CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday said it’s a critical time for investors to factor a company’s debt load into their investment decisions. “In times of crisis, I always start with the balance sheet,” the “Mad Money” host said, adding in “tough times, the balance sheet suddenly gets a lot more focus.” He pointed out that
Month: March 2020
Workers from Vivint Solar install solar panels on the roof of a home. Anne Cusack | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell. DXC Technology — The technology service company saw its stock climb 37% in extended trading after the company announced that it is selling its
Moyo Studio | E+ | Getty Images This week’s markets may be giving some investors flashbacks to 2008, when stocks hit a turbulent stretch and the financial crisis began. However, fearful investors should take heart: The factors at play in this market are very different than they were then, executives from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday that he feels better about buying stocks now that President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged the need for coronavirus relief for workers and small businesses. Trump plans Tuesday to meet with Senate and House Republicans to discuss “a possible payroll tax cut” and other “substantial relief” as coronavirus cases in the
Ngampol Thongsai / EyeEm Americans’ health may not be the only thing at stake as the coronavirus continues its unrelenting spread in the U.S. The virus could also prove financially crippling for many individuals. “There are all kinds of pathways for people to be financially affected by this,” said John Graves, an associate professor of
Hero Images | Getty Images The average annual revenues of women-owned business rose 68% in 2019, to $384,359 from $228,578 in 2018, according to the annual study of women-owned companies by Biz2Credit. However, while this growth is impressive, male-owned businesses generated a much higher average annual revenue: $752,154 in 2019, up jump from $473,157 in
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 114,578, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Global deaths: At least 4,028, according to data compiled by Johns
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, chairs a symposium at the School of Medicine at Tsinghua University in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2020. Yan Yan | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Chinese President Xi Jinping flew
skynesher | Getty Images When life changes, so do your finances. Any new relationship, or new stage in one, means you’ll need to tweak the way you pay expenses and plan for the future. It may be hard to keep focused on some of the less-thrilling money stuff when your heart is filled with joy.
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on Jan. 8, 2020. Xinhua News Agency Financial markets should be able to recover from the recent sell-off with the help of the Federal Reserve and the U.S. government, according to JPMorgan Chase. The firm believes stocks have priced in a
Older Americans may be glad to know that Medicare generally will cover the cost of testing for the new coronavirus, or COVID-19. Yet getting a test isn’t as simple as going to your local pharmacy or doctor’s office and asking for one. “Lab services are covered by Medicare, but if someone wants a random test
A medical worker in protective clothing attends the COVID-19 coronavirus response-training exercise, at the Oleksandrivska Clinical Hospital in Ukraine. Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Stock markets are plunging — down about 7% at Monday’s close — oil prices are in free fall, supply chains are being disrupted, and in the middle
China‘s foreign ministry on Monday objected to the expression “Wuhan coronavirus” — saying the name will “stigmatize” the country — following remarks from U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The objection marks the latest from Beijing leaders and the country’s state-controlled media, which have gone as far as to claim that the coronavirus outbreak, which was
The U.S. Federal Reserve could have saved itself an unnecessary — and counterproductive — interest rate cut last week by explaining to Americans that their fully employed economy needed no further credit easing. As a reminder, note that the Fed’s charter mandates what amounts to a fully-employed economy and stable prices. That’s a very tough call.
CasarsaGuru If the coronavirus has you spooked, you’re in good company. Even wealthy investors are building up their cash cushions. Global markets haven taken a beating over the last two weeks, amid worries about COVID-19. The pain continued on Monday morning as the S&P 500 tumbled by more than 7% and trading was halted. Recent
The stock market continues to slide as coronavirus concerns persist, but shares of Amazon are looking like a buying opportunity, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday. “I like Amazon right here,” Cramer said on “Squawk on the Street.” “I think you start a position in Amazon absolutely.” Amazon’s stock was down more than 2% on Monday and
Jim McGuire | Getty Images As the market hits the skids, experts are warning that you shouldn’t make rash moves with your portfolio. And that includes one retirement income source you might turn to for safety: your Social Security benefits. A recent survey from SimplyWise, a retirement income technology provider, found that 1 in 4
President Donald Trump on Monday said he will be meeting with Senate and House Republicans on Tuesday to discuss “a possible tax relief measure to provide “a timely and effective response to the coronavirus.” “We are to be meeting with House Republicans, Mitch McConnell, and discussing a possible payroll tax cut or relief, substantial relief,
Stock futures fell in overnight trading Monday, pointing to more trouble ahead after the S&P 500’s worst day since the financial crisis. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 410 points, indicating a drop of about 375 points at Tuesday’s open. The S&P 500 futures also traded about 40 points lower. The market suffered a
Jeff Bezos Getty Images Jeff Bezos lost $7 billion in paper wealth overnight, and more than $18 billion over the past month, as Amazon’s share price has plunged on fear that the coronavirus outbreak will slow the global economy. The world’s richest person saw his wealth drop to $110 billion overnight, down from $117 billion,
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