A pedestrian passes in front of a Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. store in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Christopher Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images Walgreens Boots Alliance beat Wall Street earnings expectations Thursday, sending shares up about 3% in early trading. Here’s what Walgreens reported for its fiscal second quarter of 2020 compared
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 20, 2020. Lucas Jackson | REUTERS Heading into earnings season, investors should expect delayed reports, withdrawn forecasts and confusing results from U.S. businesses grappling with the coronavirus shutdown. There is a general consensus that company earnings are going
For decades, financial advisors have counseled clients that they should be able to safely withdraw 4% of their assets each year as a means of providing income, while maintaining an account balance large enough to keep income flowing through retirement. While some of the underlying thinking behind the so-called 4% rule was prudent, it was
Lululemon announced Thursday fiscal fourth-quarter results that topped expectations, as its same-store sales surged 20% during the period, thanks, in part, to more men shopping in its stores and online. However, due to the uncertainty from the coronavirus pandemic, the yoga pants maker said it will not be providing a fiscal 2020 outlook at this time. Its
People waiting in line at an unemployment office. Yellow Dog Productions A coronavirus relief bill unveiled Tuesday would significantly expand unemployment benefits for Americans who lose their jobs due to the country’s recent economic contagion. The measure would beef up the nation’s unemployment insurance program, a state-administered program that provides temporary income support for out-of-work
Nike reported quarterly sales that topped analysts’ expectations, thanks to a boost from its digital business and growth in North America, which helped to offset weakness in China due to COVID-19. Its shares shot up more than 8% in after-hours trading Tuesday following the release. Chief Executive Officer John Donahoe said the business is starting to
David Goetsch, co-executive producer of “The Big Bang Theory,” on the show set. David Goetsch I can’t stop reading the news about the coronavirus and its impact on the economy. My brain is hardwired to obsess on a crisis, even one which doesn’t impact me directly. Everything else gets pushed to the periphery while one
Citadel, the Chicago-based hedge fund giant led by billionaire Ken Griffin, has so far weathered the coronavirus market storm well, turning a slight profit in its flagship Wellington hedge fund for the year through Monday, according to a person familiar with the situation. The fund, which practices a so-called multi-strategy array of bets on stocks,
JohnnyGreig | E+ | Getty Images We are in a challenging time, facing rapidly evolving information about the coronavirus and the effects on how we work and live. Markets continue to function and are reflecting this constant change, which means greater volatility. Those circumstances don’t make it easy for investors to stay in their seats.
Michael Wirth, CEO, Chevron, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2020. Adam Galasia | CNBC Chevron will slash capital spending by $4 billion this year and suspend share buybacks, the latest oil company to cut costs in the face of an unprecedented slide in oil prices. Oil has crashed by
Corporate earnings are about to do something they haven’t done since the 2008 financial crisis: Turn negative. According to PNC Financial’s Amanda Agati, the coronavirus fallout could dramatically hurt companies through the second quarter. “Q1 expectations are in negative territory at about 1.5%. It looks like Q2 will be down about 1%,” the firm’s chief
Five years after my husband died, I wrote in my journal: “I am so much more than just a widow. I’m a thriving independent woman!” Yes, I was firmly in Stage 3 of widowhood — transformation — after navigating the first two phases of grief and growth. Like many other women who also have also
The private-jet industry is asking Congress for bailout money, even as many private jet companies say sales are strong as wealthy flyers avoid commercial flights. The National Business Aviation Association, or NBAA, which represents private-jet companies and corporate jets, sent a joint letter with other industry groups to congressional leaders saying the industry is facing
Wealthy New Yorkers fleeing the city are driving up the prices of rentals in the Hamptons and Hudson Valley, with rates more than tripling for some properties. As New York City considers “shelter in place” rules and the number of coronavirus cases skyrockets, New Yorkers who can afford it are decamping to more rural locales.
