Demand for IT support roles is at an all-time high: Google exec

IT support might not be one of the most glamorous tech jobs, but it’s a smart path to consider if you’re looking for a career that pays well and offers strong job security. Often overlooked as a behind-the-scenes job, IT support offers competitive salaries, diverse opportunities and flexibility that many fail to recognize, Lisa Gevelber, … Read more

Swiss wealth manager Lombard Odier indicted for money laundering

A pedestrian walks by the entrance to Lombard Odier in Geneva, Switzerland. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Lombard Odier — one of Switzerland’s oldest private banks — was indicted by Swiss prosecutors for “aggravated money laundering.” In a release on Friday, the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) said it filed an … Read more

Retail winners pull away from the pack

Shoppers outside a Target store ahead of Black Friday, in Clifton, New Jersey, Nov. 26, 2024. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images As the holiday season heats up, retailers are getting a fresh opportunity to attract even the most selective shoppers and persuade them to splurge on discretionary items such as party outfits, … Read more

Canada’s antitrust watchdog sues Google

The exterior of the new headquarters of Google is seen at 550 Washington Street in Hudson Square on January 09, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Canada’s Competition Bureau is suing Alphabet’s Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising, the antitrust watchdog said on Thursday. The Competition Bureau, in … Read more

Stock market today: Live updates

A specialist trader works at his post on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures advanced Friday morning ahead of a shortened trading day that will cap a strong month for equities. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 162 points, … Read more

2 things we always learn about a company before we decide whether to buy its stock

Here’s our Club Mailbag email investingclubmailbag@cnbc.com — so you send your questions directly to Jim Cramer and his team of analysts. We can’t offer personal investing advice. We will only consider more general questions about the investment process or stocks in the portfolio or related industries. This week’s question: I have been a member since … Read more