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In this article VORB Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket on display in Times Square, New York. CNBC | Michael Sheetz Richard Branson’s satellite-launching company Virgin Orbit brought a rocket to show off in New York City on Friday, as it celebrated going public. “There’s a rocket in Times Square; but there happens to be [another] one

Apple Inc. (AAPL) products have been synonymous with innovation, sleek design, and approachable user interfaces for millions of users for multiple decades. It stands in third place, after only Walmart and Amazon, on the Fortune 500 List for 2021 of the largest U.S. companies by revenue. Nonetheless, the company has its fair share of competitors. Given that

In this article SPCE Virgin Galactic’s passenger rocket plane VSS Unity, carrying billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson and his crew, lands after reaching the edge of space above Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S., July 11, 2021. Joe Skipper | Reuters Shares of space tourism company Virgin Galactic fell below $11.75 in trading

A Starlink user terminal, also known as an antenna or satellite dish, on the roof of a building. SpaceX Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Thursday gave an update on its Starlink internet service, as the company launched more satellites into orbit. SpaceX engineer Jessie Anderson said during a webcast of the company’s first launch of the

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is a fund that invests in the stocks of some of the largest companies within the United States. Vanguard’s (VOO) is an exchange traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&P 500 index by owning all of the equities within the S&P. An index is a hypothetical portfolio of stocks

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said tech stocks could bottom Thursday, one day after the Nasdaq‘s 3.3% plunge on rising bond yields and Federal Reserve tightening concerns. The “Mad Money” host said he’s glad there’s so much negativity in the market because as a stock picker for his charitable trust, there are many names on sale. “I

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday rolled out his four of his top stock picks for 2022, a year he believes will be led by companies that are profitable and make “tangible” goods. Appearing on CNBC’s “Halftime Report,” here’s what the “Mad Money” host had to say about his selections of Chevron, Eli Lilly, Honeywell and

Doubling your money is a badge of honor, often used as bragging rights at parties and around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Spurious promises to double one’s money can also be made by overzealous advisors or worse, scamsters and fraudsters. Perhaps the urge to double one’s money comes from deep in our investor psychology—the risk-taking part

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks on a mobile phone during an interview in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Bloomberg | Getty Images Warren Buffett’s out-of-character bet on Apple may end up being one of his winningest investments, making more than $120 billion on paper as the tech giant

As your child moves toward adulthood, you face several milestone decisions that involve, in part, a desire to help your child become more independent and responsible. But one milestone for your child that you may not anticipate—even though it will be part of their growing-up experience—is filing that first income tax return. Key Takeaways Children generally

Gifts to charity are one of the best tax-saving opportunities available. Not only does the charity benefit, but taxpayers enjoy tax savings by deducting part or all of their contributions on their tax returns. For 2021, special rules extend and expand the generous tax treatment for qualifying cash contributions previously allowed nonitemizers in 2020. Nonitemizers

What Is a Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA)? A limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) is a special type of flexible spending account (FSA) that may be available to consumers enrolled in a health savings account (HSA). An HSA is a type of savings account that lets consumers set aside money on a pre-tax

A KKR logo is displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), August 23, 2018. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Trading stocks in the capital markets in 2021 has not been an endeavor for the faint of heart.   The year could be characterized by exciting events like a powerful influx of retail

One of the biggest financial challenges you’ll face in life is saving for retirement. There are various schools of thought on how much money you’ll need in order to live comfortably after you stop working. No matter what that figure is, it’s essential to be proactive about saving if you want to reach your retirement

For many people, marriage brings a vast swath of benefits, including financial ones. But if you have a significant other who believes that getting married is more of a financial liability than a benefit, don’t be surprised because that mindset is more common than you’d think. Many people, largely confused by the long-held belief that

James “Jimmy” Cayne, the swaggering bridge-champion Wall Street CEO who led investment bank Bear Stearns during its rise and ultimate fall that would serve as a touchstone for the financial crisis of 2008, has died at age 87. Cayne died Tuesday days after suffering a stroke, according to a report in Bloomberg. One of the

Established in 1789 by an act of Congress, the United States Department of the Treasury is responsible for federal finances. The Treasury Department manages the U.S. government’s expenditures and its revenue-raising functions. Here we examine the Treasury’s responsibilities, particularly the reasons for its borrowing, and the means by which it takes on debt.1 The Treasury’s Responsibilities The U.S. Treasury is

A new exchange is trying to make it easier to hedge against events in politics and other areas. Kalshi, a firm founded by Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara, was designated as a contract market by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in late 2020 and officially launched in June. The exchanges offers binary, yes-or-no contracts

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 02, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images It’s time for my best guesses for next year: 2022 is a year to go big and bold, because a boom is coming. Not a boom in everything, but certainly a

Retirement planning involves identifying expenses, sources of income, and saving enough money to cover a certain percentage of your living expenses. However, there are a few expenses that might not be on your radar. Living expenses might be lower in retirement versus working years, while other expenses may stay the same. However, some costs might