Economy, Energy

“California’s gas average tops $6 per gallon as prices across the U.S. surge”

“California’s state average for a gallon of gas has surged above $6, making fuel in the Golden State the most expensive across the U.S. The average price at the pump in California hit a record $6.021 per gallon on Tuesday,… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow drops 200 points as stocks extend losses from Thursday’s sell-off”

“…The Dow dropped 260 points, or 0.8%. The S&P 500 lost 0.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.8%. The tech-heavy index is now down roughly 25% from its record high last November. The moves came after stocks sold off sharply… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow falls over 250 points as investors await details on Fed plans to shrink balance sheet”

“U.S. stocks were suffering a second day of declines on Wednesday, with technology and other growth shares leading the way lower as investors awaited expected details of the Federal Reserve’s plan to begin shrinking its nearly $9 trillion balance sheet.… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“…Americans are warned to budget for $5-A-GALLON gas as oil prices surge during Russian invasion of Ukraine and US national average rises to $3.61”

“Americans can expect to see gas prices to rise to $5 a gallon in the coming weeks, as the cost of oil continues to rise in the days following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, experts say – and some parts of California… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow rises 250 points amid better-than-expected jobs data, Boeing shares jump”

“The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 250 points. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite traded near the flatline. Shares of Boeing advanced 4% on optimism about an economic recovery. It looks like gains for the overall market… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow drops 150 points to start the week as tech shares lag”

“The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 150 points, or 0.45%, as Home Depot and Boeing weighed on the blue-chip index. The S&P 500 also lost 0.45% as the tech sector pulled back 0.7%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.7%. Big Tech quickly came under pressure to start… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Market rally picks up steam with the Dow jumping 550 points”

“The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 550 points, while the S&P 500 jumped 1.5% as all 11 sectors traded in the green. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also popped 1.5% as Apple and Microsoft both rebounded more than 2%. Alphabet and… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Average LA County gas price rises for 47th time in 48 days”

“The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Monday for the 27th consecutive day and 47th time in 48 days, increasing a half-cent to $3.813, its highest amount since Dec. 3, 2019. The… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow touches record to start 2021, then falls more than 400 points “

“Stocks fell on Monday, the first trading day of 2021, following a wild but highly profitable year for investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 412 points lower, or 1.4%. The S&P 500 dipped 1.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite slid… Continue Reading…

Personal Finance, Predictions, Opinions, & Comments

“Americans racked up $1,300 in holiday debt on average: How to get back on track in the new year”

“Use cash, not credit… Pick a debt repayment strategy…Consolidate balances…Make a post-holiday budget…” https://grow.acorns.com/2020-holiday-debt/ Those are the 4 tips. The link goes into further detail. Click the link if you want to know more. I have something important I want… Continue Reading…