> Indian Insurance: February 2019

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Southwest shares gain after green light on Hawaii flights

Southwest shares rose more than 4 percent on Thursday, a day after the airline received the blessing of the Federal Aviation Administration to fly from northern California cities to Hawaii.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: HP, Box, Anheuser-Busch, Square & more

Check out the companies making headlines midday Thursday:

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Amid a wild week for Tesla, trader bets stock will drop 10% in two weeks

Tesla shares are up more than 6 percent since Monday, but as the storm continues to brew around the company, one trader is betting the stock won't be able to weather.

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Tesla can do a world of good if Elon Musk seizes the coming boom in India's energy market

Elon Musk's vision for the energy future includes battery powered electric vehicles and energy storage solutions that provide plug-in power. Today the manufacturing reality means most batteries go into cars. In India that needs to change.

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Here's how Warren Buffett decides whether or not to sell a stock when he gets bad news

"The stock market is not there to instruct me, it's there to serve me."

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Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says tax refunds are now back at last year's level

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin sought to quell concerns about lower tax refunds this tax season, offering new data showing a recent surge in refund amounts.

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Liberty Mutual Boosted Q4, 2018 Profit Helped by Lower Catastrophe Losses

Liberty Mutual Holding Co. and its subsidiaries reported net income of $249 million for the fourth quarter 2018 and $2.160 billion for the full year 2018, increases of $44 million and $2.143 billion over the same periods in 2017. Catastrophe …

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Oregon Lawsuit Alleges Emotional Support Dog Mauled Girl at Airport

The mother of a 5-year-old girl mauled by a pit bull at Portland International Airport has filed a $1.1 million lawsuit against the Port of Portland for allegedly letting a dangerous “emotional support animal” into the airport without a carrier. …

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Wrongly Convicted California Man Gets $21M Settlement

The city of Simi Valley, Calif., has reached a $21 million settlement with a man wrongly imprisoned for nearly 40 years in the killing of his girlfriend and her 4-year-old son. Some of that settlement is being paid by insurance. …

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Storm Waters Flood, Cut off California Town

A California town north of San Francisco was accessible only by boat after a rain-swollen river overflowed its banks inundated it overnight, authorities said Wednesday. “Guerneville is officially an island,” the Sonoma Sheriff’s Office said in a statement, adding that …

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Filings Show PG&E Delayed Key Power Line Safety Overhaul

Shares of PG&E Corp fell about 3 percent after federal filings showed that the power utility had delayed a safety overhaul of a high-voltage transmission line, a prime suspect behind the deadliest wildfire in California history. The company filed for …

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ExxonMobil makes world's third-biggest natural gas discovery in two years off the coast of Cyprus

ExxonMobil announced Thursday that it has made world's third-biggest natural gas find offshore Cyprus. Based on preliminary data, the discovery could represent a natural gas resource of approximately 5 trillion to 8 trillion cubic feet.

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Pennsylvania Salon to Pay $40K to Stylist Fired After Report of Health, Safety Hazards

After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has entered a consent judgment ordering Blown Away Dry Bar and Salon, based in Kennett …

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If you can't pay your taxes by April 15, here's what you need to do

If you're worried that you won't be able to pay your taxes this year, here are some tips that will help you minimize the damage.

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Activist investor Starboard Value says it will oppose Bristol-Myers' deal for Celgene

The activist investor said Thursday that it intends to use its stake in Bristol-Myers Squibb to oppose its acquisition of Celgene.

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Black first-generation wealth builders need to put on their own financial 'oxygen masks' first

First-generation African-American wealth builders often feel an understandable sense of responsibility to their families and the wider black community but they should ensure their own financial health and stability before helping others.

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Widely followed analyst Tusa says GE report shows 'material and negative' disclosures

General Electric's latest annual update to shareholders justifies a below-consensus view on profit, according to J.P. Morgan's Stephen Tusa.

