7 things you’re doing on vacation that scream tourist
Showing too much bling. Most Europeans wear simple gold or silver wedding bands, according to Scott. “A lot of expensive jewelry or a diamond wedding ring is going to peg…
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Apple has mind-boggling $178 billion in cash to spend
Those are just a few ways Cook could get rid of that cash. He could also buy either Visa (V) or MasterCard (MA) (not even Apple could afford both) to…
What did the Northeast snowstorm cost?
Canceled flights alone cost the economy an estimated $230 million, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Other costs won’t be tallied for several months. Many homeowners, for example, don’t notice…
Karl Rove: I don’t hate poor people. I ‘came from nothing.’
“It bothers me that statistically the greatest predictor of a child’s financial security in the United States is the financial circumstances of their parents,” said Carville, a former CNN contributor….
Samsung needs to reinvent itself (again)
In response, Samsung is working to pare down its crowded smartphone lineup. It’s also making a major move into India to capture more of the low-cost phone market. Related: Apple…
74.5 million iPhones is …
… 34,000 iPhones sold every hour, every day, every week of the past three months. That’s nine iPhones every second. … more than the total number of televisions and tablets…
Why neon is taking over the world
Sports uniform makers have gotten the message. Nike (NKE) redesigned the Super-Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks’ uniforms in 2012 to include neon green highlights and trim. Nike also designed the highlighter-like Australian…
African-American viewership propelling prime time TV hits like ‘Empire’
And a new comedy on ABC, “Black-ish,” is fourth on the list, with 24%. “Empire,” “Murder” and “Black-ish” are widely regarded as 3 of the biggest successes of the 2014-2015…
Millions to owe Obamacare tax penalty
Some three-quarters of the nation’s 150 million taxpayers have health insurance through their jobs or government programs and will simply have to check a box on the Form 1040. Another…
Senator Rand Paul goes after Fed…again
So far, Paul’s bill has 30 co-sponsors while Massie’s has 103. The Fed is already subject to regular audits by the GAO, but proponents of “Audit the Fed” bill want…
China crackdown makes it harder to get around the Great Firewall
Related: The Great Firewall of China is nearly complete Winger Chen, who owns a food and beverage consulting company in China, has always “felt some frustration with [spotty connectivity],” but…
Fed stays ‘patient’ but rate hikes are coming
The yield on the 10-Year Treasury bond dipped as well, a sign that many investors around the globe are still attracted to the safety of American debt. (Yields fall when…
China vows to end gold medal obsession
To improve in international competition, the state constructed a centralized athletics program similar to those of the Soviet Union and East Germany. Critics complained about the cost, but the system…
Alibaba is a better bet than Yahoo
Alibaba will report its fiscal third quarter earnings on Thursday morning. This is the second earnings report for Alibaba since its initial public offering in September. The stock rose more…
The Mormon Church Comes Out In Favor Of LGBT Rights — Kind Of
Mormon church leaders are making a national appeal for a “balanced approach” in the clash between gay rights and religious freedom. The church is promising to support some housing and…
Mormon church backs LGBT rights — with one condition
Convening a rare press conference on Tuesday at church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Mormon leaders pledged to support anti-discrimination laws for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people, as long…
The Gay ‘Agenda’ Is Tied To A ‘Directly Demonic Energy’ And Satan Himself, Bryan Fischer Claims
The American Family Association’s Bryan Fischer argued in defense of Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s recent prayer rally, claiming that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates and others who…
Pamela Anderson Says She ‘Never Felt Pretty Enough To Be A Model’
She’s graced the cover of Playboy more than any other woman to date, but Pamela Anderson doesn’t think of herself as model material. – The blonde bombshell has been a…
Obama defends Saudi relationship: ‘Sometimes we have to balance’
But even as the U.S. works closely with the Saudis on common strategic goals like counterterrorism, Obama said he and his administration continue to apply “steady, consistent pressure” on issues…
How many iPhones did Apple sell?
Making such gigantic inroads in China was once believed impossible. Apple’s brand did not hold the same cache as some Chinese smartphone makers, including Xiaomi, Lenovo and Huawei. And those…
Warning sign: Dow dives 380 points
The key benchmark for the tech sector will be Apple (AAPL, Tech30)’s earnings after the bell today. Wall Street expects a huge earnings beat. Anything less than that could be…
What to expect when Obama visits Saudi Arabia
Obama’s meeting with King Salman comes just days after the death of King Abdullah, who was buried Friday. The White House said the main reason for Obama’s trip is to…
CNN and other media brands come to Snapchat
“We’re always seeking out new audiences and advertisers, and it’s more important than ever to tailor content to suit the platform,” Andrew Morse, senior vice president and general manager of…
Lousy Caterpillar earnings drag down market
The future isn’t looking bright: Oil isn’t the only problem for Caterpillar. The company is expecting a particularly big hit in its mining equipment sales business as prices of metals…
Did Fox and NBC get Bowe Bergdahl story wrong?
Bergdahl, a prisoner of the Taliban for five years, was released last summer in exchange for five Guantanamo Bay detainees. He indeed may be charged with desertion, and CNN’s Barbara…
Europe is on sale for American travelers
“Head for the Alps, either France or Austria to ski this winter,” jokes Sebastien Galy, senior currency strategist at Societe Generale. “It’s going to be significantly cheaper than the U.S….
Winklevoss twins: Bitcoin will explode beyond $1 trillion
Many skeptics remain convinced Bitcoin was a bubble that will soon die out. Jeffrey Gundlach, the new so-called “bond king,” recently said Bitcoin is “on its way to being relegated…
5 questions to ask a financial adviser before hiring one
Related: Can I afford to retire early? If, on the other hand you’re just looking for a few fund recommendations or want to get a ballpark estimate of how much…
Can Apple live up to the iHype?
Repeat success? Still, Wall Street wants Apple to do more than beat expectations, it wants the tech giant to crush them. Apple has beaten consensus earnings estimates for the past…
Obamacare sign ups hit 9.5 million
Related: Obamacare website reins in personal data sharing Subisides have proved once again to be a big draw to the exchanges. Some 87% of those picking plans through healthcare.gov are…