High inflation leads federal minimum wage to reach lowest value since 1956, report finds

An activist holds a placard demanding a $15 an hour minimum wage and tips for restaurant workers during a rally to call for additional relief for restaurants in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 8, 2022. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Record high inflation has pushed the value of the federal minimum wage down to…

General Motors is handling production issues on a ‘weekly basis,’ CEO Mary Barra says

General Motors is still dealing with production snags that will last into next year, CEO Mary Barra told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday. “It’s gotten better this year than last year, but really this will go into ’23. … It’s going to take additional capacity,” Barra said in an interview on “Mad Money.”  “But right…

Citigroup tops profit estimates as bank benefits from rising interest rates, shares surge 10%

Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi, says she is convinced Europe will fall into recession as it faces the impact of the war in Ukraine and the resultant energy crisis. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Citigroup is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings before the opening bell Friday. Here’s what Wall Street expects: Earnings…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: UnitedHealth, Wells Fargo, Pinterest and others

In this article M00-FF BLK RIO-GB UNH PINS WFC Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: UnitedHealth (UNH) – The health insurer’s stock rose 1.7% in the premarket after its quarterly earnings and revenue beat forecasts, and it raised its full-year outlook. The company’s results were helped in part by a strong performance…

From tuition hikes to higher student loan borrowing costs, inflation is making college even more expensive

Beyond highlighting the overwhelming burden of student loan debt, the last few years of economic turmoil have also shed light on the sky-high cost of college. “Sometimes students feel the sense of ‘My parents are going to make it work,’” said Jennifer Finetti, director of student advocacy at ScholarshipOwl. “I think a lot of students don’t…

This couple moved from California to Mexico and is saving $1,500 per month

More than 360,000 residents left California in 2021, in what some are calling “The California Exodus.” Many moved to states such as Texas, Arizona and Washington. Some Californians are even migrating out of the country and heading to Mexico for a more affordable lifestyle. Travis Grossi, a YouTube content creator who runs the Cafe con…

Cramer’s lightning round: I wouldn’t mind buying Microchip Technology down here

Loading chart… Lemonade Inc: “Those guys made lemonade into lemon.” Loading chart… The Williams Companies Inc: “I like WMB. They’ve got a 5% yield.” Loading chart… Microchip Technology Inc: “Down here, I wouldn’t mind buying it. I think it’s good.” Loading chart… CrowdStrike Holdings Inc: “CrowdStrike’s number two [in the cybersecurity sector] and number one…

JPMorgan Chase earnings fell 28% after building reserves for bad loans, bank suspends buybacks

In this article JPM JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaks at the North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) 2019 legislative conference in Washington, U.S., April 9, 2019. Jeenah Moon | Reuters JPMorgan Chase said Thursday that second-quarter profit slumped as the bank built reserves for bad loans by $428 million. Here are the numbers: Earnings:…

Stock futures rise as Wall Street awaits more major bank earnings

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., June 30, 2022.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures rose slightly Thursday night after the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined following a disappointing start to second quarter earnings from the country’s largest banks. More major bank results…

Layoffs and rescinded job offers: Take these 6 steps to adjust your career plans for the possibility of rocky times ahead

Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images The job market is still hot, but that won’t last forever. In fact, there have already been some signs of a shift, according to John P. Morgan, president of talent development and transition firm Lee Hecht Harrison. To be sure, the most recent data shows strong job growth in…