Articles by April Fowell

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Red Sea Ripples Rock Oil Markets: Prices Slump Nearly 2% on Edgy Investors

Wednesday saw an almost 2% decline in oil prices, offsetting the gains of the previous day as investors kept an eye on events in the Red Sea, where merchants are returning after further attacks on Tuesday.

Dec 28, 2023 7:37 PM EST


Social Media Giants Rake in $11 Billion from Kids' Ads, Study Says

According to a research released on Wednesday by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, social media corporations generated over $11 billion in advertising income from children in the United States last year.

Dec 28, 2023 5:48 AM EST


U.S. Dodges Recession in 2023, But Experts Warn of Challenges in 2024

Predictions regarding 2023 were almost unanimous: a recession was on the horizon. As the year draws to an end, the anticipated economic slowdown has not materialized.

Dec 27, 2023 9:17 AM EST


January 1 Brings Raise Day for Millions Across the US

A new study suggests that the implementation of higher minimum wages across 22 states on January 1 will benefit over 10 million workers economically.

Dec 27, 2023 7:10 AM EST


SoftBank Makes Billions on T-Mobile, Investors Cheer

The announcement that SoftBank Group Corp will get shares in telecom T-Mobile US valued at about $7.59 billion at no additional cost caused a 5% increase in the Japanese conglomerate's stock.

Dec 27, 2023 6:00 AM EST


Apple Fights for Watch Future as US Ban Looms Large

In response to a complaint from the medical monitoring technology firm Masimo, Apple on Tuesday challenged a decision to prohibit imports of its watches after U.S. The administration of President Joe Biden chose not to veto a federal tribunal.

Dec 27, 2023 3:03 AM EST


Americans Defy Inflation Blues with Booming Holiday Spending

According to the most recent assessment, holiday sales increased this year and spending held steady over the shopping season despite Americans grappling with rising costs in certain places and other financial concerns.

Dec 26, 2023 9:06 PM EST


Nasdaq Ready to Rocket in 2024? This "Magnificent Seven" Stock Could Lead the Charge

Though it is already fading in memory, Wall Street's worst performance in recent memory was the market turmoil of 2022. As of Tuesday's market closing, the Nasdaq Composite had risen 43% this year after falling more than 35% the previous year.

Dec 26, 2023 11:50 AM EST


Delimobil Gears Up for Historic Public Offering in 2024

Three finance sources said on Monday that Delimobil, a car-sharing firm, would be the first Russian company to make a long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in 2024. The listing could raise up to 4 billion roubles ($43.5 million).

Dec 26, 2023 11:00 AM EST


Santa Rally Turns Sleigh Swerve? Economic Jitters Threaten High-Flying Market

The Federal Reserve is getting closer to its target of getting inflation back to 2%, according to inflation figures released on Friday. This puts the central bank on the path to lowering interest rates.

Dec 26, 2023 9:23 AM EST


Stringent Laws Put Vaping Businesses on Thin Ice

There is a reckoning coming for the vaping industry. Concerned about the growth in youth vaping and nonsmokers developing addictions, governments are moving to prohibit the sale of disposable vaporizers.

Dec 26, 2023 4:59 AM EST


El Niño's Weather Woes Could Make Your Holiday Desserts Costly

A specialized agricultural and agribusiness bank predicts that customers will likely see a massive price increase for raw commodities affected by El Niño in 2023. Thus far this year, soft commodities have seen enormous gains.

Dec 25, 2023 9:38 PM EST


Do I Need a Financial Advisor? Here's How They Can Help You

Many people have big financial plans for the new year, such as paying off debt, increasing investments, and setting aside money for emergencies.

Dec 25, 2023 4:10 AM EST


How Students Can Set Realistic Financial Goals

An individual student may lay the foundation for a prosperous financial future, or even financial independence, with a bit of preparation and financial education.

Dec 25, 2023 3:20 AM EST


Retirement Planning Tips: How to Start Preparing Your Fund Today

Retirement planning entails determining sources of income, estimating spending, starting a savings strategy, and controlling risk and assets. Discover how to calculate future cash flows to determine the target retirement income.

