Spending and Saving
Americans spend over $1 billion a year on Christmas trees; here’s where they buy them
Prices for some specialty trees in New York City have hit $1,000. 5:40 p.m. Today5:40 p.m. Dec. 5, 2016
Ask your questions for author Michael Lewis and will you get a $1,000 Christmas tree this year?
Monday's top personal finance stories 4:24 p.m. Today4:24 p.m. Dec. 5, 2016
Will Donald Trump kill the REIT sector?
If bond prices continue to decline, the damage could be even worse for REITs, writes John Coumarianos. 4:08 p.m. Today4:08 p.m. Dec. 5, 2016
Spending and Saving Headlines
Bill Gates reveals his favorite books of 2016
This list ranges from tennis, business and medicine to political leadership and “mundane stuff that are actually fascinating.”
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3 ways Facebook can fight back against fake news
Flagging questionable sourcing, crowdsourcing to evaluate news sources and changing the newsfeed algorithm can all be done without resorting to censorship
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Ciao, euro! Global markets gird for the next wave of global populism
Another wave of global populism is poised to spill all over markets this week after the Italian referendum on constitutional reform was voted down, leaving Prime Ministor Matteo Renzi to announce his resignation and casting Italy’s future in doubt.
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Christmas trees will cost you $1,000 in this New York City neighborhood
Yuletide capitalism is running rampant this year — with the cost of a Christmas tree topping $1,000 in one Manhattan neighborhood.
11:18 a.m. Today11:18 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016
Under Armour signs first-ever pro league uniform deal with Major League Baseball
Under Armour Inc. announced Monday that it signed a 10-year deal with Major League Baseball to be the exclusive provider of on-field uniforms, its first-ever deal with a professional sports league. The deal, which begins with the 2020 MLB season, will include jerseys, game-day outerwear, year-round training apparel and an assortment of merchandise for fans. "This is a watershed moment for the Under Armour brand as this partnership with MLB and Fanatics furthers our collective dedication to bringing passion, energy and innovation to the game of baseball," said Under Armour Chief Executive Kevin Plank. The stock, which tacked on 0.8% in morning trade, has tumbled 27% year to date, while the S&P 500 has gained 7.7%.
9:33 a.m. Today9:33 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016
Kids begging you for a puppy this year? Know this first
A puppy for Christmas might make you the family favorite, but make sure everyone is prepared.
9:01 a.m. Today9:01 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016
Ultra-rich Americans own an average of 9 homes — here’s where they are
More than half of these vacation homes are located in the Americas.
8:59 a.m. Today8:59 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016
3 ways to be less wasteful around the holidays
And how to avoid decking the halls with tons of junk.
8:58 a.m. Today8:58 a.m. Dec. 5, 2016Video
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