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In this article MAXR A close look at the primary mirror of a Worldview Legion satellite during assembly and inspection. Maxar Maxar Technologies‘ stock jumped on Thursday after reporting third-quarter results, with Wall Street analysts welcoming the space company’s progress toward the launch of key satellites next year. The company reported an adjusted EBITDA profit

Cost of Living in Texas vs. California: An Overview Texas and California are two of the largest states in the union, both in terms of population and geography. The cost of living can vary significantly between individual counties or cities within either state. That said, the average Californian faces higher costs of living than the

Prasit photo | Moment | Getty Images Sustainable investing has come into focus as investors direct their cash toward stocks based on so-called ESG factors, but shareholders will need to get involved to create meaningful change at companies. U.S. sustainable funds saw $15.7 billion in net inflows during the third quarter of 2021, according to

Skilled data analysts are some of the most sought-after professionals in the world. Because the demand is so strong, and the supply of people who can truly do this job well is so limited, data analysts command huge salaries and excellent perks, even at the entry-level. Data analyst jobs can be found throughout a diverse

In this article BA ASTR AMZN Rocket 3.1 launches from Kodiak, Alaska. Astra / John Kraus A flurry of space companies filed requests with the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday for new or expanded broadband networks, asking the regulator for approval of nearly 38,000 total satellites. Amazon, Astra, Boeing, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Hughes Network, OneWeb, SpinLaunch,

A Roth IRA can be a great place to stash retirement savings. Unlike a traditional IRA, there is no income tax to pay on money you withdraw or rules forcing you to empty a minimum amount annually from your account when you reach a certain age. Even better, these retirement accounts are pretty much available

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday took comfort in a prediction by Dr. Scott Gottlieb that the pandemic phase of Covid could be over by January. “Dr. Gottlieb basically said the war’s over, and that’s just incredible,” Cramer said. Gottlieb, who had served as FDA chief under former President Donald Trump, is currently a Pfizer board

The average return on equity (ROE) for companies in the banking industry in the third quarter of 2020 was 5.31%, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. ROE is a key profitability ratio that investors use to measure the amount of a company’s income that is returned as shareholders’ equity.  Key Takeaways The

Quartr A new start-up is attempting to modernize the investor relations industry to meet the surge of new retail investors. Swedish start-up Quartr recently raised $4.5 million to help build out its product, which includes recordings of earnings calls and financial documents from major companies. Investors in Quartr include executives at the Ritholtz Group —

Tariff Basics A tariff is a type of tax that is levied by a country on an imported good at the border. Tariffs have historically been a tool for governments to collect revenues, but they are also a way for governments to try to protect domestic producers. As a protectionist tool, a tariff increases the

(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) While much of the world has been focused on environmental, social, and governance issues over the past few years, more recently, cracks are starting to show in the way companies are working to solve ESG challenges.  Eileen Murray is the chairperson at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and

Legal immigrants who meet the Social Security Administration (SSA) requirements for work credits—or who earned the equivalent of Social Security credits through their work history in their previous country—can receive benefits in the U.S. Social Security benefits include payments to qualified retirees or those with disabilities and survivor benefits for the spouse and children of

In this article WFC Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf listens during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., on April 30, 2019. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wells Fargo isn’t out of the woods yet when it comes to its regulatory mess. That’s the message the bank sent in its most

Chase has increased the value you can get on certain redemptions with its Ultimate Rewards credit cards. For most cards, users will get up to 50% more value on Apple redemptions, but Freedom cardholders can also receive better redemption value on select gift cards and certain Pay Yourself Back categories. The promotions are available for

In this article ETH.CM= BTC.CM= Global investor Mark Mobius on Wednesday called cryptocurrencies a religion, joining a chorus of digital coin skeptics at a time when bitcoin and ether are trading near all-time highs. “It’s a not an investment it’s a religion,” the founder of Mobius Capital Partners said on “Squawk Box.” “People should not

The random walk theory maintains that individual stocks do not move in any discernible pattern and therefore their short-term future movements cannot be predicted in advance. Since the market indexes overall tend to rise over the long-term, adherents of random walk theory would be likely to recommend investing in a passively-managed diversified index fund. Key

In this article CAR A customer boards an Avis Budget Group Inc. shuttle bus at the Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, Colorado, U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Car rental stock Avis Budget surged Tuesday after the company reported a stronger-than-expected third quarter that sparked massive trading

Much like the company’s irascible CEO, who flits between company updates, poetry, and cryptic pronouncements on social media, the stock price for electric carmaker Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) also gyrates to an unpredictable beat. On Monday, Nov. 1, Tesla stock raced to an all-time high, surging by 8.5% to close the day at $1,249.59. The next

In this article AMZN A rendering of ABL Space’s RS1 rocket launching Project Kuiper satellites for Amazon. Amazon Amazon aims to launch its first Project Kuiper internet satellites in the fourth quarter of 2022, the company announced on Monday. The technology giant filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission to launch and operate its

Wages have been a hot topic recently in the United States. Many businesses are advertising $15-per-hour starting pay. But it doesn’t match what Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is offering. Amazon is boosting its pay for some employees to stay ahead of other businesses. In 2018, the online giant raised its starting wage to $15 per hour. Now