Month: August 2022
With 87,000 new agents, here’s who the IRS may target for audits
Jeffrey Coolidge | Photodisc | Getty Images As the Democrats’ spending plan moves closer to a House vote, one of the more controversial provisions — nearly $80 billion in IRS funding, with $45.6 billion for “enforcement” — has raised questions about who the agency may target for audits. IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig said these resources […]
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Norwegian Cruise Line slips as revenue, outlook still lag pre-pandemic levels
The Norwegian Pearl uses the turning basin as it docks at PortMiami on January 05, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line fell Tuesday after the company reported second-quarter results that lagged pre-pandemic levels and warned of persistent volatility ahead. The company reported revenue of $1.19 billion and […]
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On rare days, the market rises 5% — or even 10%, Wells Fargo finds. How to make sure you’re there for it
Gzorgz | Istock | Getty Images “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” With those classic words, author Charles Dickens famously opened his historical novel “A Tale of Two Cities.” He could easily have been describing the stock market. A new Wells Fargo analysis looked at the best 20 days […]
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Mike Pence says FBI search of Trump’s home raises ‘deep concern,’ urges Garland to explain
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the Young America’s Foundation Student Conference on July 26, 2022 in Washington, DC. Pence outlined a conservative agenda and took questions about Taiwan and his relationship with former President Donald Trump. Nathan Howard | Getty Images Former Vice President Mike Pence expressed “deep concern” Tuesday about the […]
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Northrop Grumman moves Antares rocket work to U.S. from Russia & Ukraine with Firefly partnership
Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket lifts off from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Aug. 10, 2021 carrying a Cygnus spacecraft with cargo for the International Space Station. Terry Zaperach / NASA Wallops Northrop Grumman is moving production of the engines and structures for its Antares rockets to the U.S. from Russia and Ukraine, a […]
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Trump tax returns must be given to Congress, federal appeals court says in new ruling
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held at the Hilton Anatole on August 06, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. CPAC began in 1974, and is a conference that brings together and hosts conservative organizations, activists, and world leaders in discussing current events and future political agendas. Brandon Bell | […]
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4 takeaways from the Investing Club’s ‘Morning Meeting’ on Tuesday
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Tuesday’s key moments. We are sticking to NVDA despite struggles in sector We’re trimming an oil stake Tensions with China could worsen chips shortage Quick mentions: CRM, COST, AMZN, DHR, DIS 1. We […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Norwegian Cruise Line, Micron Technology, Signet Jewelers, Novavax and more
A view of the Norwegian Encore cruise ship during its inaugural sailing from PortMiami, which took place from Nov. 21-24, 2019. Orlando Sentinel | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Norwegian Cruise Line — Shares sank nearly 12% on Tuesday after the company reported second-quarter results […]
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Apple Card’s rapid growth, outside vendors blamed for mishaps within Goldman’s credit-card business
Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces Apple Card during a launch event at Apple headquarters on Monday, March 25, 2019, in Cupertino, California. Noah Berger | AFP | Getty Images When it was unveiled in 2019, Apple touted its new credit card as a gamechanger with unheard-of levels of simplicity and transparency. Behind the scenes, however, […]
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Ford raises price of electric F-150 Lightning by up to $8,500 due to ‘significant material cost increases’
Ford F-150 Lightning trucks manufactured at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn Michigan. Courtesy: Ford Motor Co. DETROIT – Ford Motor on Tuesday said it is increasing the starting prices of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup due to “significant material cost increases and other factors.” The Detroit automaker said the price increases – between […]
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