Taxes, Tariffs, and Industrial Policy: How the U.S. Tax Code Fails Manufacturing

Key Findings Policymakers on both the left and right have brought industrial policy back into focus after slow growth over the past few decades and growing concern over the state of America’s manufacturing sector. In the context of the tax code, industrial policy usually comes in the form of non-neutral subsidies for specific industries or…

Volkswagen recalls 246,000 Atlas SUVs due to issue with airbags, brakes

In this article VOW3-DE VWA’-BE David Gray | Reuters Volkswagen recalled 246,000 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because of a wiring issue that could cause problems with the airbags, windows and brakes of the cars. Damage to the wiring of the cars could result in airbags deploying “later than…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: FedEx, GameStop, Moderna and more

In this article JOAN BA MRNA X GME FDX Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: FedEx (FDX) – FedEx earned an adjusted $4.59 per share for its latest quarter, missing estimates by 5 cents, though the delivery service’s revenue beat analyst forecasts. FedEx’s bottom line was impacted by worker shortages stemming from…

Meet Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate for the IRS

Erin M. Collins Source: Erin M. Collins If you’re one of the millions of Americans grappling with IRS issues, you may not realize there’s another option for your unresolved problems. The Taxpayer Advocate Service, known as TAS, is an independent organization within the agency, providing one-on-one guidance and fighting for systemic changes. Erin Collins, the…

These charts show how much it costs to charge an EV vs. refueling a gas vehicle

A driver uses a fast-charging station for electric in the cell phone lot at John F. Kennedy (JFK) airport on April 02, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images It has been true for years: Mile for mile, it’s cheaper — generally much cheaper — to recharge an electric vehicle than it…

Tech companies fight low morale and attrition with more equity grants as their stocks get slammed

In this article HOOD UBER SNAP ROKU Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Lucas Jackson | Reuters Tech companies are looking to issue new stock and cash perks as slumping share prices weigh on employees’ wallets and morale. Robinhood, Snap, Roku and Uber are among those offering more equity grants…

Ryan Cohen brings an activist approach to Bed Bath & Beyond. Here’s what may be next for the retailer

In this article BBBY Shoppers exit a Bed Bath & Beyond store in New York. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Company: Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Business: Bed Bath & Beyond runs a chain of retail stores. It operates through two segments, North American Retail and Institutional Sales. The company sells a range…

Most medical debt will be wiped from consumer credit reports

In this article TRU EXPN-GB EFX A medical worker walks past a row of ambulances parked outside of Houston Methodist Hospital amid the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). in Houston, Texas, U.S., June 22, 2020. Callaghan O’Hare | Reuters A large number of U.S. consumers will have their medical debt wiped from their…

Cramer’s lightning round: Hims & Hers Health is not a buy

Loading chart… Hims & Hers Health Inc: “Hims & Hers lose money … I’m not recommending stocks that are losing a lot of money.” Loading chart… Two Harbors Investment Corp: “I’m not going there. We’ve seen a lot of companies like that. … I’m not playing.” Loading chart… Shell Midstream Partners LP: “[Enterprise Product Partners],…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: GameStop, Tesla, FedEx and more

In this article X GME FDX TSLA MRNA RENT WING MDB GRMN JOAN Shoppers wait for a GameStop store to open on at the Tysons Corner Center, in Tysons, Virginia, November 27, 2020. Hannah McKay | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. GameStop — Shares of the video game retailer…