A demonstrator holds up an abortion flag outside of the U.S. Supreme Court as justices hear a major abortion case on the legality of a Republican-backed Louisiana law that imposes restrictions on abortion doctors, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 4, 2020. Tom Brenner | Reuters A group of abortion providers and advocates asked
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In this article NKE Pedestrians walk past the American multinational sport clothing brand, Nike store and its logo seen in Hong Kong. Budrul Chukrut | LightRocket | Getty Images Nike shares dropped in extended trading Thursday after the sneaker giant reported quarterly revenue that missed analysts’ expectations. Its stock was recently down around 3%. Here’s
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban is bullish on the growth of DeFi, or decentralized finance, applications, and thinks that they will pose a challenge to traditional banks. To him, the “foundational DeFi benefit is that it simplifies borrowing for personal purposes,” Cuban tweeted on Thursday in response to a debate about DeFi. “It’s a hassle to
mediaphotos | E+ | Getty Images Many popular tax-planning strategies are on the chopping block as Democrats debate how to pay for their $3.5 trillion spending package. However, now is the time to consider year-end moves to lower next year’s tax bill, regardless of what happens in Congress. “Year-end tax planning should be done every
Corporate income tax rates have been declining around the world for the last two decades. Today’s map shows the most recent changes in corporate tax rates in European OECD countries, comparing how combined statutory corporate income tax rates have changed between 2018 and 2021. The average tax rate of all European countries covered has declined
Jenna Fountain carries a bucket down Regency Drive to try to recover items from their flooded home in Port Arthur, Texas, September 1, 2017. Emily Kask | AFP | Getty Images Record-setting rain, floods and wildfires are examples of the rising risks to the U.S. housing market from climate change. Mortgage lenders and investors are
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images Likely before the end of the year, the Federal Reserve will start to tiptoe into the unknown. Central bank officials indicated Wednesday that they’re ready to begin “tapering” – the process of slowly pulling back the stimulus they’ve provided during the
In this article ULVR-GB VOW3-DE TSLA Volvo is one of several automakers looking to change the materials used in its vehicles. Artur Widak | NurPhoto | Getty Images Volvo Cars wants all the models it sells to be leather-free by 2030, a move which represents the latest example of how automakers are looking to make
When it comes time to make dinner after a long day of work, which kind of cook are you? Maybe you crack open a bottle of pinot noir along with your copy of “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,” sort through your array of fresh ingredients from the local farmer’s market, and whip up a delicious and
In this article HOOD Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Robinhood is debuting a feature that gives traders more control over digital tokens in its latest expansion in the cryptocurrency space. The newly public brokerage is testing “crypto wallets” with select clients next month, the company announced in a blog post Wednesday. The so-called wallet will
Paul Bradbury | Getty Images Younger generations of Americans apparently do not have a great deal of faith that Social Security will be available to them when they retire. To that point, about 23% of Gen Z and 26% of millennials actually believe there is little likelihood that they will be able to rely on
Damir Khabirov | iStock | Getty Images A bill introduced by Senators from both parties would help high school students achieve financial literacy by giving them money and then matching a portion of what they continue to save. The Program to Inspire Growth and Guarantee Youth Budgeting Advice and Necessary Knowledge, or the PIGGY BANK
In this article FB AMZN GOOGL Google’s $2.1 billion deal to buy a Manhattan office building adds to the rapid growth of Silicon Alley, despite the growth of remote work and a decline in the New York office market. Google is buying the former St. John’s Terminal on Manhattan’s West Side, expanding its footprint downtown.
In this article CRM DRI JOBY BIIB KBH BB Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Darden Restaurants (DRI) — The Olive Garden parent reported earnings of $1.76 per share, higher than the $1.64-per-share forecast. The restaurant company also reported same-store sales that rose 47.5%, topping estimates. Shares rose 3% in premarket trading.
Ford started resuming vehicle production in the U.S. on May 18, 2020 with new coronavirus safety protocols such as health assessments, personal protective equipment and facility modifications to increase social distancing. Ford With no end in sight this year, the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage is now expected to cost the global automotive industry an estimated
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis on September 03, 2019 in New York City. Steven Ferdman | Getty Images SAN JOSE, CALIF — Former U.S. Defense Secretary General James Mattis testified on Wednesday that as a board member at Theranos he was “frankly amazed” at what was possible at first but later became disillusioned
The facade of Blue Origin’s new rocket engine factory in Huntsville, Alabama. CNBC | Michael Sheetz The U.S. Federal Court of Claims released the redacted version of the lawsuit filed in August by Jeff Bezos‘ Blue Origin against NASA and Elon Musk’s SpaceX over a lucrative lunar lander contract awarded earlier this year. “Historically a
@Sabi32 | Twenty20 On Sept. 15, millions of families received the third advance child tax credit payment automatically from the IRS. But others who got their July and August payments without a problem have yet to get their money. Sarene Leeds, 44, is one such parent. The freelance writer in White Plains, New York, was
In this article 3333-HK 127-HK A man drives a cart past apartment buildings at China Evergrande Group’s Life in Venice real estate and tourism development in Qidong, Jiangsu province, China, on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hong Kong-listed shares of investment holding firm Chinese Estates surged on Thursday after