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Where does Pete Rose rank among best MLB hitters of all time? Here's the top 20
The baseball world lost an important figure with the death of Pete Rose. Rose, who grew to popularity as a player with the Cincinnati Reds but undermined his career accomplishments with a betting scandal while managing the franchise, remains baseball's career hits leader. The former Philadelphia Phillie and Montreal Expo...
Some investors can ‘capital gain harvest' to avoid year-end mutual fund payouts, advisor says
If you're bracing for year-end mutual fund distributions, swapping assets for exchange-traded funds could sidestep the capital gains payout for 2024. While selling profitable brokerage account funds triggers capital gains, the move could be tax-free if your income is low enough, experts say. You won't incur taxes from selling mutual...
U.S. crude oil drifts lower, trades below $68 per barrel despite war in Lebanon
Israel has dispatched ground forces into southern Lebanon, in a major escalation of the war in the Middle East. But traders remain focused on weak demand in China and the prospect of OPEC+ producing more oil starting in December. Brent prices could head toward $60 per barrel or below in...
Consumers have crowned Wawa the nation's No. 1 convenience store chain
Wawa's hoagies can't be beat. The popular Philadelphia chain topped the American Consumer Satisfaction Index's first ever convenience store study, which ranked Americans' favorite spots to refill their gas tanks and their stomachs. The surveys were conducted over a seven month period ending in Sept. 2024, with chains scored from...
Do clocks ‘fall back' in Illinois this year? Here's which states don't have daylight saving time
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, the time is coming to "fall back." But not all states observe daylight saving time, and some have introduced legislation to eliminate it entirely. Here's what to know as DST approaches. When do we change the clocks?. Under federal law,...
Former President Jimmy Carter just turned 100—his advice for living a long and happy life: ‘Marry the best spouse'
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied odds and is officially 100 years old today — and he credits his longevity to the strong relationships in his life, especially his marriage. James Earl Carter, Jr., more commonly known as Jimmy Carter, served as the 39th U.S. president from 1977 to...
Higher prices, rotten fruit and more: How the Longshoremen strike could impact consumers
A major dockworkers strike is underway in ports across the country as thousands walked off the job just after midnight Tuesday, shutting down dozens of ports along the East and Gulf Coasts in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause supply shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.
How investors can position their portfolios ahead of the 2024 presidential election
With about a month to go until the 2024 presidential election, investors are bracing for potential volatility in the markets amid uncertainty over whether former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris will win in November. "It's really important that everyone remembers that there is a lot of noise,...
PayPal CEO's first year was praised by Wall Street, but hard part starts now for struggling payments company
PayPal CEO Alex Chriss just wrapped up his first year on the job at the payments company, which was in a protracted downturn when he took over. Bolstered by cost cuts and improved margins, the stock jumped 34% in the third quarter, which closed Monday, its best quarterly performance since 2020.
NATO's new chief will have to confront threats outside the alliance — and within
As the Netherlands' former Prime Minister Mark Rutte becomes the new General Secretary of NATO on Tuesday, his leadership skills are likely to be put to the test quickly as the bloc confronts both external threats and vulnerabilities within the alliance. Rutte, a figurehead in Dutch politics for several decades...
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, questions about government response emerge
Long lines for gas. Shelters at capacity. More than 300 road closings. A severely damaged water system that could take weeks to repair. Hundreds of miles from where it made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend, Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented damage in western North Carolina, where at least 49 people have died and dozens of others are missing.
Latinos in Florida would vote for Trump if the election were held today, poll shows
With the presidential election just weeks away, Telemundo Station Group and Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy, Inc. surveyed the state of Florida to find out what decision Latino voters would make. The poll included 625 Hispanic voters registered in Florida, who were interviewed by phone and indicated that they were likely...
Euro zone inflation falls to 1.8% in September, below the European Central Bank's 2% target
Euro zone inflation fell to 1.8% in September, coming in below the European Central Bank's 2% target, flash data from statistics agency Eurostat showed Tuesday. The reading was in line with the expectations of economists previously polled by Reuters. The core inflation rate, which excludes more volatile energy, food, alcohol...
The future of Obamacare hangs on a few seats in Congress. Here's what could happen next
Even as Republicans and former President Donald Trump largely move on from plans to try and repeal the Affordable Care Act, they still hold a very different vision for the program's future than Democrats do. At stake in the November elections are the health care law's enhanced subsidies and its...
Treasury yields fall as investors look to fresh economic data
U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to fresh economic data and weighed comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slid more than 6 basis points to 3.737%. The 2-year Treasury yield sat 2 basis points lower at 3.631%. Yields...
London-based Robinhood rival Freetrade buys UK arm of Australian investing platform Stake
British retail investing app Freetrade has entered into an agreement with Australian rival Stake to take on all of the company's U.K. clients and their assets, Freetrade told CNBC Tuesday. Sydney-based Stake launched its services in the U.K. in 2020, however the firm has decided to focus primarily on its...
Jimmy Carter becomes first former US president to celebrate 100th birthday
The 39th president of the United States has turned 100 years old. Jimmy Carter celebrates the century mark Tuesday, making history as the first commander-in-chief to reach the milestone. He is expected to spend his special birthday in the same one-story home he's lived in since the early 1960s in Plains, Georgia.
Robinhood launches crypto transfers in Europe as it pushes overseas expansion
Retail investing platform Robinhood announced that it's offering customers in Europe the ability to transfer cryptocurrencies in and out of its app. The company is looking to broaden its product capabilities in the region as it ramps up its international expansion. The company said that it'll allow customers in the...
Chinese EV brands Li Auto and Zeekr report record deliveries for September
BEIJING — Chinese new energy vehicle brands Li Auto and Zeekr each delivered a record number of cars in September, according to company data released Tuesday. New energy vehicles include hybrids and those powered only by battery. The category accounted for more than half of new passenger cars sold in China in July and August, according to industry data.
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint considers pre-IPO funding as it plots a return to public markets
Proofpoint is exploring an initial public offering sometime in the next 12 to 18 months, the cybersecurity company's CEO Sumit Dhawan told CNBC this week. Dhawan, who was appointed CEO last year, has been pushing the firm to consider strategic mergers and acquisitions of smaller cybersecurity firms in a bid to stimulate industry consolidation.
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