Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Snap, Meta Platforms, Mattel and more

In this article SAM ISRG COF MAT SNAP People walk past Snap Inc. Snapchat signage displayed in downtown Los Angeles, California on October 2, 2021. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell:  Snap – Shares of the Snapchat parent company plummeted more than 26% in…

Early retiree shares 13 ‘stupid simple’ money rules that helped him save $1 million: ‘I wasn’t born rich’

I will remember December 23, 2016 for the rest of my life. It was my last day working a full-time job. My wife and I retired early at 33 and 35, respectively, after accumulating $870,000 working in information technology. With the help of the market, our net worth increased to $1 million shortly after. I…

‘High volatility’ includes ‘sharp’ up days, too. Here’s why it’s smart to stay invested in the market

skynesher With the stock market flashing more red than green these days and economists warning that the chances of a recession are rising, some investors may be eyeing the exit sign. But by leaving now you risk missing the best days of the market, experts say. “High volatility doesn’t mean only downside volatility,” said Veronica…

Here’s what Cadillac’s new $300,000 electric sedan will look like

In this article GM The Cadillac Celestiq show car previews an upcoming electric sedan for General Motors. GM DETROIT – General Motors on Friday previewed what its most expensive Cadillac ever will look like as the automaker attempts to redefine the quintessential American luxury brand into an electric vehicle leader. The Detroit automaker unveiled a…

AT&T shares fall after company says later payments, higher spending are hurting cash flow

In this article T A man walks with an umbrella outside of AT&T corporate headquarters on March 13, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Ronald Martinez | Getty Images AT&T shares fell Thursday after the company said its cash flow was hurt by customers’ later phone payments and company spending on building 5G infrastructure. AT&T said customers…

Coinbase blasts SEC over insider trading case, says none of the tokens it lists are securities

In this article COIN Coinbase signage in New York’s Times Square during the company’s initial public offering on the Nasdaq on April 14, 2021. Robert Nickelsberg | Getty Images Coinbase pushed back on claims from the Securities and Exchange Commission that it offers unregistered securities, following fraud charges against a former employee of the company….

Cash-strapped but still trying to keep up with the Kardashians: How social media drives bad spending habits

Prostock-Studio | Getty Images It only takes a quick scroll through Instagram to see how many people are on vacation right now, going to concerts and enjoying amazing meals out. To be sure, “revenge tourism” — and “revenge spending” more broadly — has been surging, at least as far as social media is concerned. At…

Vince McMahon retires as WWE chief amid probes into alleged misconduct of pro wrestling boss

Vince McMahon attends a press conference at MetLife Stadium on February 16, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Michael N. Todaro | Getty Images World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Vince McMahon announced Friday that he was fully retiring after decades of leading the company founded by his father, a move that comes after it was revealed…

Twitter misses earnings expectations, partially blames revenue drop on Elon Musk takeover bid

In this article TWTR Twitter reported results for the second quarter on Friday that missed analyst estimates on earnings, revenue and user growth. Shares of Twitter closed up about .8% on Friday. Here are the key numbers: Earnings per share: A loss of 8 cents, adjusted, vs expected earnings of 14 cents, according to a…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: American Express, Verizon, Twitter and more

In this article TWTR AXP VZ SLB CLF SNAP HCA Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: American Express (AXP) – American Express rallied 4.5% in the premarket after beating top and bottom line estimates for the second quarter. Card members registered record spending, driven by a rebound in travel and entertainment. Verizon…

More advisors turn to alternative investments to further diversify their clients in volatile market

Marko Geber | DigitalVision | Getty Images After battling downturns in the stock and bond markets, more financial advisors looking to further diversify their clients are turning to alternative investments, according to a recent survey from Cerulli Associates. Falling outside of traditional asset classes, alternative investments are typically added to portfolios for more diversification, income generation and…