Crude can’t crank higher unless it stays above the key $60 level, says expert technician Louise Yamada. Tightening global supplies have proved bullish for the commodity this year, with U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude prices currently hovering near five-month highs. But the upward action has also been quite volatile, as economic and geopolitical factors have
Month: April 2019
Retirement may mean different things to different people, but most agree on one thing. It should be stress-free. However, lack of stress usually comes from years of planning and decades of saving — which not everyone can do. The average savings balance in the U.S. is less than $60,000. Few people can depend on pensions.
In dealing with China, Malaysia has dared to do something Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Philippines didn’t: bring Beijing back to the negotiating table to cut the cost of the investment projects assigned to Chinese contractors. This week, China agreed to cut the cost of East Coast Rail Link project by one-third. The new deal
Getty If you’re planning on filing your federal income tax return in the next few days, you’re not alone: the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says some 50 million taxpayers have yet to file (as of April 12, 2019). No matter how close to the wire you get, as long as your return is postmarked by April 15,
Outdoor kitchens topped the project trends list in the latest American Institute of Architects’ survey, which is not terribly surprising, given people’s love of living outside. But the survey didn’t go into detail on what homeowners are putting into those spaces. As we move into the warmer months, it’s worth looking at what’s popular for
Even though it wasn’t the rocket’s debut, “there’s been a lot of anticipation” for the massive Falcon Heavy rocket’s first commercial launch, said Ann Kim, a managing director at Silicon Valley Bank. SpaceX flew Falcon Heavy flawlessly on Thursday, putting into orbit a large Saudi Arabian communications satellite. But to Kim, while the launch’s execution
The idea of a second Brexit referendum is very likely to be put before Britain’s parliament again although the government remains opposed to any new plebiscite, the British finance minister said on Friday. Philip Hammond said he hoped parliament would break the Brexit impasse by passing a deal by the end of June, potentially ending
Shares of some familiar — and not so familiar — stocks were deemed “undervalued” by analysts in their research this week. Those companies range from large to small and include names like Amazon, Asure Software, and Benefitfocus. CNBC combed through company research to find analysts from different industries singling out stocks in their coverage universes.
Many people who wind up with a smaller Social Security check because they claim their benefit early could have waited longer to file, thanks to funds in their individual retirement account. That’s the finding from a recently published study in the Journal of Pension Economics & Finance. “It seems like there is a significant portion
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin As New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is famously known to say, “Do your job.” ASSOCIATED PRESS Your late aunt has appointed you executor of her will. What do you do now? There is a long list of items you need to address such as securing her
Getty Ready to file your federal income tax return? If you owe taxes, don’t forget to pay what you owe by Tax Day. If you pay your taxes in full by April 15, 2019, you’ll avoid additional penalties and interest. Here are several options for paying your tax bill this year: 1. Pay by cash. It
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The couple lived in the home for about three years. TYLER HOGAN The architecturally-significant Beverly Hills home that former couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston spent three years restoring is about to come on the market for $56 million, as the Wall Street Journal reported. The
An interview with billionaire investor and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger. In this interview, Charlie discusses the current investing environment and his thoughts on US and world politics. Charlie also talks about the behaviour of businesses and the rise of Amazon. Finally, Charlie gives advice on living a good life.???? Books about Charlie
Square Inc.: “I like it. It’s fintech. I do like PayPal a little more, but PayPal is going so far so fast, and this one’s been stuck ever since the fabulous [former CFO] Sarah Friar left. Square is O.K.” Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.: “High-quality company … I think it is a good one.” Philip
J.P. Morgan Chase is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings before the opening bell Friday. “In the first quarter of 2019, we had record revenue and net income, strong performance across each of our major businesses and a more constructive environment. Even amid some global geopolitical uncertainty, the U.S. economy continues to grow, employment and wages
Shares of Disney are on track to hit a 10-year high after the unveil of its new video streaming service, but the platform has some naysayers on Wall Street. The media giant on Thursday announced its much-anticipated streaming platform Disney+, which will be rolled out on November 12. Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger claimed
Pinterest will soon go public and there is cause for concern that investors should pay attention to, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday. “Pinterest has a neat concept, and even though I’m definitely not the target demographic, I can see that it’s a fabulous platform for advertisers,” the “Mad Money” host said. “That said, unless you
Late filers: Don’t shred those receipts just yet. You might be able to nab a break on your state tax return. We are closing in on the final days of the 2018 filing season. It’s the first time taxpayers are submitting returns under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This overhaul of the federal tax
“I’ll never receive anything from Social Security – it’s going bankrupt!” This is a misperception I constantly hear from attendees of my retirement planning workshops, as well from as the public at large. Here’s one thing you can count on: If you live until the age at which you’re eligible for Social Security benefits, you’ll
CANADA – JANUARY 30: Zip Drive Iomega Corp (Photo by Michael Stuparyk/Toronto Star via Getty Images)Toronto Star via Getty Images It’s my annual Taxes from A to Z series! This time, it’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) style. If you’re wondering whether you can claim house office expenses or whether to deduct a capital
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