NBA suspends Suns owner Robert Sarver for a year over workplace harassment, use of racial slurs

Robert Sarver of the Phoenix Suns takes notes inside the lottery room during the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery at the New York Hilton in New York, New York. Jennifer Pottheiser | National Basketball Association | Getty Images The NBA suspended Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver for one year and fined him $10 million…

No end in sight for Wall Street deals slump as JPMorgan says advisory revenue plunges 50%

Daniel Pinto, JPMorgan’s chief executive of corporate and investment bank. Simon Dawson | Bloomberg | Getty Images The deal-making slowdown that has weighed on Wall Street this year shows no signs of letting up. Investment banking revenue at JPMorgan Chase is headed for a 45% to 50% decline in the third quarter from a year…

Where Do People Pay the Most in Property Taxes?

Property taxes are the primary tool for financing local government and generating state-level revenue in some states as well. In fiscal year 2020, property taxes comprised 32.2 percent of total state and local tax collections in the United States, more than any other source of tax revenue. Local governments rely heavily on property taxes to fund schools, roads, police departments, fire and emergency medical…

From inflation to war, here are the 4 big factors impacting markets and the economy right now

Avalon_studio | E+ | Getty Images HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — There are four big trends impacting the economy and stock market right now, and uncertainty around each is creating challenges for investors, market experts and investment strategists said Monday at the Future Proof wealth conference. Those high-levels trends are inflation, the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate policy,…

Inflation is still rising, but it’s less likely to hurt some retirees — here’s why

Sollina Images | Tetra Images | Getty Images Despite falling gas prices, inflation was higher than expected in August, curbing optimism for lower day-to-day expenses. But some retirees won’t feel the sting of elevated costs, experts say. Annual inflation rose by 8.3% in August, fueled by growing costs for food, shelter and medical care services,…

Starbucks to unveil ‘reinvention’ strategy at investor day on Tuesday

In this article SBUX CEO of Starbucks Howard Schultz in New York City. Steven Ferdman | Getty Images Starbucks is expected to unveil a reinvention plan Tuesday as the coffee giant grapples with changing consumer behavior, outdated store designs and a union push in the U.S. The strategy is the brainchild of outgoing interim CEO…

China’s tourism revenue came in at 60% of pre-Covid levels this holiday weekend

National tourism revenue for the long weekend ended Monday reached 28.68 billion yuan ($4.16 billion), only 60.6% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Pictured here are visitors to the Nantong Intercontinental Green Expo Park in Jiangsu province on Sept. 11, 2022. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty…

Peloton co-founders John Foley and Hisao Kushi are leaving the company in a broad executive shakeup

In this article PTON Peloton on Monday announced the resignations of two of the company’s founders and another top executive, marking the end of an era for the struggling fitness-equipment company as CEO Barry McCarthy dramatically reshapes the business. Co-founder and former CEO John Foley resigned from his position as executive chairman of the board…

Oracle reports 18% revenue growth after Cerner deal closes

In this article ORCL Oracle reported revenue that met expectations on Monday, while earnings and quarterly guidance came in below analysts’ estimates. Revenue climbed 18% in the quarter from a year earlier, thanks to a contribution from recently acquired software maker Cerner. Here’s how the company did: Earnings: $1.03 per share, adjusted, vs. $1.07 per…

Inflation ‘collapse’ will launch powerful market rally, Credit Suisse predicts

Credit Suisse expects the Federal Reserve to pause interest rate hikes sooner than widely expected due to tumbling inflation. According to the firm’s chief U.S. equity strategist, it will launch a powerful market breakout. “This is actually what’s being priced into the market broadly,” Jonathan Golub told CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Monday. “Every one of…

1 in 4 adults in the U.S. lives with a disability. Having a financial plan to address care is critical

Daniel Trush was just 12 years old when a brain aneurysm rupture changed the course of his entire life. “I went into a coma, and I was in a coma for 30 days — and I was in the hospital and rehab for a total of 341 days,” said Daniel, who is now 38 and…

When to apply for student loan forgiveness — 4 key dates to know

Olena Ruban | Moment | Getty Images By next month, tens of millions of Americans should be able to start applying for student loan forgiveness. For a number of reasons, experts say borrowers should fill out their application sooner rather than later. These are 4 dates that should be on your radar, including three before…