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I Wrote, 'Why Many People Misunderstand Dividends.' Readers Had a Lot to Say
Wall Street Journal - 6 Jul 2020 02:37
Who knew that dividends could be so contentious? Here's my response to 12 reader questions.
Ennio Morricone, Oscar-Winning Italian Composer Famous For Spaghetti Western Scores, Dies Aged 91
Forbes - 6 Jul 2020 12:41This $2 million Streeterville penthouse comes with its own boat slip and 4 parking spaces
Chicago Tribune - 6 Jul 2020 18:47
Two condos were converted into this 3,400-square-foot, three-bedroom home with views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and the Chicago skyline.
You Find Yourself in the Circle
The New Yorker - 6 Jul 2020 13:51
Joe Sacco's comic illustration, excerpted from his forthcoming book "Paying the Land," illuminates life growing up among the indigenous people of North America.
China's Semiconductor Contender Isn't Holding That Many Chips
Wall Street Journal - 6 Jul 2020 12:07
China's SMIC will benefit from local sales, but may struggle to boost margins and avoid the long arm of U.S. technology usage restrictions
KFC Malaysia Makes 86-Track Playlist, Marking Each Day Its Stores Were Closed
AdWeek - 6 Jul 2020 16:55
Life has been tough for communities throughout lockdown all over the world. But it's not just people who are missing company--inanimate objects are too, as KFC Malaysia illustrated in its latest campaign to promote the r...
The Benefits of Calling Yourself a 'Trader' for Tax Purposes
Wall Street Journal - 6 Jul 2020 02:38
Filing for trader taxpayer status can save a lot of money--but it may not be a designation that's easy to get.
'There will be hundreds of fintech failures'
American Banker - 6 Jul 2020 18:05
Jane Gladstone, new president of Promontory Interfinancial Network, says the recession will accelerate the shakeout among the nonbank disruptors and that small banks have an opportunity to forge new bonds with the surviv...
Coronavirus mortgage bailouts see largest one-week drop
CNBC - 6 Jul 2020 16:09
CNBC's Diana Olick reports the latest regarding the coronavirus mortgage bailout numbers.
Bombardier bags ₹2,051 cr contract for Agra-Kanpur metro project
livemint.com - 6 Jul 2020 13:18
The Agra and Kanpur metro rail projects will have two corridors each, connecting major public nodes.Trains will be manufactured at Bombardier's Savli and Maneja sites near Vadodara in India
Are Stock Investors 'Irrationally Exuberant' Again?
Wall Street Journal - 6 Jul 2020 02:46
One of the current narratives about the market is that it's being boosted by foolishly optimistic investors. The numbers don't support that.
Nokia, Hurt by Costly 5G Chip Mistake, Struggles to Catch Huawei
Wall Street Journal - 6 Jul 2020 20:50Warren Buffett's Bet Is a Midstream Buying Signal
Wall Street Journal - 6 Jul 2020 20:07
Berkshire Hathaway's long-awaited pandemic-era purchase in a seemingly difficult business might seem like odd timing, but there is good logic behind it.
Cleveland Indians Will Review Name After Redskins Controversy
AdWeek - 6 Jul 2020 19:11
The Cleveland Indians announced via Twitter late Friday that it would consider a name change. The team posted a statement saying, "We are committed to engaging our community and appropriate stakeholders to determine the ...
'Interest-only' mortgages might make sense in some situations, but beware the risks
CNBC - 6 Jul 2020 18:10
These mortgages, which proliferated leading up to the financial crisis of 2008-2009, generally come with stricter standards than in the past. Nevertheless, they still come with risk for the buyer.
Blackpink, Kanye West, Travis Scott And Will Ferrell: 5 Major Moves On This Week's U.K. Singles Chart
Forbes - 6 Jul 2020 16:10What's Happening At The Autism Job Club During The Pandemic
Forbes - 6 Jul 2020 16:00Looking Overseas For A Lift: China Strength Spills Into Wall Street As Economic Hopes Gain
Forbes - 6 Jul 2020 15:25How To Diversify Your Real Estate Portfolio
Forbes - 6 Jul 2020 14:10Why Investors Have Learned to Love Wind and Solar Power
Wall Street Journal - 6 Jul 2020 11:32
After a stormy, dependent youth, the wind-and-solar-energy industries have matured into boring, profitable middle age. This year's plunging interest rates make that a more appealing proposition than ever for investors.
NYC grocers struggle to hire while workers bank on unemployment claims
New York Post - 6 Jul 2020 02:48
New York City supermarkets are getting inundated with unemployment claims -- while most of them are looking to hire workers during the coronavirus lockdown, not fire them. Morton Williams, which operates 16 stores in the...
U.S.-Stock Funds Rose 23.5% in the Quarter
Wall Street Journal - 6 Jul 2020 02:45
Quarterly Monitor: Funds investing in U.S. growth, science and tech stocks did best. Bond funds, meanwhile, are also up for the year to date, and money is flowing there.