The S&P 500 Index will end the year higher, but it’s going to take the winding road to get there, says one market strategist. That’s because volatility returned to the market in recent weeks after abnormally low levels through last year. It should continue in the coming months. “The volatility […]
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Forget a data breach, consumers give away their personal information on social media
When it comes to identity theft, you may be putting yourself at risk without realizing it. “Putting too much personal information out on social media is the most egregious example” of how consumers set themselves up, according to Jeff Faulkner, acting president and CEO of the National Foundation for Credit […]
‘Foodgod’ Jonathan Cheban reveals his 2 favorite gold covered snacks—they’re surprisingly affordable
Diners searching for the ultimate Instagram-worthy meal are turning to an unlikely and expensive ingredient: edible gold. If you’re willing to spend top dollar, you can snack on a $214 gold-infused grilled cheese, a $2,000 gilded pizza, a $1,000 gold-topped bagel, a $1,000 golden-layered ice cream sundae and even an […]
These are the 14 most common remote jobs—here’s how much they pay
Today, Americans work remotely in almost every industry. A Gallup survey of over 15,000 adults, found that a whopping 43 percent of employed Americans spend some time working remotely. But according to remote job search engine FlexJobs, 14 remote jobs in particular dominate the landscape of work-from-home opportunities. Here are […]
Here’s why daylight savings time hurts workers’ productivity
It’s almost spring in the United States and the sun will start to set later in the day as daylight saving time returns today. While the sunlight will vastly help beat the winter blues, let’s face it: Americans could use the extra hour of sleep lost during the time change. […]
AAA: Spring gas prices could approach a ‘tipping point’ for drivers
If it seems to be costing you more cash to fill up your tank these days, you’re right. “We’ve gotten accustomed to cheaper gasoline over the past couple years,” Robert Sinclair, AAA Northeast Manager of Media Relations told CNBC’s On The Money in a recent interview. According to AAA, the […]
French far-right party definitively severs ties with founder
France’s far-right National Front party has definitively severed its ties to firebrand founder Jean-Marie Le Pen as it tries to revive its fortunes. The party also re-elected his daughter, Marine Le Pen, to a new term as president at party congress where she was its only candidate for the post. […]
Trump: Voters must support GOP in Pittsburgh-area House race
President Donald Trump told western Pennsylvania voters Saturday night that his new tariffs were saving the steel industry and urged them to send a Republican to the House so he can keep delivering those kinds of results. The president lent his weight to Republican Rick Saccone in the final days […]
China allows Xi to remain president indefinitely
China’s largely rubber stamp parliament on Sunday passed a series of constitutional amendments, including one that removes presidential term limits, allowing President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely. The announcement of the vote, witnessed by reporters in the Great Hall of the People, passed with two “no” votes and […]
Facebook antagonist Senator Mark Warner is now concerned about bad security on connected devices
With the growing number of connected devices in the world, especially voice-activated devices that listen constantly, Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., is worried about the security of our conversations. “The challenge has been so far is the devices makers on the higher end are happy to help, but if somebody is […]