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CEO confidence in the economy has cratered, while consumers believe things are OK

CEO confidence in the economy has cratered, while consumers believe things are OK

The gap between sentiment is broad and growing, though there's some reason to believe that a change could be coming.

6 years ago
Virgin Galactic is seeing strong demand for tourist flights to space, will re-open ticket sales

Virgin Galactic is seeing strong demand for tourist flights to space, will re-open ticket sales

"Later on in the year we'll re-open those sales" to fly to space, Virgin Galactic CEO Whitesides told CNBC.

6 years ago
Here's one option for guaranteed income if you're delaying Social Security

Here's one option for guaranteed income if you're delaying Social Security

For older Americans who are retiring but want to delay taking Social Security to let their benefits grow as much as possible, a specific type of annuity might help bridge the gap.

6 years ago
Ahead of U.S. election, Facebook gives users some control over how they see political ads

Ahead of U.S. election, Facebook gives users some control over how they see political ads

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it was making some changes to its approach to political ads, including allowing users to turn off certain ad-targeting tools, but the updates stop far short of critics' demands and what rival companies have pledged to do.



6 years ago
Weak holiday sales at Kohl's, J.C. Penney spell more trouble for stores

Weak holiday sales at Kohl's, J.C. Penney spell more trouble for stores

Kohl's Corp and J.C. Penney Co Inc reported lower holiday season sales on Thursday, a sign that traditional brick-and-mortar retailers struggled to compete with record-breaking online shopping between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.



6 years ago
Cramer says Wall Street analysts playing catch-up to market rally: 'Just a very bullish moment'

Cramer says Wall Street analysts playing catch-up to market rally: 'Just a very bullish moment'

Analysts underestimated the staying power of the stock market's 2019 advance and they're being forced to scramble, CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday.

6 years ago
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market momentum waning

U.S. weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market momentum waning

New applications for U.S. jobless benefits fell more than expected last week, but the labor market appears to be cooling, with the number of Americans on unemployment rolls surging to more than a 1-1/2-year high at the end of 2019.



6 years ago
Carlos Ghosn says will fully cooperate with Lebanese judiciary: broadcaster LBCI

Carlos Ghosn says will fully cooperate with Lebanese judiciary: broadcaster LBCI

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn said he will "fully cooperate" with Lebanon's judiciary in comments to broadcaster LBCI on Thursday, adding he was more comfortable with it than Japan's judiciary.



6 years ago
Powerball jackpot climbs to $277 million. Here's the tax bite for the winner

Powerball jackpot climbs to $277 million. Here's the tax bite for the winner

Although 24% is withheld from big lottery wins for federal taxes, the top marginal rate of 37% means the winner could expect to owe more to the IRS at tax time.

6 years ago
Here's how to lower your tax season stress level

Here's how to lower your tax season stress level

We're barely a week into the new year, but the IRS has announced the start date for tax filing season: Jan. 27. Gather these important documents now to help streamline the process.

6 years ago
Ghosn 'very comfortable' after Lebanon questioning: lawyer

Ghosn 'very comfortable' after Lebanon questioning: lawyer

Carlos Ghosn's lawyer said he was "very comfortable" with legal proceedings in Lebanon on Thursday, after the fugitive ex-Nissan boss was questioned over an extradition request from Japan where he faces financial misappropriation charges.



6 years ago
Concerns over U.S. Latecoere purchase overblown: Dassault CEO

Concerns over U.S. Latecoere purchase overblown: Dassault CEO

Concerns among French lawmakers about aerospace firm Latecoere's sale to a U.S. fund are "overblown", the head of its major client Dassault Aviation said on Thursday.



6 years ago
Weak holiday sales at Kohl's, J.C. Penney spell further trouble for traditional retailers

Weak holiday sales at Kohl's, J.C. Penney spell further trouble for traditional retailers

Kohl's Corp and J.C. Penney Co Inc posted weak holiday season sales on Thursday, affirming that traditional brick-and-mortar retailers struggled to compete with record-breaking online shopping between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.



6 years ago
Wall Street hits record high on trade optimism, FAANG rally

Wall Street hits record high on trade optimism, FAANG rally

U.S. stock indexes hit record highs at the open on Thursday after the United States and Iran pulled back from new military action, while firming optimism about a U.S.-China trade deal added to the upbeat mood.



6 years ago
Takeaway shareholders approve Just Eat acquisition: company

Takeaway shareholders approve Just Eat acquisition: company

Dutch food ordering company Takeaway.com said on Thursday its shareholders had approved plans for the company's proposed 5.9 billion pound ($7.7 billion) acquisition of British peer Just Eat PLC.



6 years ago