GameStop Suggests a $56 Billion Deal to Buy eBay to Rival Amazon
GameStop Makes Bold Offer to Acquire eBay Video game retailer GameStop announced on Sunday that it has put forth an unsolicited bid to purchase online marketplace eBay for approximately $56 billion in cash and stock. This represents one of the most ambitious acquisition attempts seen in recent corporate history. According to a report from the […]
Glenn Beck: The true reason you can’t buy a house (it’s different than you believe)
Homeownership: A Distant Dream for Many For a lot of Americans these days, it seems like owning a home is just out of reach. Even the most modest homes come with hefty price tags. So, what’s behind this trend? It certainly feels like there are many layers to this issue. Some point to a faltering […]
Person taken from Pasadena Best Buy as crowd gathered outside for Pokemon cards
A man found himself in cuffs early Wednesday morning inside a locked Best Buy in Pasadena while a crowd of eager Pokemon collectors gathered outside, hoping to snag some of the much-desired cards. Authorities indicated that the man’s presence in the store appeared to be just a coincidence instead of some elaborate Pokemon-themed plan.
VTI or VOO: Which Vanguard ETF is Best to Buy When the Market Drops?
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI 0.22%) and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO 0.14%) share some similar features in terms of configuration, pricing, and performance. But, their intended audiences actually differ quite a bit. For instance, while one fund holds around 500 stocks, the other has more than 3,500. This key difference isn’t […]
When your wealthy neighbor struggles to buy furniture
Financial Overreach in Home Buying Ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve spent so much on a house that you can’t afford to furnish it? It sounds odd, right? Yet, this seems to be happening more often. I can’t say I know anyone in that boat, but given the growing number of people experiencing […]
Our latest stock appears to be on a roll, and Cramer explains why he considers Meta a strong buy.
Stocks Recap and Earnings Insights Jim Cramer’s CNBC Investment Club features a livestream called “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a summary of key points from Friday’s session. 1. On Friday, most stocks saw some gains, though the Dow dipped slightly. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both posted increases, primarily driven by […]
3 Pipeline Stocks with Very High Yields to Buy Now and Hold Forever
Dividend stock yields have hit extremely low levels lately. For the S&P 500, the yield sits around 1.1%, which is close to a historic low. This leaves income-seeking investors with fewer appealing choices. But it’s not all doom and gloom. The pipeline sector actually offers some promising options. High dividend stocks are worth exploring, and […]
Court documents reveal Justin Fairfax was an angry alcoholic who used funds meant for kids’ horseback riding to buy a gun before committing murder-suicide.
ANNANDALE, Va. — Justin Fairfax, the former lieutenant governor of Virginia, experienced a personal crisis marked by alcoholism and disengagement as his marriage and career unraveled. Disturbing details from divorce documents reveal he even resorted to stealing money to purchase firearms for his children. Fairfax’s emotional breakdown came to light through court records filed in […]
Top construction manufacturer takes significant step to buy lesser-known California startup
The largest construction machinery producer in the world, Caterpillar, has recently acquired a relatively unknown startup based in California that focuses on AI. Last month, Caterpillar purchased Monarch Tractor, a startup backed by investors that specializes in electric vehicles and autonomous off-road machinery. Bloomberg reported the acquisition this Tuesday, though the financial details weren’t revealed. […]
Market Decline: This Dividend Stock Turns into an Obvious Bargain Buy
I think it’s time for a little honesty. Not every stock I currently favor is performing well. Still, I lean towards companies that are fundamentally strong and I believe will recover when the moment is right. A clear example of this is during the COVID-19 pandemic, which, let’s face it, restricted travel for pretty much […]