Month: August 2025
29-year-old American left NYC and moved to Istanbul where he started a tourism company that brought in $100,000 last year
In 2017, Doug Barnard, a college student at the time, took a trip to India with his mom. The experience was so impactful that it eventually inspired him to become a full-time traveler—a path he didn’t know was possible for him. “Going to India was an eye-opening experience for me. It was the first time […]
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Nearly 60% of millennials and Gen Zers say their social life is hurting their financial goals
Emmy, a 31-year-old living in Los Angeles, has been in a credit card debt cycle — racking up balances, paying a card off and then maxing it out again — since she was 18. When Emmy, who uses a pseudonym online to protect her privacy, started sharing her debt journey on TikTok in March, her […]
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Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings dip 4% as conglomerate braces for tariff impact
In this article BRK.A Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Warren Buffett speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 3, 2025. CNBC Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported a small decline in second-quarter operating earnings as Warren Buffett’s conglomerate warns of negative impacts from steep U.S. tariffs. Berkshire’s operating profit […]
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JFK airport’s $9.5 billion international terminal is taking shape. See what’s inside
The future ticket counter at JFK’s new Terminal 1. Leslie Josephs/CNBC It’s far from finished but the new, $9.5 billion Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport is taking shape. Its first phase is slated to open in mid-2026. It will replace the current terminal, which opened in 1998. The terminal, which will be […]
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Restaurants are adding dozens of new spicy menu items in a bid for younger diners
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new Adobo Ranch dip Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant brands are hoping hot new menu items will drive visits among younger costumers. Hot, in this case, is literal. Spicy items like chicken sandwiches, seasoned sides and sauces are cropping up more often on menus at major fast-casual and quick-service chains. The idea […]
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Appeals court keeps order blocking Trump administration from indiscriminate immigration sweeps
A federal appeals court ruled Friday night to uphold a lower court’s temporary order blocking the Trump administration from conducting indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California. A three-judge panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held a hearing Monday afternoon at which the federal government asked the court to overturn a […]
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How activist Elliott could use its data center know-how to amplify returns at Equinix
Inside one of Equinix’s internal operations at Equinix Data Center in Ashburn, Virginia, on May 9, 2024. Amanda Andrade-Rhoades | The Washington Post | Getty Images Company: Equinix Inc (EQIX) Business: Equinix is a real estate investment trust and operator of 270 data centers in 75 metro areas around the globe, providing carrier-neutral collocation and […]
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Microsoft could be due for a big pullback as one of the most overbought names on Wall Street
Stocks that saw gains in recent days could be at risk of sliding, according to one popular technical indicator. Major U.S. indexes tumbled Friday on fears that the economy could be headed toward a slowdown, after July’s jobs data came out far weaker than expected and President Donald Trump rolled out modified tariff rates . […]
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Bank of America says these five stocks have room to run following earnings
Bank of America highlighted a slate of stocks that have plenty of upside following quarterly reports. The firm said shares of companies like Microsoft still have room to run after earnings . Other buy-rated names include Delta Air Lines, Domino’s Pizza, Procter & Gamble and Levi Strauss. Delta Air Lines Shares of Delta are down […]
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This is the ‘No. 1 reason’ to buy the early boarding upgrade, travel expert says
A record number of passengers flew in 2024. Izusek | E+ | Getty Images Southwest Airlines, once known for its first-come, first-served approach to boarding and seating, on Tuesday began selling its first tickets with assigned seats. That change — and with it, new boarding groups — goes into effect for flights in late January. […]
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