Bob Iger began executing his new vision for Disney this week with a series of changes that should improve the entertainment giant’s fundamentals — and hopefully its stock price. When Iger returned as CEO of Disney back in November 2022 , he promised to implement cost reductions and clean up […]
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BofA reports inflows into global stocks are on a record-setting pace — and ETFs may be a way to play the hot trade
There’s a corner of the market gaining traction among ETF investors, according to The ETF Store’s Nate Geraci. The firm’s president finds international ETFs are experiencing stronger inflows. “There is a little bit of performance chasing going on here, because broad international stocks have fairly significantly outperformed U.S. stocks since […]
Gen Zer, millennial pay under $700/month to rent ‘micro apartments’ in NYC—they’re the size of an average parking spot
When Aliana Randazzo, 25, and J.R. Wills, 27, were planning their moves to New York City, they both fell in love with micro studio apartments in midtown Manhattan. Randazzo found her rent-stabilized 80×150 square-feet micro-studio on StreetEasy and moved into the space in August 2021. The rent was $650 a […]
If you use these 13 phrases every day, you have higher emotional intelligence ‘than most people’: Psychology experts
Do you have a knack for connecting with people? Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and understand emotions — both your own and the emotions of others. Research has shown that this is a rare and valuable asset. Emotional intelligence can help you build and strengthen relationships, defuse conflict, […]
A Harvard-trained psychologist says this is the No. 1 way to shut down negativity in your friendships
Sitting through dinner with a friend who oozes negativity is challenging. Often this mindset is symptomatic of a bigger issue, said Thema Bryant, the president of the American Psychological Association. Bryant is a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University and did her post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical Center’s Victims of […]
‘People want to do the right thing’: Why 79% of hotel guests say you should tip — but only 30% do
When you stay at a hotel, do you tip? Most people think you should. In a recent survey from hotel software firm Canary Technologies, 79% of hotel guests said they think workers should get tips. But hotel workers in the survey said only about 30% of guests typically tip. “It’s […]
Try this 30-day money challenge to get smarter and be more successful with your money
Almost everyone wants to get better with money, whether that means earning more, spending less, or building generational wealth. And with April marking the beginning of Financial Literacy Month, it’s a great time to take stock of your personal finances and develop a plan to improve them. To help get […]
Don’t be fooled by these 9 common money myths, finance gurus say
Simpleimages | Moment | Getty Images It can be hard to separate financial fact from fiction. CNBC polled eight personal finance experts to help answer one question: What are the biggest money myths out there for consumers? Here are 9 of the top fallacies the financial gurus debunked. Myth #1: […]
Tipping in the United States has gotten out of control, experts say. Here’s why
When was the last time you purchased something and you weren’t asked for a tip? Not only are requests to tip on purchased goods and services increasingly common, but the amount of the traditional tip also has been on the rise for decades. During the 1950s, people commonly tipped 10% […]
D.E. Shaw spots an opportunity to boost margins at FleetCor – and do so amicably
Djelics | E+ | Getty Images Company: FleetCor Technologies (FLT) Business: FleetCor is a business payments company that helps businesses spend less by enabling them to manage their expense-related purchasing and vendor payments processes. The company operates through six segments: fuel, corporate payments, tolls, lodging, gift and other. It offers […]