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Texas Bill Would Require Citizenship to Purchase Auto Insurance

A Texas state representative has filed a bill that would require proof of citizenship in order to purchase personal auto insurance. Rep. Bill Zedler, a Republican from Arlington (District 96), has filed HB 2648, which would require an auto insurance …

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Three People Killed in Train-Vehicle Collision on Long Island

Two commuter trains traveling in opposite directions collided with a vehicle on the tracks in Westbury in Long Island, N.Y., killing all three occupants in the vehicle before one of the trains derailed and tore into a concrete platform Tuesday …

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Nearing age 65? What you need to know about Medicare

To avoid facing penalties down the road, everyone who's getting close to that milestone birthday should make sure they understand the sign-up rules and their available options.

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PG&E says it's 'probable' utility caused the 2018 Camp Fire

PG&E Corp. said Thursday that it believes it's "probable" that is equipment will be found to be the source of the 2018 Camp Fire.

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Maryland Man Who Suffered Brain Damage from Lead Paint Wins $2M

A Baltimore, Md., jury has awarded around $2 million to a man who has permanent brain damage from being exposed to lead paint as a child. The Daily Record reports a jury on Friday awarded 24-year-old Savon Johnson $1.1 million …

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Worker Dies After Falling at School Construction Site in Louisiana

School officials say a subcontractor fell at a new school construction site in Louisiana and later died. News outlets report that the subcontractor fell around 14 feet while working at the Bullion Primary School construction site in Ascension Parish. He …

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Stocks will roar to new highs despite earnings slowdown, market bull Ed Yardeni predicts

Wall Street bears are too worried about the earnings slowdown, according to Yardeni Research's Edward Yardeni.

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Amazon didn't kill the retail trade. Here's the proof, says expert

Recent moves by retail stocks prove that Amazon hasn't been able to squash all of its competitors, Susquehanna's Stacey Gilbert says.

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AIG Sells Entire Stake in China’s PICC Group at a Discount

American International Group Inc. bought into the People’s Insurance Co. (Group) of China Ltd. as a cornerstone investor in its initial public offering more than six years ago. Since that time — early December 2012 — Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang …

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Martha Stewart partnering with marijuana grower Canopy Growth to develop hemp-derived products

Lifestyle authority Martha Stewart is partnering with Canopy Growth, one of the globe's largest marijuana and hemp producers.

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BlackBerry Files Patent Infringement Claims Against Twitter

BlackBerry Ltd. on Wednesday filed a patent infringement lawsuit accusing Twitter Inc. of illegally using technology in its mobile messaging applications that had been developed by the former smartphone maker. The lawsuit said Twitter wrongly sought to compensate for being …

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L Brands shares tumble on weak holiday sales, plans to close about 53 Victoria's Secret stores

L Brands, owner of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Work on Wednesday reported mixed holiday results that sent shares of the company down more than 5 percent. The company plans to close 53 Victoria's Secret stores this year.

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Uber and Lyft drivers will reportedly get stock in the highly anticipated IPOs

Ride-hailing companies Uber Technologies and Lyft will give some of their drivers a chance to participate in their initial public offerings, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

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Top Tesla analyst Jonas takes a few guesses at what the big announcement on Thursday will be

Adam Jonas believes it could just be the convertible bond repayment, but also said it could be an announcement of the rumored 'Model Y,' or the unveiling of a pickup truck.

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2018 Was Big Year for Robot Employment

U.S. companies installed more robots last year than ever before, as cheaper and more flexible machines put them within reach of businesses of all sizes and in more corners of the economy beyond their traditional foothold in car plants. Shipments …

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Ray Dalio, manager of the world's biggest hedge fund, lowers his odds of a recession

After seeing a "significant risk" of a recession only a month ago, Ray Dalio has lowered his odds of downturn now

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Here are the biggest analyst calls of the day: HP, Tesla, Best Buy, General Electric

Here's the calls of the day that we're watching:

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HDI Global Specialty Acquires Neon Underwriting’s Bloodstock Team

HDI Global Specialty SE, the new specialty lines insurer, has acquired Neon Underwriting’s bloodstock team. The team is led by Mark Edwards, who has been Neon’s head of Specialty and class underwriter bloodstock/livestock since 2008. Edwards brings with him a …

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Powell just wrapped up his Capitol Hill testimony — here's what experts are watching now

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's semiannual testimony to Congress gave Wall Street experts just what they wanted: a cool, collected central bank leader who preached patience over punch.

