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Migrants get cool reception in Mexican border town
Migrants get cool reception in Mexican border town

Many of the nearly 3,000 Central American migrants who have reached the Mexican border with California via caravan said Saturday they do not feel welcome in the city of Tijuana, where hundreds more migrants are headed after more than a month on the road. The vast majority were camped at an outdoor sports

Best Home Depot Black Friday Doorbusters and Deals 2018
Best Home Depot Black Friday Doorbusters and Deals 2018

Home Depot is closed on Thanksgiving, but look for deep discounts on appliances on Black Friday both in-store and online.

Florida sues Walgreens, CVS over opioid sales
Florida sues Walgreens, CVS over opioid sales

Florida is suing the nation's two largest drugstore chains, Walgreens and CVS, alleging they added to the state and national opioid crisis by overselling painkillers and not taking precautions to stop illegal sales. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced late Friday that she has added the companies

'Bitcoin's No Longer Boring,' Price Heading Towards $1.5K, Say Bloomberg Analysts

Analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence predict that Bitcoin (BTC) "has further to fall," Bloomberg reported Nov. 16. "Bitcoin's no longer boring" declares Bloomberg, before stating that analysts predict the price could fall as low as the $1,500 point, a further 70 percent drop in the coin's price. Bloomberg

Trump jumps in to offer aid to Democrat Pelosi
Trump jumps in to offer aid to Democrat Pelosi's speaker bid

Democrats won the majority. Now they just need a speaker of the House. The standoff over Nancy Pelosi's bid to regain the gavel intensified as Democrats left Washington for the Thanksgiving break in what has turned out to be an unsettling finish to an otherwise triumphant week that saw them welcome

Why hasn't the $1.5 billion Mega Millions winner claimed the prize?

Three weeks after someone hit the biggest Mega Millions jackpot in history, the winner has still not stepped forward to claim their prize, according to South Carolina lottery officials - and there might be a strategy behind the move. "I'm actually not surprised at all that it's taking them some time to claim the prize," Michael A. Silver, a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, said on Wednesday. The winning ticket, which was sold in a KC Mart in the South Carolina town of Simpsonville, is worth about $1.5 billion in annual installments over three decades, or an $877 million lump-sum cash package.

Everything You Need to Know About Social Security
Everything You Need to Know About Social Security's Full Retirement Age

Knowing your full retirement age -- and how it affects your benefits -- is critical for a strong Social Security strategy.

Why Alibaba
Why Alibaba's Record $30.8 Billion in Singles Day Sales Was a Disappointment

The Chinese e-commerce leader moved a massive amount of merchandise during its tenth annual sales extravaganza.

Could Bank of America Corporation Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Could Bank of America Corporation Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

Millionaire maker in the conventional meaning might be a stretch. But that doesn't mean it's not a worthy investment.

30 Reasons It
30 Reasons It's Hard to Retire at 65

This is what you need to know before setting a retirement date.

Another $4 Billion Drop: Crypto Market Downtrend Continues as Bitcoin Cash Falls
Another $4 Billion Drop: Crypto Market Downtrend Continues as Bitcoin Cash Falls

Over the last 24 hours, the valuation of the crypto market has fallen from $185 billion to $181 billion, by around $4 billion. On November 15, amidst one of the worst single-day corrections in all of 2018, the crypto market saw a wipeout of more than $27 billion. The market extended losses throughout

Trump says he answered Mueller questions
Trump says he answered Mueller questions 'very easily'

President Donald Trump says he "very easily" answered written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller, though he speculated that the questions had been "tricked up" to try to catch him in a lie. "You have to always be careful when you answer questions with people that

U.S. Vice President Pence vows no end to tariffs until China bows
U.S. Vice President Pence vows no end to tariffs until China bows

The United States will not back down from its trade dispute with China, and might even double its tariffs, unless Beijing bows to U.S. demands, Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday. In a bluntly worded speech at an Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit in Papua New Guinea, Pence threw

