Forget chips — UBS says to load up on this global sector instead

Forget chips — UBS says to load up on this global sector instead

European equity investors should stay steer clear of semiconductor stocks and load up on banks this year, according to UBS’ Head of European Equity Strategy Gerry Fowler. Speaking to CNBC’s “Street Signs Europe” Thursday, Fowler noted that interest rates in Europe were set to rise, and this should contribute to positive earnings revisions and push […]

Why moving in retirement can earn you an extra $100,000 — or more

Why moving in retirement can earn you an extra $100,000 — or more

Moving in retirement can unlock a big pot of money to help fund those post-work years. In 2019, the typical homeowner age 60 or older who sold their home and relocated to a cheaper housing market accessed nearly $100,000 in home equity, according to new research published by Vanguard Group. The typical person at the […]

I was VP at Google for 10 years. Here’s the No. 1 skill I looked for at job interviews—few people had it

I was VP at Google for 10 years. Here’s the No. 1 skill I looked for at job interviews—few people had it

During my 10 years at Google as a VP, there were weeks where I would spend up to 40 hours conducting job interviews. So to make things easier, I always had one skill that I looked for in candidates before anything else: self-awareness. Sure, your experience and skills matter, but they can be learned. And […]

European companies showing ‘surprise resilience’ — and better value than the U.S.

European companies showing ‘surprise resilience’ — and better value than the U.S.

A trader works as a screen displays the trading information for BlackRock on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, October 14, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters LONDON — European corporate earnings were surprisingly resilient in the fourth quarter of 2022, and the continent’s stock outperformance of the U.S. […]

Powell to speak in Congress – markets are mixed on expectations

Powell to speak in Congress – markets are mixed on expectations

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill on March 3, 2022. Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they […]

Kids who do these 12 things have ‘highly sensitive’ brains—why parenting experts say it’s an ‘advantage’

Kids who do these 12 things have ‘highly sensitive’ brains—why parenting experts say it’s an ‘advantage’

Without meaning to, parents can have a way of making children feel as if something is wrong with them. As parenting researchers, we’ve seen this happen often with highly sensitive kids. Many parents see sensitivity as a bad trait — that it makes us look overwhelmed, passive, or even weak — and discourage it with […]

Goldman Sachs upgrades IOT — which it sees surging 60%

Goldman Sachs upgrades IOT — which it sees surging 60%

Investors looking for exposure to the “internet of things” — the concept of linking physical objects to the internet and cloud — should consider buying shares of Samsara. Analyst Kash Rangan upgraded Samsara , which provides tracking systems for vehicle fleets and agricultural equipment, to buy from neutral. He also hiked his price target on […]

Egg prices increased 70% over the last year—here’s why

Egg prices increased 70% over the last year—here’s why

Grocery costs increased dramatically over the last year, but nothing beats the price of eggs, which have grown by 70.1%, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  “What used to be $40 for a box of 120 eggs, we now pay over $100,” says Julia Yum, who runs a 24-hour deli […]