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R&Q’s EU Program Manager, Accredited, Forms Partnership with UK MGA Stabilis

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. announced that its wholly owned European subsidiary, Accredited Insurance (Europe) Ltd., has signed a new program underwriting partnership with Stabilis MGA Ltd., a UK managing general agent (MGA) that sells private motor insurance. Colin …

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Aditya Birla SL Bal Bhavishya Yojna NFO mops up 45,000 applications Aditya Birla SL Bal Bhavishya Yojna NFO mops up 45,000 applications

The fund can be availed or gifted for just Rs. 1,000.

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U.K. Cyber-Security Startup Tessian Raises $42M to Support U.S. Expansion

Sequoia Capital has backed a London-based cyber-security startup founded by a trio of former banking analysts, who were surprised how often documents such as deal-term sheets were accidentally emailed to the wrong person. Tessian Ltd. has received $40 million to …

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Brazil Senate Passes Dam Safety Bill After Vale Disaster; Insurance Provision Eyed

Brazilian Senate committees on Wednesday passed a bill to tighten dam safety in the country, after a mining dam owned by Vale SA burst and killed an estimated 300 people in the town of Brumadinho. The legislation, which tightens safety …

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U.K. Financial Markets at Risk of Disruption with Hard Brexit: Regulator

Financial markets are still at risk of disruption if there is a no-deal Brexit, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority said on Wednesday. FCA Chief Executive Andrew Bailey told a House of Lords committee that despite a number of measures being taken, …

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Allianz, Generali & Liberty Mutual Vying to Invest in BBVA Bancassurance Arm: Sources

European insurers Allianz and Generali are vying with U.S. rival Liberty Mutual to invest in the bancassurance business of Spanish lender BBVA, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The sale, led by Bank of America, kicked off towards …

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Police: 5 Hurt in Indiana Church Bus Crash; Driver Arrested, Charged with DWI

Authorities say an 82-year-old church bus driver is charged with driving while intoxicated after five people were injured when a bus returning from a Chicago Bulls game went off the road in northwestern Indiana. Indiana State Police say the bus …

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Iowa Diocese: 28 Priests Accused of Abusing Minors Identified

At least 28 priests are credibly accused of having sexually abused more than 100 boys and girls while working for a Roman Catholic diocese in Iowa, church officials announced. The Diocese of Sioux City identified those 28 priests as it …

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Michigan Officer Reaches $362K Settlement with City in Sexual Harassment Suit

A mid-Michigan police officer has agreed to dismiss sexual harassment claims against her department in exchange for a settlement worth about $362,000. Eaton Rapids police Officer Lisa Kirby filed a 2017 federal lawsuit alleging that another officer sexually harassed her. …

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PIA Makes Cyber Product Available for Agents to Sell to Small Business Clients

The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National) has given its members the ability to sell the PIA enhanced cyber insurance product to their small and mid-sized businesses clients. PIA and ABA Insurance Services (ABAIS) have worked together with …

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Supreme Court Limits International Groups’ Immunity for Commercial Activity in U.S.

The U.S. Supreme Court opened some American-based international organizations to lawsuits, ruling that a World Bank affiliate must defend against allegations it is responsible for environmental damage caused by a power plant in India. Voting 7-1 on Wednesday, the court …

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U.S. Bans Lithium Battery Cargo on Passenger Planes

The U.S. government said on Wednesday it is issuing new rules barring airlines from carrying potentially hazardous lithium-ion cells and batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft, and setting new requirements for transporting them on cargo planes. The U.S. Transportation Department’s …

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Making Working with Robots Safe for Humans

Veo Robotics Inc., a startup developing sensor technology that lets industrial robots work safely side-by-side with humans, closed a funding round as it prepares to roll out the product in May. The company raised $15 million late last month, bringing …

