If you’re planning a summer road trip, these three popular gas apps can help you find the cheapest fuel and save money on the road.The first app, Upside, is free to download and offers cashback for filling up. It shows the best gas deals near you, and after claiming an offer and paying, cashback starts…
There’s an old joke in economics that stock markets have predicted nine out of the past five recessions. The point being that predicting a recession solely based on the stock market is difficult. “They can turn around on a dime. They can turn around in a heartbeat,” said James Angel, a finance professor at Georgetown…
U.S. President Donald Trump purchased a brand-new Tesla from his close ally Elon Musk, praising the billionaire as a “patriot.” Musk personally assisted Trump in selecting a shiny red Tesla outside the White House, with Trump emphasizing he paid the full $80,000 price. The purchase comes as Tesla faces financial struggles, with shares plunging over…
Traders sees the 10-year Treasury rate hitting 5% within five weeks, Bloomberg reported. Yields this high have historically triggered a stock sell-off. The rate has reached higher amid US debt fears and growing inflation concern under Trump. An options bet that puts the 10-year Treasury yield at 5% in the coming weeks is getting attention,…
A man in China whose 10 million yuan (US$1.4 million) lottery jackpot was falsely claimed by another person has won a lawsuit demanding the money back. However, the man, surnamed Yao, has still not received his winnings after a five-year battle to secure his rights. The case has attracted huge attention on mainland social media…
Thanksgiving online spending hit $6.1 billion, driven in part by mobile device purchases. More shoppers are using buy now, pay later, with $993 million in sales using the method expected Cyber Monday. About 80% of those purchases were made on a phone. This year, more shoppers than ever are using buy now, pay later options…