JPMorgan said it was raising its quarterly dividend 8.7% to $1.25 per share and that it authorized a new $30 billion share repurchase program. Morgan Stanley said it was boosting its dividend 8.8% to 92.5 cents per share and authorized a $20 billion repurchase plan. Citigroup said it was raising...

JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley boost buybacks and dividends, while Citigroup and BofA take smaller steps

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday analyzed stocks that helped the S&P 500 see significant gains this year so far, highlighting the top 10 performers during the second quarter. Many of last quarter's winning companies are involved with energy and data centers. reach significant gains this year, highlighting the top 10...

Jim Cramer reviews 10 stocks leading the S&P 500 in the second quarter

Investors think former President Donald Trump will do more for stocks than President Joe Biden. A majority don't think Nvidia is a great investment at these levels. They still like other big cap tech stocks more than anything else. Former President Donald Trump is the clear favorite when it comes...

Investors say Trump is better for stocks, but are split on where the market is heading, CNBC survey shows

SoftBank on Friday announced plans to issue euro- and dollar-denominated bonds as it looks to pay down debt and focus its investments on artificial intelligence. The huge Japanese holding company said it will issue around $900 million in U.S. dollar-denominated bonds in two tranches, and 900 million euros, or $962.8 million, worth of bonds, also in two tranches.

SoftBank shares rise on $1.86 billion debt offering as CEO talks up 'super' AI

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Americans continue to embrace side hustles as a way of earning some extra cash. More than half, 54% say they've adopted one in the last 12 months, according to a February 2024 MarketWatch Guides survey of 2,000 Americans. If you are interested in building an extra income stream, there are...

3 easy online side hustles you can pick up any time: Some can pay as much as $200 per hour

Beryl strengthened into a hurricane Saturday as it churned toward the southeastern Caribbean, with forecasters warning it was expected to become a dangerous major storm before reaching Barbados late Sunday or early Monday. A major hurricane is considered Category 3 or higher, with winds of at least 111 mph (178...

Beryl strengthens into a hurricane in the Atlantic, forecast to become a major storm

CNBC’s Kate Rooney joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the AI race and rally so far in 2024.

Winners and losers of the AI rally

After she got divorced in 2021, Sora Lee bought a brand new Tesla Model 3 for just over $70,000. But she now wishes she had spent the money differently. "I just really wanted a Tesla because it's something my ex wouldn't let me [have], and I regret buying that full price," the 34-year-old tells CNBC Make It. "Huge mistake."

34-year-old earning $400,000 a year: I regret buying a brand-new Tesla—it was a 'huge mistake'

Chicago, IL

Matteson, IL

A freight train derailed in a Chicago suburb on Thursday, briefly sparking evacuations of nearby homes and businesses. The train derailed at 217th Street and Main in Matteson, NBC Chicago reported. A mandatory evacuation was underway amid a suspected leak from the derailed cars. The evacuation affected people and businesses...

Freight train derails in Chicago suburb, triggering evacuations over suspected leak

New York City, NY

The New York borough of Manhattan is the most expensive place to live in the U.S. — and the cost of living in the No. 2 place isn't even close. The cost of living in Manhattan is more than twice the national average. The second- and third-most expensive places are Honolulu and San Jose, California, but in comparison, they are much more affordable. Manhattan is 24% more expensive than Honolulu and 30% more expensive than San Jose.

The 10 U.S. places with the highest cost of living—No. 1 costs more than double the national average

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Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman recently inked a four-year, nearly $10 million contract — but he's still a savvy shopper. At an April press conference, the second round draft pick revealed that he didn't buy his coat at a designer retailer, but instead on sale at Macy's. Coleman paid $79.89 for his yellow Guess puffer coat, a purchase he said was "a nice little deal."

Buffalo Bills rookie Keon Coleman has a nearly $10 million contract, but still shops sales at Macy's—here's why

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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Gillian May

Most of us who engage in heavy alcohol use do so to self-medicate. And we self-medicate because we don’t know how to feel, process, and sit with our uncomfortable emotions. There are many ways to avoid uncomfortable feelings; heavy alcohol use is just one way (among many) to numb out, avoid, or escape. A lot of us who have abused alcohol, myself included, do so to regulate our emotions, or we think we are regulating our emotions through self-medication.

Opinion: Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Emotional Dysregulation

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

More than one-third of summer vacationers say they are willing to take on debt to pay for travel this season, according to a March 2024 report from Bankrate. The average vacation for one person in the U.S. costs nearly $2,000 per week, according to BudgetYourTrip.com. An analysis by Forbes Advisors found that 28% of Americans across all generations say they have less than $1,000 in personal savings as of May 2024. Watch the video above to learn about those vacation-spending practices and what financial experts think about them.

Why 36% of Americans say they're willing to go into debt to pay for vacation

Declutterbuzz

Clutter doesn’t just make your home look icky and run less efficiently, I will point out the specific reasons why clutter can cause mental anxiety and stress. Clutter to me is a visual explosion, it is loud and very distracting. I cannot focus in a cluttered environment whether in a home, a store, or any venue. This may be why I detest crowds and I avoid shopping in large brick-and-mortar stores.

Why Clutter Can Cause Mental Anxiety and Stress

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European stocks close lower as euro extends declines; tech firms nudge higher

Auto and travel and leisure stocks fell 1.23% and 1.76% respectively, while tech was the lone sector in the green, inching 0.36% higher. That pattern was...

European stocks close lower as euro extends declines; tech firms nudge higher

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