Articles by April Fowell
Core Capital Goods Orders Rise By 0.1%, Suggesting Improvement in Business Spending

Core Capital Goods Orders Rise By 0.1%, Suggesting Improvement in Business Spending

Important capital goods made in the United States saw a higher-than-anticipated increase in new orders and shipments in April, indicating a modest uptick in corporate equipment expenditures in the first part of the second quarter.

May 25, 2024 12:18 PM EDT


S&P 500 Companies Sound Alarm on Coronavirus Impact on Earnings, Profits

S&P 500 Companies Sound Alarm on Coronavirus Impact on Earnings, Profits

The coronavirus outbreak in China is predicted to have a significant impact on the revenues and profitability of nearly one in five S&P 500 corporations, indicating the disease's widespread effects on enterprises worldwide.

May 25, 2024 12:17 PM EDT


Wall Street Embraces Ether: Exchanges Approved to List Spot ETFs

Wall Street Embraces Ether: Exchanges Approved to List Spot ETFs

Applications from Nasdaq, CBOE, and NYSE to list exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the price of ether were authorized by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday.

May 25, 2024 12:16 PM EDT


Could Higher Rates Trigger Interstate Exodus?

Could Higher Rates Trigger Interstate Exodus?

According to Michael Mazerov, senior scholar at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, other research indicates that state taxes may not have a significant effect on migration trends.

May 24, 2024 11:56 AM EDT


Drugmaker Pfizer Seeks $1.5 Billion in Cost Reductions

Drugmaker Pfizer Seeks $1.5 Billion in Cost Reductions

On Wednesday, Pfizer announced the start of a new, multi-year cost-cutting initiative as it attempts to recover from the sharp fall in its Covid business.

May 24, 2024 11:51 AM EDT


Feds Clarify Protections for Buy Now, Pay Later Users

Feds Clarify Protections for Buy Now, Pay Later Users

The growing "buy now, pay later" industry has regulators catching up.

May 23, 2024 09:03 PM EDT


Retail Giant Walmart Commits $700 Million to Guatemala's Growth

Retail Giant Walmart Commits $700 Million to Guatemala's Growth

Walmart's Central America president announced on Wednesday that the company intends to invest almost $700 million in Guatemala over the next five years.

May 23, 2024 12:42 PM EDT


Top Apps for Price Comparisons, Cash Back, and More

Top Apps for Price Comparisons, Cash Back, and More

A variety of applications that offer digital coupons, bargain notifications, cash back, and other benefits are among the top shopping apps for saving money.

May 23, 2024 12:26 AM EDT


Top Vanguard Bond Funds for Uncertain Markets

Top Vanguard Bond Funds for Uncertain Markets

Businesses like Pimco and Nuveen probably spring to mind when considering fixed-income expertise. Pimco's co-founder Bill Gross is infamously called "The Bond King" for managing the well-known Pimco Total Return Fund.

May 22, 2024 10:58 AM EDT


Dave Ramsey Recommends Claiming Social Security Early Amidst Concerns

Dave Ramsey Recommends Claiming Social Security Early Amidst Concerns

A growing number of Americans fear they may not get the Social Security benefits to which they have paid during their working lives.

May 22, 2024 10:48 AM EDT


Biden Orders 1 Million Barrels from Reserve to Curb Rising Gas Costs

Biden Orders 1 Million Barrels of Gasoline from Reserve to Curb Rising Gas Costs

In an effort to lower gas costs this summer, the Biden administration said on Tuesday that it is releasing one million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve created during Superstorm Sandy.

May 22, 2024 10:07 AM EDT


Trump's 2024 Campaign to Accept Crypto Contributions

Trump's 2024 Campaign to Accept Crypto Contributions

Donald Trump's presidential campaign announced on Tuesday that it will start taking bitcoin donations in an attempt to assemble what it refers to as a "crypto army" in the run-up to Election Day.

May 22, 2024 10:05 AM EDT


The Taylor Swift Fallacy: Why Big Events Don't Always Equal Big Boosts

The Taylor Swift Fallacy: Why Big Events Don't Always Equal Big Boosts

Some are innocuous, such as the recurring claims that Taylor Swift's current global tour generates $1,300 or more in local spending for every $100 spent on tickets wherever she travels.

May 22, 2024 10:05 AM EDT


Parking Perks or Hidden Fees? The Truth About Valet Tipping

Parking Perks or Hidden Fees: How Much Should You Tip a Valet?

Valets put in a lot of labor. In addition to being in charge of moving cars safely, they also have to operate fast and effectively, regardless of the weather, including wind, rain, heat, or snow.

May 21, 2024 01:20 PM EDT


GLP-1 Weight Loss Option Now 85% Cheaper with Hims & Hers

GLP-1 Weight Loss Option Now 85% Cheaper with Hims & Hers

Injectable GLP-1 weight reduction medications are being sold by direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical firm Hims & Hers Health at a far lower price than name-brand rivals like Wegovy and Ozempic.

May 21, 2024 01:18 PM EDT


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