Princess Charlene of Monaco Stéphane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Princess Charlene Princess Charlene of Monaco is back in Monaco. The 44-year-old royal mother returned to the principality and was reunited with her family earlier this week, PEOPLE exclusively learned. A statement released by the palace late Saturday afternoon …
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Shaun White is an accomplished snowboarder who has won three Olympic gold medals in the sport. His girlfriend, Nina Dobrev, is more known for her acting than her athletic talents. However, Dobrev is more adept at snowboarding than most people realize. In fact, when she and White first snowboarded together, …
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To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, register here. The rise in Covid cases in China may be small, but it’s enough to present a prolonged period of uncertain trade for luxury brands operating stores across the country. Chanel and Louis Vuitton have confirmed Business in vogue that they have already …
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Eggnog might be harder to find this year as a supply chain issue affects at least one grower. (Getty Images) (NEXSTAR) – With Christmas days away, many are stocking up on holiday favorites, including eggnog. Unfortunately for some, the nog shelf may be empty. A problem with the fat supply, …
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Pheelings Media / Getty Images / iStockphoto Despite limited access to physical stores at the start of the pandemic, asset-backed securities of retail credit cards were not affected by store closures and have not lead to an increase in defects, according to data from Fitch Ratings. Stimulation update: Golden State …
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A global chip shortage continues to create challenges for many businesses, not just those operating in the semiconductor industry. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) said its iPhone and iPad sales could suffer this year as it tries to meet incredible consumer demand for its devices amid a shortage of basic electronics. However, …
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Selfridges has launched garden centers in its stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham, seeking to capitalize on the gardening boom that accelerated during the pandemic. The retailer said the new centers have their own compost and a range of exclusive Prada themed clothing, and are part of a creative theme …
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Gap was a street megastar in the ’90s, with UK shoppers lining up to buy its American dream of casual clothing, hoodies and logo jeans. These days, the powerful US retailer is in the background, with the group confirming this week that a quarter of its remaining UK stores will …
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from Amazon ( AMZN 2.55% ) achievements in retail and cloud computing have made it one of the most successful consumer discretionary stocks in history. With a market capitalization approaching $1.6 trillion, it only lags Apple (AAPL 2.09% ) and Microsoft (MSFT 1.76% ) in this financial measure. Of course, …
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The past week hasn’t been particularly eventful for marijuana stocks, except for the embarrassing fact that most of their prices have fallen at double-digit percentage rates. This, of course, was more due to general fears of the effect of the coronavirus on the global economy and the fallout for publicly …
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What happened The inventory of You’re here (NASDAQ: TSLA) is acting pretty funny this week. Yesterday, as the rest of the stock market roared at the news that Pfizer has a coronavirus vaccine it’s 90% effective, Tesla stock fell 2%. Today, it happens again. Twin reports on Tesla fanboy website …
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What happened? Shares of Therapeutic Ovid (NASDAQ: OVID) — a clinical-stage biotech company — are down 55% as of 11:04 a.m. EST Wednesday, after falling 56.4% earlier in the day. Investors are selling shares of the drugmaker following negative results from a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for one of …
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It’s been an incredibly difficult year, not only for the U.S. economy, but also for Social Security. The program, which faced a severe financial shortfall before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, has lost millions of dollars in payroll tax revenue due to unprecedented levels of unemployment. In April, Social …
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What happened After three consecutive days in the green, the stock market is not exactly ending the week in style. the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P500 are down 3.7% and 3.3%, respectively, as of 11:50 a.m. EDT. As we have seen many times recently, the financial sector is faring …
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Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) has gained a reputation for giving out conservative-looking advice and then beating it quickly, and CEO Darius Adamczyk appears to be continuing that tradition with his outlook for 2020. There are a lot of moving parts in the profits of the industrial conglomerate and a lot …
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The S&P 500 is essentially flat for the year, returning from a low of 2,237 on March 23. However, the index is sharply divided. Correct five companies – Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) – represent around 20% …
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The e-cigarette industry appears to be heading towards a breaking point as worries about health issues and adolescent usage surveys are pushing retailers to ditch vaping products. Costco, Kroger, and Walmart all said they would stop selling e-cigarettes due to growing regulatory uncertainty. This poses a threat to the tobacco …
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What happened Actions of Discovery (NASDAQ: DISCA) (NASDAQ: DISC) gained 37.7% in value last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors are optimistic that Discovery can accelerate its growth after the launch of the discovery + streaming service in December. On January 4, the service launched …
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The American telecommunications outsider T Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is no longer really an outsider, even if he still has a lot of courage in his approach. After its takeover of Sprint in the spring of 2020, the company jumped on AT&T (NYSE: T) become the second-largest US mobile network, with …
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If you think oil and gas stocks have had a rough time in recent weeks, take a look at marijuana stocks since March 31, 2019. Over the past year and change, most of the stocks from cannabis have lost at least half of their value, the losses being particularly notable …
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What happened Actions of Liquidity services (NASDAQ: LQDT) soared today, up 17% as of 11:40 a.m. EST, after the company announced its fiscal results for the fourth quarter. The results exceeded expectations and the company issued an optimistic forecast for the next quarter. So what Revenue for the fiscal fourth …
