NEW YORK — President Trump’s daughter-in-law was taken to the hospital Monday after opening an envelope containing a “suspicious” substance addressed to her husband Donald Trump Jr. at their home in New York City. The New York City Police Department said initial tests did not indicate the powder was harmful […]
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How Safe is Sherwin-Williams’ Dividend?
As Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2016, the company reached another milestone: 37 years of annual dividend increases. Sherwin-Williams continued its traditional dividend increase in 2017 as well, retaining its status as a Dividend Aristocrat, the name given to components of the S&P stock index that increase dividend […]
5 Financial Facts Every Early Retiree Should Know
For many people, the dream of early retirement is the biggest motivator to save as much as they can. Through hard work and smart financial management, you can put yourself in the best possible position to retire early. Continue Reading Below To help you in your quest, there are some […]
Barack and Michelle Obama portraits unveiled at National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery has two new additions to its collection of presidential portraits: Former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. The portraits, unveiled Monday, are now part of the only complete collection of portraits of presidents outside the White House. The portrait of Obama, by artist […]
Tropical Cyclone Gita hits Tonga as Category 4 hurricane
Tropical Cyclone Gita struck Tonga as a Category 4 hurricane on Tuesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Twitter. The Pacific island nation had declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the hurricane. Before the storm hit, some residents nailed pieces of wood over their windows […]
The fastest stock market correction ever may not necessarily mean an equally speedy rebound
U.S. stocks may take some time to recover from their violent plunge in the last two weeks, if history is any guide. The S&P 500 dropped 10 percent into correction territory in just nine trading days, the fastest on record (outside of market crashes), according to LPL Financial Senior Market […]
Buying oil has been a good bet after a loss like the market saw last week, history shows
Last week’s plunge in oil prices — the worst weekly decline for U.S. crude in two years — may herald a temporary reprieve for the battered commodity if historical trends hold up in the coming weeks. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined in every session last week, ultimately finishing […]
Some of the surprising possible candidates for higher office
This year’s midterm elections could feature several people with little or no political experience — but they do have varying degrees of celebrity. Some of the possible 2018 contenders include two Miss Americas, a star from the 1990s film “Clueless,” a soap opera actor, and a former star of “Law […]
Suspected poacher eaten by lions who “just left his head”
A suspected poacher was mauled to death and eaten by a pack of lions close to the Kruger National Park in South Africa, police said Monday, adding that little was left of the victim’s body. The remains were found at the weekend in the bush at a private game park […]
Deputy head of Oxfam quits as Haiti sex scandal escalates
A sign is seen above a branch of Oxfam, in London, Britain February 12, 2018. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls February 12, 2018 By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) – The deputy head of Oxfam resigned on Monday over what she said was the British charity’s failure to adequately respond to past allegations of […]