, N.Y. First day of the 2020 fall semester at Stony Brook University. Newsday LLC | Newsday | Getty Images Some of the most selective colleges and universities are seeing a surge in applications for incoming freshmen this fall. Yet other schools are struggling. That may present an opportunity for families to try to
LIRP Life insurance retirement plan and glasses. getty If you are contemplating purchasing a new life insurance policy, be sure to discuss the use of an irrevocable life insurance trust (known as an ILIT) with your advisors before you purchase the policy. An ILIT is an irrevocable trust that you create to hold a life
Calculating taxes in filing season 2021 may come with some surprises. getty Taxpayers who received unemployment benefits in 2020 are facing an unexpected reckoning in the 2021 filing season. Many are just now becoming aware that income from unemployment is taxable and that while states typically withhold for federal income taxes, most do not withhold
Mortgage rates sign on the home and charts. getty Two negative impacts hit homebuyers last week: interest rates and winter weather. Mortgage interest rates have been on a slow but steady increase ever since the beginning of the year, but last week they jumped up to 2.97%, a full 15 basis points higher than the
By Emma SandersBBC Sport Last updated on 50 minutes ago50 minutes ago.From the section Premier League Brighton lost 1-0 at West Brom – but the scoreline does not even begin to tell the story of a match in which the visitors had a goal ruled out after referee Lee Mason blew his whistle twice, and
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said that he was encouraged by the trading activity he saw in tech and growth stocks as the market on Friday continued to grapple with fears that inflation is on the rise. He warned, however, that investors should be prepared for how the market may respond to the February labor report set
Beyond Meat “Beyond Burger” patties made from plant-based substitutes for meat products sit on a shelf for sale in New York City. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images Beyond Meat on Thursday announced that it has struck deals with fast-food giants McDonald’s and Yum Brands, but shares fell on a disappointing earnings report. The
Al Drago | Getty Images News | Getty Images Unemployment benefits extended Those programs include Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for self-employed, gig and other workers who don’t qualify for state-level assistance; and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation, which pays extra weeks of state benefits to the long-term unemployed. The bill would offer PUA recipients a maximum 74
A sign outside of a facility occupied by TreeHouse Foods in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Kristoffer Tripplaar | SIPA USA | AP Company: TreeHouse Foods Inc. (THS) TreeHouse Foods Inc. of Oak Brook, Illinois manufactures consumer packaged food and beverages, including a range of shelf-stable, refrigerated, fresh and frozen products. Its product categories include beverages, salad
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