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DraftKings surges after announcing ESPN deal

DraftKings surges after announcing ESPN deal

Shares of DraftKings jumped after the company announced a partnership with ESPN.

5 years ago
Why Trump's payroll tax holiday may be a lose-lose for workers and their firms

Why Trump's payroll tax holiday may be a lose-lose for workers and their firms

It's been nearly two weeks since President Trump's payroll tax deferral went into effect. Large firms have been chilly toward it so far. Experts say the benefits of the tax delay are limited and carry risks for companies

5 years ago
Holiday travel bookings lag, but trend toward last-minute trips might help

Holiday travel bookings lag, but trend toward last-minute trips might help

Advance bookings for the winter holidays are down by double digits as of mid-September, but a trend toward last-minute trips and more generous terms from hosts and airlines might help mitigate an otherwise gloomy travel and tourism season.

5 years ago
Dreaming of retiring abroad? Here's what you need to know

Dreaming of retiring abroad? Here's what you need to know

Coronavirus restrictions may have put a damper on travel, but you can start planning now for your eventual retirement overseas.

5 years ago
Wall Street Democrat hopes Biden beats Trump, but says a Biden win would initially hurt stocks

Wall Street Democrat hopes Biden beats Trump, but says a Biden win would initially hurt stocks

However, investor Michael Novogratz said Monday that a Biden presidency may "actually start balancing out the disproportionate gains" made in stocks, and in the long run, "markets will be stronger." 

5 years ago
Retirees might want to rethink their reliance on Treasurys for income

Retirees might want to rethink their reliance on Treasurys for income

With yields on Treasurys at historically low levels, these safe investments may be doing less for your portfolio than you intend.

5 years ago
Wall Street’s top analysts are recommending stocks like Uber and Lovesac amid market volatility

Wall Street’s top analysts are recommending stocks like Uber and Lovesac amid market volatility

CNBC used TipRanks analyst ranking service to pinpoint Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Uber and Lovesac.

5 years ago
Large employers, U.S. House staff, reject Trump’s payroll-tax deferral plan

Large employers, U.S. House staff, reject Trump’s payroll-tax deferral plan

Staffers and other employees at the U.S. House of Representatives won't participate in President Donald Trump's deferral of the 6.2% tax workers pay toward Social Security.

5 years ago
Why third-quarter taxes are confusing for small businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program

Why third-quarter taxes are confusing for small businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program

Small business owners who took a forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loan are deciding whether to claim covered expenses on their taxes before Sept. 15.

5 years ago
Trump vs Biden: How the election outcome may influence your stock investments

Trump vs Biden: How the election outcome may influence your stock investments

The race for the White House will likely impact the equity markets. While you may be tempted to position your portfolio now, experts say it's best to wait. Here's what different results on Nov. 3 could mean for stocks.

5 years ago
Microsoft wants to take on Amazon in connecting satellites to the cloud

Microsoft wants to take on Amazon in connecting satellites to the cloud

Microsoft is looking to compete with Amazon with a service that connects satellites directly to a cloud computing network.

5 years ago
U.S. House staff won’t participate in payroll tax deferral

U.S. House staff won’t participate in payroll tax deferral

Staffers and other employees at the U.S. House of Representatives won't participate in President Donald Trump's deferral of the 6.2% tax workers pay toward Social Security.

5 years ago
JPMorgan creates new team to trade shares of pre-IPO giants including SpaceX, Robinhood and Airbnb

JPMorgan creates new team to trade shares of pre-IPO giants including SpaceX, Robinhood and Airbnb

More than a decade ago, it was much more common for companies to go public earlier in their development, allowing investors to participate in the rise of winners like Amazon and Google.

5 years ago
Unemployment benefits. Stimulus checks. A breakdown of where aid measures stand

Unemployment benefits. Stimulus checks. A breakdown of where aid measures stand

It's a hard time to try to plan your finances. Unemployment benefits and another round of stimulus checks are up in the air. Evictions are banned, but only temporarily. Here's a breakdown of where relief measures stand.

5 years ago
Trump's unemployment program pays up to $1,800 in extra benefits to workers who qualify

Trump's unemployment program pays up to $1,800 in extra benefits to workers who qualify

Unemployed workers can expect to get a $300 weekly supplement to jobless benefits for a period covering up to six weeks, according to a federal official.

5 years ago