September 19, 2024
“On news that a potentially resource-draining lawsuit against the company had been dismissed, units of master limited partnership Icahn Enterprises (NASDAQ: IEP) leaped almost 15% in price on Monday. This occurred on a rather sleepy trading session for stocks, with the S&P 500 index only… Continue Reading…
September 19, 2024
“…Microsoft also will increase its quarterly dividend by 8 cents, to 83 cents a share. It’s the company’s 20th straight year of increasing its dividend. Microsoft stock rose 0.9% to 435.07 on Tuesday. MSFT stock has risen for seven straight… Continue Reading…
September 18, 2024
“…1. United Parcel Service There’s no getting around the fact that the wind-down of the COVID-19 pandemic has proven challenging for United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS). The stock soared in the wake of a wave of online shopping, but the return of… Continue Reading…
September 9, 2024
“Almost half, 44%, of workers in a new CNBC poll are “cautiously optimistic” about their ability to meet their retirement goals, and 27% say they are “realistic” about that happening. About half, 52%, of millennials and 47% of Gen Xers… Continue Reading…
September 9, 2024
“…In fact, 4 in 10 American workers — 40% — are behind on retirement planning and savings, largely due to debt, insufficient income or getting a late start, according to a new CNBC survey, which polled more than 6,600 U.S. adults in early August. Older… Continue Reading…
September 9, 2024
“…That’s according to CNBC’s August 2024 Your Money retirement survey conducted with SurveyMonkey, which found that only 37% of non-retired Americans are either “on schedule” or “ahead of schedule” with their retirement investments. Considering that more than half of Americans say they’re… Continue Reading…
September 5, 2024
“The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) decreased to 6.43% from 6.44% Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home did rise 3% for the week but are still 4% lower… Continue Reading…
September 5, 2024
“Sony said its suggested retail price for the PlayStation 5 is 79,980 yen, or $553, up 19% from the previous price. The hike will take effect from Sept. 2. Sony cited a challenging external environment, including fluctuations in the global… Continue Reading…
September 5, 2024
“A big shake-up just hit Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG). Longtime chief executive officer (CEO) Brian Niccol just announced a surprising departure to Starbucks. Niccol has been instrumental in delivering a turnaround for Chipotle after its foodborne illness outbreaks, leading the stock to… Continue Reading…
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