The U.S. reported 99,321 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, beating its previous record set only a day prior as the pandemic worsens in nearly every corner of the nation. “We’re at a point where the epidemic is accelerating across the country. We’re right at the beginning of the steep part of the epidemic curve,” Dr.
Month: November 2020
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes his keynote speech during Facebook Inc’s annual F8 developers conference in San Jose, California, U.S., April 30, 2019. Stephen Lam | Reuters Big Tech’s third-quarter earnings showed digital ad revenue came roaring back in recent months, and suggested some of the digital ad trends tied to the explosion of e-commerce
Joe Biden, 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, right, and President Donald Trump during the presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, on Oct. 22, 2020. Kevin Dietsch/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, his Democratic opponent in next week’s election, have broadly diverging views on issues that would impact the personal finances
It looks like the NBA ownership ranks are adding yet another tech billionaire. Ryan Smith, the 42-year-old CEO and co-founder of online survey software company Qualtrics, has agreed to buy a majority stake in the NBA’s Utah Jazz in a deal worth $1.66 billion, ESPN reported on Wednesday. In doing so, Smith will follow in
Dividends and buybacks are bouncing back. At the end of the first quarter, there was tremendous concern that the levels of dividends and buybacks would be cut dramatically. There have been cutbacks, but there’s good news amid the bad. The good and bad news on dividends For lovers of dividends, the end of the first quarter
US President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden are seen during the final presidential debate. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Conchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Tuesday’s presidential election has been described as the most important in U.S. history. Investors may be wondering:
Source: Twenty20 Unlike most retailers, which see a sales peak over the winter holidays, revenue at Potomac River Running, a chain of 10 specialty running stores in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, is highest during the spring and summer. But this year, coronavirus shutdowns hit the stores hard, with fewer runners training for big races, fewer
getty Are you concerned you’ll never be able to retire? You have saved in your 401(k) or company retirement plan and picked up a company matching contribution. As you are getting closer to the end of your career, you wonder, “Will it be enough?” Every individual’s goals and finances are different; some people may have
Photo Illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images NurPhoto via Getty Images As states and cities face massive budget shortfalls from the Coronavirus recession, taxing streaming services is getting more appealing. Earlier this year, a handful of cities took steps that would allow them to tax streaming services. Four cities in Indiana, including Indianapolis, as
New York City’s rental market is all about concessions getty Manhattan’s rental market is all about concessions and more concessions. ”In markets that are more favorable for renters (more available units than demand to fill these units), landlords may offer concessions to entice renters to pick their property,” explains Senior Managing Editor of Apartment Guide Brian
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a news conference on September 08, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is ending a requirement for travelers from places with a high amount of coronavirus cases to quarantine for two weeks upon arriving in the state. Instead,
Products are displayed in an Under Armour store in New York City, November 4, 2019. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Under Armour on Friday reported revenue about flat with a year earlier, with earnings topping estimates, as consumers stocked up on the brand’s sneakers and workout gear. Chief Executive Officer Patrik Frisk cited higher demand for
Brenan Hefner, co-founder and chief operating officer of Analyst Hub, and his family outside of their former home in Pelham, NY. Source: Brian Hefner Like many before him, Brenan Hefner arrived in New York 20 years ago in search of a career on Wall Street. His journey will sound familiar to those drawn to the
Lamborghini 2020 EVO RWD Robert Frank | CNBC In the age of Zoom meetings, Grub Hub orders, Netflix movies and Amazon shopping, we’re all craving a little less virtual living and more real fun. Which is why the 2020 Lamborghini EVO RWD has arrived at the perfect moment. “EVO” stands for “evolution,” since it’s the
A contractor works on a house under construction at a KB Home development in Gibsonton, Florida. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Property data and analytics firm CoreLogic has received multiple potential takeover bids that value the company at north of $80 a share, sources tell CNBC’s David Faber. The multiple parties interested in
Tara Kirk, pictured with her husband, found out she has a gene mutation that puts her at higher risk for several cancers. Source: Tara Kirk Tara Kirk was 6 years old when her mother died of lung cancer. Almost three decades later, at the age of 34, Kirk found out she had a gene mutation
Tracy Miller, 60, carries an item through floodwater that is left after Hurricane Laura landed along the Texas-Louisiana border in Cameron, Louisiana on August 30, 2020. Callaghan OHare | The Washington Post | Getty Images Two days after Hurricane Laura barreled through Louisiana in August, Tameka Nelson returned to her beloved daycare facility in Lake
Could a positive financial trend be emerging as a result of the pandemic? Could it be that women are stepping forward more to lead family financial decisions? A new study (“The Pandemic’s Impact on Women”) released last week by Fidelity brought this statistic to light: The majority of women surveyed (67%) said they are now
In a recent case, the 11th Circuit discussed conservation easements and their statutory requirements. The full case addressed three issues: (1) the granted-in-perpetuity requirement, (2) the effect of an amendment clause (and the protected-in-perpetuity requirement), and (3) valuation methods. This post focuses on only the first issue—the operation of § 170(h)(2)(C)’s granted-in-perpetuity requirement. For some quick
Who wouldn’t want to record in an entirely pink studio? Anna David According to Chartable, podcast downloads have increased significantly during the pandemic, so there is more pressure than ever for podcasters to deliver premium content. Creating that authentic connection, whether it is through interviews, long-ranted solo episodes, or dynamic conversations amongst co-hosts, means recording in