Kathy Hochul, New York’s lieutenant governor, was catapulted into the national spotlight Tuesday when Gov. Andrew Cuomo abruptly announced his resignation amid a growing sexual harassment scandal. In two weeks, Hochul will become the first woman ever to lead the state of New York, when Cuomo’s resignation takes effect and […]
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66% of Americans are thinking about changing jobs. Here’s what you should do with your 401(k) if you make the switch
If you are like most Americans, you might be dreaming about a new job. A staggering 66% of Americans are interested in finding a new employer, according to a recent Personal Capital survey, conducted in partnership with The Harris Poll. Before you put in your two weeks’ notice, you might […]
Dow rises 160 points to close at a record after Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill
Stocks rose on Tuesday, pushing the Dow and S&P 500 to new records, after the Senate’s passage of a $1 trillion infrastructure package boosted stocks tied to economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 162.82 points to 35,264.67 to close at a record, led by Caterpillar, which gained nearly […]
The 5 most expensive cars selling at Pebble Beach this week
1995 McLaren F1 Photo: Mike Maez | Gooding & Co. The Super Bowl of super-rich car collecting kicks off in Monterey, California, this week as more than $300 million worth of rolling trophies comes up for auction. After an unexpected surge in classic car sales and prices during the coronavirus […]
Here’s what’s next for the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed a $1 trillion infrastructure package, sending the provision to improve the nation’s roads, bridges and broadband to the House for approval. But progressive Democrats in the House, eager to make good on campaign promises ahead of the 2022 midterms, could pose a new set of […]
Dow rises 150 points after Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill
Stocks rose on Tuesday, pushing the Dow and S&P 500 to new records, as the Senate’s passage of a $1 trillion infrastructure package appeared to give a boost to stocks tied to economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 159 points to hit a new intraday high, led […]
How the $1 trillion infrastructure bill will direct billions toward tech spending
A Tesla Model 3 plugged in and charging at a Supercharger rapid battery charging station for electric vehicles in Bersteland, Germany, on March 02, 2021. Thomas Koehler | Photothek | Getty Images During the pandemic, the internet kept Americans going as much as highways and rails. Now, a $1 trillion […]
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment scandal, will leave office in 2 weeks
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday he will resign effective in two weeks because of a sexual harassment scandal that has crippled his administration, saying he did not want to distract the state from important work to be done. Cuomo’s shocking announcement in a livestream from his Manhattan office […]
Audi unveils the Skysphere: A futuristic, sinister-looking EV roadster concept car in new direction for automaker
Audi Skysphere concept Audi Audi’s newest concept car is a sleek, sinister-looking electric convertible called Skysphere that blends Batmobile-like technologies and aggressive design characteristics with luxury amenities. Most notably, the roadster concept features an adaptable wheelbase that can change sizes based on driving modes and a digital cockpit with retractable […]
Spirit Airlines stabilizes after more than a week of travel chaos
Passengers wait in line at the Spirit Airlines check-in counter at Orlando International Airport on the sixth day the airline has cancelled hundreds of flights. Paul Hennessy | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Spirit Airlines canceled just 16 flights on Tuesday, down from hundreds a day last week […]