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Posted: December 13, 2019 at 9:00 am

Stocks traded higher to all-time highs on Thursday on news that a China trade deal was very close, seemingly without any cares about impeachment, and the indexes were indicated up ...
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Will California Governor Decide Who Wins the Struggle for PG&E?

Posted: December 13, 2019 at 8:50 am

When PG&E Corp. (NYSE: PCG) on Monday announced that it had reached a deal with wildfire victims, the company's stock jumped by 20%, before closing with a gain of around ...
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Why Old-School Legacy Tech Stocks May Be Big 2020 Winners

Posted: December 13, 2019 at 6:25 am

Some of the biggest moves in technology this year have been from the new giants in the industry. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has almost doubled, and there were big moves ...
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JC Penney Staggers Into Holidays

Posted: December 13, 2019 at 6:15 am

While some retailers already have started to trumpet their holiday successes, at least one can barely hang on to the impression it may still exist in 2020. J.C. Penney Co. ...
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These New Cars Are Most Likely to Break Down

Posted: December 12, 2019 at 10:22 pm

There are many important things to consider when buying a new car, and something that often gets overlooked is how long it will last before repairs are needed. Some cars ...
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These New Cars Are Most Likely to Drive Forever

Posted: December 12, 2019 at 10:21 pm
Last updated: December 13, 2019 6:30 am

There are many important things to consider when buying a new car, and something that often gets overlooked is how long it will last before repairs are needed. Some cars ...
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Broadcom Did All It Could to Lift Investors’ Animal Spirits

Posted: December 12, 2019 at 4:37 pm
Last updated: December 13, 2019 6:32 am

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) reported fourth fiscal quarter 2019 results after markets closed on Thursday. The chipmaker posted adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $5.39 and net revenues of ...
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Are Oracle Earnings Enough for Investors?

Posted: December 12, 2019 at 4:18 pm
Last updated: December 13, 2019 6:33 am

Oracle Corp. (NYSE: ORCL) released fiscal second-quarter financial results after markets closed Wednesday. The firm said that it had $0.90 in earnings per share (EPS) and $9.62 billion in revenue, ...
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These 9 States Still Have Dry Counties

Posted: December 12, 2019 at 4:16 pm

When the 21st Amendment repealed national prohibition in 1933, the power to regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol was left to the states. While 16 states explicitly prohibit ...
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27 of the Biggest Trends That Defined 2019

Posted: December 12, 2019 at 4:14 pm

It's not always clear why some trends catch on while others don't, but in this day, any person with a penchant for social media can start a trend and ...
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Drinking Too Much Coffee and 18 Ordinary Habits That Can Be Signs of Serious Health Problems

Posted: December 12, 2019 at 4:06 pm

You know you have to rush to the ER and call your doctor right away when your chest hurts and you can’t breathe. These are signs you can't ignore. But ...
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Porch Pirates Ruin Holidays for 59 Million Americans

Posted: December 12, 2019 at 2:10 pm

More than half of American adults expect to shop online during the 2019 holiday season. They could spend nearly $167 billion on gifts, and virtually all those gifts will be ...
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Why This Analyst Is Staying on the Sidelines on Cisco

Posted: December 12, 2019 at 1:30 pm

Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) has been one of the weakest components of the Dow Jones industrial average so far in 2019, and according to one analyst this might not ...
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Will Costco Keep Up the Pace With Earnings After the Close?

Posted: December 12, 2019 at 1:15 pm

Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ: COST) is set to report its fiscal first-quarter financial results after the markets close on Thursday. The consensus estimates are calling for $1.71 in earnings per ...
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US Homeowner Equity Rises by $457 Billion in Past 12 Months

Posted: December 12, 2019 at 12:15 pm

Compared to the third quarter of 2018, U.S. homeowner equity in the third quarter of this year rose by $457 billion, or 5.1%. The number of homeowners whose mortgages exceed ...
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