Not Every Business Cut Ties With Russia
With the Russia-Ukraine conflict ongoing, businesses are under pressure to cease operations in Russia.
BMW says 2021 profit surged as it favored higher-margin vehicles during chip shortage
In this article BMW-DE Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images German automaker BMW AG said Thursday its revenue and net profit hit all-time highs in 2021, despite increased spending on research and development related to electric vehicles. In a preview of results that it will present at its annual meeting next week,…
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Amazon, CrowdStrike, Micron and more
In this article AMD MU BKR CVX AMZN CRWD A worker sits on a wall dividing an informal settlement from the new Amazon fulfillment center, which is under construction at RMSG Alamar Industrial Park, in Tijuana, Mexico September 7, 2021. Jorge Duenes | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Amazon —…
Chinese stocks are down sharply on Thursday. Here’s what could be behind the decline
Traders on the NYSE Feb. 28, 2022. Source: NYSE Select Chinese stocks have declined sharply on Thursday. China watchers believe this is likely because the Securities and Exchange Commission has identified five U.S.-listed American depositary receipts of Chinese companies (Yum China, BeiGene, Zai Lab, ACM Research and HUTCHMED) for failing to adhere to the Holding…
Retirees likely shielded from inflation hit on these expenses, report finds
High gas prices at stations in Garden Grove, California, on Monday, March 7, 2022. Jeff Gritchen | Medianews Group | Getty Images Inflation has continued to increase amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ongoing supply chain issues. But certain retirees may not feel the brunt of rising costs, financial experts say. Annual inflation rose by 7.9%…
Here’s what to know about managing your debt in retirement
Getty Images Most Americans carry some debt, be it from student loans, a mortgage, credit card or a car loan. But what happens to debt management when you’re in or near retirement? While many Americans were able to pay off some of their debt in the early days of the pandemic when restrictions on activity…
Tax Reform Framework Would Improve Nebraska’s Competitiveness
The Nebraska Revenue Committee recently heard LB1264, a bill to modernize Nebraska’s tax structure by reducing income tax rates, repealing the inheritance tax, modernizing the sales tax base, and eliminating most incentives. These reforms, promoted by various Nebraska stakeholders through the Blueprint Nebraska initiative, would substantially improve tax structure and competitiveness. Once fully phased in,…
Singapore wants to allow vaccinated travelers to visit without quarantine
Singapore wants to eventually allow all travelers to skip quarantine in the country as long as they are vaccinated, Transport Minister S. Iswaran said. In an interview with CNBC on Thursday, he said: “With greater vaccination and boosting of populations, and also better testing and safe management protocols, I think we have now been able…
Trading in NFTs spiked 21,000% to more than $17 billion in 2021, report says
People walk by a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT billboard in Times Square on Jan. 25, 2022. Noam Galai | Getty Images Sales of nonfungible tokens jumped to more than $17 billion in 2021, according to a new report from NFT data company Nonfungible.com. The study, developed with BNP Paribas-owned research firm L’Atelier, said trading…
This country regularly tops the Philippines’ tourist arrivals — and it’s not China
South Korean photographer Sang-kyu Gil has visited the Philippines around 10 times. Drawn by the beautiful scenery and affordable prices, the 42-year-old usually spends seven to 10 days in the country. That costs him around $400 — less than half the amount he expects to spend on a similar trip within his home country. His…
Why you may miss the market’s best days if you sell amid high volatility
marekuliasz | iStock | Getty Images As conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to send shock waves through the markets, many investors may be questioning what, if anything, they should do next. The most common advice is to stay the course. That can be difficult on days like Tuesday, when fresh losses prompted both the…
Georgia Income Tax Reform Would Improve Standing Among Neighbors, Country
This year’s state legislative sessions have been characterized by a focus on tax policy, with five states already enacting significant individual or corporate income tax reform. Lawmakers in Georgia aren’t interested in being left behind. While HB 1437 was previously a placeholder bill, the sponsors have now shared their plan to consolidate Georgia’s six individual…