Costco CEO Makes 336 Times What His Workers Do
Former Costco CEO W. Craig Jelinek made 336 times more last year than the median pay of his workers.
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Warren Buffett’s Base Pay Was Only $100,000
Warren Buffett is among the world's wealthiest people, even though Berkshire Hathaway paid him only $100,000 last year.
Reddit Shares Drop From $68 to $49
Investors have to wait until almost two months to see if Reddit stock is fairly valued. Where do its shares go in the meantime? Very likely downward.
It Costs $200,000 to Own a Home in This State
A recent analysis reveals the most expensive states in which to own a home. See why California tops the list.
The Stock Market Is Up 10% In 2024. What Next?
The S&P 500 is up 10% over the year’s first three months. During that period, it reached record highs on 22 days. Now what? What could push the market higher? First, America’s largest companies…
Half The People In This City Paid Cash For Their Homes
The myth about home buying is that everyone makes a 20% down payment and then takes out a mortgage. This financial model has become more expensive recently. Mortgage rates, which were about 3% two…
$100 Oil Would Cripple Economy
The price of crude oil has risen from $71 at the start of 2024 to above $82. For several reasons, it is likely to move higher. Experts, including those at J.P. Morgan, expect oil…
America’s Richest Retirement Town
One trend among wealthy Americans is that, as they retire, they often move south to states such as North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. A new study by GoBankingRates shows that the richest…
Reddit Stock’s Wild Swings
Reddit stock has been volatile since its initial public offering and likely will continue to be until the quarterly report in May.
Apple Launches iPad to Fuel Turnaround
The iPad has been a drag on Apple’s earnings recently. Will the impending release of two new versions change that?
It Cost Over $300,000 for a Family of 4 to Live in These Cities
A recent analysis reveals the six U.S. cities where the median household income needed to support a family of four is over $300,000.
It Costs Over $90,000 to Attend This University
A recent analysis reveals which are the most expensive U.S. colleges to attend. But is the costliest school the best?
This Is the City Where the Most People Own Their Homes
A recent analysis reveals that the U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest home ownership rate tend to have low median home values.
States Where You’ll Pay Most in Lifetime Taxes, Led by New Jersey
A recent analysis reveals that the state in which people pay the most in taxes over their lifetime is New Jersey.
These States Lost the Most Workers During the Pandemic, Led by California
A recent analysis reveals that California and New York have lost the most jobs since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lucid Gets $1 Billion
Struggling electric vehicle maker Lucid has received a $1 billion lifeline, but will that give it enough time to turn itself around?
Toyota Stock Up 88% in the Past Year
Toyota stock has outperformed those of other major auto manufacturers as demand for purely electric vehicles has waned.
This Stock Has a Safe 9.1% Yield
Altria is very likely to keep its current 9.1% dividend, or perhaps raise it, because the company strongly believes in rewarding shareholders.
S&P 500 Could Hit 6,000
The S&P 500 trades at 5,234, up 33% in the past year. One group of analysts at Goldman Sachs believes it could jump to 6,000 by the end of 2024. According to Bloomberg, a…
Jeff Bezos Sells $8.5 Billion in Amazon Stock
Jeff Bezos has sold shares in the company he founded, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), before. But in February, the size of his sales was extraordinary. He sold approximately 50 million shares, which were worth…