shaunl / Getty Images If you’ve shopped for a used car in the past three or so years, you probably know it’s been a hot market. The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions to the new car market, which sent buyers searching for good deals on used vehicles — often to find none within their budgets. With […]
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever face the Phoenix Mercury this Afternoon. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever seem to be finally finding their stride in the 2024 season. This Sunday, the Fever will once face the Phoenix Mercury on their home court. Are you ready to watch Clark and her team […]
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A tropical depression is likely to form on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. NHC meteorologists said a low pressure system is becoming better defined and organized about 1,400 miles east-southeast of the Windward Islands. Saharan dust heading for Florida: Here’s what to know Hurricane or tropical storm watches could […]
Motor carrier Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ: ODFL) has quietly put together a remarkable run. Shares in its stock have increased over 13,000% since 2003 on a split-adjusted basis. Stock splits have been an important aspect of Old Dominion’s rise. The company has split its shares five times since 2003. Most recently, shares were split […]
Twenty years ago Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) was successfully building a chain of uniformly familiar coffee houses. The prospect of becoming one of the planet’s most prolific food and beverage outfits, however, seemed remote at the time. We now know that’s exactly what was in the cards. Its store count went from 7,800 stores then to […]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has experienced many struggles since its 1980 IPO. After its board fired Steve Jobs in 1985, the company spent years in the wilderness. It suspended its dividend payout in 1996, and was close to bankruptcy when it brought Jobs back in 1997. Shortly after that, Apple stock began a run that […]
Nike (NYSE: NKE) delivered an earnings beat for the quarter, but left investors waiting when it comes to revenue growth. The market appears to be growing impatient, with Nike shares down 18% as of 10 a.m. ET. Stuck at the starting line Nike is a transitional period. The longtime leader in athletic and athleisure apparel […]
Between March 2022 and July 2023, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate 11 times. As a result, savings interest rates rose sharply. And even though the Fed has since paused further rate hikes, savings interest rates have held steady. So, if you’re looking for the best rates available today, here’s a breakdown of where […]
Good morning! ☀️ President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will be in the Raleigh area today, and The News & Observer will have reporters and photojournalists in and outside the rally. The event comes just hours after Biden had his first presidential debate with former President Donald Trump in Atlanta. North Carolina has […]
A potential Brazilian acquirer is walking away from its bid for International Paper (NYSE: IP) after the target rebuffed its overtures. Investors hoping for a big premium are disappointed, sending IP shares down 8% as of 1 p.m. ET. IP chooses independence International Paper is already part of a wave of consolidation sweeping the paper […]
Andrii Dodonov / Getty Images/iStockphoto There are a lot of different ways to invest money for a decent return, ranging from low to high risk. For people who favor a low risk, stable way to grow interest, a certificate of deposit (CD) can be a safe and reliable option. With a CD, you can pretty […]