Going Public: Benefits of SPACs Over Traditional IPOs
When looking at the benefits of SPACs over traditional IPOs, the choice comes down to a few factors. Is one better than the other?
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More Than 600 People Claimed a Share of Howard Hughes’ Estate
What happened to Howard Hughes’ money? The billionaire died reportedly without a valid will, and more than 600 people wanted in on his estate.
How Do iBorrowDesk and Stonk-O-Tracker Work?
iBorrowDesk and Stonk-O-Tracker monitor borrow rates for stocks like Gamestop and AMC. How do the websites work?
Get to Know CNBC Reporter Leslie Picker and Her Husband
CNBC’s Leslie Picker and husband Evan Haedicke got married in 2016. Learn more about Picker, a financial reporter, and Haedicke, a senior manager.
All About Penelope Scott Kernen—Wife of CNBC Co-Host Joe Kernen
CNBC co-host Joe Kernen is married to Penelope Scott Kernen. Where did they meet and what is Kernen known for in her own right?
What Is Jerome Powell’s Net Worth?
Jerome Powell, Fed Chairman, has a net worth in the millions and one year left in his term.
How Many Executive Orders Has President Biden Signed?
President Biden has signed many executive orders already. How does he compare to other presidents? How many executive orders has Biden signed?
BUZZ ETF Starts Trading Soon, Will It Be on Robinhood?
The BUZZ ETF will start trading on the NYSE on March 4 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Which brokerages will have the ETF for trading? Will the BUZZ ETF be on Robinhood?
How to Buy Dave Portnoy's BUZZ ETF and Whether You Should
The Buzz ETF will launch on March 4. It will track the top trending 75 large-cap stocks on social media. How can investors buy the BUZZ ETF?
Which Weed Stocks Are WallStreetBets Redditors Pushing?
Reddit group WallStreetBets has turned the table on Wall Street. Which weed stocks are a hot topic on WallStreetBets?
How Does Podcast Host Joe Rogan Make His Money?
Podcast host and comedian Joe Rogan makes money through his long-running podcast and other entertainment gigs.
Affirm Is Far From CEO Max Levchin's First Success Story
Max Levchin has founded many companies such as Affirm, and invested heavily in others. Here are some of the many companies that owe their success to the business guru.
Trevor Noah Went From a South African Comedian to Hosting "The Daily Show"
Trevor Noah, the current host of "The Daily Show," was relatively unknown in the U.S. before he got the role. He made a name for himself in South Africa as a comedian.
Alexander Hamilton’s Economic Contributions to the U.S.
Alexander Hamilton was powerful leader in early U.S. government. He helped shape the current economic system in the U.S., including the stock market.
Nanotechnology Penny Stocks Might Be a Good Investment in 2021
Investing in nanotechnology penny stocks can be an affordable way to enter this modern market. When will nantechnology become mainstream and what can investors expect in 2021?
Did You Own Any of These Volatile Stocks in 2020?
U.S. stock market volatility reached record highs in 2020. These are the most volatile stocks spread across different sectors
If You're a Pattern Day Trader, Certain Restrictions Apply
A pattern day trader is someone who makes multiple trades in a short period of time. The U.S. government has specific regulations for this practice.
Instagram Might Become Publicly Traded If Lawmakers Get Their Way
Currently, Instagram stock isn't publicly traded. However, if U.S. lawmakers get their way, Instagram might become a publicly-traded company.
How Fixed-Income Investing Works Amid Volatile Stock Markets
Fixed-income investing is popular with risk-averse investors. Here are the best fixed-income investments to diversify your portfolio.
Which Companies Hire at 16 and What Are the Regulations?
While teenagers are legally allowed to work in the U.S., federal and state governments have set some regulations. Which companies hire 16-year-old employees?
Who Is Tiffany Cross and What Is Her MSNBC Salary?
MSNBC host and author Tiffany Cross has just landed her own show on MSNBC called "The Cross Connection."
Donald Yonce Made Millions From His Former Company SolarWinds
Donald Yonce founded SolarWinds back in 1999 but he made millions by selling the company years later.
What Is Jeffrey Katzenberg Doing Now After Shutting Down Quibi?
Jeffrey Katzenberg has been pretty quiet since he announced that Quibi would be shutting down only months after it launched. What is he going now?
Top FedEx Notification Scams and How to Avoid Being a Victim
A FedEx notification scam can be used to collect people's credit card information and steal their money. Here's what to look for so you don't become the next victim
What Is Phil Griffin's Salary at MSNBC?
What kind of salary has Phil Griffin earned as the president of MSNBC over the past 12 years? How has he helped the network grow?
