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Corporate insiders could be barred from selling stock within a certain time period after share buybacks are announced, if one Democratic senator has his way. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland pointed to evidence from a Securities and Exchange Commission study indicating that share repurchases are benefiting corporate insiders at the expense of long-term investors.

Stocks just closed out the best two-month start to a year in decades, as the S&P 500 has surged 11 percent in 2019. For investors looking to get in on the historic rally, one technician has three stocks you can still buy. “The theme here being stocks that have a history of growing their dividend

If you’re not comparison shopping when looking for a home loan, you’re probably losing money when you take out a new mortgage. Half of home buyers look to only one lender when buying a home, according to a survey from NerdWallet. And that is a mistake, according to the personal finance website. If you compare

History signals March will be a positive month for the stock market. According to Bespoke co-founder Paul Hickey, the S&P 500 gained an average of 2.39 percent between 2009 and 2018, the current bull market. “It tends to start off on a relatively quiet note — flat — and the bulk of the gains have

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday said Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has caught his attention as a top performer with strong guidance in 2019. The “Mad Money” host said the company stands out because it’s the biggest winner in the cruise line category and the stock has risen 40 percent so far this year. The industry

If you graduated from college years ago and are still reeling from the costs, you’re not alone. A new survey from Bankrate shows that 73 percent of respondents have delayed at least one major life milestone because of their student loan debt. Participants said they’ve put off buying a house (23 percent), saving for retirement

If you’re on the prowl for a new job or a more fulfilling career, the health-care industry might have a position with your name on it. Of the top seven hardest-to-fill jobs, five are in health care, according to a recent report from jobs site CareerCast. The salaries for those medical-related jobs depends largely on

It’s been a monster rally for one beverage stock. Monster Beverage, which sells its eponymous energy drinks, has rocketed more than 68,000 percent higher over the past 20 years, crushing the 200 percent gain by PepsiCo and 40 percent increase by Coca-Cola. Boris Schlossberg, managing director of FX strategy at BK Asset Management, said those

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said before the U.S. Senate Tuesday that conflicting federal and state laws on the sale of marijuana and other cannabis products put bank supervisors in a “very difficult place.” Asked by Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., about the Fed’s thoughts on the cannabis space, the leader of the U.S. central bank

[The stream is slated to start at 1:00 PM ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Kevin O’Leary of O’Shares and Tim Seymour of Seymour Asset Management join host Bob Pisani to talk china’s big breakout, and the corner of the market generating big returns this

“Roma” is a heavy favorite to win best picture at Sunday’s Academy Awards. It would be the first time a streaming platform, Netflix, earns a best picture win. It’s almost certainly not going to be the last. A “Roma” victory on Sunday will further legitimize Netflix, and streaming platforms in general, as venues for the

As Social Security’s funding problems loom ever closer on the horizon, the program has emerged as a pet project on many lawmakers’ fix-it list. Now in control of the House, Democrats have thrown their weight behind a measure that would extend and expand the program — largely by asking high earners to pony up, along

The natural gas market is emerging from winter relatively unscathed despite potentially disruptive Chinese tariffs on U.S. gas. But the ongoing trade dispute is still putting a chill on cooperation between the two energy powerhouses and threatens to sideline billions in investment. Chinese tariffs on U.S. natural gas have halted Beijing’s purchases of U.S. LNG,

Tesla shares fell after a new report, based in part on the reviews of thousands of vehicle owners, raises questions about the reliability of Tesla’s Model 3. Consumer Reports says it will no longer recommend the Model 3 due to the reliability issues. “When we look at the Model 3 lot of the issues are

[The stream is slated to start at 1:00 PM ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Direxion strategist Sylvia Jablonski joins host Bob Pisani and panelists Todd Rosenbluth and Kim Arthur to discuss the corner of the ETF market that could provide triple-digit returns this year.

