Some of China’s automobile industry watchers are putting their hopes on a new growth trend, driven by consumer demand for more intelligent cars. Electric-powered cars were a clear focus for start-ups and foreign auto giants alike at this week’s Shanghai Auto Show. For some in the industry, they say it will be the smartphone-like interface
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday said that business in the construction industry seems to be picking up and it could make an interesting play for Waste Management. “Jim Fish, CEO of Waste Management who comes on all the time on the show, often commented that his best source of revenue is construction,” the “Mad Money”
Political feuding in Washington is keeping Americans up at night. In all, 44% of participants in a recent survey by Bankrate.com said the biggest threat facing the economy over the next six months is the political environment in the nation’s capital. The personal finance site polled 1,000 people over the phone from April 2 to
By Katherine S. Newman, Next Avenue Contributor (In her blistering new book, Downhill From Here: Retirement Insecurity in the Age of Inequality, sociologist Katherine S. Newman paints a bleak picture of the state of retirement in America. The book comes from two years of analysis and 300 interviews her colleague Rebecca Hayes did, criss-crossing the
President Trump before signing a tax-overhaul bill on Dec. 22, 2017. Photographer: Mike Theiler/Pool via Bloomberg © 2017 Bloomberg Finance LP As tax filing season came to an end, lots of people wanted to know how much the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) affected 2018 federal income tax bills. To see how it changed
A bedroom in 4Marq, a Minneapolis apartment building.Lyric Airbnb is the lead investor in a new $160 million funding round for hospitality startup Lyric. The $30 billion home-sharing platform was joined by a host of major players in real estate including new investors Tishman Speyer and RXR Realty, as well as existing investors FifthWall Ventures
Hyundai is hoping to make the SUV more accessible to entry-level buyers. The automaker’s latest offering is the compact Venue, expected to be priced under $20,000 for the base model. That price tag brings it under the Hyundai Kona, which is larger than the Venue. “It’s pretty darn small but it’s a perfect entry-level vehicle
Morgan Stanley posted profit and revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations on better-than-expected results in wealth management and fixed-income trading. The bank generated $2.4 billion in first-quarter profit, or $1.39 per share, according to a Wednesday release, compared with the $1.17 estimate of analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. Morgan Stanley’s revenues of $10.3 billion beat the $9.94
Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Shares of Las Vegas Sands jumped more than 4% in extended trading Wednesday following the release of the company’s first-quarter earnings. Beating on the top and bottom lines, the casino company posted earnings per share of 91 cents on revenue of $3.65 billion. Wall Street estimated
When it comes to money, many people aren’t getting it right — especially professional football players, NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland told CNBC on Wednesday. But there’s one thing in particular that they are doing wrong: Trying to “keep up with the Joneses.” Players entering the National Football League “end up trying to do what other
President Donald Trump has called for a sweeping look at regulation of the energy industry — and that includes investments in retirement plans. In an executive order issued last week, Trump called for the Department of Labor to complete a review of energy investment trends and the fiduciary responsibilities tied to proxy voting to determine
Differences Between Tenure Payments and Income Annuities The tenure option behaves similarly to an income annuity, though they are not the same. Retirement Researcher When comparing different strategies for coordinating home equity with portfolio distributions to generate retirement income, the tenure option fares well. As a way to fund retirement efficiency improvements, using the tenure-payment
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Tax Day was Monday, April 15, for most taxpayers (though taxpayers who live in Maine or Massachusetts have until April 17, 2019). Not every taxpayer who needed to file made it on time (I’m not counting those of you who filed for an extension since you’re
Yardbird’s Waverly Collection. Yardbird When purchasing outdoor furniture, consumers usually have to choose between sustainability and affordability, but two-year-old startup Yardbird has found a way to offer both. Launched in 2016, the brand’s 2017 pop-up store sold $1 million in inventory within its first four weeks of opening. With over $4 million in sales, they’ve exceeded
A interview with billionaire debt investor and founder of Oaktree Capital Management, Howard Marks. In this interview, Howard discusses what he has learnt from the history of financial markets and how this has aided his investment decision making. Howard also talks about how he views risk and the market cycles. ? Books by Howard Marks
The Jaguar I-Pace electric sport utility vehicle swept the World Car Awards handed out at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday. Jaguar’s first electric vehicle took home the awards for best design, best green car award and best overall vehicle. “In my 40 years in this business, this is my Oscar moment,” said
It was a tale of two stories for Netflix according to Wall Street analysts. While the company posted first-quarter revenue that beat estimates, it also warned that it expected light second-quarter guidance. Shares of the streaming giant plunged 9 percent in extended hours trading after the report but by Wednesday morning had pared those losses
The “Fast Money” traders shared their first moves for the market open. Pete Najarian was a buyer of IBM. Tim Seymour was a buyer of United Airlines. Steve Grasso was a buyer of Netflix. Guy Adami was a buyer of UnitedHealth. Trader disclosure: Pete is long calls AAL, AMD, ASHR, BABA, BAC, BP, BSX, CFX,
The fossil of a baby T-Rex is being sold on eBay for almost $3 million, sparking outrage among the scientific community. The 68-million years old fossil, reportedly listed by professional fossil hunter Alan Detrich, has a “buy it now” asking price of $2.95 million. The listing, last updated on Tuesday, claims the artefact is “most
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell isn’t the only market player who may be guilty of a little capitulation. Millionaire investors began 2019 with major reservations about the stock market, but as the Federal Reserve‘s abrupt December about-face on interest rates takes hold as the new normal in monetary policy, the wealthy have decided that the