Dec 25, 2023 2:30 AM EST


Want to Start a Business? Here's the Average Cost to Start a Small Income-Generating Project

Almost often, a small firm must make an initial investment to launch. Numerous factors can determine how much beginning capital you require. While some companies may start out for as low as $12,000, others might cost up to $400,000 or more.

Dec 25, 2023 1:40 AM EST


Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Launch in the US: Two Potential Risks, Problems That May Arise

According to Coinbase experts, the introduction of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US may result in a lack of "regulated" Bitcoin and harm a well-liked trading method.

Dec 25, 2023 12:01 AM EST


Karuna Soars 47% After $14B Bristol Myers Buyout

On Friday, Bristol Myers Squibb said that it has reached a deal to purchase Karuna Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical business, for $14 billion in cash, or $330 per share.

Dec 23, 2023 11:03 AM EST


Nike & Foot Locker Crumble as Growth Projections Shrink

Nike's stock fell on Friday after the sportswear manufacturer reduced its forecast for fiscal year sales, citing Foot Locker as a major source of income.

Dec 23, 2023 9:45 AM EST


Wall Street Gets Shaken: First-Ever Major Bank Unionization Vote Rocks Wells Fargo

Employees at a Wells Fargo bank in New Mexico have voted to unionize, marking the first time in modern history that workers at a major U.S. bank have sought to organize.

Dec 22, 2023 8:34 AM EST


SEC Ready to Unleash Spot Bitcoin ETF, Potentially Reshaping Crypto Landscape

Large money management businesses are growing increasingly hopeful that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will create crypto history in early January by authorizing the first "spot" bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

Dec 21, 2023 9:44 PM EST


Forget Crypto FOMO, This $35 Stock Could Be the Real Gold Rush

In addition to having a sizable digital entertainment (gaming) sector and a developing digital financial services platform, Sea Limited's primary business is e-commerce, much like Amazon's.

Dec 21, 2023 11:10 AM EST


TikTok Takes on Recession: Viral "Silent Depression" Claim Shakes Up Economic Experts

Some social media users claim that although the U.S. economy has stayed amazingly robust, affordability is at an all-time low, even when compared to the Great Depression.

Dec 21, 2023 10:03 AM EST


'Vanilla' Gift Cards Accused of Fueling Easy Holiday Scams

A prominent prepaid card issuer is being sued for allegedly failing to prevent one of the most prevalent scams from using its cards.

Dec 21, 2023 9:09 AM EST


IRS Delivers $1 Billion Penalty Gift, Check Your Eligibility Now!

For the tax years 2020 and 2021, the IRS is waiving penalty penalties for taxpayers who failed to pay back taxes totaling less than $100,000 annually. The IRS said on Tuesday that the relief plan will waive $1 billion in fees for tax returns submitted for those years.

Dec 21, 2023 6:09 AM EST


Dow Swings Wildly, Closing Sharply Lower in Sudden Turnaround

Stocks in the United States finished down on Wednesday after a sharp mid-afternoon drop stopped Wall Street's remarkable run, which had been fueled by lowering interest rates and the Federal Reserve's dovish tilt.

Dec 20, 2023 10:25 PM EST


US and China Debt Woes Could Shake Up Global Ratings in 2024

The year 2024 may mark significant changes in several sovereign credit ratings due to the U.S. and China being on downgrade alerts, Turkey expecting to receive an upgrade after a ten-year hiatus, Israel facing its first drop, and more than fifty elections to be managed.

Dec 20, 2023 10:01 AM EST


Late Shoppers Rejoice as Retailers Turbocharge Delivery!

Some of America's largest retailers are attempting to boost delivery speeds in order to satisfy customers who anticipate faster and faster deliveries.

Dec 19, 2023 9:37 PM EST


Grab These Stocks Before 2023 Closes, Say Analysts

Ten S&P 500 stocks have the greatest proportion of analysts' "buy" ratings within the index: NiSource, Lamb Weston, and Amazon.com, among others. Even the analysts who monitor these stocks have unanimously recommended buying two of these stocks.

Dec 19, 2023 9:27 AM EST


Vans Owner Stumbles as Hack Halts Holiday Hustle, Shares Tumble

The North Face and Vans owner VF Corp. saw a sharp decline in their stock price on Monday following their announcement that a breach had compromised part of their capabilities to ship orders in time for the holidays.

Dec 19, 2023 6:45 AM EST


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