James Quincey, President and chief operating officer of the Coca-Cola company. Patrick Kovarik | AFP | Getty Images Coca-Cola on Friday said that it does not expect to meet its financial outlook for 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Around the world, sporting events and concerts have been canceled, movie theaters and
Shoppers sit outside of a J.C. Penney store at the Westfield Mall in Culver City, California. Martina Albertazzi | Bloomberg | Getty Images J.C. Penney has withdrawn its earnings outlook due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. The department store chain announced Friday morning that it is not providing an updated outlook at this time. Earlier in
A shopper prepares to pay for items at a Kohl’s department store in Peru, Illinois, May 16, 2019. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Kohl’s has withdrawn its earnings outlook for the current quarter and fiscal year, as it grapples with the hit it will take from the coronavirus pandemic. The department store chain will
A take-out order from a Darden Restaurants Inc. Olive Garden. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations, but the Olive Garden parent also withdrew its fiscal 2020 outlook and suspended its quarterly dividend, citing the coronavirus crisis. After the earnings report, shares swung wildly, trading
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday that whatever happens on the other side of the coronavirus crisis CEOs should not benefit more than their employees. “I like anything that protects the workers,” Cramer said on “Squawk on the Street.” “We cannot have the fat cats make money at the expense of the workers.” The “Mad Money”
U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by members of the Coronavirus Task Force, speaks about the coronavirus outbreak in the press briefing room at the White House on March 17, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Drew Angerer Two financial-relief measures the Trump administration is weighing to fight the economic scourge of the
U.S. package delivery company FedEx suspended its 2020 profit outlook on Tuesday, citing the “significant impact” of the coronavirus, and said it would cut costs due to the uncertainty wrought by the pandemic. Even so, the company reported quarterly revenue that beat market expectations as more businesses turned to its international express plane service to
The outside of Nordstrom’s men’s store in New York, which opened in April 2018. Source: Nordstrom Nordstrom is closing its more than 360 stores temporarily to try to curb the spread of COVID-19. The department store retailer has also withdrawn its 2020 earnings outlook, due to the uncertainty of the situation. Nordstrom said it has
CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 21: Nordstrom signage is visible at its store November 21, 2003 in Chicago. Nordstrom, Inc. reported net earnings of $45.5 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2003, which ended November 1, 2003. For the same period last year, net earnings and earnings per diluted share were $18.4
It could take years to discover the many wines of South Africa’s Western Cape. For travelers with only a few days on their hands, Cape Town is an excellent base for exploring not only the surrounding wine country, but the city’s wine bars and world-class restaurants. Spread over 40,000 square miles, the Cape Winelands include
As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, and travel disruptions — from visas cancellations to flight suspensions — increase by the day, many people are wondering what to do about their summer holidays, if anything at all. Will the situation be worse this summer — or better? Which countries will be safe? And is flying
Slack shares plunged in extended trading on Thursday after the maker of messaging software provided a disappointing forecast for the fiscal first quarter, citing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus. The stock sank more than 20% to $17.03. That adds to an almost 10% drop during regular trading, as the shares fell alongside the broader market, which
Oracle CEO Safra Catz delivers a keynote address during the 2019 Oracle OpenWorld on September 17, 2019 in San Francisco, California. Oracle CEO Safra Catz kicked off day two of the 2019 Oracle OpenWorld with a keynote address. The annual convention runs through September 19. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Oracle shares rose as much
Pedestrians pass in front of a GAP store in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Gap Inc. on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that topped analysts’ estimates, as it announced a slew of new leadership changes. Its shares initially jumped more than 5% in after-hours trading on the news. The stock was recently up about
Thanagon Karaket / EyeEm | EyeEm | Getty Images As the stock market sinks, you’ve probably already heard not to check your 401(k). Yet when it comes to steering your personal financial plan in a turbulent time, it’s still wise to take a proactive approach, according to Michael Liersch, a behavioral finance expert and global
Residential buildings Central Park Tower and 220 Central Park South (left) rise above Columbus Circle on December 26, 2018 in New York City. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Plunging stocks and coronavirus fears are starting to hit the New York City real estate market. Forty-four open houses had zero traffic last weekend,
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