Month: April 2022
The dollar is surging, but these ETFs can stop it from taking a bite out of your portfolio
The dollar has risen sharply in April, but these international stock funds have a way to offset that. Source
Read More
How this U.S.-made, $176,000 anti-tank weapon could change the war in Ukraine
Ukraine’s defense against Russia is being supported by billions of dollars in military aid from NATO countries. One of the most capable and expensive weapon systems supplied is the FGM-148 Javelin, a U.S.-made anti-armor weapon that costs about $176,000 each. “We don’t know where and when the next kinetic war will be, and producing new […]
Read More
Seasonal trends could be a drag on a stock market that needs a rebound
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 25, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Investors will be looking for a reprieve after the worst month for stocks in more than two years, but the calendar might not be too friendly from here. Rising interest […]
Read More
Most Americans still feel optimistic about retirement. But inflation is hurting some workers’ confidence
Ipggutenbergukltd | Istock | Getty Images Despite the pandemic, most Americans still feel optimistic about a comfortable retirement, but inflation is the top concern among those who aren’t as prepared. That’s according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research 32nd annual Retirement Confidence Survey polling 2,677 workers and retirees in January. “Even with […]
Read More
FAA delays environmental review of SpaceX’s Starship launches from Texas for a fourth time
SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. Michael Sheetz | CNBC The Federal Aviation Administration for a fourth time delayed its environmental review of SpaceX’s Starship rocket program in Texas, pushing a decision to the end of May. SpaceX needs a license from the FAA to conduct further Starship flight tests and begin operational launches from […]
Read More
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Amazon, Verisign, Honeywell and more
A contractor working for Amazon.com cleans a delivery truck in Richmond, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Amazon — Shares of the e-commerce company slumped 13% after issuing weak revenue guidance for the current quarter. Amazon also […]
Read More
Tennis great Boris Becker gets 2.5 years in prison for bankruptcy offenses
Former tennis star Boris Becker arrives at the Southwark Crown Court for sentencing after being found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act in relation to his bankruptcy, including failing to disclose, concealing and removing significant assets in London, United Kingdom on April 29, 2022. Wiktor Szymanowicz | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Tennis […]
Read More
Intel CEO now expects chip shortage to last into 2024
Pat Gelsinger, CEO, of Intel Corporation, holds a semiconductor chip while testifying during the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing titled Developing Next Generation Technology for Innovation, in Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told CNBC on Friday he now […]
Read More
Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting is here: What to expect from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger
Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Los Angeles California. May 1, 2021. Gerard Miller | CNBC Warren Buffett is set to kick off Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting Saturday on a high note, with the “Oracle of Omaha” finally back in the deal-making game and the conglomerate’s outperforming stock crossing a key milestone. With tens […]
Read More
Musk told banks he will rein in Twitter pay, make money from tweets
Elon Musk told banks that agreed to help fund his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter that he could crack down on executive and board pay at the social media company in a push to slash costs, and would develop new ways to monetize tweets, three people familiar with the matter said. Musk made the pitch to […]
Read More