Day: March 25, 2022
Cramer’s week ahead: Tight March labor report could lead Fed to a 50-basis point rate hike
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday warned that a 50-basis point rate hike could be coming if the March labor report set to be released next Friday reveals a tighter-than-ever job market. “I fear that it will show the tightest labor market in 50 years. … If Fed Chief Jay Powell doesn’t catch a break when […]
Read MoreCramer’s lightning round: I like Bank of America
Bank of America Corp: “It’s one of these companies that is not expensive with very good management that I want to own.” Alcoa Corp: “This thing is up in a straight line. … That’s an unusual parabolic move for that company.” Archer Aviation Inc: “I’m not going to go there. … Losing money is what […]
Read MoreStocks could take their cue from oil, inflation and interest rates in the week ahead
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, Feb. 24, 2022. Source: NYSE March’s employment report is coming up in the week ahead, but developments in Ukraine, the price of oil and an inflation report are likely to steer the market. Stocks notched gains for the week, while interest rates ripped higher and oil prices jumped. […]
Read MoreJetBlue urges flight attendants to accept assignments as it races to hire 700 people by summer
JetBlue planes at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport Leslie Josephs | CNBC JetBlue Airways on Friday urged patience from its flight attendants as it races to hire hundreds of new employees before what it expects to be a monster travel season this spring and summer. “Please do not refuse an assignment you are […]
Read MoreThere’s momentum to change the NFL’s overtime rule as owners prepare for annual meetings
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs the ball during the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs on January 23rd, 2022 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. William Purnell | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images NFL owners are prepping for another round of debates about the league’s overtime rules, which […]
Read MoreGoogle Fiber contractors in Kansas City are first to unionize under Alphabet Worker Union
A technician gets cabling out of his truck to install Google Fiber. George Frey | Reuters Google Fiber contractors in Kansas City, Missouri voted to unionize Friday, becoming the first workers with bargaining rights under the Alphabet Workers Union. The group of 10 full-time workers are employed by BDS Connected Solutions through Alphabet and work […]
Read MoreEven discount airfares are on the rise thanks to higher fuel costs and strong demand, Frontier CEO says
Travelers can expect higher airfares this spring and summer, even on discount airlines. Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle told CNBC’s “Closing Bell” Friday that bookings and what travelers are paying for tickets as well as add-ons like baggage fees are the highest in the pandemic. “Even with the high fuel prices we believe we can […]
Read MoreInvesting Club: Here’s a new reason to buy Apple, even after its nine-day winning streak
We believe an iPhone subscription service would solidify Apple’s position as a technology consumer staple and its elevated stock multiple. Source
Read MoreFrontier CEO Barry Biffle discusses how to balance surging travel demand with rising jet fuel costs
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Barry Biffle, Frontier CEO, joins ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss how they are dealing with rising jet fuel costs, international travel demand and mask mandates on airlines. Source
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