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Virgin Galactic partners with Rolls-Royce as it looks to build an aircraft for supersonic air travel

Space tourism venture Virgin Galactic announced it signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to develop an aircraft for supersonic travel.

4 years ago

The real story about getting rich by investing in gold, cryptocurrency and IPOs

When times feel uncertain, watch out for the recommendations to buy gold or assets supposedly not linked to the stock market. Here's what to know before you invest.

4 years ago

Move over Nikola: A new electric truck SPAC called Lordstown is forming and the shares are surging

The latest deal between a SPAC and electric vehicle start-up was announced on Monday, when DiamondPeak Holdings said it would merger with Lordstown Motors.

4 years ago

Will schools reopen in the fall? Here's what's at stake for children and their parents

As schools prepare for the upcoming year, many have already committed to a "hybrid" model to education in and outside the classroom.

4 years ago

Covid-19 is making Americans wish they had more cash set aside. Taking these steps can help you save

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted many Americans to realize they haven't financially prepared for the unexpected. By building up an emergency cash cushion, you will be better prepared in an emergency. Here's how to get started.

4 years ago

Extra unemployment is over. So are most eviction moratoriums. Here's what relief could be coming next

Republicans and Democrats continue to spar over what shape the next stimulus package should take. From unemployment checks to relief for student loan borrowers, here's what could be coming.

4 years ago

How Trump could force a payroll tax holiday without waiting for Congress

President Donald Trump may not have to wait for Congress to get the payroll tax holiday he's been seeking. He may be able to push it through himself, according to a Wall Street Journal op-ed co-authored by Stephen Moore, a member of the president's economic recovery task force.

4 years ago

Republicans call the $600 unemployment boost a disincentive to work. Many experts disagree

Republicans want to end or reduce an extra $600 a week that unemployed Americans have been receiving, calling the aid a disincentive to return to work. Economists suggest this may not be correct.

4 years ago

How negotiations over second $1,200 stimulus checks could shape up

Washington lawmakers seem to be at an impasse over a new stimulus package. Some lawmakers are hoping this is a chance to boost dependent pay in the second round of stimulus checks.

4 years ago

Motorcoach industry looks to Congress to keep buses on the road as pandemic wipes out travel demand

Normally, the motorcoach industry pulls in more than $15 billion annually; this year it's on track to bring in $4 billion, according to American Bus Association CEO Pete Pantuso.

4 years ago

Wall Street's top analysts say stocks like Qualcomm and Spotify have compelling upside potential

We used TipRanks analyst ranking service to pinpoint Wall Street's best-performing analysts.

4 years ago

From travel pods to private jets, affluent travelers are eager to make vacations happen

Affluent travelers appear to be more resilient than most, making plans and holding onto reservations made pre-pandemic. Industry experts see this resilience among luxury travelers as an encouraging sign that a rebound might be just around the corner.

4 years ago

You may be able to use your Roth IRA to fund a home purchase. Here are the pros and cons

Due to the flexibility of a Roth IRA, you may be able to use money toward the purchase of your first home without paying taxes or an early withdrawal penalty on up to $10,000 in earnings.

4 years ago

Receiving unemployment payments? Why tax season might cost you next year

Laid-off workers who are currently receiving unemployment may stumble on a surprise next spring: They could owe Uncle Sam, and they could miss out on a pile of tax credits when they file with the IRS.

4 years ago