Stock Market Today: Ukraine Talks Bring Out the Bulls | Kiplinger

Fresh signs of at least the potential of a resolution in Eastern Europe whetted risk appetites Tuesday, even as the ominous 2-10 yield curve came even closer to inverting.  During the latest round of talks with Ukraine today, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said his country’s military would “drastically” remove its military presence from… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Ukraine Talks Bring Out the Bulls | Kiplinger

US stocks snap 4-day win streak as optimism around Russia-Ukraine peace talks fades

US stocks snapped a four-day win streak on Wednesday as optimism around talks between Russia and Ukraine faded.Russia said it has yet to see any breakthrough in its talks with Ukraine, and that a lot of work still remains.Commodity prices rebounded, adding to ongoing concerns of persistent inflation. Loading Something is loading. US stocks fell… Continue reading US stocks snap 4-day win streak as optimism around Russia-Ukraine peace talks fades

Apple’s plan to expand in-house fintech sends current partners tumbling, including Goldman Sachs

Apple is working to bring future fintech offerings in house, according to a Bloomberg report.The plan would result in Apple insourcing payment processing, risk assessment, and fraud analysis.Apple’s fintech partners traded lower following the report, including Goldman Sachs, Green Dot, and CoreCard. Loading Something is loading. Apple sees enough long-term potential in fintech that it’s… Continue reading Apple’s plan to expand in-house fintech sends current partners tumbling, including Goldman Sachs

Russia will use US dollars to pay foreign holders of a $2 billion bond, report says

Russia will use US dollars to meet its April 4 payment obligations to foreign bondholders, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.  The Finance Ministry earlier offered rubles to repay local investors of dollar-denominated bonds.  Russia is facing a deadline next week on a payment to a $2 billion bond.  Loading Something is loading. Russia will use US dollars… Continue reading Russia will use US dollars to pay foreign holders of a $2 billion bond, report says

Nintendo falls 6% after it delays highly anticipated sequel to Zelda franchise until spring 2023

Nintendo stock fell as much as 6% on Wednesday after the company delayed its Zelda sequel.The unnamed follow-up to “Breath of the Wild” was expected to be released on the Nintendo Switch later this year.The game has since been delayed until spring 2023 as Nintendo further develops the game. Loading Something is loading. Nintendo stock… Continue reading Nintendo falls 6% after it delays highly anticipated sequel to Zelda franchise until spring 2023

Restoration Hardware falls 13% as furniture retailer reports mixed earnings results and CEO warns of ‘big short’ style economy

Restoration Hardware fell 13% on Wednesday after the company offered soft guidance for the quarter ahead.CEO Gary Friedman likened the uncertainty of today’s economy to a scene from the 2015 film The Big Short.”I couldn’t be more excited, but I can be more uncertain, and that’s just the story,” Friedman said. Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading Restoration Hardware falls 13% as furniture retailer reports mixed earnings results and CEO warns of ‘big short’ style economy

TurboTax Answers Most Commonly Asked Tax Questions

Although the federal tax deadline is April 18, taxpayers are encouraged to file their taxes now to get their refund ASAP. Most people receive a tax refund each year, and last year the average federal tax refund was about $2,766. Our TurboTax Live experts look out for you. Expert help your way: get help as… Continue reading TurboTax Answers Most Commonly Asked Tax Questions

BlackRock President, 65, Issues Warning to ‘Entitled’ Youngsters

Throughout the years, it seems, older generations have criticized younger ones for being soft. Whether it’s baby boomers or Millennials, many of their elders think they haven’t measured up in terms of dealing with life and its setbacks. BlackRock President Rob Kapito, 65, expressed similar sentiment in a talk at an energy conference Tuesday, Bloomberg… Continue reading BlackRock President, 65, Issues Warning to ‘Entitled’ Youngsters