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What 'Rothifying' 401(k)s Would Mean for Retirees
Wall Street Journal - 18 Feb 2020 05:02
Research shows that switching 401(k)s to after-tax contributions would boost tax returns in the short term, but leave retirees worse off.
Game Plan: A Musician/Podcaster Starts Thinking About Retirement
Wall Street Journal - 18 Feb 2020 05:01
John Roderick made about $85,000 last year from podcasts. A financial adviser offers him some tips about goals and saving.
China Plays Are Left Behind as U.S. Stocks Charge to New Highs
Wall Street Journal - 18 Feb 2020 12:30
The S&P 500 keeps rising, but shares of Chinese companies listed in the U.S. and American companies with heavy sales exposure to China haven't gotten the same bump.
HSBC's Headless Restructuring Plan
Wall Street Journal - 18 Feb 2020 17:34
HSBC's interim chief executive Noel Quinn announced a sweeping overhaul of the bank's business, but the board's decision to hold off on confirmation of a permanent role for him has left investors wondering about the rest...
The Secret To 7.8%+ Dividends In A 2% World
Forbes - 18 Feb 2020 16:33
Is this rally justifiable? Is it still a good time to buy in?
Why PepsiCo Is A Top 25 SAFE Dividend Stock
Forbes - 18 Feb 2020 14:20
PepsiCo has been named to the Dividend Channel ''S.A.F.E. 25'' list, signifying a stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 2.6% yield,
Outside of the big 5 tech companies, earnings growth is zero
CNBC - 18 Feb 2020 22:23
Goldman Sachs found that just 5 companies, including Apple and Amazon, have contributed to the S&P 500's EPS growth.
How To Develop Your Edge In Financial Markets
Forbes - 18 Feb 2020 21:11
Trading and investing success require deep, unique understanding and superior pattern recognition.
Hey, Taxman, Leave Those Kids Alone
Wall Street Journal - 18 Feb 2020 20:45
An overzealous IRS has changed its tune on in-game currency.
Apple's Virus Warning Takes Bite Out of Chip-Maker Stocks
Wall Street Journal - 18 Feb 2020 19:56
Semiconductor stocks slid following Apple's warning that its revenue would be hurt by China's coronavirus outbreak.
Where To Get Income In A Low-Yield World
Forbes - 18 Feb 2020 19:27
So far in 2020, the yield on the 10-year Treasury has averaged an anemic 0.01 percent when adjusted for inflation.
Mint Globetrotter Index: Take a trip to Male, Maldives
livemint.com - 18 Feb 2020 19:06
The Mint Globetrotter index compares the cost of 25 essential travel spends for 50 cities across regions .Here, Mint Money will list these 25 spends for a city and compare it with Delhi
Have Russia And Ukraine Hit A New Wall?
Forbes - 18 Feb 2020 19:00
Russia and Ukraine don't agree on the Donbas issue, putting the next Normandy Four summit on hold.
Palladium Prices Hit Record Despite Chinese Auto Disruption
Wall Street Journal - 18 Feb 2020 18:34
The price of the metal, in high demand from auto makers seeking to meet tighter emissions standards, jumped 5.4% in New York, extending its advance in 2020 to 27.8%.
Who are legal heirs?
livemint.com - 18 Feb 2020 18:13
If the owner is a Hindu woman, assets get passed on to her husband and children in equal proportion. If none of them are present, the property will go to the heirs of her husband
Madison Square Garden On Track To Spin MSG Entertainment In March 2020
Forbes - 18 Feb 2020 18:09
, a world leader in live sports and entertainment experiences, reported strong 2Q20 results, with an EPS beat versus consensus.
Don't Buy Teradata's Turnaround Story
Forbes - 18 Feb 2020 16:33
A combination of falling core earnings and economic earnings, low ROIC, and an overvalued stock price land this Tech stock in the Danger Zone.
Apple And Walmart: Market Eyeing Potential Economic Impact Of Coronavirus
Forbes - 18 Feb 2020 16:22
It's not time to hit the panic button despite weak earnings from WMT and Apple's revenue warning. Coronavirus concerns still prevail and markets could be on the defensive today, but shares of both companies cut their los...
The EU Budget Black Hole Means The U.K. Can Ignore EU Rules
Forbes - 18 Feb 2020 16:07
The dire state of EU finances means the U.K. has the upper hand in the trade talks despite European posturing.
Mike Bloomberg: Here's My Plan For Your Student Loans
Forbes - 18 Feb 2020 16:00
Mike Bloomberg just released his new plan for your student loans.
Medtronic revenue disappoints, coronavirus impact being assessed
CNBC - 18 Feb 2020 15:40
Medtronic missed estimates for third-quarter revenue on Tuesday as its heart device unit reported a slowdown in demand ahead of new product launches, and said it expects its fourth quarter to take a hit from the coronavi...
Italy's Intesa Bids for Rival, Paving Way for Rare European Banking Deal
Wall Street Journal - 18 Feb 2020 14:58
Intesa Sanpaolo has made a $5.3 billion takeover offer for a smaller rival, a move that would see the creation of the country's largest bank and might usher in a phase of long-awaited consolidation in Europe.