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(Bloomberg) — As the U.S. awaits possible retribution over a recent airstrike that killed a top general, there’s at least one American businessman who can attest, in detail, to what happened after he provoked Iran.In October 2013, Sheldon Adelson, the casino magnate and prominent supporter of conservative politicians and Israel, appeared on a panel in New York in which he suggested that the U.S. could send a message to Iran, regarding its nuclear ambitions, by detonating an American warhead in the middle of the Iranian desert.“You want to be wiped out? Go ahead and take a tough position,” said Adelson, …read more […]

(Bloomberg) — Would you give up Facebook for one month in exchange for $50?The question, posed by MIT’s Erik Brynjolfsson and four co-authors of a new paper, may help economists get a better measure of the extent to which new, free technologies are reshaping the economy and our lives. The answer, unsurprisingly, is a lot.They estimate that the social network by itself could add as much as 0.11 percentage points annually to U.S. gross domestic product if measured by its benefit to users. The paper was presented Saturday at the annual meeting of the American Economic Association in San Diego.The …read more […]

(Bloomberg) — Oil is set for a bumpy week as the U.S. warned Iran may attack Saudi Arabia again following the American assassination of one of the Islamic Republic’s most powerful generals.There’s “heightened risk” of missile attacks near military bases and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the U.S. State Department warned Sunday, raising the prospect of disruptions in the world’s most important oil-producing region.The warning followed a weekend of bellicose rhetoric. President Donald Trump said more than 50 Iranian sites could be hit if Tehran retaliates against the killing of Qassem Soleimani, while the Middle East nation said it has …read more […]

President Trump said last month that the signing would take place Jan. 15. …read more […]

In a busy week ahead, investors will monitor the rising tensions in the Middle East and the December jobs report. …read more […]

2020 has only just begun, but it already has some big events set in the calendar. The Olympic games will take place in the summer, with the U.S. presidential election to follow. Bearing this in mind, investors are on the hunt for the stocks with the potential to soar skywards in the coming year.No one can tell what the new year has in store, but one simple fact will always remain; investors are after plentiful returns. So, how can we narrow the search down as much as possible to ensure investing success? Using TipRanks’ Stock Screener, we were able to …read more […]

A new federal law has been hailed for its retirement savings reforms. But while it makes tweaks to IRAs, it probably won’t make them more popular. …read more […]

This weekend’s Barron’s cover story suggests how to position your portfolio for rising market risks. Other featured articles discuss where to find yield in challenging markets and what is changing for … …read more […]

While it may not be enough for some shareholders, we think it is good to see the Hertz Global Holdings, Inc… …read more […]

The most you can lose on any stock (assuming you don’t use leverage) is 100% of your money. On the other hand, if you… …read more […]

W&T Offshore (NYSE:WTI) shares have continued recent momentum with a 31% gain in the last month alone. The full year… …read more […]

(Bloomberg) — As the U.S. awaits possible retribution over a recent airstrike that killed a top general, there is at least one American businessman who can explain, in detail, what happened after he provoked Iran.In October 2013, Sheldon Adelson, a casino magnate and prominent supporter of conservative politicians and Israel, appeared on a panel in New York in which he suggested that the U.S. could send a message to Iran, regarding its nuclear ambitions, by detonating an American warhead in the middle of the Iranian desert.“You want to be wiped out? Go ahead and take a tough position,” Adelson said. …read more […]

According to one top luxury executive, the sector can’t sustain its current rate of growth — and might need to consolidate further. …read more […]

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CWST), which is in the commercial services business, and is based in United… …read more […]