Month: August 2024
Insurers deemed mold too risky decades ago. That coverage gap still surprises homeowners
Brandi Schmitt and her family pose for a 2018 Christmas card in front of their Maryland home wearing protective gear, alluding to the water and mold damage in their home. Each year, Schmitt said they try to capture the family’s situation through their Christmas card. Courtesy: Brandi Schmitt When a nor’easter struck in 2018, intense […]
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These low-volatility stocks have a winning record and are attractively valued
For investors who want to find safe plays amid a volatile market, there’s a whole set of large-cap names — particularly in health care — that could make for attractive investments. Stocks had a wild few trading sessions after Monday’s steep global sell-off, and closed the week up at levels that almost reversed its weekly […]
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Europe inflation may spike on Olympics and Taylor Swift, but UBS says it won’t hit locals’ wallets
Key Points The Olympic Games, as well as other mega events like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, produce sudden demand shocks in local economies that can appear to boost inflation, UBS says. However, these mega events may not actually increase the cost of living for the local population. The Paris Olympics has boosted demand — and […]
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Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these dividend stocks
The U.S. stock market has been under pressure recently due to fears of an economic slowdown, but dividend-paying names can help smooth the ride for investors. Investors can consider the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts as they search for stocks that are backed by strong financials and the ability to pay dividends consistently. Here […]
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How Warren Buffett’s big Japanese investments fared in the global market rout
This week’s violent global market meltdown started in Japan — where Warren Buffett has big investments — but the damage was limited. The Nikkei 225 index , a benchmark for Japanese stocks, plunged 12.4% on Monday, its worst day since “Black Monday” in 1987, triggering a domino effect globally. The sell-off was triggered by a […]
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Restaurant CEOs’ new favorite word is value as they aim to bring back customers
A sign advertises meal deals at a McDonald’s restaurant in Burbank, California, on July 22, 2024. Mario Tama | Getty Images Restaurant CEOs have become obsessed with the word “value” in explaining to investors why their sales lagged this quarter while sharing plans to revive traffic in the coming months. On McDonald’s quarterly conference call […]
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From villains to Indiana Jones: Everything we learned at Disney’s parks panel at the 2024 D23 Expo
A statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse stands in a garden in front of Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World on May 31, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images The time of villains has come. Disney’s classic baddies are getting their own theme […]
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Harris knocks Trump’s Fed comments: ‘I would never interfere’ in central bank decisions
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks with members of the media before boarding Air Force Two at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus, Michigan, U.S., August 7, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday fiercely disagreed with former President Donald Trump’s suggestion this week that U.S. […]
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Celine Dion slams Trump campaign for ‘unauthorized usage’ of ‘Titanic’ song ‘My Heart Will Go On’
File photo: Celine Dion performs at the Palais Omnisports de Bercy on December 5, 2013 in Paris, France. Bertrand Rindoff Petroff | Getty Images Canadian singer Celine Dion on Saturday bashed former President Donald Trump for using her song “My Heart Will Go On” at his Montana campaign rally without her permission or endorsement. “In […]
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