Ali and Jamila Wright, co-owners of Brooklyn Tea.Courtesy: Brooklyn TeaLooking at the state of Black employment in America tells a mixed story: Much progress has been made in the age of the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, but much is left to be done.In the nearly four years that have passed...
Year: 2024
Jamie Dimon is ‘cautious about everything’ as he sees risks to a soft landing
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon thinks there's a better-than-even chance that the U.S. is heading for a recession, though he doesn't see systemic issues looming.Speaking Monday from the JPMorgan High Yield and Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami, the head of the largest U.S. bank by assets said markets probably aren't...
Your home sale may leave you in a tax shock. Here’s how to reduce your capital gains tax bill
Witthaya Prasongsin | Moment | Getty ImagesDespite a slump in U.S. home sales, many homeowners made a profit selling property in 2023. Those gains could trigger a tax bill this season, depending on the size of the windfall, experts say.In 2023, home sellers made a $121,000 profit on the typical...
Consumers are tired of inflation. But some retailers fear falling prices
A man with a paper bag of groceries looks surprised and upset at a receipt from a supermarket with high prices against the background of an escalator with customers in the shopping center. Elena Perova | Istock | Getty ImagesJust ahead of the holiday season, Walmart had encouraging news for inflation-weary...
Top Wall Street analysts pick these dividend stocks for enhanced returns
Investors looking to enhance their portfolio returns can opt for a combination of growth and dividend stocks.Choosing the right dividend stock by analyzing multiple factors can be complex for investors. However, recommendations from analysts can help inform investors' research and guide them toward lucrative dividend stocks from companies with strong...