Here’s how many watched Biden’s State of the Union on major TV networks By Reuters

[ad_1] 2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress is broadcasted to a television set up in a hallway at Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., February 7, 2023. REUTERS/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades 2/2 By Helen Coster and Lisa Richwine (Reuters) – An estimated 23.4 million … Read more

How to Start Investing in 2023

[ad_1] How to Start Investing: Hello, folks! We’re already more than a month into 2023. Not long ago, we were attending parties and welcoming the new year. Time flies, doesn’t it? Now let’s come to the part when new year’s resolutions were made. Yeah, that long list of things that you wanted to work on … Read more

Here’s how I’d invest £20k in the FTSE 100 today to target £1,250 in dividends

[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Investing in blue-chip shares to build a regular stream of dividends can help supplement incomes. I own a number of FTSE 100 shares for exactly that purpose. While they may not be very exciting companies, some of them regularly throw off large amounts of extra cash and pay it out … Read more

If I’d invested £500 in Diageo shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Diageo (LSE:DGE) shares tanked this week despite beating analysts’ forecasts in a half-year review. The drinks maker is down around 8% over the week, and the same over 12 months. The stock is the only British company held by legendary investor Warren Buffett. It’s a small holding, but surely this … Read more

How would a gas stove ban affect wok cooking and the Asian American community?

[ad_1] When Charlene Luo was looking for a condo to buy in 2021, she had two nonnegotiable requirements: one, enough space to host friends for dinner; and two, a gas stove with the capacity to install a powerful range hood. Luo, a data scientist, cooks every day and hosts a supper club from time to … Read more

‘I always say yes’: How can I deal with aggressive salespeople? I’ve spent a fortune on gym classes. I even told a job interviewer I had no other offers. Help!

[ad_1] I am a 31-year-old man, not yet married, earning decent money and have no great financial burden in my family. I have learned from your replies to others that many money problems are not only about the numbers — income, rate of return or which stock to buy and when — but also about … Read more

If I’d invested £5,000 in Vodafone shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Vodafone (LSE:VOD) shares are currently changing hands for around 60% less than they were five years ago. Ignoring dividends, this means a £5,000 investment in 2018 would now be worth £2,000. Over the same period, the FTSE 100 has increased by nearly 5%. The reasons behind the poor share price … Read more

How I’d aim to build a £53,600 annual passive income from UK shares and never work again!

[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The British stock market is home to a collection of excellent passive income stocks. In fact, several FTSE 100 shares pay some of the most generous dividends worldwide. And building a diversified portfolio of these top-notch businesses is a proven method to earn money without having to work. With the … Read more

Infographic: How Starbucks (SBUX) performed in Q1 2023

[ad_1] Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) reported first quarter 2023 earnings results today. Consolidated net revenues increased 8% year-over-year to $8.7 billion, in line with projections.   Global comparable store sales increased 5%. Net earnings attributable to Starbucks increased 4.8% to $855.2 million while EPS rose 7.2% to $0.74 compared to last year. Adjusted EPS grew … Read more