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Will 7th Time Be the Charm? Industry Makes Big Push for AOB Reform in 2019

The push for assignment of benefits (AOB) reform in the 2019 Florida legislative session is in full swing, and the insurance industry and consumer advocates have pulled out all the stops to emphasize their contention that abuse of a policyholder …

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Green Beans, Butternut Squash Sold in Southeast Recalled

A Florida company has issued a voluntary recall of Marketside brand green beans and butternut squash because of a possible Listeria contamination. Southern Specialties Inc. of Pompano Beach, Florida, announced the recall Monday, warning that the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can …

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Kentucky Governor Declares State of Emergency After Storms

Heavy rainfall and extensive flooding have prompted Kentucky’s Republican governor to declare a state of emergency. Gov. Matt Bevin issued the executive order on Monday. The governor’s office says the order will enable state resources to help local governments as …

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Mississippi House Votes on Bill Limiting Landowners’ Liability

Attorneys in the Mississippi House are sharply divided over a bill that could limit the liability of landowners or property managers who are sued by people harmed on their property. The House voted 74-39 Monday to pass Senate Bill 2901, …

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Where to invest in choppy times: Index and Multi-cap funds Where to invest in choppy times: Index and Multi-cap funds

One, index funds do not have expense ratio. This reduces the cost of investing.

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Diversify equity portfolio with international funds Diversify equity portfolio with international funds

Many international funds are available to Indian investors.

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Cramer Remix: GE's CEO has breathed new life into a fallen franchise

Jim Cramer breaks down how General Electric has transformed with Larry Culp at the helm.

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Cramer: GE CEO Larry Culp could have what it takes to turn the troubled power division around

Jim Cramer says CEO Larry Culp's first letter to shareholders is "the most un-GE piece of correspondence I've ever seen. The culture shock here is downright stunning."

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Cramer explains the six things going right in the economy that are helping him sleep at night

From a patient Federal Reserve to CEO turnaround plans, Jim Cramer talks about the key reasons why he is pressing the snooze button more often.

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Shares of Victoria's Secret-owner L Brands plunge on weak forecast, mixed holiday results

L Brands, owner of Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Work on Wednesday reported mixed holiday results that sent shares of the company down 9 percent.

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What the 9-week win streak could mean for Nasdaq stocks this month

Since 1980, there have been nine other 9-week winning streaks, according to a CNBC analysis using Kensho. Historically, the index is up even more one full month later.

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Square is about to report earnings. Here's how to play it

Square is on a tear. One technician sees an even more bullish pattern forming.

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A $179 million judgment against Fox highlights a potential dark side to big media mergers

Big media companies must ensure they are playing fair with content creators and actors when they're controlling both programming and distribution.

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PG&E repeatedly delayed safety work on suspected power line: WSJ

PG&E reportedly delayed safety work on a transmission line that is the main suspect behind the deadliest wildfire in California's history.

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Sturgis, South Dakota, Wants Rally Campgrounds to Pay Ambulance Service Fee

The city of Sturgis, South Dakota, wants campgrounds outside city limits to pay as much as $5,100 to secure ambulance service during this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. City manager Daniel Ainslie said last week that ambulance calls to campgrounds during …

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Cohen brings Trump's net worth statements to hearing. Here's how to read them

A statement of net worth can shed light on someone's wealth, yet it's far from the total picture of that person's finances. Here's an explanation of what it will tell you — and what it may leave out.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

TDI: Former Texas Insurance Agent Who Filed Fake Cancer Claims Sentenced

A Plano, Texas, woman pleaded guilty to insurance fraud for faking cancer claims to get more than $300,000 in insurance payments over two years, the Texas Department of Insurance announced. Karissa White Coleman, a former licensed insurance agent, purchased books …

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Search Continues for Remaining Body at Texas Plane Crash Site

Authorities have been searching a bay off southeast Texas for clues about what caused a Boeing 767 cargo plane carrying Amazon packages to nose-dive into the shallow water, killing all three men on board. A north wind aided searchers by …

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Travelers: Over 70% of Minneapolis-Area Drivers Surveyed Use Phones While Driving

