Month: April 2022
U.S. State Department orders all non-emergency government staff in Shanghai to leave as Covid surges
Chinese and U.S. flags flutter near The Bund, before U.S. trade delegation meet their Chinese counterparts for talks in Shanghai, China July 30, 2019. Aly Song | Reuters The U.S. State Department has ordered all non-emergency government staff and their family members in Shanghai to leave as Covid surges and told U.S. citizens to reconsider […]
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‘Forget FAANG’ and focus on value stocks in the current inflationary environment, Jim Cramer says
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday advised investors to turn away Big Tech and other growth stocks that are likely to be hard hit as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates. “For the moment, I do think we have to forget most of FAANG and focus on the money centers. The oils. Retailers with tremendous scale. […]
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Asia-Pacific stocks slip as investors watch China’s Covid situation
SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific slipped in Tuesday morning trade, as investors continue monitoring developments surrounding the Covid situation in mainland China. U.S. inflation data is also expected to be out later Tuesday stateside and could provide more clues on the outlook for Federal Reserve policy. The Nikkei 225 in Japan slipped 0.84% as shares […]
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Morgan Stanley says stay disciplined amid volatility, and names ‘cheap’ global stocks to buy
Morgan Stanley has named a raft of “cheap” global stocks to buy, advising investors to stay disciplined on valuations. Source
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Want to be paid in crypto? Here are the rewards — and the risks
There’s no denying that with the Great Resignation, workers are more empowered to seek what they want from their jobs. Other than flexibility and better benefits, a new workplace perk is gaining popularity — the option of being paid in digital currency. According to a global poll by financial consultancy deVere Group, cryptocurrencies could become […]
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Jim Cramer says he likes these 6 travel and leisure GARP stocks
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday highlighted six stocks in the travel and leisure space that he believes are investable due to their affordable price and growth potential. “With the [Federal Reserve] tightening [interest rates], the market prefers something called growth at a reasonable price, or GARP. … In other words, you want companies with better-than-average […]
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Pentagon monitoring reports of possible Russian chemical weapons attack in Mariupol
Armoured vehicles of pro-Russian troops drive along a street during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the besieged southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine March 31, 2022. Alexander Ermochenko | Reuters WASHINGTON — Defense Department press secretary John Kirby said the Pentagon was closely monitoring reports Monday evening of a possible Russian chemical weapons attack on the besieged […]
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Cramer’s lightning round: Editas Medicine is not a buy
DraftKings Inc: “They are in a battle, a pure battle to try to get market share and right now, there is no sign that the battle is over. … I do think they’ll win.” SoFi Technologies Inc: “I can’t tell you to sell it. But I can also tell you, maybe I’m not the answer […]
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Jim Cramer says he would buy Hershey stock now and down on the ‘next inflation scare’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday advised investors to pick up stock of Hershey for their portfolios. “Hershey’s the most consistent growth stock in a group where safety’s first, and you know what they say, safety never takes a vacation. I would buy some here, then wait to buy more if the stock gets hit the […]
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Google’s first week back in the office included marching bands, mayor visits and traffic jams
Employees are welcomed back to work with breakfast in the cafeteria at the Chicago Google offices on April 05, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Google brought employees back into the office after two years of remote work last week, and the occasion was met with everything from marching bands to visits […]
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