Yearly Archives: 2021

Google launches sustainable hotel options for eco-friendly travelers

Google is building a feature for travelers to differentiate hotels and resorts that are eco-friendly and  have sustainable practices. During a Google search for hotels, some  on the list now will have a tag that says “Eco-certified” next to a green leaf.  By clicking “Learn More,” and then navigating  to the hotel’s  “About” tab, there should be a “Sustainability” tab that describes what sustainable practices the hotel employs and what certifications it has received. Sustainable… Source link

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Why the Roth 401(k) is ‘the unsung hero’ of retirement plans

One retirement savings vehicle doesn’t get the attention it deserves, according to one financial expert. The Roth 401(k) is “the unsung hero, if you will, of your retirement plan,” Sun Group Wealth Partners Managing Director Winnie Sun recently told Yahoo Finance Live, especially for her clients whose “No. 1 goal” is to have tax-free savings in retirement. A Roth 401(k) is an employee-sponsored retirement plan that allows you to contribute after-tax earnings versus pre-tax earnings in a… Source link

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Amazon Target Cut at Morgan Stanley on Impact From Rising Wages

(Bloomberg) — Amazon.com’s price target was cut at Morgan Stanley, which wrote that the online retailer’s profits could come under pressure as a result of a rising headcount and higher wages. Most Read from Bloomberg The firm lowered its target from $4,300 to $4,100, putting it below the average analyst target of $4,157. The new view still points to upside of almost 20% from Amazon’s last close. Morgan Stanley, along with every other firm tracked by Bloomberg, recommends buying the… Source link

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Billionaire Ray Dalio is Buying These 10 Stocks

In this article, we reviewed Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio’s portfolio adjustment strategies to cope up with the market volatility. We also discussed the top ten stocks billionaire Ray Dalio is buying. You can skip our detailed discussion and jump directly to Billionaire Ray Dalio is Buying These 5 Stocks. Raymond Thomas Dalio’s $223 billion Bridgewater Associates is ranked among the world’s best and largest hedge funds. The 72-year-old investor has invented many commonly used… Source link

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Americans ‘who have not rolled up their sleeve’ are still the biggest issue

Vaccinating Americans with their first or second shots is more urgent than giving boosters, according to one infectious disease expert, given that unvaccinated individuals generally experience the worst outcomes when infected with COVID-19. “What I’m seeing here on the ground level in Alabama and other areas with low vaccination is that a lot of the morbidity, a lot of the bad outcomes, are not in individuals who lack a booster,” Dr. Ellen Eaton, assistant professor at the University of… Source link

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How Trump-aligned Republicans came to believe the bipartisan infrastructure deal is ‘fake’

As the House of Representatives prepares to vote Thursday on the bipartisan infrastructure deal, many House Republicans who have lined up against it argue that the bill is not about infrastructure at all. “I’ve got serious reservations about the fact that, depending on whose numbers you believe, only 10% to 20% of that $1.1 trillion truly goes to infrastructure,” Rep. Buddy Carter (R., Ga.) told Yahoo Finance last week. The language echoes an argument from former President Donald Trump…. Source link

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Beyond Meat rolls out fava-based chicken tenders at select retailers

The chicken wars are still raging — and Beyond Meat (BYND) is leaping into the fray with its own plant-based spin on the white hot food trend.  On Monday, the plant-based meat company announced that, after a successful foodservice launch earlier this summer, Beyond Chicken Tenders will be available to purchase at select retailers nationwide, beginning next month.  The new offering, which comes pre-cooked and ready-to-heat in an air fryer, oven or microwave, will retail for $4.99 and joins… Source link

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Stocks trade mixed as investors eye DC votes

Stocks were mixed Monday as investors closely monitored developments in Washington, D.C., as lawmakers rush to try and avert a government shutdown and advance a bevy of new measures. The S&P 500 fell to give back some gains after the blue-chip index posted a three-day winning streak at the end of last week. The Nasdaq lagged with a drop of more than 0.8% as Treasury yields climbed. The benchmark 10-year yield extended last week’s gains to top 1.48%, reaching its highest level since June as… Source link

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