Dow industrials closed slightly higher on Monday, posting a fourth straight day of gains, as energy and bank stocks rose as Treasury yields rebound. But the shift in rates has also caused headwinds for rate-sensitive sectors of the market, including technology. On Friday, the Dow Jones rose 33 points, orRead More →
“Building Provincetown: A Guide to Its Social and Cultural History, Told Through Its Architecture,” by David W. Dunlap (Provincetown Arts Press, 2021) This is a new color edition of Dunlap’s in-depth and fascinating look at Provincetown. The book includes prose, images from dozens of local photographers, maps, and hundreds ofRead More →
The Lenawee Community Foundation is celebrating! This month marks the delivery of the 200,000th children’s book donated since the inception in January 2010 of the Lenawee Imagination Library. At the foundation, we are delighted to announce that the Lenawee Imagination Library program reaches over 1,600 Lenawee children each year andRead More →
John D Rutter is a short story writer whose work has been published in anthologies and journals. His first novel, Approval, won the Northbound Book Award 2020. Here he lists his 5 best books on Faceless Bureaucracies. 1) The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Created by one of the greatestRead More →
Publication displays: 145 Why you shouldn’t ignore 1,000 daily profits. Investors have been exposed to see-saw results in their investments since the global financial crisis of 2008. Central banks around the world have used aggressive monetary policies to stabilize failing economies, and their actions have had a significant impact onRead More →
The Thai Embassy in Doha donated a collection of 80 books to the Qatar University (QU) library as part of the activities to commemorate the 41st anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Qatar. Nathapol Khantahiran, Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar, was greeted by Dr Hassan al-Derham, President of QU;Read More →
“Then coming into a psychology practice and being told, in fact, either our books are closed or it will be months before we can even get started can be really hard for people to hear,” Dr Cubis said. . Dr. Fiona Martin, a registered psychologist and Liberal MP, said sheRead More →
Ben Mezrich’s anti-social network “Historically, anger-fueled revolutions tend to move in the same direction,” writes Ben Mezrich. “At some point, once the pillars start to shake, the walls inevitably fall. In the latest book by the bestselling business author, The anti-social network, The Revolutionaries are a disparate group of investorsRead More →
Swedish company AtoB @ C Shipping – a subsidiary of Finnish owner ESL – will build a series of six new energy-efficient hybrid electric vessels at the Chowgule shipyard in India. AtoB @ C says these new 90m Ice Class 1A ships will be the market leaders in terms ofRead More →
Netflix acquires the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) and the rights to the entire author’s catalog, including classics like Charlie and the chocolate factory, Mathilde and James and the giant peach, the company announced. Terms of the deal were not disclosed (and are subject to regulatory approval), but three yearsRead More →
An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the Dow Jones recorded its worst 4-day streak since May. It was his worst streak since July. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 brought losses to a fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, marking the worst streak for the S&P 500 sinceRead More →
For ten years, Burning Books has been a reliable anchor in a community that prides itself on standing up against the evils of society. The radical bookstore not only provided a “roof” – aka safe haven – during the brewing political storms, it also managed to grow to the pointRead More →
“Apples Never Fall”, by Liane Moriarty (Holt, September 14) This new thriller, from the author of “Big Little Lies” and “Nine Perfect Strangers”, follows the Delaney’s, a family led by two aging tennis stars. Stan and Joy have sold their famous tennis academy and hope to relax – until JoyRead More →
After a one-year hiatus for COVID-19, the Morristown Book Festival returns, Oct. 9 – with a few tweaks. There will be no keynote speaker. Most of the authors’ lectures will be delivered outside. And masks and proof of vaccination will be required. But, like in previous years, the one-day eventRead More →
US stocks fell on Monday but finished well above session lows as investors analyzed the potential impact of a faltering real estate developer in China and traders positioned ahead of a two-day meeting from Federal Reserve policy makers which begins Tuesday. How did the stocks trade? The Dow Jones IndustrialRead More →
Here’s a bundle of new ecommerce books for your fall reading list. There are titles on Branding, Social Media Marketing, Personalized Customer Experience, Entrepreneurship, and the Post-Pandemic Workplace. I have compiled this list using Amazon. In Amazon’s “Books” category, I selected “Business & Money”. From there, I chose the “ProcessRead More →
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I recognize and pay tribute to the Cammeraygal people of the Guringai Tribe of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which I am writing this article. I pay tributeRead More →
Yes Bank, Dish TV’s largest shareholder with a 25.63% stake, suspects that all is not kosher on the company’s books, CNBC-TV18 learned from speaking to bank officials. The battle for control of the board of directors of Dish TV, the country’s second-largest satellite TV service provider, may not be overRead More →
1. “The Wealthy Barber”, by David Chilton (1997). The second part of the title explains the premise: “Common sense guide for all to become financially independent.” He points out that slow and steady wins the race. 2. “From monk to fund manager”, by Doug Lynam (2019). The author grew upRead More →
Looking to make sense of markets and money? TD Ameritrade trading and investing professionals review their favorite financial books. 2 minutes to read Photo by Getty Images Media Consumption in 2021: There is no such thing, and every platform has a goal. Social media allows you to stay in touchRead More →
January 22, 2021 6 minutes to read Opinions expressed by Contractor the contributors are theirs. 2020 has shown us the impossibility of predicting the future. Fortunately, protecting your assets and increasing your wealth doesn’t require foresight, just moderate foresight, good advice, and a little creativity. With ultra-low interest rates, skyrocketingRead More →
Take Warren Buffett, for example. The famous billionaire and businessman began his career reading between 600 and 1,000 pages per day. Per day. Bill Gates reads one book a week, or about 50 books a year. Studies of rich people show that they read voraciously. With their entrepreneurial / investmentRead More →
This is an updated version of an article originally published on May 14, 2020. Learning financial concepts can seem daunting. Even finding a starting point can be difficult. If you search the internet for an investment term, you often end up with a complex alphabet soup financial conditions. A betterRead More →
If you like curling up with a good book, you might as well buy one that will make you richer. Start with one or more titles from our list of the best investment books for beginners. Of course, “better” is subjective here, but the ones featured in this report wereRead More →
As you learn to invest, one of the best strategies for making rapid progress is to learn from the masters. Rather than repeating the same old mistakes of new investors, it helps – and saves money – to acquire the insight and wisdom of the experts. For the price ofRead More →
Xinhua / Wang Ying / Getty Images The US stock market has experienced a roller coaster ride in 2020. In just a few months, stocks went from a bull market to a bear market and back again. Here are 10 books that can help investors navigate turbulent markets. Learn moreRead More →
Image source: Getty Images Ready to learn more about investing? Great! Owning stocks in strong, growing companies can dramatically transform your wealth over time. Just think about how to own shares in a blood products company CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) could have turned a $ 1,000 investment into over $Read More →
Due to the current circuit breaker, many people are looking for productive ways to pass their time. At the same time, there has been increased interest in investing due to recent market volatility. As we have recommended several times before, it is important to give yourself as much basic knowledgeRead More →
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wise counselors, and the most patient teachers. – Charles W. Eliot. As the holiday shopping season begins, I thought I’d share these personal finance and investing books that have been my best “friends”, “advisors” andRead More →