Feeling shut out of this hot market? Maybe some FOMO — fear of missing out. You’re not alone. The S & P 500 keeps plowing through record highs in the first week of December after November posted the best monthly gains of the year. All that buying, however, has pushed the market into overbought territory, … Read more
If you’ve been in the market for a house over the past few years, you’ve likely kept an eye on interest rates — and for good reason. A few points one way or the other on your mortgage rate can translate to a difference of tens of thousands of dollars in buying power. But looking … Read more
With bitcoin notching fresh highs, some closely correlated stocks look poised to gain — or suffer — depending on where the digital currency goes from here. Bitcoin crossed above the $100,000 mark for the first time late Wednesday, building on the rally that kicked off in the wake of President-elect Donald’s Trumps victory, which boosted … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden is joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona (L) as he announces new actions to protect borrowers after the Supreme Court struck down his student loan forgiveness plan in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on June 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty Images … Read more
In an aerial view, Boeing 737 Max fuselages are seen on railcars during an ongoing strike by Boeing factory workers on October 24, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. David Ryder | Getty Images A federal judge on Thursday rejected Boeing‘s plea deal tied to a criminal fraud charge stemming from fatal crashes of its 737 Max … Read more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. American Eagle Outfitters – The stock fell 14% after the apparel retailer missed revenue expectations for the third quarter and provided weak holiday guidance. The company anticipates that comparable sales will rise 1% and total sales will decline 4%. Analysts were expecting comparable sales growth of … Read more
As college students prepare for end-of-semester exams, many are also packing their bags to spend the winter holidays with their families. Flights aren’t cheap, especially when squeezed into a student’s tight budget. Airline fares were up 4.1% in October 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you … Read more
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 9: Flau’jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Tigers in action during a game against the Northwestern State Demons at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on November 9, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kristen Young/LSU/Getty Images) Reagan Cotton/lsu | University Images | Getty Images Flau’jae Johnson has a lot … Read more
The exterior of a Dollar General convenience store on August 30, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Dollar General is testing same-day delivery to customers’ homes as the deep discounter tries to fend off fiercer competition with Walmart. On an earnings call Thursday, Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said the retailer “soft … Read more
Book title: “Delay Deny Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It” by Jay M. Feinman Source: Amazon Inc. Shell casings from the brazen slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan had the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” written on them, NBC News reported Thursday, citing law … Read more