es Here's how Gap plans to reopen its stores By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:42:26 GMT Your shopping experience at Gap could temporarily change. CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports the details on how Gap will reopen its stores across the country. Full Article
es Lyft surges on revenue beat By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 22:22:24 GMT Brent Thill, managing senior analyst at Jeffries and Rohit Kulkarni, analyst at MKM Capital, join "Closing Bell" to discuss markets. Full Article
es Google tells employees they cannot expense food, other perks from home By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 22:27:07 GMT CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports that Google has put the brakes on perks for employees working from home. Full Article
es Richmond Fed President: Negative rates not worth a try here By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:20:18 GMT Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss how soon the U.S. could reopen the economy and the recent unemployment data. Full Article
es Uber Q1 net losses $2.9B adj vs. $1.4B estimated By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:15:47 GMT CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports quarterly earnings from Uber. Full Article
es Zillow beats revenue $1.1B adj. vs. $1.06B estimated By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:26:37 GMT CNBC's Diana Olick reports quarterly earnings from Zillow. Full Article
es Jack Lew: The best we're going to do is a slow recovery By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:55:14 GMT Jack Lew, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary, joins "Closing Bell" to talk about the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
es Apple to start reopening stores in US next week—Here's where By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:17:38 GMT Apple will reopen some of its stores in Idaho, South Carolina, Alabama and Alaska. CNBC's Josh Lipton reports on safety measures the company will be taking. Full Article
es Tesla hasn't received permission to resume production in Bay Area—Reuters By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:59:18 GMT CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports the latest news on Tesla. Full Article
es Hostess Brands CEO on coronavirus impact and the food supply chain By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:53:43 GMT Andy Callahan, Hostess Brands CEO, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss the company's earnings. Full Article
es The worst money mistakes these top advisors have seen investors make By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:47:46 GMT Mistakes happen. CNBC asked advisors from firms that made the FA 100 list what the worst money misstep they've ever seen a client or other investor make was. Full Article
es As behemoth brokerage firms go zero-commission on trades, advisors are concerned By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:09:52 GMT There may be no free lunch in the financial services industry, but there is now free trading of stocks, exchange-traded funds and options as custodians eliminate commissions for retail and financial advisor clients. Full Article
es Individual investors pulled $20 million from Fisher Investments following billionaire's sexist comments By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:15:02 GMT While institutional investors have pulled more than $3 billion from the Camas, Washington-based firm in the wake of Ken Fisher's comments, retail clients have had a more muted reaction. Here's why individual investors may be slow to divest. Full Article
es These advisors help their clients tackle this unknown looming cost By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:00:09 GMT Financial advisors are turning to a variety of options to help clients prepare for the potential cost of help with daily activities like eating and dressing — otherwise known as long-term care. Full Article
es Private equity investors are zeroing in on financial advice business By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:43:48 GMT The registered investment advisor industry has attracted the attention of private equity investors, thanks to good growth, high profit margins, consistent cash flow and low capital needs. Full Article
es New client best interest rule raises standards but 'muddies the water' on advisor, broker differences By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:12:19 GMT Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), the new rules passed by the SEC in September, may have raised the standard of care required of brokers making investment recommendations to their clients, but it didn't clear up the confusion about the differences between registered investment advisors and brokers. Full Article
es Financial advisors need to put cybersecurity plans to the test By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:01:30 GMT Today's advisory firms face numerous cybersecurity risks, from phishing to ransomware to email viruses, to name a few. And the one way that firms can tell if they're ready to face these risks, as well as regulators' requirements, is to put them to the test. Full Article
