Have tech companies gotten so big that it’s bad for the economy? Senator Elizabeth Warren says so. She’s proposing to break up not one, but several tech giants, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. She says they shouldn’t be allowed to both run distributor platforms and compete on them. It’s like being an umpire and
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CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday told a caller he likes to look for stocks that will perform well despite the ongoing trade discussions between the United States and China. “I like companies that I think will do well either way,” the “Mad Money” host said. “Maybe take a look at Nike. Big, big in China.
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Dental costs can take a huge bite out of seniors’ finances, even if they have Medicare. In all, 65 percent of Medicare beneficiaries, or 37 million people, have no dental coverage, according to recent data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The federal retiree health-care program doesn’t pay for cleanings, fillings, crowns or dentures — all
To the relief of many investors, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady for now. And that trend may continue. The Fed also indicated in a statement Wednesday that no more hikes likely will be coming this year. In a unanimous move, the central bank’s policymaking Federal Open Market Committee took a sharp dovish turn
concept Financial Security photo credit: GettyGetty Donors do not have to die or sell their businesses to keep control and receive deductions and recognition. A great many very charitable and successful people have businesses and also real estate investment arrangements that can be placed under a donor controlled charity to receive a tax deduction, recognition
Men and women doing the same job, but the women end up with more taxable income than the men? Is that the law? I mean why not? After all the Apostle Paul wrote: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to
Sold out LLC in St. JohnLifestyle Asset Group: Don Hebert Here’s another option to owning a luxury vacation home that makes sense. Invest cash in a luxury property through a Limited Liability Company (LLC) structure with five or six other partners. Then use it for 4-8 weeks annually or more depending on the size of
Shares of automakers fell Wednesday after BMW warned of lower profits, citing international trade tension and the potential impact of Brexit as possible drags on global economic growth. BMW executives said the industry faces a fiercely competitive environment, dogged by questions about how tariffs and trade tension between the U.S., China and Europe could affect
Shares of General Mills jumped 4 percent during premarket trading Wednesday as the company’s cost-cutting initiatives paid off for its profits. “We had a strong third quarter, with positive organic sales growth and significant operating margin expansion,” CEO Jeff Harmening said in a statement. The food company earned 83 cents per share, on an adjusted
We are always looking for the so-called tells in the market. These are when the really smart money tips their hand by buying or selling an abnormally large amount of stock or options ahead of an event. Whether that event is an earnings report, new product introduction, or industry conference, the activity in the hours
Yoga pants and leggings maker Lululemon is a bright spot in retail today, with plenty more runway for sales growth, according to one investment bank. Barclays, in a note to clients this week, is calling out Lululemon‘s growing share of the athletic apparel market, its increasing investments in men’s merchandise like boxer shorts, and unique
In the search for fixed income, financial advisors are looking beyond bonds to alternatives — from the commonplace to the more arcane. Some view certificates of deposit as an alternative to individual bonds in the current environment. “If I don’t want to outguess the direction of rates, the CD option gives me a very low
Everyone’s got money goals. We want houses, vacations, healthy bank accounts — the things that make life worth living. You probably know people with great salaries who have all these things. But don’t let your smaller salary or lack of knowledge stand in your way. You can have them, too. It just takes learning some
Social Security may be one of your largest assets. What and when you collect will make a huge difference to your lifetime benefits. Today’s column addresses the ability to file a restricted application, business income and widow’s benefits, whether foreign survivor benefits can reduce Social Security benefits, how spousal benefits are determined and potential effects
Man’s hand holding coin to put in glass money jar with retirement label.Getty For most Americans, meeting with their tax professional is akin to going to the dentist. It can be painful and potentially full of bad news, yet we all have to do it if we want to be financially successful. One of the
Before thinking of investing in a property, most real estate investors need to ensure they know the lay of the land — literally and figuratively. Gaining insight into what changes are coming for a market can mean the difference between finding a long-term investment, or discovering that a property isn’t worth half what you paid for it. So
A interview with value investor and billionaire Seth Klarman. Seth is questioned on a wide range of investing topics and gives thoughtful and insightful answers. ???? Books by Seth Klarman and his favourite books are located at the bottom of the description❗ Interview date: November 1, 2011 Video segments are listed below. 0:00 Purchasing Margin
European stocks are set to open lower Wednesday morning, as investors await a policy decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The FTSE 100 is set to 33 points lower at 7,291, the CAC is expected to open down around 21 points at 5,404, while the DAX is also poised to start 85 points lower at
As China’s technology companies have become some of the largest in the world, they’re influencing the investing habits of their employees and customers, and spurring a new business of online stock trading. Real estate remains by far the hottest investment in China, but young people are increasingly turning to new smartphone apps to trade stocks.