WASHINGTON – To hear Donald Trump talk, you’d think Barack Obama was the president who stole Christmas. Continue Reading Below Although Trump doesn’t generally single him out by name on this subject, the president’s meaning is unmistakable when he declares, as he has done since long before the holiday season, […]
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Asian shares mixed in quiet Christmas trading
TOKYO – Shares were mixed in quiet trading Monday in the few Asian markets open during the Christmas holiday. Continue Reading Below Japan’s Nikkei 225 index gained 0.2 percent to 22,943.43 by early afternoon, while the Shanghai Composite index slipped 0.4 percent to 3,283.57. Trading was thin, tracking last week’s […]
UNESCO recognizes Panama’s hats _ no, not those ones
LA PINTADA, Panama – Cultural authorities at UNESCO have recognized the artisans of Panama for their distinctive woven hats. No, not those hats; the famed “Panama hat” comes from Ecuador. Continue Reading Below Panama’s real contribution to the world’s hat heritage is the pintao, or painted hat, handmade from five […]
Asian shares mostly lower in quiet Christmas trading
TOKYO – Shares were lower in quiet trading Monday in the few Asian markets open during the Christmas holiday. Continue Reading Below Japan’s Nikkei 225 index was down less than 0.1 percent at 22,887.89, while the Shanghai Composite index slipped 0.4 percent to 3,283.57. Trading is thin, tracking last week’s […]
These 3 Well-Worn Work Sayings Just Aren’t True
We all know that you can’t judge a book by its cover and that you’re not supposed to count your chickens before they hatch. In the case of the book, the lesson is that something’s outside does not always reflect what will be on the inside, while with the chickens, […]
These 3 Stocks Grew 25% in 2017, and They Aren’t Slowing Down
If you’re a stock market investor, you have to be feeling pretty good right now. We are in year nine of a bull run that has almost quintupled assets — inclusive of dividends. And this year alone, shares of the S&P 500 are up 22%. Continue Reading Below Many people […]
These 9 Tax Deductions Are Going Away in 2018
The new tax reform bill is now law, and taxpayers can expect a lot of changes to take place in 2018. Reduced tax rates, higher standard deductions, and higher child tax credits for families are just a few of the perks that individual taxpayers will see next year. Continue Reading […]
This Analyst Thinks A-B InBev Stock Has Nothing Left in the Tank
A JPMorgan analyst recently lowered her outlook on the world’s largest beer maker, A-B InBev (NYSE: BUD), citing difficulties in markets like the U.S. While growth very well may be facing a slowdown, investors can still be confident in owning the Budweiser maker. Continue Reading Below Komal Dhillon downgraded her […]
Twitter Inc Bulls Need a Reality Check
If you follow Twitter, (NYSE: TWTR) even from afar, it was nearly impossible to miss the banner headlines following its third-quarter earnings release in late October. Revenue beat expectations, which gave its stock a boost of nearly 20% the following day. Continue Reading Below Twitter’s top-line revenue took a back […]
27% of Savers Have Made This Major Retirement Mistake
When you’re short on money or faced with an overwhelming, unexpected expense, the money in your retirement savings accounts can start looking mighty tempting. That’s probably why the Transamerica Center Retirement Survey found that 27% of workers had taken either a loan or an early withdrawal from their 401(k) plans. […]