Johnson & Johnson, the conglomerate that makes every thing from pharmaceutical drugs to consumer packaged goods, was dealt a $572 million set back by an Oklahoma judge for having a hand in igniting the state’s opioid epidemic. It’s the first court case where an American drugmaker was found responsible for influencing the opioid crisis, which
Month: August 2019
European shares traded slightly lower on Tuesday, with investors monitoring the potential recommencement of U.S.-China trade talks and unfolding developments in Italian politics. European Markets: FTSE, GDAXI, FCHI, IBEX The pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.2% in the opening minutes of trade, autos, construction and chemicals stocks leading losses with 0.5% declines while utilities edged 0.3%
Holiday shoppers at a Target store in Culver City, California. Mark Ralston | AFP | Getty Images Despite retailers banking on acceleration in the fourth-quarter from holiday sales, Wells Fargo said fundamental trends have deteriorated. “While the majority of companies appear optimistic on their ability to drive solid growth in [the fourth quarter of 2019],
Digital transformation brings transparency, speed and a world of opportunity to entrepreneurial companies. Intercontinental Exchange, an operator of commodity and stock exchanges, reported spectacular financial results on Aug. 1, and managers have plans to disrupt other lucrative markets soon. ICE, according to their website, “builds, operates and advances global markets through information, technology and expertise.” Stock market
Aerial view of downtown Greenville, South Carolina, the location of Clemson University’s Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program. Getty Real estate developers routinely make go or no-go decisions. Does the routine sound good to you? Whether it’s ambition or to gain specialized knowledge, reinforce career effectiveness or prepare oneself for shifts in the economy,
Whistleblower 14377-16W is my new hero. Old 77 as I have nicknamed him has a superpower far beyond the modest one I have developed. You see when the IRS issues a notice that denies or revokes exempt status it is in the form of a private letter ruling that is redacted. My superpower is to penetrate
Johnson & Johnson, the conglomerate that makes every thing from pharmaceutical drugs to consumer packaged goods, was dealt a $572 million set back by an Oklahoma judge for having a hand in igniting the state’s opioid epidemic. It’s the first court case where an American drugmaker was found responsible for influencing the opioid crisis, which
Employees close a valve of a pipe at a PetroChina refinery in Lanzhou, Gansu province. Stringer | Reuters China’s plan to put tariffs on U.S. crude oil shows it is willing to take more economic pain in the trade war than some in the markets have expected, according to a Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s
Investors should be wary when it comes to trusting China over President Donald Trump, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday. “I’m aghast we trust the People’s Republic of China more than we trust the White House,” Cramer said on “Squawk Box.” “The predominance of coverage this morning is that the President is lying. I’m not willing
Are you the type of traveler who sleeps on top of hotel bedspreads? Or worries about bringing home stowaway bedbugs from vacation? Do you find dingy hallways depressing? In that case, you may want to check out — and into — hotels in these 20 hyper-hygienic U.S. destinations, as determined by AAA’s Best of Housekeeping
Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg © 2015 Bloomberg Finance LP Disney’s opening of dozens of shops inside Target will add buzz to the retail giant’s brand. It will bring more traffic to Target stores and add to the company’s revival already underway. Last week, Target reported strong in-store and online sales, thanks to big investments in technology
An empty mortgage application form with house key Getty Many buyers have heard about interest-only mortgages and the low payments that they promise. While they aren’t very common anymore, it is still possible to get one of these loans. However, if you’re considering going this route, you need to know what to expect. Read on
“Prepaid” 529 plans allow consumers to lock-in future tuition at current prices, but they have largely been overshadowed by the more popular 529 “Savings” plans. However, new research shows that the oft-overlooked Prepaid may be a better bet than originally thought, offering superior risk-adjusted returns, historically. Choosing the right college savings strategy is never easy.
A Spirit Airlines airplane takes off from Newark Liberty Airport. Gary Hershorn | Getty Images How much 2 fly 2 Orlando 2 morrow? Discount carrier Spirit Airlines is planning to roll out next month booking services via text message, allowing travelers to buy flights and change reservations through text messaging platform WhatsApp — with almost as
AT&T signage is displayed on a monitor above traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines midday Monday: Dish Network — Shares of Dish rose 4% on Monday after Raymond James upgraded the stock to strong buy from market
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman hopes to see tourism contribute 10% of Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product by 2030 — and the country plans to tap everything from a 2,000-year-old UNESCO heritage site to the “the longest, tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world” to make it happen. Next month,
Apple CEO Tim Cook visits an Apple store in Shanghai, China. Aly Song | Reuters Apple’s stock is helping lead U.S. stocks higher on Monday, buoyed by the possibility of re-opened trade negotiations with China, but a couple of Wall Street firms say the technology giant is better positioned than some might think even if
Engineers assemble intelligent robots at Chuangze Intelligent Robot Co., Ltd. on April 29, 2019 in Rizhao, Shandong Province of China. Zhang Jingang | Visual China Group | Getty Images Your college major has a huge impact on the size of your paycheck later on. Pharmacy majors earn a median salary of $100,000, while music majors
null Getty $21. $21 per hour times 44 hours per week times 52 weeks per year = $48,048. $21 per hour times 24 hours per day times 365 days per year = $183,960. That’s the cost, at median, for homemaker-type elder care services in the case of an individual requiring daytime care (e.g., when the
Prints and Photographs Division The iconic architect Richard Morris Hunt (1827-1895) designed many notable buildings by combining historical architectural aesthetics with modern technology. Considered the dean of American architecture, Hunt also played a key role in shaping and professionalizing architectural practice and education in the United States. The Hunts were a respected New England family
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