A recently commissioned survey of 503 Minneapolis-area drivers by The Travelers Companies Inc. found that 71 percent of respondents use a mobile device while driving, with 84 percent of millennials, 72 percent of Gen Xers and 62 percent of baby …

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Berkshire Hathaway Sale of Applied Underwriters Said Due to ‘Channel Conflict’

In a rare move, Berkshire Hathaway is selling one of its companies, leading workers’ compensation specialist Applied Underwriters, in order to avoid conflict with its other workers’ compensation businesses. “Berkshire has a number of workers’ compensation companies, and there was …

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Officials Begin Assessing Damage as Rivers in Southeast Crest

The Tennessee River and other streams are lowering in hard-hit areas of north Alabama after days of flooding. The National Weather Service says the Tennessee has crested throughout the region, even though the water is still high in many areas. …

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Illinois’ Pinnacle Actuarial Promotes Hillebrandt, Cortner

Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Inc. (Pinnacle), based in Bloomington, Illinois, has promoted Aaron N. Hillebrandt to director and consulting actuary and Christopher C. Cortner to consulting actuary. Hillebrandt is based in Bloomington office and has been with the firm since 2013. …

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Flood Risk High in Missouri This Spring, Weather Service Says

Missouri towns along the Mississippi River and its tributaries should brace for the prospect of potentially serious flooding this spring, in large part because of an unusually snowy winter to the north. The National Weather Service office in suburban St. …

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More Than 50 tons of Catfish Recalled by Houston Seafood Company

A Houston-based seafood company is recalling more than 50 tons of wild-caught catfish because the products were produced, packed and distributed without federal inspection. The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the recall involves …

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Argo Shareholder Accuses CEO Watson of ‘Shockingly High’ Corporate Expenses

An Argo Group shareholder is nominating four new directors to counter what it alleges are “shockingly high” corporate expenses including pricey real estate, an office art collection, and CEO Mark Watson III’s personal use of company-owned aircraft and housing. Argo, …

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Warren Buffett wants 90 percent of his wealth to go to this one investment after he's gone

It's a smart strategy nearly anyone can adopt.

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Stock that's up 70,000% in the last 20 years might surprise you

It's been a monster rally for one stock over the past 20 years. And it's about to report earnings.

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Buying a home for the first time? Avoid these mistakes

A new report finds that first-time homebuyers are likely to offer more, and bid more times, than other buyers.

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Court Rules that Victims of Colorado Planned Parenthood Shooting Can Sue

A Colorado appeals court has ruled that victims of the 2015 shooting at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs can sue the nonprofit organization over what they argue was lax security. The Gazette reports that the ruling reverses a …

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FBI Looking for Victims of Alleged Workers’ Comp Scheme Ran by California Firm

The FBI is seeking to identify businesses that may be victims of an alleged nationwide workers’ compensation insurance, health care insurance, and pension plan fraud scheme. The FBI is urging businesses that purchased policies from Clovis, Calif.-based American Labor Alliance …

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There's been a mysterious surge in $100 bills in circulation, possibly linked to global corruption

The demand for U.S. cash is skyrocketing — an indicator that's leaving some economists sounding the alarm.

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In 2009 Marcus Lemonis didn't have enough cash saved. He promised to never let that happen again

Whether you're saving money or spending it, The Profit star and serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis has the same advice for you: Know your numbers.

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InterWest Acquires Placer Insurance Agency in California

InterWest Insurance Services has acquired Placer Insurance Agency in Roseville, Calif. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Placer specializes in commercial, surety bonds, employee benefits and personal insurance programs. InterWest is a locally owned, regional insurance brokerage headquartered in …

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Brazil Health Agency Says Weedkiller Glyphosate Does Not Cause Cancer

Analysts at Brazilian health agency Anvisa have determined that the weedkiller glyphosate does not cause cancer while recommending exposure limits as international pressure to reduce use of the chemical grows. Companies such as Bayer AG and its unit Monsanto, which …

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Time is running out to fix this IRA mistake and avoid a 50% penalty

Whether you put away too much money in your IRA or you forgot that mandatory withdrawal in 2018, your CPA will unearth your mistakes come tax season. Here's what you should know.