U.S. Vice President Pence vows no end to tariffs until China bows
U.S. Vice President Pence vows no end to tariffs until China bows

The United States will not back down from its trade dispute with China, and might even double its tariffs, unless Beijing bows to U.S. demands, Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday. In a bluntly worded speech at an Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit in Papua New Guinea, Pence threw

As Camp Fire Pushes Smoke Into San Francisco, These Companies Are Giving Employees (and the Public) Free Face Masks
As Camp Fire Pushes Smoke Into San Francisco, These Companies Are Giving Employees (and the Public) Free Face Masks

As Camp Fire Pushes Smoke Into San Francisco, These Companies Are Giving Employees (and the Public) Free Face Masks

Cramer: Don
Cramer: Don't buy shares of Nvidia-the chipmaker is in th...

Jim Cramer tells investors to steer clear of Nvidia's stock as it hovers near its 52-week lows.

CIA Concludes Saudi Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi Killing, Report Says
CIA Concludes Saudi Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi Killing, Report Says

CIA Concludes Saudi Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi Killing, Report Says

Regulator
Regulator 'stunned and terrified' after causing PG&E stock surge

PG&E's stock had slumped over 60 percent since the state's deadliest-ever wildfire broke out last week on fears that without help from California's government, the utility could go bankrupt should it eventually be found responsible. The fire destroyed the town of Paradise and has killed at least 63 people. California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Picker told Reuters on Friday that utilities must be able to borrow money cheaply in order to properly serve ratepayers.

Melania Trump Spent $174,000 on Hotels During a Trip to Canada. She Didn
Melania Trump Spent $174,000 on Hotels During a Trip to Canada. She Didn't Stay Overnight

Melania Trump Spent $174,000 on Hotels During a Trip to Canada. She Didn't Stay Overnight

Nvidia Hands an $824 Million Windfall to Semiconductor Shorts
Nvidia Hands an $824 Million Windfall to Semiconductor Shorts

Investors betting against chip stocks had reaped $824 million in mark-to-market profits as of Friday afternoon, according to financial analytics firm S3 Partners. The majority came from short positions in Nvidia, whose 19 percent loss was its worst in 10 years. Competitor Advanced Micro Devices Inc. fell 3.9 percent.

Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene to Leave; Kurian Steps In
Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene to Leave; Kurian Steps In

Greene, 63, will remain CEO through January, working with Kurian, who will join the Alphabet Inc. unit Nov. 26. Greene said in a blog post that she will stay as an Alphabet board member. During her tenure in charge of one of the internet giant's central units, Greene rapidly expanded the business,

Bitcoin Cash Clash Is Costing Billions With No End in Sight
Bitcoin Cash Clash Is Costing Billions With No End in Sight

The fight was cited Wednesday for contributing to the biggest drop in eight months for Bitcoin, which Bitcoin Cash had split off from last year. Both factions have been ramping up the amount of computing power they own to support their software version to win a race called Nakamoto Consensus, under which whoever has the most computing support wins. Each has pledged to keep going to win the so-called Hash War, where "hash" denotes computing power dedicated to the effort.

Rep. Curbelo Says Trump Doesn
Rep. Curbelo Says Trump Doesn't Understand What Happened in Midterms

Nov.16 -- Representative Carlos Curbelo, a Republican from Florida, discusses being singled out by President Donald Trump for his midterm election loss, his plans for the future, and the recount held for Florida's senate race. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jason Kelly on "Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power."

Trump says U.S. may not impose more tariffs on China
Trump says U.S. may not impose more tariffs on China

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he may not impose more tariffs on Chinese goods after Beijing sent the United States a list of measures it was willing to take to resolve trade tensions, although he added it was unacceptable that some major items were omitted from the list. Trump has

'I Didn't Sleep Well Last Night:' Analysts Predict Bitcoin Has Further to Fall

After months of tranquility that became the envy of equity investors, The biggest cryptocurrency roared back into the public consciousness this week with the biggest sell-off since August, another fork and a cameo in a major semiconductor earnings report. Bloomberg Intelligence says the drama's just starting. Many of Bitcoin's closest peers, including XRP, the cryptocurrency also known as Ripple, fell in tandem.

