A pedestrian walks past Biogen Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Monday, June 7, 2021. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Biogen — Shares of Biogen slid more than 7% after Samsung denied a report in South Korean media that it was in talks to
2021 was an interesting year for interior design. We saw lots of new interior design trends including more traditional looks, fluting, and wallpaper everywhere. But many of the styles that were popular in 2021 won’t stay that way for long. 2022 will be an interesting year for interior design as we collectively try to get
In this article OSTK Attorney Sidney Powell looks at attorney L. Lin Wood as he speaks during a press conference on election results in Alpharetta, Georgia, December 2, 2020. Elijah Nouvelage | Reuters A lawyer allied with former President Donald Trump hosted numerous conspiracy theorists looking to overturn the results of the 2020 election at
The U.S. Virgin Islands is nearing a vote on a proposed $1 billion matching fund bond refunding to address a multibillion-dollar pension shortfall. Unless there is an unexpected infusion of cash or reduction of benefits before fiscal 2024, Moody’s Investors Service projects the USVI Government Employees Retirement System will run out of money by that
We‘ve all heard stories of billion-dollar future contracts liquidations being the cause of 25% intraday price crashes in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) but the truth is, the industry has been plagued by 100x leverage instruments since BitMEX launched its perpetual futures contract in May 2016. The derivatives industry goes far beyond these retail-driven instruments,
Municipals saw some pressure on long rates as U.S. Treasuries sold off and equities made gains. Triple-A benchmarks saw a basis point cut on bonds outside of 2035 but were largely unchanged otherwise. Ratios fell on the moves in UST. The five-year was at 46%, 67% in 10 and 76% in 30, according to Refinitiv
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 02, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images It’s time for my best guesses for next year: 2022 is a year to go big and bold, because a boom is coming. Not a boom in everything, but certainly a
In this article DIDI VSCO Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Wednesday. Victoria’s Secret — Shares of Victoria’s Secret jumped more than 10% after the intimate apparel retailer announced a $250 million accelerated share repurchase program. The company also reaffirmed fourth-quarter guidance provided in November, including an up
The S&P 500 is trading near its all-time high but Bitcoin (BTC) has plunged about 30% from its all-time high at $69,000. Even after the sharp drop, Bitcoin is up 63%, year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500, which is up about 30% in 2021. Gold, which is popular as a hedge against inflation, is down roughly
Nearly two years into the pandemic, we are still spending more at home than we have in previous years. So the way our living spaces look has become more important than ever. But design isn’t exclusive to aesthetics anymore— functionality has become essential. These two factors have been the biggest influences on interior design trends.
The Covid-19 pandemic upended the home-buying process. Historically-low mortgage rates coupled with an inventory shortage created a red hot market, with houses selling within hours of being listed, often for well over asking price. No one knows exactly what the future has in store. But housing experts tell CNBC Make It that in 2022, buyers
Interest rates are low. The yields aren’t exactly jaw-dropping. Legislative and regulatory back-and-forths in Washington have injected increased volatility into what is traditionally considered a safe, stable asset class — municipal bonds. But still, Texas-based advisor Jordan Benold has seen strong demand for munis throughout 2021. He also expects munis to remain a valuable tool
Could retail investors be flocking back to Bitcoin (BTC)? In encouraging signs for a bullish 2022, Glassnode data reveals that 913,000 new BTC addresses were added from November to the start of December this year. In a boon for BTC, on-chain analyst On-Chain College shared insightful data regarding retail adoption and the potential beginnings of
The year winds down with another day of an unchanged muni market and slightly weaker U.S. Treasury market while equities were mixed. Triple-A benchmarks were left unchanged and ratios were also little changed. The five-year was at 47%, 70% in 10 and 78% in 30, according to Refinitiv MMD’s 3 p.m. read. ICE Data Services
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Farr, Miller & Washington is a “buy-to-hold” investment manager, which means we make each investment with the intent to hold the position for a period of
Catherine Wood, chief executive officer of ARK Investment Management LLC, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Cathie Wood started the year as a bona fide superstar in the rarified world of active stock picking. She ends the year
In this article VIPS BA CCL UAL Coinbase signage in New York’s Times Square during the company’s initial public offering on the Nasdaq on April 14, 2021. Robert Nickelsberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Coinbase — Shares of the crypto exchange fell 6.9% on Tuesday as digital currencies
The cryptocurrency market slid lower on Dec. 28 as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) lost nearly $4,000 in value in a matter of hours with bulls now looking to secure support at $48,500 to prevent further losses. In the midst of the market-wide drawdown, the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector of the crypto ecosystem has offered
While most oceanfront hotels are known for traditional beach style with seashell decor and lots of kitsch, Tower23 in San Diego couldn’t be a more unique getaway. This modern hotel appeals to tourists, surfers, or simply anyone who needs a chic retreat in the area. Located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood, it has the vibe
As many as one third of 40 Chinese property developers rated by Fitch Ratings could suffer a cash squeeze in a severe scenario where home sales revenue drops by 30% next year, says the ratings giant. “The longer the stresses on China’s property sector last, the greater the risk of a loss in consumer confidence,”