A San Francisco startup named Nebia, backed by some of the biggest names in technology, released a $199 shower head this week. It promises to provide a hotter, more satisfying shower using less water than traditional models. I went to their offices, disrobed and took a 10 minute shower. I’ll […]
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Why small businesses are banking on better benefits
From a 401(k) plan to pet insurance for Fido, in today’s tight labor market, workers expect far more than just health insurance from their employers. For small businesses, that’s been a problem. There are more small companies and startups than ever before yet, because of their size, these firms have traditionally […]
US to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan, China, report says
The United States is arranging a charter flight on Sunday to bring its citizens and diplomats back from the Chinese city of Wuhan, epicentre of the outbreak of a new coronavirus, the Wall Stree Journal reported on Saturday. The plane, with around 230 people, will carry diplomats from the U.S. […]
Amid climate crisis, investors are starting to put their money towards a sustainable future
Mike Rasnic sits on the front porch of his home which is surrounded by floodwater on March 22, 2019 in Craig, Missouri. Scott Olson | Getty Images The risks of climate change are already impacting investors, with increasingly frequent climate disasters like wildfires, drought, flooding and heatwaves threatening business operations […]
Hong Kong leader declares citywide virus emergency over coronavirus, first cases appear in Australia
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Saturday declared a virus emergency in the city of 7.3 million, extending school cancellations until Feb. 17 and canceling all official visits to mainland China. Lam announced a package of measures aimed at limiting the Asian financial hub’s connections to mainland China. Flights and […]
Wall Street analysts say these stocks have strong growth stories, including Peloton & Pinterest
John Foley, co-founder and chief executive officer of Peloton Interactive Inc., stands for a photograph during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) in front of the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Peloton Wedbush recently initiated coverage of the […]
The next big thing in ETFs could give a boost to long suffering active investors
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 10, 2020 in New York City. Kena Betancur | Getty Images Active portfolio managers could get some help in the battle against passive investing if a new kind of financial instrument gains traction with investors: the […]
The next fronts in the US trade war shift to Europe, UK
U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrive for a bilateral meeting during the G7 summit on August 25, 2019 in Biarritz, France. Stefan Rousseau | Pool | Getty Images With the China “phase one” deal and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement signed, the Trump trade team is […]
The market’s valuation, momentum and speculative activity is nowhere near as extreme as in 1999
Traders work on the floor during the Slack Technologies Inc. direct listing at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S. June 20, 2019. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Markets can be overheated without nearing a meltdown. Stocks can be pricey without being on a precipice. It helps to […]
Hong Kong leader declares citywide virus emergency over coronavirus, cancels all official visits to mainland China
A woman adjusts her mask to prevent an outbreak of a new coronavirus at the Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Train Station, in Hong Kong, China January 23, 2020. Tyrone Siu | Reuters Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Saturday declared a virus emergency in the city of 7.3 […]