So far, so good in February’s early days, as Wednesday’s session saw stocks continue their recent rebound on the back of encouraging corporate earnings. The day started off with a potential blow to the nascent rally: ADP reported that private payrolls dropped by 301,000 in January – a huge whiff from estimates for 200,000 and… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Alphabet, Growth Names Add More Fuel to the Rally | Kiplinger
Stock Market Today: UPS, Exxon Power Rally; Alphabet to Split 20-for-1 | Kiplinger
Stock Market Today Investors enjoyed another session of broadly higher prices Tuesday; Google parent Alphabet announces 20-for-1 stock splitThe first day of February trading was a relative yawner as the three major indexes finished Tuesday with modest gains. But given that investors just suffered the worst month for stocks since the COVID bear market, they… Continue reading Stock Market Today: UPS, Exxon Power Rally; Alphabet to Split 20-for-1 | Kiplinger
Social media platform StockTwits is partnering with FTX to launch crypto trading service
Stocktwits is launching a live trading feature for users amid the boom in retail investing. First on its list of assets offered are cryptocurrencies, in partnership with Sam Bankman Fried’s FTX. The new capability will allow users to make trades while staying on the platform. Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before… Continue reading Social media platform StockTwits is partnering with FTX to launch crypto trading service
Metaverse stocks Nvidia and Roblox fall as Facebook parent Meta’s Web3 business reports massive loss
A massive loss in Facebook-parent Meta’s Web3 division spurred a sell-off in metaverse stocks. Chipmaker Nvidia and gaming platform Roblox both fell in the aftermath of the earnings report. Meta wiped out more than $200 billion from its market value Thursday. Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell. Metaverse… Continue reading Metaverse stocks Nvidia and Roblox fall as Facebook parent Meta’s Web3 business reports massive loss
The biggest bitcoin miner in Texas is shutting down ahead of blast of winter weather in the state
Bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain is voluntarily powering down its operations ahead of a new major winter storm. Riot Blockchain is the biggest bitcoin miner in Texas and among the biggest publicly traded crypto mining firms. It initiated preparation to shut down its Whinstone facility Tuesday and will remain powered down until the extreme weather moves… Continue reading The biggest bitcoin miner in Texas is shutting down ahead of blast of winter weather in the state
Best Outdoor Fire Pits of 2022
There really is something special about sitting outside by an open fire, telling stories, drinking hot chocolate, roasting marshmallows, or cooking hot dogs. Almost everyone has a great memory of time spent with loved ones around a campfire. Campfires are indeed magical places, but building one from scratch is difficult, tending it is a pain,… Continue reading Best Outdoor Fire Pits of 2022
The Best Cities to Find a Job in 2022
Your chances of finding work depends a lot on location. If you’re looking for a new job with the right combination of pay, affordability and opportunity, these cities might be your best bet. Your chances of finding work depends a lot on location. If you’re looking for a new job with the right combination of… Continue reading The Best Cities to Find a Job in 2022
Remote Working Benefited Bosses Over Workers: Survey
Remote working during the pandemic appeared to have benefited executives more while many employees expressed discontent about their work-life balance, according to a survey conducted by Economist Impact. Only 25% of employees said they felt a positive impact to their productivity levels as they worked from home during the first 18 months of the pandemic. Less… Continue reading Remote Working Benefited Bosses Over Workers: Survey