I’m from Loma Linda, California, a small city known as the only Blue Zone in America. Studies have shown that residents live up to around a decade longer than the rest of the United States. Today, much of my work is informed by my upbringing, and the strong emphasis my community…

In 2004, Sabrina Finch returned to school to become a nurse.Her mother, Rebecca, was excited for Sabrina, then in her early 30s, to finally have a career. She’d watched for years as Sabrina struggled to get by working low-wage jobs, including in fast-food restaurants and factories.As a result, when Sabrina…

Investment Thesis In a lower interest rate environment, dividend-paying stocks often perform better as investors seek higher yields than what fixed-income investments offer. With reduced appeal of bonds, these stocks become an attractive alternative, driving their performance upward. Consequently, I believe that lower interest rates will enhance the performance of…

The trio of Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy have captured lightning in a bottle with “Deadpool & Wolverine.”As of Thursday, the Disney and Marvel film is the highest-grossing R-rated title of all time, surpassing Warner Bros.’ “Joker.”With $516.8 million in domestic ticket sales and $568.8 million from international…

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Rocket Lab — The space company soared more than 16%, hitting a 52-week high, after packing and shipping two Mars-bound spacecraft to Cape Canaveral, Florida, for launch. The two spacecraft were designed, built, integrated and tested by Rocket Lab for the…

By Ewa Manthey Spot gold rose above $2,500/oz on Friday afternoon, exceeding the previous record hit last month. The inrease followed disappointing US housing data that has reinforced bets of faster and deeper cuts from the Federal Reserve. Lower borrowing costs are positive for gold as it doesn’t pay interest.…

Borrowers who got a glimpse of lower student loan payments on the Saving on a Valuable Education income-driven repayment plan ran into another roadblock late last week.On Aug. 9, The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals officially blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from moving forward with lowering monthly payments and forgiving…

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s key moments. Stocks jumped Thursday after a better-than-expected July retail sales report indicated consumer spending is holding up despite recession fears. This macroeconomic backdrop “is about as…

TORM plc (NASDAQ:TRMD) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jacob Meldgaard – Executive Director and Chief Executive OfficerKim Balle – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jon Chappell – EvercoreOmar Nokta – JefferiesClement Mullins – Value Investors EdgePeter Hagen – ABG Operator Good…

LONDON — Travelers in Europe can now take unlimited flights for 499 euros ($550) a year under a new travel subscription service from budget carrier Wizz Air.The annual “all you can fly” pass, which allows passengers to book one-way and roundtrip flights throughout the year, will be available for the…