You’d think millennials would have a hard time investing, what with their limited earnings and piles of student debt. But according to a new Schwab survey, there are a number of things about investing that millennials in particular are getting right. Continue Reading Below It turns out millennials are more […]
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UK lawmakers battle over Brexit amid customs chaos warning
LONDON – A fragile government, a legislative minefield and a jittery economy are turning up the tension as Britain tries to turn its vote to leave the European Union into a reality. Continue Reading Below Exit negotiations with the bloc are stalled on divorce terms, and on Tuesday Prime Minister […]
Home Depot feels the wind at its back in third quarter
ATLANTA – Home Depot beat out Wall Street expectations for the third quarter thanks in part to repairs necessitated by Harvey and Irma, a pair of hurricanes that caused widespread damage to homes. Continue Reading Below The Atlanta company raised its outlook for the year for some of the same […]
3 High Points From Texas Roadhouse’s Third Quarter 2017
Shares of casual steakhouse chain Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH) are down slightly since reporting an impressive third quarter of 2017. In spite of the positive report card, investors chose to be cautious as the casual dining industry has been beat up this year. Continue Reading Below 1. Two tailwinds for […]
Most millennials seen worse off than parents despite aptitude – study
Most millennials will struggle to earn more money and find better jobs than their parents despite being more highly trained, according to a study by Credit Suisse. Continue Reading Below Defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as being those born between 1982 and 2000 — so between 35 and 17, […]
Microsoft pledges to curb carbon emissions despite growth
BONN, Germany – Microsoft says it aims to cut carbon emissions generated from its operations by 75 percent by 2030, from 2013 levels. Continue Reading Below The software giant’s pledge Tuesday on the sidelines of global climate talks in Bonn, Germany, reflects the kinds of efforts large businesses are making […]
US oil and gas ‘resurgence’ expected as global demand grows
LONDON – A global energy watchdog says it expects the U.S. to become the undisputed world leader in oil and gas production after a resurgence in its industry to meet growing demand. Continue Reading Below The report from the Paris-based International Energy Agency also predicts that solar power will become […]
Global shares mixed, China data disappoints
TOKYO – Global shares were mixed in languid trading Tuesday as investors watched for tax reform developments in the U.S. and digested weak manufacturing data from China. Continue Reading Below KEEPING SCORE: France’s CAC 40 inched up nearly 0.1 percent to 5,345.81 in early trading. Germany’s DAX added 0.2 percent […]
Recreational marijuana rules rile pot-friendly San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – Famously pro-cannabis San Francisco, where the 4/20 marijuana holiday is celebrated with a group smoke-out on Hippie Hill, is having a surprisingly difficult time establishing regulations for the broad legal pot market coming to California in January. Continue Reading Below Writing local rules in the weed-friendly city […]
Wineries eager to make up losses after California wildfires
NAPA, Calif. – A month after deadly wildfires swept through California’s famed wine country, hot-air balloons are floating again over Napa Valley vineyards splashed with fall colors. On the heels of the disaster, a new winery is opening, keeping the name it chose some time ago: Ashes and Diamonds. Continue […]