es What financial advisors, investors could expect from a Charles Schwab-TD Ameritrade merger By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:10:49 GMT The custody arena for registered investment advisors is about to get a lot smaller if Charles Schwab acquires TD Ameritrade. Here's what that might mean for services for financial advisors and their clients. Full Article
es Here's what advisors can anticipate amid the $26 billion Charles Schwab-TD Ameritrade tie-up By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:52:10 GMT Investors aren't the only ones watching Charles Schwab's acquisition of TD Ameritrade. Registered investment advisors also want to know what this smaller field of custodians means for their firms and the clients they serve. Full Article
es Choosing Medicare is one of the most high-stakes decisions in retirement. How advisors can make sure clients get it right By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:35:53 GMT Turning 65 is a big milestone in retirement due to Medicare eligibility. But if clients don't get their enrollment decision right, they could face costly penalties or higher medical expenses. Here's what advisors need to keep in mind — and what they need to think about if they want to loop in third-party expertise. Full Article
es Why advisors encourage these older investors to buy more stocks By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:49:32 GMT Just because you're approaching retirement doesn't mean you have to shy away from stocks. Financial advisors discuss why it may make sense for investors to step up their equity allocation — particularly if they can count on pension income. Full Article
es Advisors hire next-generation talent to thrive. Here's how some practices have already done it By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:22:43 GMT As 40% of advisors plan to retire within the next 10 years, young financial advisors can help fill the gap. Here's how established advisory practices are integrating younger generations into their teams. Full Article
es Some advisors look beyond clients' assets when giving investment advice By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:31:01 GMT While certain investors might share some commonalities, they also bring a variety of circumstances and financial individuality to the table that some advisors sort through before handing over investment advice. Full Article
es This is the right amount of bitcoin to keep in an investment portfolio By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:41:02 GMT Cryptocurrency isn't a fad. That's according to experts at the TD Ameritrade LINC conference in Orlando, Florida. If investors want to dip a toe into bitcoin, they should aim for this allocation. They should just make sure they know the risks first. Full Article
es This new rule could change how annuities are sold By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:08:10 GMT When it comes to protecting consumers' money, many in the financial industry are in one of two camps: those in favor of a 'fiduciary rule' or those who back a 'best interest' regulation. Now, some states are poised to wade into the fight by adopting a best interest standard for annuities sales. Full Article
es Op-Ed: With today's market volatility, the '4% rule' creates risk for America's retirees By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:59:34 GMT While some of the underlying thinking behind the so-called 4% rule was prudent, it was hatched in an era in which interest rates were much higher, capital markets less volatile and, most important, Americans had shorter lifespans. Given today's market volatility and changed retirement landscape, it's safe to assume that the 4% rule may be obsolete. Full Article
es Advisors urge investors to avoid these mistakes with their 401(k) during coronavirus crisis By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:43:59 GMT There are some key things that retirement savers should steer clear of doing with their 401(k), despite uncertainty over exactly when the stock market will recoup its losses and head higher. Full Article
es Here's what advisors are doing to help clients — and themselves — amid coronavirus volatility By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 15:15:55 GMT As markets careeen amid coronavirus-fueled economic volatility, financial advisors are at the eye of the storm. We asked five members of the CNBC Financial Advisor Council what they're telling clients, whether they're helping them reallocate and how the downturn is impacting their own fortunes. Full Article
es These financial advisors applied for the PPP loan. They share some lessons learned By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:07:00 GMT Three financial advisors share how they have helped clients apply for emergency funding through the Paycheck Protection Program, and sought aid for their practices. Full Article
es Op-Ed: It's not time to panic, it's time to plan your finances during coronavirus pandemic By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:01:01 GMT Proactive planning can aid you in achieving short- and long-term financial needs and goals, especially in times of hardship like the current coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
