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There’s a growing interest in wealth taxes on the super-rich. Here’s why it hasn’t happened
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks during a Senate Finance Committee nomination hearing on Feb. 23, 2021. Greg Nash | Pool | Reuters Americans increasingly favor a wealth tax on the ultra-rich. But despite an uptick in proposals, these policies have struggled to gain traction. President Joe Biden in March unveiled the latest federal wealth tax […]
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Thinking about buying a car? Here’s what auto experts say you need to know
A customer is shown a 2022 Toyota Prius at Longo Toyota in El Monte, CA on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Medianews Group | Orange County Register via Getty Images People spend a lot of money on their cars and trucks. In fact, about 16% of the average American’s total budget goes to transportation, including vehicle […]
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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says he’s not anti-union, but his past tells a different story
A pro-union poster is seen on a lamp pole outside Starbucks’ Broadway and Denny location in Seattle’s Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood on March 22, 2022. Toby Scott | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Howard Schultz’s first week back at the helm of Starbucks ended with seven more company-owned cafes unionizing, bringing the total […]
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Sunnova CEO says war in Ukraine will spur shift to renewables, calls on U.S. to foster solar panel production
Consumer demands, on both reliability and price; climate change, and geopolitical and national security will spur a shift to solar energy, Sunnova CEO says. Source
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Cramer’s lightning round: I like Portillo’s here
Mattel Inc: “Mattel I like so much, I think it’s got a great, bright future. … Sell off a little bit from the top. Buy.” Braskem SA: “I’m turning against the commodity stocks, and that is pure commodity. So I’m going to say you’re okay, but don’t overstay your welcome.” Source
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Keep an eye on these 9 beaten-down retail stocks, Jim Cramer says
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday offered a list of nine discounted retail stocks that he believes could be great additions to investors’ portfolios. “Today we saw many of these discounted retailers rally nicely, but it will take many more days like today before these stocks come close to being expensive again. So, I would give […]
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Cramer’s week ahead: Own stocks that are cheap on a price to earnings basis
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday previewed next week’s roster of earnings and advised investors to stick to companies that are profitable yet affordable for investors to own. “In this environment, you need to own companies that make stuff and do things profitably, but let’s add, also, with stocks that remain cheap on a price to […]
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Target tiptoes back into resale with new ThredUp deal, as it makes sustainability push
Target ThredUp website Source: Target Target is tiptoeing back into secondhand sales through a deal with resale company, ThredUp. The big-box retailer confirmed Friday that it launched a page on ThredUp’s website in late March that includes listings of women’s and kids’ apparel, along with accessories. Some items are from Target’s private labels, such as […]
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Elon Musk says Tesla may have to get into the lithium business because costs are so ‘insane’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pictured as he attends the start of the production at Tesla’s “Gigafactory” on March 22, 2022 in Gruenheide, southeast of Berlin. Patrick Pleul | AFP | Getty Images Elon Musk tweeted Tesla may get into the lithium mining and refining business directly and at scale because the cost of the […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Robinhood, EPAM Systems, Kroger and more
Kroger is opening automated warehouses around the country to build a larger and more profitable online grocery business. Kroger Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. Robinhood — Shares of the trading app dropped nearly 7% after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to sell from neutral. The Wall Street firm cited softening […]
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