CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday that he is concerned Boeing‘s prolonged struggles could spill over and hurt the entire U.S. economy. “I think Boeing is hugely important to the economy,” Cramer said on “Squawk Box.” “Companies that are supplying to Boeing are kind of pulling back.” “I think if we’re going to see problems in
Month: November 2019
Exxon Mobil reported a 49% decline in third-quarter earnings on lower oil prices and higher costs. The results, however, did slightly top Wall Street expectations and the shares were a bit higher in early trading. Exxon earned $3.2 billion in the third quarter, down from $6.2 billion in the same period a year ago. Here’s
Chipotle restaurant workers fill orders for customers in Miami. Getty Images The stronger-than-expected October jobs report and big revisions to prior months shows that the labor market is resilient and that should encourage the Fed to stay on the sidelines. The economy added 128,000 jobs in October, despite the negative impact of 42,000 striking General
Chevron reported a 36% decline in third-quarter earnings as lower oil and natural gas prices offset an increase in production. Chevron earned $2.6 billion in the third quarter, down from $4 billion a year earlier. Both EPS and revenue missed the Street’s expectations. The stock was about 1% lower in early trading. Chevron said that
Tereza | Twenty20 As the Federal Reserve cuts rates, it’s a good idea to make sure your savings are still getting the biggest boost possible. The central bank slashed its benchmark short-term interest rate this week by a quarter point for the third time this year. As a result, some banks are pulling back their
Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses when a person can receive an excess spousal benefit, whether both spouses can be eligible for spousal benefits, spousal benefits after retirement benefits, more on excess spousal benefits and becoming eligible for retirement benefits. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and
The frequency and intensity of wildfires in Southern California is causing residents to move away … [+] from fire-prone areas and buyers to question purchasing homes in dangerous parts of the state. AFP via Getty Images Four counties in California head the list of places at risk of losing the most housing value due to
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The senator pledged not to raise taxes on the middle class. Sean Rayford/Getty Images This is a developing story. Topline: Responding to pressure from critics and Democratic rivals, Senator Elizabeth Warren outlined her plan to fund “Medicare For All” without raising taxes on the middle class,
A woman works in a Macintosh boot factory in Lin’an, located in the east China province of Zhejiang. Feature China | Barcroft Images | Barcroft Media | Getty Images A private survey showed factory activity in China expanded in October with the Caixin/Markit PMI coming in at 51.7. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected the
Kevin Johnson, CEO, Starbucks Scott Mlyn | CNBC Starbucks will report earnings after the bell Wednesday. The coffee chain’s stock, valued at $100 billion, is up 29% so far this year. Here’s what analysts surveyed by Refinitiv are expecting: Earnings per share: 70 cents expected Revenue: $6.68 billion expected Global same-store sales: 3.95% Investors will be
Metal worker Andy Mattingly operates a siphoning crucible in the pot room at Century Aluminum Company in Hawesville, Kentucky, May 14, 2019. Bryan Woolston | Reuters An update on manufacturing activity Friday could provide a much more useful picture of the economy than the October employment report, which is expected to be unusually weak due
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday he still believes Apple’s stock is undervalued, even with nearly 60% run higher in 2019, nearly triple the pace of the overall stock market this year. “This is a company that has a multiple that’s way too low given the fact that it’s consistent and China does not seem to
The reporter’s kitchen in November 2017, shortly after she and her husband closed on their first home. Darla Mercado If you think bringing your garish 1960s-era kitchen up to date is just a matter of new paint and appliances, think again. Home renovations modernize your dwelling, potentially make it more energy-efficient and may enhance its
PHILADELPHIA – FEBRUARY 23: Newspapers await purchase as pedestrians pass by honor boxes at the … [+] Philadelphia Inquirer Building February 23, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Newspapers LLC, owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and Philly.com, filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday in an attempt to restructure the company’s debt, estimated at $390
This is the second installment in an exploratory and investigative series called “How To Do Opportunity Zones Right.” This series will highlight Opportunity Zone projects, investments, collaborations, ideas and important happenings across the country that seek to meet the original intent of the Opportunity Zone legislation. The purpose of the Opportunity Zone legislation is to
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, … [+] Florida on April 17, 2018. MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images In a bold move, President Donald Trump changed his legal domicile from New York to Florida–from his glitzy Trump Tower on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue to his Mar-a-Lago