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Bitcoin has garnered a lot of attention from investors, especially over the past year, as the price of the cryptocurrency has risen from around $ 8,000 in early 2020 to over $ 40,000. in early 2021. But recently the the price of bitcoin fell suddenly, and the slide again sparked …
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Given the significant economic upheaval caused by the current COVID-19 crisis, the “stimulus checks” that the Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (also known as the CARES Act) has authorized. (Note that their proper name is Economic Impact Payments.) Millions of Americans – but not everyone – will receive payments …
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After this month’s incredible rally, investors on the sidelines may feel like they’ve missed the boat. With the reopening of the US economy and the addition of jobs again, “out of home” plays have recently skyrocketed as they were among the hardest hit by the March sale. Meanwhile, tech stocks, …
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What happened Actions of the maritime and oil transport operator First line (NYSE: BOF) fell on Wednesday, falling 9.5% through 1:15 p.m. EST after the company reported disappointing results in its 2020 third quarter financial report late last night. Analysts had predicted that Frontline would earn $ 0.32 per share …
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General Electric (NYSE: GE) is a far from perfect company, but it is good enough to warrant serious consideration by value investors looking for a stock that has been overlooked by the market. GE’s recent earnings report showed how badly the company has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but …
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The pandemic that has swept the world has resulted in the unprecedented shutdowns of many physical retail stores and food and beverage stores. Nike (NYSE: NKE) was no exception, as it started closing its stores in China in January when the epidemic started there, and then gradually closed its stores …
Read More »Why Nano-X Imaging’s Stock Dipped Almost 15% in September
What happened Actions of Nano-X Imaging (NASDAQ: NNOX) fell 14.7% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. But that’s not the whole story. The share price had more than doubled at the start of the month, with the company catching investor interest with its potentially breakthrough …
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BAE systems (OTC: BAES.Y), a UK-based defense contractor that regularly sells to the US military, recently landed a $ 318 million contract to modernize M88 tank recovery vehicles (actually tank tow trucks) for the US military. For a company with an annual turnover of 18.4 billion pounds in 2018 (22.6 …
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What happened MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) announced this morning that he has just laid off 18,000 employees due to a lack of activity during the ongoing pandemic, which is bad news for workers losing their jobs – but apparently good news for MGM shareholders. As of 2:50 p.m. EDT, MGM …
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When it comes to its track record of smartphone innovation, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) positions itself as the market leader. Since its introduction in 2007, the iPhone has launched a new industry and spawned many copy models. Thirteen years later, the company is still growth regularly and see its share price …
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Are you feeling dizzy? I know I do. american stocks just moved faster from bull market to bear market territory in recorded history – then they reversed course, skyrocketed, and recovered half of their losses from COVID-19. The net effect of all these gyrations, however, is that two months after …
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Advanced micro-systems‘ (NASDAQ: AMD) the stock has jumped more than 180% in the past 12 months as the chipmaker continued its multi-year comeback. Actions of its main rival, Intelligence (NASDAQ: INTC), remained almost flat. Let’s take a look back at why AMD impressed bulls and where its stock might be …
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Image source: Getty Images Share this page: Let’s be honest, everyone wants to improve their finances. But recent research from YouGov suggests Britons are more likely to play the lottery (12%) than to speak to a financial advisor (5%) to do so. Chart your path to financial freedom with our …
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The coming week is hectic for initial public offerings (IPOs), with headliners Snowflake and JFrog prepare for their public debut. An IPO is normally a straightforward affair, at least in terms of process. Unity Software wants to break the mold. A firm will typically hire financial advisers and investment bankers …
Read More »Why MTS Systems shares soared on Wednesday
What happened Actions of MTS Systems (NASDAQ: MTSC), a supplier of testing systems, motion simulators and sensors, soared on Wednesday. The stock had jumped more than 50% by 10:50 a.m. EST. Share gain follows announcement Amphenol (NYSE: APH), a provider of high-tech interconnect, antenna and sensor solutions, has agreed to …
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When you applied for your job, you probably wondered if your company had a 401 (k) and if that matched employee contributions. But most people don’t dig deeper than that. This might be all you need to know when considering the job, but if you are actually going to use …
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Your 401 (k) costs money – no ifs, no buts about it. Someone needs to manage the funds you’ve invested in, do all the reporting, and make sure you can verify your account when you need to. And these people have to be paid. It’s understandable, but the fees you …
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Over the past month, the actions of Producers of sundials (NASDAQ: SNDL) climbed more than 235%, while the S&P 500 only increased by 2%. The stock got a boost around the same time retail investors were buying GameStop and other risky investments. Despite poor sales figures and a lack of …
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The market is trading almost at all-time highs (which feels good), but don’t forget the brief bearish market we saw earlier in 2020. As the old Wall Street saying goes, trees don’t grow up to the sky, and neither do deals. Eventually, there will be another stock market crash, and …
Read More »Why Tesla Stock is up Monday
What happened Actions of You’re here (NASDAQ: TSLA) continue their upward momentum this week. The stock climbed past $ 600 to a new all-time high, pushing the electric carmaker’s market cap to nearly $ 600 billion. Shares rose 5.2% on Monday, but rose about 4.5% at 11:30 a.m., with shares …
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Who needs amusement parks when you have the stock market? The investors were go on a roller coaster ride in 2020 due to the pandemic. After the benchmark S&P 500 lost 34% of its value in about a month, it spent the next nine months skyrocketing. The 16% gain the …
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Almost everything seems to go as hoped Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) these days. The company reported excellent interim results from an advanced UK study of its COVID-19 vaccine NVX-CoV2373 at the end of January. He also completed enrollment in the pivotal study in the United States and Mexico. Novavax appears to …
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