Trump says China wants trade deal, U.S. may not impose more tariffs
Trump says China wants trade deal, U.S. may not impose more tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that China had sent a list of things it was willing to do to resolve trade tensions with the United States and his administration may not have to impose further tariffs, but he added the situation was still not acceptable to him. "China wants to make a

The Latest: White House writing up rules for reporters
The Latest: White House writing up rules for reporters

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the legal challenge to the White House's decision to strip CNN reporter Jim Acosta of his White House press credentials (all times local):

Best Amazon Black Friday Doorbusters and Deals 2018
Best Amazon Black Friday Doorbusters and Deals 2018

Some of the biggest Black Friday savings on Amazon.com are on Amazon products. Don't believe us? Ask Alexa.

Best Costco Black Friday Doorbusters and Deals 2018
Best Costco Black Friday Doorbusters and Deals 2018

Club members will see big Black Friday savings on gaming bundles and many other electronics. Plus: Two Costco gift ideas under $25.

Craziest Things That Kill Your Home
Craziest Things That Kill Your Home's Value

See upgrades you can make to improve home value - and detractors that are out of your control.

Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene is out, to be replaced by former Oracle exec Thomas Kurian
Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene is out, to be replaced by former Oracle exec Thomas Kurian

Google is replacing its head of cloud computing, Diane Greene, with Thomas Kurian, who was previously president at Oracle. Greene joined Google cloud three years ago.

GE Capital sells $1.5 billion healthcare equipment portfolio to TIAA

The sale marks another step in GE's planned $25 billion reduction in GE Capital assets, which were built up as the division financed sales of GE aircraft engines, locomotives, power plants and other products. GE Capital once supplied a large part of GE's profits, but the 2008 financial recession raised funding costs and nearly sank the entire company. GE's healthcare equipment unit makes medical scanners that can produce images of internal organs, bones and tissue.

A Top China VC Threatens to Scale Back Investment in U.S.
A Top China VC Threatens to Scale Back Investment in U.S.

Lee, the chairman and chief executive officer of Sinovation Ventures, said his firm would likely try to lure talent from the U.S. to China instead of investing in American businesses. Lee said his next steps will hinge on a planned meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald

A Top China VC Threatens to Scale Back Investment in U.S.
A Top China VC Threatens to Scale Back Investment in U.S.

Lee, the chairman and chief executive officer of Sinovation Ventures, said his firm would likely try to lure talent from the U.S. to China instead of investing in American businesses. Lee said his next steps will hinge on a planned meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald

Amazon Just Launched a Ton of Black Friday Deals, With Huge Discounts on TVs and Game Consoles
Amazon Just Launched a Ton of Black Friday Deals, With Huge Discounts on TVs and Game Consoles

Amazon just released some of its best Black Friday deals, including sales on TVs, game consoles (Nintendo Switch, Xbox), and Amazon devices.

This Woman Has Traveled to 179 Costcos in 33 States and 5 Countries. Here Are Her Best Shopping Tips
This Woman Has Traveled to 179 Costcos in 33 States and 5 Countries. Here Are Her Best Shopping Tips

The Costco Connoisseur does all the work so you don't have to.

Federal Judge Orders White House to Restore CNN Reporter Jim Acosta
Federal Judge Orders White House to Restore CNN Reporter Jim Acosta's Press Pass

Federal Judge Orders White House to Restore CNN Reporter Jim Acosta's Press Pass

Cramer: Nvidia got it so wrong no one will trust CEO for ...
Cramer: Nvidia got it so wrong no one will trust CEO for ...

