Buckle up, Wall Street investors! The ride from here could get a lot bumpier after the Dow registered its worst one-day loss since June 11 on Friday, knocking the blue-chip index to its lowest point since May 26, and at least momentarily knocking the wind out of equity investors who …
Read More »The Wall Street Journal: EU set to name countries from which tourists will be welcomed next month, and U.S. didn’t make the cut
European Union member states have drawn up a list of 15 countries whose citizens may be allowed to travel again to the bloc starting July 1 that excludes the U.S. but includes Canada, Japan and possibly China, diplomats said. A final decision is yet to be taken on the list, …
Read More »The Tell: Award-winning forecaster says U.S. economy might not heal by next year, putting stocks at risk of correction
The U.S. economy might not fully return to normal until 2022, and the stock market is at risk of a correction later in the summer, a leading economic forecaster said Friday. Christophe Barraud, chief economist and strategist at Market Securities in Paris, said the best case for the U.S. economy …
Read More »Seven Important Things to Consider Before You Take on Your Next Home Improvement Project
A home improvement project can improve your life. A remodeled bathroom can make it more enjoyable for you to soak in a bubble bath, a new kitchen can make preparing meals a breeze, and a garage installation can keep you from having to scrape your car’s windshield in the winter. …
Read More »Key Words: White House adviser who said it’s ‘scary to go to work’ doesn’t seem afraid of what’s next for the economy
“ ‘I think definitely you’re looking at a very strong third quarter, a very strong fourth quarter and probably a great next year. So I guess I disagree that it’s going to take all the way through the end of 2021.’ ” That’s White House senior adviser Kevin Hassett taking …
Read More »6 Quick Ways to Minimize the Cost of Your Next Re-Roofing Project
Every roofing system is built to protect a building for several years, but Mother Nature often presents other plans. After a few years, a wide range of weather elements will take toll of your roof, making roof replacement a necessity. However, like other construction projects, roof replacements don’t come cheap. …
Read More »‘We will not have a vaccine by next winter.’ Like the 1918 Spanish flu, CDC says second wave of coronavirus could be worse. So what happens next?
America is staring down a widespread COVID-19 testing shortage with no vaccine in sight. So what happens when coronavirus makes its unceremonious return? Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for more than three decades, said Wednesday, “We will have coronavirus in the fall. I …
Read More »The Tell: The next 45 days are the ‘most critical period in U.S. financial history,’ says stock-market expert who profited in 1987 and 2008 crises
After recovering a chunk of the losses racked up during the worst of the coronavirus-induced selloff last month, the stock market finds itself at a crucial inflection point, writes Alan B. Lancz. “The next 45 days may just become the most critical period in U.S. financial history,” he wrote in …
Read More »3 Green Alternatives for Your Next Home Renovation
When you plan a home renovation, consider environmentally green construction alternatives. (DepositPhotos) With Earth Day approaching, many people are asking how they can make a difference when it comes to their effect on the environment — especially if they’re planning a home renovation. According to a recent report, the typical …
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