Elijah Wood as Frodo in “The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy. Courtesy: New Line Cinema The One Ring that collectors were coveting this summer wasn’t found in Hobbiton or deep in the tunnels of the Misty Mountains; nor was it discovered in the Elf stronghold of Rivendell, the realm of Gondor or even beyond
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A crane with the China Vanke logo at a residential construction site in China, on Sept. 28, 2021. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chinese real estate stocks mostly rose after the country announced it will extend two financial policies to support the real estate market until the end of 2024. Hong Kong-listed real
In this article ASTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Astra CEO Chris Kemp speaks inside the company’s headquarters during its Spacetech Day, May 12, 2022. Brady Kenniston / Astra Spacecraft engine manufacturer and small rocket builder Astra plans to conduct a reverse stock split at a 1 to 15 ratio, the company disclosed in
New Chinese laws on espionage and foreign relations took effect on July 1. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — For foreign businesses in China, geopolitics hold more sway than new Chinese laws, according to analysts. National security is a growing priority for the country. Two new laws, one on espionage and
After the Supreme Court‘s ruling on the affirmative action admission policies of Harvard and the University of North Carolina, decades-old legacy preferences are facing new challenges. The court’s ruling was considered a massive blow to efforts to boost enrollment of minorities at American universities through policies that considered applicants’ race. Now, a civil rights group is contesting the practice of
A for sale sign is posted in front of a home for sale on February 20, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Home prices hit a record high in May, rising 0.7% nationally compared with April at a seasonally adjusted rate, according to the Black Knight Home Price Index. Prices, which
Pre-owned vehicles are seen at the Roger Beasley South dealership lot on June 07, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images DETROIT – Wholesale used vehicle prices posted their largest decline last month since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, as prices are set to stabilize during the second half of this year.
In this article NVAX DKNG LCID CVNA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Carvana used car “vending machine” displays vehicles on December 09, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Carvana — Shares soared 10% in midday trading. The company said on Monday
Artificial intelligence tools aren’t just a convenient way to complete homework assignments or edit your selfies and videos. They could be your next source of income if you take advantage of them, says Matt Higgins, a self-made millionaire, CEO of investment firm RSE Ventures and guest star on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” “AI will be the
Prostock-Studio | Istock | Getty Images If you have a 401(k), one of the big questions is whether to make pretax or Roth contributions — and the answer may be complicated, experts say. While pretax 401(k) contributions reduce your adjusted gross income, you’ll owe levies on growth upon withdrawal. By comparison, Roth 401(k) deposits won’t
The Powerball jackpot for July 10, 2023 has hit $650 million. Here, a cashier at a 7-11 store in Milipitas, California, issues Powerball tickets in 2022. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images With no winner for the Powerball jackpot, the prize has jumped to an estimated $650 million ahead of Monday’s drawing. Of
In this article JPM ZION Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO Jamie Dimon testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill September 22, 2022 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Images The whirlwind weekend in late April that saw the country’s biggest bank
When Taylor Swift’s Eras tour rolls into Singapore next year, Rjay Ignacio said he’ll be there — whether he has a ticket or not. “Taylor Swift has a huge fan base in Asia,” the YouTube content creator from Pasig City, Philippines said. “So the probability is very small to get a ticket.” But that’s not
In this article BIIB 4523.T-JP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi is seen in this undated handout image obtained by Reuters on January 20, 2023. Eisai | via Reuters Medicare has agreed to pay for the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi, a major turning point for patients who are diagnosed with the early
As CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates had a packed schedule — even sending 2:00 a.m. requests to employees. It wasn’t until he saw Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett’s personal daybook that Gates learned to cut himself and his workers some slack. “I had every minute packed, and I thought that was the only way you
In this article MDB MU CCL AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO, Micron Scott Mlyn | CNBC The S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched a solid performance in the first half of 2023, thanks to an impressive rally in major tech stocks. However, macro pressures have not abated, with minutes from the
Atlanta single father Jon had his son Theo after a decade of saving and strategizing with employer benefits and advocacy group help. Jon G. There are many paths to parenthood, and the journey is often a lot more costly for parents who rely on surrogacy. For Jon, 41, the road to becoming a father to
In this article SHAK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Restaurateur Danny Meyer doesn’t think customers need to tip when they pick up takeout or buy coffee. “If you’re just taking out food, and it was just a transaction — I give you money, you give me a cup of coffee — I don’t think
As the summer hiring market heats up, small and seasonal businesses may find they’re missing a key demographic to fill roles – teen workers. Outplacement firm Challenger Gray projected teens will gain 1.1 million jobs in 2023, down slightly from last year’s numbers and the lowest forecast since 2011. The group said this spring that
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen landed in Beijing July 7 on a four-day trip aimed at finding common ground for a mutually beneficial economic relationship between the world’s two largest economies. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images News | Getty Images Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen landed in Beijing Thursday on a four-day trip aimed at finding