Goya Foods Sees a Spike in Sales, Thanks Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Goya Foods is back in the news again. How did a boycott and essentially free publicity lead to higher sales for Goya Foods?
Here's How the Dow Jones Has Performed During Trump's Presidency
Trump keeps harping that U.S. stock markets have delivered strong returns in his tenure. What was Dow Jones when Trump took office?
Steve Wozniak Left Apple Years Ago, Still Gets Paid
Steve Wozniak may have been one of the founding members of Apple, but he left the company early on. Is he still involved with Apple?
Alex Karp Really Does Work Out of a New Hampshire Barn
Alex Karp works out of his New Hampshire barn even though his company based out of Palo Alto, Calf. Why did he choose this setup?
Teva Can Benefit by Acquiring Allergan Generics
The combined Teva–Allergan generics entity should have approximately 320 Abbreviated New Drug Applications (or ANDAs), including 110 first-to-file ANDAs (or FTF) in the US.
Natural Gas’s ‘Death Cross’ and Why the Bear Market Isn’t Far
On July 5, 2017, natural gas (UNG) active futures fell 3.8% and settled at $2.84 per MMBtu (million British thermal units), their lowest level since March 8, 2017.
Inside Schlumberger’s 1-Year Returns as of June 16
Schlumberger’s trailing-one-year stock price has fallen 12% as of June 16, 2017, while XLE, the broader energy industry ETF, has fallen 3%.
Cresco Labs Gets Another ‘Buy’ Rating
Yesterday, Eight Capital initiated coverage on Cresco Labs (CRLBF) with a “buy” rating.
Why the Numbers Look Bearish for These Upstream Stocks
All these upstream companies have seen the short interest in their stocks rise—an potential indication of market skepticism in these companies’ abilities to profit from oil’s recent gains.
Analysts’ Recommendations for Crude Tanker Stocks
In Week 28, analysts made no target price revisions or recommendation changes for crude tanker companies.
Tracking Urea Price Movement during the Week Ending April 22
In 2013, about 54% of global ammonia was upgraded to urea, according to FERTECON. But urea prices have rebounded from their lows at the beginning of 2016.
Could Alcoa’s Split Create Shareholder Value?
As an Alcoa (AA) shareholder, you might like to know whether the split will create value. The value, in this case, would basically mean whether the two separate companies would be worth more than the combined entity.
Did Capacity Shutdowns in China Impact Urea Prices?
For the week ending October 28, the overall movement in urea prices was flat to positive. Granular urea prices rose 6.6% to $211 per metric ton in China.
What Does the UK Really Have to Gain from Exiting the EU?
The EU’s light immigration laws allow young talent to work across the EU, but with more immigrants entering the UK, local citizens have less access to jobs.
Potash Prices Showed Weakness for the Week Ending April 21
Last week, potash prices continued to show weakness week-over-week. Prices were broadly flat to positive for the week ending April 21.
Here’s What Impacted Snap Shares Last Month
The stock for social media company Snap (SNAP) fell 16.0% last month to close at $17.77. It’s now trading just above its IPO price of $17.
Which Upstream Stocks Are More Sensitive to Crude Oil?
In the last three months, Abraxas Petroleum (AXAS) has had the highest positive correlation with WTI crude oil among upstream companies that are part of XOP.
Soybean Prices Might Continue on the Downward Channel
March soybean futures contracts were trading near the support level of $8.70 per bushel on February 23. Prices fell for the second consecutive trading day.
Will Energy Transfer Equity Build on Last Week’s Gains This Week?
Energy Transfer Equity (ETE) recently went below its 50-day simple moving average driven by the decline in the last two trading sessions of last week.
Could the Rite Aid–Walgreens Merger Get Competitive?
In the Rite Aid–Walgreens merger, Walgreens is paying about 0.6x trailing-12-month revenues and 13.6x trailing-12-month EBITDA.
Microsoft Infiltrates the Mobile App Space: The Xamarin Acquisition
On February 24, Microsoft announced that it will acquire Xamarin, a mobile app platform provider. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
Fertilizer Stocks and Commodity Prices: Week Ending March 24
The week ending March 24, 2017, was broadly negative for agricultural fertilizer stocks. The VanEck Vectors Agribusiness ETF (MOO) fell 0.98%.
Natural Gas Prices Driving Chesapeake Energy Stock in 2017
Chesapeake Energy’s (CHK) 2016 debt management efforts included a combination of debt exchanges, open market repurchases, and equity-for-debt exchanges.
How Energy Commodities Performed from June 18–20
Energy stocks are rising this week. The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) has risen 1.2% from June 18–20.
Seadrill Stock Rose 98% in Week 20
The offshore drilling industry made headlines last week, especially Seadrill (SDRL), which reached a 52-week high of $0.73.