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“Lyft stock is getting punished, down more than 35% after weak guidance”

“Shares of Lyft fell more than 35% when markets opened on Friday, a day after the company reported guidance for its first quarter of 2023 that fell short of analyst expectations. The company expects to make about $975 million in… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Short on Cash, More Americans Tap 401(k) Savings for Emergencies”

“Squeezed by higher prices and short on cash, more Americans are tapping their 401(k)s for financial emergencies. A record 2.8% of the five million people in 401(k) plans run by Vanguard Group tapped their retirement savings in 2022 to cope… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…US workers were earning just 12 cents more in 2022 than they did in 1972…”

“…According to CNBC, American workers were earning an average of $27.45 per hour in June of 2022. Back in 1972, the same workers made an average of $3.88 an hour… When adjusted for inflation, American workers are earning just 12 cents… Continue Reading…

Business

“Amazon set to begin new round of layoffs affecting more than 18,000 people”

“…Earlier this month, CEO Andy Jassy said the layoffs would affect more than 18,000 employees, primarily in its human resources and stores divisions. Amazon said in November it was looking to cut staff, including in its devices and recruiting organizations. CNBC reported at the… Continue Reading…

Economy

“More than two-thirds of Americans’ financial situation did not improve or stayed the same in 2022…”

“This year has stressed the finances of many Americans. According to a recent Credit Karma study, 68% of American adults said their finances either didn’t improve or stayed the same in 2022. The most common financial mistake cited by the study’s respondents was not saving… Continue Reading…

Business

“Duck Creek Technologies surges more than 30% after reaching takeover deal with Vista”

“Insurance tech company Duck Creek Technologies has reached a takeover deal with Vista Equity Partners, sending its stock soaring on Monday morning. Terms of the pact call for Vista to pay $19 per share in cash, or about $2.6 billion. Shares of… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Dubai nixes its 30% alcohol tax in a bid to attract more tourism”

“…Dubai is scrapping its 30% tax on alcohol sales for the rest of the year, the emirate’s municipality announced Monday, the latest move in a series of liberalizing policy changes over the last few years aimed at boosting tourism and… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“After $18 Trillion [decline], Global Stocks Face More Hurdles in 2023”

“…Reeling from a record $18 trillion wipeout, global stocks must surmount all these hurdles and more if they are to escape a second straight year in the red… With a drop of more than 20% in 2022, the MSCI All-Country… Continue Reading…

Energy, Stocks

“Exxon Said It Will Buy Back Even More Stock. Its Stock Is Gaining.”

“Exxon Mobil unveiled a new corporate plan Thursday that includes increasing its stock buybacks and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The company also said that by 2027 “upstream production is expected to grow by 500,000 oil-equivalent barrels per day to 4.2 million… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Wholesale prices rose 0.3% in November, more than expected, despite hopes that inflation is cooling”

“Wholesale prices rose more than expected in November as food prices surged, dampening hopes that inflation could be headed lower, the Labor Department reported Friday. The producer price index, a measure of what companies get for their products in the… Continue Reading…