One of Wall Street’s most bullish forecasters is out with a near-term correction call, but he’s not letting it interfere with his 2018 bull case for stocks. Canaccord Genuity’s Tony Dwyer is putting his faith in a historical trend that typically points to gains. “What we found is when the […]
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FCC chief, Hawaii’s governor vow to probe a false missile alarm that sent the island into a frenzy
Aaron P. Bernstein | Reuters Chairman Ajit Pai speaks ahead of the vote on the repeal of so called net neutrality rules at the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, December 14, 2017. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai and Hawaii governor David Ige vowed to investigate a false emergency […]
Facebook is changing. Here’s what means for your news feed
Facebook has overhauled how it ranks the posts, videos and photos that appear in its users’ News Feeds, introducing major changes on Thursday designed to put what friends and family have to say first. In short, you’ll see more posts from friends that have spurred lively debates in the comments. […]
Bill Clinton blasts suggestion of misuse of foundation money, calling it a ‘personal insult’
Former president Bill Clinton dismissed on Saturday suggestions that his foundation’s funds have been diverted to personal uses, calling such accusations a “personal insult” to his family amid renewed scrutiny of its fundraising and management practices. The Clinton Foundation operates a range of philanthropic projects around the world and has […]
Panic rattles Hawaii after a false emergency alert warns of an incoming missile
Hawaiians were sent into a panic on Saturday after a false alert claimed that a ballistic missile was heading for the islands. The alert was sent out due to human error, Hawaii Gov. David Ige told CNN. “It was a mistake made during a standard procedure at the change over […]
If your smart luggage is powered by a lithium battery, here’s why you may have to leave it at home
Starting Monday, many airlines around the world begin enforcing a new rule that forbids passengers from checking or carrying on “smart luggage” with non-removable lithium batteries. Technology-powered luggage began appearing on the market a few years ago, and some new versions of these high-tech bags can do a range of […]
4 tips for choosing who prepares your 2017 tax returns
A new year means more than new diets, gym memberships and other fresh beginnings. It also signals another tax-filing season has arrived. The Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting 2017 tax returns on Jan. 29. The filing deadline this year is April 17 (rather than the typical April 15 due […]
Fusion GPS testimony on infamous dossier shines new light on Trump’s perilous financial ties
Fusion GPS Co-Founder Glenn Simpson’s recently disclosed Senate testimony has cast new light on President Donald Trump‘s nebulous business ties and financial history. The 312-page transcript, released by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., on Tuesday over the reported objections of Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, documents nearly 10 hours of testimony that […]
What former NFL star Terrell Owens learned from going through $80 million
Terrell Owens may be best remembered for his controversial antics. His 15-season career in the NFL was characterized by spats with teammates and unrestrained showmanship. But Owens was also immensely talented. Throughout his career he scored 156 touchdowns, which is the fifth most all-time of any NFL player and which […]
How NASCAR driver Danica Patrick plans to off-road from racing to full-time entrepreneurship
Just because Danica Patrick is hanging up her NASCAR helmet, doesn’t mean it’s the end of the career of the most recognizable female face in motorsports. During a teary press conference in November, Patrick announced she plans to finish her career in 2018 with a bang: competing in the Daytona […]