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SEC Chair Gary Gensler signals that disclosure will be a key issue in the year ahead
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Gary Gensler testifies during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Capitol Hill September 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Images The annual two-day “SEC Speaks” event kicked off Tuesday, offering clues to what the priorities will be for the Securities and Exchange Commission in the coming…
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Italy is bracing for a record wave of tourists, but is having trouble handling them
Tourists line a street in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Venice collected €37 million in overnight tourist taxes in 2023, with hotels charging guests anywhere between €1 and €5. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy — When boat drivers start complaining about the tourists overrunning this famous lakeside…
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Stock splits are back in fashion. Here’s why, and which companies could be next
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange NYSE Stock splits, long out of favor, are making a comeback. It started with Walmart, which announced a 3-for-1 stock split on Jan. 30, with the additional shares being distributed on Feb. 23. And from there, it picked up steam. On Thursday, Williams Sonoma…
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Your 401(k) is up, and a new report shows increased savings. But Americans need to do more
In this article AVD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images How’s your 401(k) looking? A new report shows Americans are saving more, but probably need to do even more. Vanguard has released its annual report, How America Saves 2024. Vanguard and Fidelity are the two biggest sponsors of 401(k) plans,…
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BlackRock’s ETF business just keeps growing, but the search for revenue goes on
In this article BLK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The BlackRock logo is pictured outside the company’s headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York City on May 25, 2021. Carlo Allegri | Reuters When BlackRock CEO Larry Fink bought the iShares ETF business from Barclays for roughly $13 billion in 2009, the economy…
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Spot ether ETFs are set to trade Tuesday. Here’s what it means for the Ethereum blockchain
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Spot ether exchange traded funds are set to begin trading on Tuesday. Crypto enthusiasts are hopeful it will broaden the investor base for Ethereum, a blockchain technology many argue has a far wider use case than bitcoin. These ETFs will invest directly in ether, which is the cryptocurrency used in…
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The explosion of online sports betting is taking a toll on how people invest
Algerina Perna | Baltimore Sun | MCT | Getty Images The explosion of online sports betting is taking a toll on personal finances, particularly among those who are financially distressed. That’s the conclusion of a recent paper, “Gambling Away Stability: Sports Betting’s Impact on Vulnerable Households.” The authors found that sports betting has exploded since…
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Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway is looking at an investment in Canada
In this article BRK.A Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett said that Berkshire Hathaway is looking into an investment in Canada. “We do not feel uncomfortable in any shape or form putting our money into Canada,” he told an arena full of investors Saturday. “In fact, we’re actually looking at…
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Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway gains as insurance lifts first-quarter profit and cash nears $200 billion
Warren Buffett poses with Martin, the Geico gecko, ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder’s Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3rd, 2024. David A. Grogan | CNBC Berkshire Hathaway shares rose in premarket trading Monday after Warren Buffett’s conglomerate reported a surge in operating earnings as well as a record cash hoard. Berkshire’s Class A shares…
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Airbnb, Robinhood, Arm Holdings, Equinix and more
A key is seen in front of a computer screen displaying the Airbnb logo in Ankara, Turkey, on Nov. 22, 2023. Dilara Irem Sancar | Anadolu | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading: Airbnb — The hoteling company issued disappointing forward guidance, dragging shares down 8%. Airbnb said second-quarter revenue…
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Stocks making biggest moves premarket: Under Armour, Walmart, AMC, GameStop, Canada Goose and more
In this article BRK.A Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Walmart shopping bag is seen in Krakow, Poland on February 9, 2024. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Under Armour — The sportswear maker’s Class A shares slumped 11% and its Class C stock fell…
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Salesforce, UiPath, Capri, Pure Storage and more
The logo for Salesforce is displayed on the Salesforce Tower in New York City on March 7, 2019. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading: Salesforce — Shares plunged more than 14% after first-quarter revenue of $9.13 billion missed consensus estimates of $9.17 billion, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings…
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Gold jumps to record above $2,460 an ounce on hopes Fed will soon cut rates
An employee handles one kilogram gold bullions at the YLG Bullion International Co. headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Chalinee Thirasupa | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold prices advanced Tuesday, on track for a record close as rising expectations of a September interest rate cut bolstered demand for bullion. Spot gold gained…
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Alphabet, Tesla, Visa and more
A dog looks out the window from a Tesla electric vehicle charging at a Tesla Supercharger location in Santa Monica, California, on May 15, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading: Alphabet — The tech giant slipped 1% despite a beat on both top…
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Apple, Amazon, Intel, Snap and more
Customers are trying on and learning about Apple Vision Pro headsets at an Apple store in Shanghai, China, on July 22, 2024. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading: Intel — The chip stock sank 17%. Intel said it would suspend its dividend in the fiscal fourth…
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Cava, Uber, Ross Stores, Workday and more
In this article GM BILL WDAY INTU ROST UBER CAVA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Customers arrive at a Cava restaurant in New York City, U.S., June 22, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Cava Group — The fast-casual restaurant brand saw shares climb nearly 6%…
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Mortgage refinancing surges 35% in one week, as interest rates hit lowest level in over a year
New houses are seen for sale at Woodland Village, built by Lifestyle Homes housing developer, in Cold Springs, Nevada. Andri Tambunan | AFP | Getty Images It appears to have taken a few weeks for current homeowners to realize mortgage rates had dropped dramatically. And when they did, they acted. Applications to refinance a home…
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Here’s the inflation breakdown for July 2024 — in one chart
d3sign | Moment | Getty Images Inflation continued to retreat in July, aided by easing price pressures for consumer staples like food and energy and physical goods like new and used cars. The consumer price index, a key inflation gauge, rose 2.9% in July from a year ago, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Wednesday.…
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A U.S. construction boom is sending rents lower and creating perks for renters
Aleksandarnakic | E+ | Getty Images A construction boom in the U.S. has resulted in lower rents and other benefits for renters. Record-construction activity since the pandemic has increased the supply of empty units, meaning more inventory is available for renters. More multi-family units were completed in June than in any month in nearly 50…
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How to position yourself to benefit from the Fed’s first rate cut in years, according to financial experts
The Federal Reserve could start lowering interest rates as soon as next month, based on the latest inflation data. “We think that the time is approaching,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said at a press conference after the last Federal Open Market Committee meeting in July. For Americans struggling to keep up with sky-high interest charges, a likely September rate cut may bring some…
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