Jim Cramer says he likes these three smaller plays in battered retail sector

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday that while the retail sector has had a rough week, there are still several winners that stand out against the deluge of stocks that tanked. “The big four aren’t the only retailers that reported this week, and surprisingly, some of the smaller players actually did pretty well,” the “Mad Money”…

Stocks close flat in wild session Friday that saw the S&P 500 briefly fall into a bear market

U.S. stock futures rose slightly Thursday night, as traders watched to see if the S&P 500 will tumble into bear market territory. S&P 500 futures traded 0.2% higher, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.4%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 55 points, or 0.2%. Those moves came after another downbeat day on…

For the first time since the pandemic, leisure and business flights surpass 2019 levels

In this article MA For the first time since the start of the pandemic, global leisure and business flights have risen to levels not seen since 2019. That’s according to the Mastercard Economics Institute’s third annual travel report, titled “Travel 2022: Trends & Transitions,” published yesterday. After analyzing 37 global markets, the report found that…

A ‘bear market’ looms. What exactly does that mean?

Phonlamaiphoto | Istock | Getty Images The S&P 500 Index fell into a so-called bear market on Friday. But just what does that mean? “Bear market” is a term used by investors to describe a steep and sustained market downturn. Technically, it’s a drop of 20% or more from recent highs. Investors commonly apply the…

Cramer’s lightning round: Signet Jewelers is a buy

Loading chart… Excelerate Energy Inc: “We still like it. … I’m saying [buy].” Loading chart… Signet Jewelers Ltd: “I think that stock’s a buy.” Loading chart… Bank of America Corp: “This stock has gotten so cheap. … I’m a believer.” Loading chart… Riot Blockchain Inc: “You absolutely should own it as it was your speculative…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Deere, Foot Locker, Palo Alto Networks and more

The Deer & Co. John Deere 8R fully autonomous tractor is displayed ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 4, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Deere — The stock plummeted 11.4% after Deere reported a miss…

Jeff Bezos keeps a 16-year-old framed magazine as a ‘reminder’ that Amazon’s most profitable service was once just a ‘risky bet’

Some people have framed diplomas. Others have framed photos with celebrities. Jeff Bezos has a framed 16-year-old copy of Businessweek magazine. On Wednesday, the Amazon founder tweeted a photo of the November 2006 magazine’s cover, which featured a photo of Bezos at age 42 behind the text, “Amazon’s Risky Bet.” The cover story was about…

Here’s what to consider before starting a side hustle

Westend61 | Getty Images Side hustles have become an increasingly popular way to boost income. But are they necessary to reach financial freedom? “The answer is no,” said Gorick Ng, author of “The Unspoken Rules,” adding that there are plenty of people who don’t have side hustles and have achieved success. Still, Ng is in…

Delaying R&D Amortization Generates Short-Term Revenue but No Long-Term Economic Benefit

Starting this year, firms must amortize their research and development (R&D) expenses over five years rather than immediately deduct them from taxable income, a policy change designed to raise federal tax revenue in the short term. As policymakers consider the future of the R&D tax change, one option on the table is to delay the…

Asian grocery start-up Weee draws shoppers with tradition, tech and a dash of Hollywood

Online grocery delivery start-up Weee! encourages customers to share videos of recipes and favorite items on its app. It specializes in hard-to-find Asian foods, along with fruits, vegetables and other staples. Weee! Online grocery start-up Weee! specializes in hard-to-find foods from Asian and Hispanic cuisines. It nabbed another kind of rarity earlier this year: A…