Walmart analysts are staying bullish after the company reported strong earnings before the bell. The retail giant said its ecommerce sales surged a whopping 43 percent while same store sales grew 4.2 percent over the holidays compared to last year. Many analysts say this is Walmart‘s strongest overall report in years despite last week’s steep

If you’ve stashed some cash in a savings account, this is your time to shine. Signs of rising inflation, which pushed the Fed into hiking rates beginning in 2015, are finally having a significant effect on the annual percentage yield banks pay consumers on their money. As a result of the increase, savings rates are

Google unveiled an ambitious plan eight years ago to build a wind energy project in the Atlantic Ocean running all the way from New York to Virginia. That massive “underwater spine” has been slow to progress, but Google is moving ahead with its first water-based renewable energy project — it is just a little smaller

Investors are often told that uncertainty is inevitable. No risk, no reward. Well, for those whose stomachs harden at the unknown, there’s some good news. A growing number of tools prepare you for the threats lurking around the market, from a trade war to climate change, by letting you test them out on your investments

It’s no secret that for most retirees, Social Security is an important part of their income. Exactly how much varies from individual to individual — and, apparently, from city to city. Among 100 U.S. cities with the largest 65-and-older populations, Social Security makes up an average 42 percent of retiree income, according to recent research

If health-care expenses have been squeezing your household budget, it could be worth checking if they’d get you a tax break on your 2018 return. A range of medical expenses can qualify, and as long as you itemize instead of taking the standard deduction, a portion of those costs can help lower your tax bill.

Seaport Global initiated coverage on General Motors Wednesday as a buy with a price target of $48, citing the automaker’s recent restructuring efforts and its leadership in China, self-driving car technology and the growing light truck segment. The news comes one day after Reuters reported that GM and Amazon are in talks to invest in

Illinois residents looking to save on taxes may want to start by getting estimates on a move to Alaska. At least that’s the recommendation from personal finance website GOBankingRates, which published a study Tuesday that rates the most and least tax-friendly states for the middle class. The study compared total sales tax, property tax and

A more accommodative Federal Reserve and the prospects for stable economic growth ahead have promoted Goldman Sachs to close a popular trade that it has backed for the past two years. Companies with low levels of debt compared to capital have been major outperformers since late 2016 just as the Fed was getting its rate-hiking

Perhaps two of the sweetest words retirees long to hear are “tax free.” Though workers are told to put every spare pre-tax cent into a traditional 401(k) at work, the reality is that once the time comes to tap that account for income in retirement, income taxes will follow. Here’s the bright side: You can

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ high-profile run-in with the publisher of the National Enquirer over a series of salacious photos seems to have rattled investors, CNBC’s Jim Cramer included. “It’s the last thing I want linger on,” the “Mad Money” host said on Friday. “But I’ve got to say I was surprised that the CEO of

Shares of Twitter slid nearly 10 percent on Thursday following earnings. But Ritholtz Wealth Management CEO and Twitter shareholder Josh Brown is sticking with the name, saying that “big picture this was a great quarter for revenue” and “things are going well and I’m happy from what I heard as a shareholder.” On Thursday the

BB&T‘s purchase of SunTrust Banks is slated to create the sixth largest bank in the U.S. when it closes, squeezing in between U.S. Bancorp and PNC. Here are the biggest banks in the country by assets, which is how the banking industry is measured. The so-called “merger of equals” was valued at $66 billion, the

Video game stocks are getting killed Wednesday after two of the top companies in the space reported quarterly earnings. Shares of EA were trading roughly 15 percent down ahead of the market open Wednesday, a day after the company cited “intense competition” in the space as contributing to a revenue miss for its fiscal third

Hungry for credit card rewards? You might want to make a reservation. More banks are offering rewards for dining out than ever before, said Julian Mark Kheel, senior analyst at The Points Guy. “The competition to reward credit card users with bonuses at restaurants has become fierce in recent years,” he said. The trend was