By Daniel Kline The two cruise lines are constantly trying to one-up each other and Royal Caribbean may have just gained a major advantage. Sending a email while on a cruise can be a challenge and streaming video or texting photos is sometimes simply i…
Wynn Tops BofA List of US Stocks with China Exposure
By Dan Weil The risk of a war between China and Taiwan threatens U.S. stocks much more than the war in Ukraine, BofA said. There is plenty to worry about if you’re investing in China — from deteriorating relations with the U.S., to supply-chain turmoi…
SEC May Have Good News for Bitcoin
By Rob Lenihan The crypto collapse has increased calls for regulation as SEC Chairman Gary Gensler calls for ‘one rule book’ to protect all trading. The calendar may say it’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere, but it’s winter in crypto world. The rapid…
Financial Advisors Have Big News for Stock Investors
By Dan Weil The S&P; 500 has tumbled 19% so far this year, and the CBOE Volatility Index has jumped 77%. The stock market has suffered a rough 2022, with the S&P 500 dropping 19% year to date. But things are looking up for the rest of the year, accordi…
McDonald’s Drive-Thru May Soon Go High-Tech
By Veronika Bondarenko Despite some snags, McDonald’s has been eager to roll out self-ordering at the drive-thru. When most think of robots and our food, many picture something out of a science-fiction movie. In reality, it is a slow integration that i…
Airbnb Ends the Party With A Global Ban
By Tony Owusu Airbnb is making its global party house ban permanent. Who knew the short-term rental business could be fraught with so many pitfalls? Airbnb (ABNB) – Get Airbnb Inc. Report has come under greater scrutiny in recent months. The company wa…
Shopify Stock Split: What the Charts Say Ahead of 10-for-1 Split
By Bret Kenwell Shopify stock is set for a 10-for-1 stock split. Will that help fuel a rise in its share price? Not a lot of positives surround Shopify (SHOP) – Get Shopify Inc. Class A Subordinate Report at the moment. Unfortunately for many investors…
Burger King Tries Its Take on a Hugely Popular Menu Item
By Colette Bennett Everyone will like this Burger King menu addition — no bones about it. While many burger joints tend to stick to the classic burger and fries combo, some fast-food businesses are curious about what else customers might order if give…
Cathie Wood: I Erred On Inflation, But Recession is Here
By Dan Weil Consumer prices soared 8.6% in the 12 months through May, a 40-year high. Hotshot investor Cathie Wood, chief executive of Ark Investment Management, has said repeatedly in recent weeks that we’re headed for disinflation soon. But she ackno…
Costco Holds the Line on One Key Price (But Another Could Rise)
By Daniel Kline The warehouse club faces questions about some popular food items and its membership fee given current economic conditions. Warehouse club members expect value. You pay Costco (COST) – Get Costco Wholesale Corporation Report, Walmart’s (…