es Adaptive Biotechnologies CEO on partnership with Microsoft to study Covid-19 By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:54:24 GMT The race is on for improved testing, treatment and a vaccine for Covid-19. One company is partnering with Microsoft to decode how the human immune system responds to the virus. Chad Robins, Adaptive Biotechnologies CEO and co-founder, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss ways to make testing more reliable. Full Article
es Chegg CEO on Q1 results, future of higher education post-pandemic By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:45:38 GMT Chegg CEO Dan Rosensweig discussed subscriber growth the education technology provider saw amid a coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
es Watch CNBC's full interview with Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:42:43 GMT George Whitesides, CEO of Virgin Galactic, joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss the company's earnings and outlook for the business. Full Article
es Beyond Meat CEO reacts to beef and pork shortages, talks 'real opportunity' this summer By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 22:52:30 GMT Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown said the meat industry is "reaching a tipping point" and the plant-based meat producer sees a chance to win over new consumers. Full Article
es CVS CEO discusses strong Q1 report, beefing up coronavirus testing By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:00:50 GMT CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo said the health retailer received validation that its strategy to make health care local is working. Full Article
es Mattel CEO on Q1 results, holiday season forecast and 'Thank You Heroes' initiative By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 01:04:17 GMT Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz told "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer he expects a "good holiday season" if the retail environement returns to normal. Full Article
es FLIR Systems CEO Jim Cannon on providing thermal scanners for GM factories By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:36:26 GMT Jim Cannon, CEO of FLIR Systems, joins "Squawk Alley" to discuss demand for its thermal camera technology to scan for potential coronavirus infections in workers. Full Article
es Etsy e-retail sales jump 79%, sold 12 million face masks in April, CEO says By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:09:38 GMT Etsy CEO Josh Silverman discussed the e-retailer's sales swings from March to April and how the company has responded to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
es Victoria Falls dries to a trickle after worst drought in a century By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2019-12-07T01:53:48Z One of southern Africa’s biggest tourist attractions has seen an unprecedented decline this dry season, fuelling climate change fearsFor decades Victoria Falls, where southern Africa’s Zambezi river cascades down 100 metres into a gash in the earth, have drawn millions of holidaymakers to Zimbabwe and Zambia for their stunning views.But the worst drought in a century has slowed the waterfalls to a trickle, fuelling fears that climate change could kill one of the region’s biggest tourist attractions. Related: Zimbabwe on verge of 'manmade starvation', warns UN envoy Continue reading... Full Article Zimbabwe Zambia Africa Climate change Environment
es Harare's heroine: how Esther Zinyoro made her home a maternity ward By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2019-12-10T08:00:04Z As a doctors’ and nurses’ strike paralyses Zimbabwe’s health system, one woman has delivered 100 babies in her flat•Photographs by Cynthia R MatonhodzeSix expectant mothers groan through their labour pains in the lounge of a tiny two-roomed apartment in Mbare, Zimbabwe’s oldest township.Sweating and visibly in pain, a heavily pregnant woman peeps through the window to catch a breath while others lie on the floor. Continue reading... Full Article Global development Zimbabwe Africa Pregnancy Midwifery
es Wife of Zimbabwe vice-president accused of trying to kill him By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2019-12-16T16:14:43Z Marry Chiwenga accused of disconnecting Constantino Chiwenga’s life support machineThe wife of Zimbabwe’s vice-president, Constantino Chiwenga, has been accused of attempting to kill him by disconnecting his life support while he was undergoing treatment in hospital this year.Marry Chiwenga, née Mubaiwa, was arrested at the weekend and appeared at Harare’s magistrates court on Monday where she was remanded in custody. Continue reading... Full Article Zimbabwe Africa World news
es Home Office faces legal cases over Zimbabwean asylum seekers By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-01-05T17:07:36Z Legality of allowing Harare officials to interview those awaiting removal questionedThe Home Office faces a series of legal challenges over its decision to allow Zimbabwean government officials to interview people from the country who are seeking asylum in the UK.The government was criticised earlier this year for working with the Zimbabwean state to accelerate the removal of asylum seekers after Robert Mugabe was forced from power, despite continuing human rights abuses in the country. Related: Home Office criticised for accelerating removals to Zimbabwe Continue reading... Full Article Immigration and asylum Zimbabwe Africa UK news World news