CNBC's Jim Cramer discusses Nvidia's performance as chip stocks get slammed.

Judge: White House must return CNN
Judge: White House must return CNN's Jim Acosta's credential

A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to immediately return the White House press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta. U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly, an appointee of President Donald Trump, announced his decision following a hearing in Washington. The judge said Acosta

Facebook Morale Suffers Another Hit as Shares Drop
Facebook Morale Suffers Another Hit as Shares Drop

On Thursday, Facebook Inc. employees returned to work in the aftermath of yet another corporate scandal. The night before, the New York Times had reported that Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's chief operating officer, worked behind the scenes to prevent the company's board and the public from understanding the full extent of Russia's misinformation campaign on the social network. The employees were used to the public microscope.

Wildfires Are Threatening California
Wildfires Are Threatening California's Renewables Strategy

The embattled PG&E Corp. would face higher borrowing costs if its credit rating falls to junk following California's deadliest and most destructive wildfire. Climate change has made wildfires the new abnormal in the region, but now the fires themselves may make it harder to fight climate change. California

Mueller Promises More Details on Manafort Case in 10 Days
Mueller Promises More Details on Manafort Case in 10 Days

Lawyers in the case were supposed to submit a status report Friday but asked U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington for an extension until Nov. 26. Nothing else in the two-paragraph document indicates what, if anything, may be happening in the next 10 days.

Should You Buy Nvidia Stock During Its 'Crypto Hangover'?

On Thursday in the lead up to the company's third-quarter earnings report, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) investors were feeling pretty good. After a dismal forecast for Q4 that's being blamed largely on a lasting "crypto hangover," Nvidia stock was down as much as 19% in early morning trading, dipping under $165 at one point. Nvidia reported its Q3 earnings on Thursday evening.

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: General Electric, Baker Hughes, Macquarie and Crane
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: General Electric, Baker Hughes, Macquarie and Crane

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: General Electric, Baker Hughes, Macquarie and Crane

Forget Tesla, Inc.: Albemarle Corporation Is a Better Electric-Vehicle Stock
Forget Tesla, Inc.: Albemarle Corporation Is a Better Electric-Vehicle Stock

Tesla makes headlines, but Albermarle is a key supplier to the EV market that also has huge growth ahead of it.

Take Five: Black Friday shoppers to Brexit wreckage, world markets themes for the week ahead
Take Five: Black Friday shoppers to Brexit wreckage, world markets themes for the week ahead

(Reuters) - Following are five big themes likely to dominate thinking of investors and traders in the coming week and the Reuters stories related to them. 1/A (BREXIT) RECKONING Prime Minister Theresa ...

Tesla Is Prepared for a Big Fourth Quarter
Tesla Is Prepared for a Big Fourth Quarter

The electric-car maker seems willing to do whatever it takes -- even if it means acquiring trucking companies.

Canadian Solar Completes Delivery of BiKu Modules in Oregon
Canadian Solar Completes Delivery of BiKu Modules in Oregon

Canadian Solar Inc.CSIQ recently announced the completion of the first significant delivery of bifacial solar PV modules in the United States. The company delivered 10 MW of Canadian Solar bifacial PV modules - BiKu CS3U-PB-AG - to Neighborhood Power

Do Options Traders Know Something About JD.com (JD) Stock We Don
Do Options Traders Know Something About JD.com (JD) Stock We Don't?

Investors in JD.com, Inc. JD need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. What is Implied Volatility? Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other.

Sysco
Sysco's U.S. Foodservice Gains, International Unit Slows Down

Sysco Corporation SYY has seen its shares surge as much as 23.3% in a year, against the industry's decline of 6.2%. Sysco has long been gaining from strength in its U.S. Foodservice Operations, which continued with its robust performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. On the contrary, sales of the company's International Foodservice Operations witnessed a slowdown in the quarter.

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