Getty As people look ahead to their retirement years, a primary objective is to identify areas of risk, with the goal of eliminating each and every risk that they believe could cause them harm. Experienced planners are trained to listen to these concerns, and their recommendations are typically well-intentioned efforts to meet this goal of
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin After months of negotiations, both sides agreed on terms. Evan Vucci/ASSOCIATED PRESS Topline: The U.S. and China have finally agreed upon an initial trade deal in the 19-month-long trade war, resulting in a rollback of both existing and scheduled tariffs, officials from both sides said on
Horizontal photo close up of male businessman hand holding pen putting signature on official … [+] document contract paper binding agreement concept banner for website header design with copy space for text Getty Though no one likes to think about this possibility, sometimes even the most dedicated buyers get cold feet. When that happens, it’s
Getty Images What a difference a decade makes, especially one as chaotic, confounding, exciting and disruptive as the 2010s. For a stark example, look no further than the value of the biggest American companies then and now. When 2010 started, ExxonMobil was tops, with a market cap of $328 billion. When 2020 starts, ExxonMobil probably
The Adobe Systems Creative Cloud application is displayed on an Apple iPhone in an arranged photograph taken in Tiskilwa, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Adobe beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday on higher subscriptions in its core digital media business, which includes the flagship Creative Cloud suite
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Oracle (ORCL) – Oracle beat estimates by 2 cents a share, with quarterly profit of 90 cents per share. The business software giant’s revenue fell short of Wall Street estimates and its current-quarter earnings outlook falls largely below Wall Street forecasts. Separately, Chairman Larry Ellison said
Google released its “Year in Search 2019” results this week, which showed the travel destinations that had the highest spikes in searches in the U.S. from this year to last. The list shows what’s trending — not necessarily what’s most popular — so don’t be surprised if your favorite Caribbean island or mouse-themed amusement park
CNBC’s Jim Cramer reveals a list of stocks that he thinks would be worth buying if the United States and China come to terms on a trade deal. The “Mad Money” host, however, goes on to let viewers know that he is still in favor of President Donald Trump adding more tariffs to Chinese imports
Woman contemplating while sitting next to a jar full of dollar bills. Getty | JGI/Jamie Grill The vast majority of employers think workers are struggling to manage their personal finances. And while bosses are doing more to help alleviate their financial struggles, companies are still falling short. Nearly 8 in 10 employers offering a workplace
While the stock market can yield solid returns, it can be a minefield for those who aren’t financial professionals or who are new to investing. Newcomers can get tripped up trying to follow trends or blind themselves to the realities of the market. It’s important to have a long-term plan and take the time to