es Zimbabwe urged to prioritise children as record poverty causes food shortages By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-01-24T11:42:28Z Researchers sound the alarm after statistics reveal almost half of impoverished children in rural areas do not have enough to eat Poverty has reached unprecedented levels in Zimbabwe, with more than 70% of Zimbabwean children in rural areas living in poverty, a UN study has found.The report, compiled by Unicef and the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency, shows high levels of privation in rural areas, where 76.3% of children live in abject poverty. Statistics seen by the Guardian suggest that almost half of these children do not have enough of the right food to eat. Related: Zimbabwe on verge of 'manmade starvation', warns UN envoy Continue reading... Full Article Food security Zimbabwe Global development World news
es Zimbabwe's president appeals for help to end country's 'financial isolation' By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-02-28T15:53:08Z Emmerson Mnangagwa makes passionate plea for support as he targets upper middle-income status by 2030The president of Zimbabwe has appealed for help in pulling his debt-ridden country out of “financial isolation”.Emmerson Mnangagwa made his passionate call for international funding after he failed to secure new loans from the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, African Development Bank and the Paris Club due to outstanding foreign debts of $8bn (£6.2bn). Related: Zimbabwe urged to prioritise children as record poverty causes food shortages Continue reading... Full Article Governance Sustainable development goals Global development Sustainable development Environment Zimbabwe Africa World news
es Zimbabwe faces malaria outbreak as it locks down to counter coronavirus By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-04-21T05:00:57Z A rise in cases of the mosquito-borne disease poses another layer of threat in a country where the health system is already strugglingCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAt least 131 people have died from malaria in Zimbabwe in a new outbreak, adding pressure to a country already struggling to deal with Covid-19.The fatalities occurred in 201 outbreaks recorded across the country, according to the Ministry of Health. Meanwhile Zimbabwe’s lockdown has been extended by two weeks to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Related: 'We will starve': Zimbabwe's poor full of misgiving over Covid-19 lockdown Continue reading... Full Article Global development Zimbabwe World news Coronavirus outbreak Malaria Epidemics Africa Infectious diseases
es Coronavirus border closures strand tens of thousands of people across Africa By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T12:21:54Z Migrants trapped in dangerous conditions at frontiers, ports and transit campsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTens of thousands of migrants are trapped in dangerous conditions at frontiers, mines, ports and in transit camps across Africa after states shut their borders in an attempt to stem the spread of Covid-19.Some have been abandoned by smugglers unable to take them further on their journeys to Europe or elsewhere. Others were returning home or moving across the continent in search of work when frontiers were closed in March. Continue reading... Full Article Coronavirus outbreak Migration Africa World news Refugees World Health Organization Cameroon Chad Nigeria Burkina Faso Djibouti Yemen Somalia Niger Libya Malawi Zimbabwe South Africa Tanzania Middle East and North Africa Algeria Uganda Democratic Republic of the Congo Ethiopia Mozambique
es Businesses continue to apply for a PPP loan. Forgiveness remains uncertain By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 21:43:43 GMT Companies that were able to make the cut and qualify for the Paycheck Protection Program have another fight on the horizon: having their loan forgiven. Here's why it's so hard to figure that out. Full Article
es These 3 tweaks will simplify your money. Because life is complicated enough By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:20:29 GMT Streamline your money life with a few easy changes and mindset tweaks. Life is difficult enough right now. Full Article
es Support small businesses with gift cards – but know the risks By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:17:38 GMT Purchasing gift cards are a way to support struggling small businesses. But if they don't make it out of the pandemic, you will be out of pocket. Full Article
es Young professionals risk financial burnout as they weather their first big crisis By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:15:23 GMT Many Gen Z and millennial professionals have one question: Will I still have a job? Worrying about day-to-day expenses puts them at risk for financial burnout. And that could mean they neglect their long-term plans, particularly retirement savings. Full Article