Weekly Market Review – December 7, 2019
Stock Markets While it was trade-deals that were expected to drive the markets last week, the limelight moved quickly to economic fundamentals, which drove global stocks higher. It appears that international stocks outperformed domestic ones based on the fourth straight month of improvement in global manufacturing PMI, which is seen as a reflection of global […]
Readers weigh in on what makes the OnePlus 7 Pro a worthy contender
User reviewers tell us how OnePlus’ latest flagship fares against more expensive phones. With the release of the 7 Pro, OnePlus showed it learned from the mistakes on the 6T: The company kept everything that users loved about the previous model while addressing its most glaring issues. Senior Editor Richard Lai was pleased to see that […]
OnePlus may return to low-cost phones with the 8 Lite
You may have to settle, if just a little bit. OnePlus might be returning to truly low-cost phones years after the OnePlus X faded away. OnLeaks and 91Mobiles have posted renders and early tidbits of what they say is the OnePlus 8 Lite, a budget model that would sit below the rumored OnePlus 8 and […]
Porsche tests a four-motor powertrain for electric SUVs
Just which SUV gets it first is another story. Porsche’s follow-ups to the Taycan may make its powerplants seem conservative by comparison. The Stuttgart crew has revealed that it’s working on a four-motor powertrain for electric SUVs, twice as many as what you’ll find in the Taycan. This isn’t about improving quarter mile times, though. […]
Apple’s redesigned Mac Pro will be available to order December 10th
There are still plenty of unknowns about configurations, however. After half a year — or two years, if you really think about it — Apple’s reworked Mac Pro is close at hand. The company has notified interested customers that both the workstation and the Pro Display XDR will be available to order on December 10th. […]
The IRS has a new tax form out and wants to know about your cryptocurrency
Tax season is still months away, but the IRS will want to know about your cryptocurrency holdings. The IRS just released a new Schedule 1 for the 2019 tax season, spelling out the details on above-the-line deductions, including the tax break for student loan interest and health savings account contributions. Eagle-eyed taxpayers will notice that […]
These 5 Factors Will Tell You How Much You Really Need to Retire
If you search the internet looking for how much cash you need to retire, you’ll find estimates ranging from $1 million to $10 million. That’s about as helpful as a mechanical pencil with no lead, particularly if your retirement savings are currently well short of seven figures. A definitive, realistic savings target for retirement is […]
If you win the $314 million Mega Millions jackpot, here’s what to do first to protect your windfall
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed above the $300 million mark. With no one hitting all six numbers in Friday night’s drawing, the top prize has surged to $314 million for the next drawing on Tuesday. And while the odds are stacked against a jackpot win — your chance is 1 in about 302 million […]
Tax Credits: 5 Things the IRS Expects You to Know
1. Earned income tax credit One of the most popular tax credits is the earned income tax credit, which is available to low-income and moderate-income workers. The amount of the refundable credit depends on the size of your family and your total income, with the maximum credit amount of $6,557 for those with three or more […]
Blueprint Medicines Corporation (BPMC) Soars 5.26%
Blueprint Medicines Corporation (BPMC) had a good day on the market for Friday December 06 as shares jumped 5.26% to close at $78.48. About 435,480 shares traded hands on 7,236 trades for the day, compared with an average daily volume of n/a shares out of a total float of 49.2 million. After opening the trading […]