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Widely followed GE analyst Stephen Tusa says comeback has 'gone way too far'

General Electric stock has shot up over 50 percent in three months but "has gone way too far," J.P. Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa told CNBC.

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Altman Says Private Market Flood Insurance Has Grown in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman said the number of private market flood insurance policies in Pennsylvania jumped 72 percent from February 2018, as she continued urging homeowners, business owners and renters to shop around in the increasingly competitive flood insurance …

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Utility Crews Work to Restore Power to Thousands in Pennsylvania After Winds

Utility crews are working to restore power to thousands of Pennsylvania customers following high winds that roared through the commonwealth, knocking down trees and power lines. PPL Electric reported more than 20,000 customers without power and said crews were responding …

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China’s Biggest Oil & Gas Producer Halts Fracking After Series of Quakes

The backlash against shale drilling in earthquake-prone regions — a thorn in the side of U.S. energy companies for the past decade — reached China this week after a series of temblors killed two people and reduced homes to rubble. …

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What Young Insurance Agents Earn, Think and Say

Young agents want change. They want more diversity in the agency sales ranks. They want better paths to grow in their careers. They want other agents to adhere to professional standards and ethics. They want faster and better technology in …

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Try these tips to survive a tight time like a layoff or financial emergency

Government workers in a shutdown aren't the only people facing a financial emergency.

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Cuomo Drops Proposal to Ban All Modified Stretch Limos in New York

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is dropping a proposal to ban all modified stretch limousines, an idea prompted by last fall’s crash that killed 20 people. The Times Union of Albany reports that the provision was stricken from Cuomo’s state …

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Swedbank Money Laundering Scandal Deepens with Possible Ukraine Connection

Allegations of money laundering against Sweden’s oldest bank grew this week to draw in some of the former Soviet Union’s most notorious individuals. Viktor Yanukovych, the president of Ukraine until 2014, used an account at the Baltic unit of Swedbank …

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Tesla under Elon Musk is virtually uninvestable, market watcher says

The SEC's crackdown on Tesla has weighed heavily on its stock, and it looks like the pain could continue, Strategic Wealth Partners' Mark Tepper says.

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Companies keep buying their own stock in force, led by 'buyback monsters' like Home Depot

This kind of financial "engineering" has been criticized for years, but there seems to be precious little evidence that reducing the payout ratio would somehow magically improve profits.

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Tesla can do a world of good if Elon Musk seizes the coming boom in India energy storage. Here's why

Elon Musk's vision for the energy future includes battery powered electric vehicles and energy storage solutions that provide plug-in power. Today the manufacturing reality means most batteries go into cars. In India that needs to change.

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'Earnings growth is grinding to a halt,' Blackstone's Joe Zidle warns

The next round of earnings could spark a wave of market volatility, according Blackstone's chief investment strategist.

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GE shares rise as analysts say annual report reveals a major issue is 'likely contained'

Wall Street analysts said GE's "more detailed" disclosure of insurance liabilities shows less risk than last year.

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Brazil Tailings Dam Disaster Pushes Mining CEOs to Make Safety Changes

After last month’s deadly tailings dam disaster at a Vale SA facility in Brazil, Freeport-McMoRan Inc Chief Executive Richard Adkerson sent a memo to his 29,000 employees telling them to immediately report any safety concerns about the scores of dams …

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Insurer Group Warns on Property Losses Due to Climate Change

Insurers are increasingly worried that rising temperatures will lead to a slump in property values that could spark broader financial turmoil. Those were the conclusions a group run out of the University of Cambridge including some of the world’s biggest …

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CFC Appoints Fletcher from Hiscox as Chief Technology Officer

CFC, the London-based managing general agent that specializes in emerging risks, announced the appointment of Jonathan Fletcher as chief technology officer. Fletcher, formerly group CTO at Hiscox, will oversee CFC’s technology and infrastructure strategy and lead the company’s fast-growing development …

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A.M. Best Sees $12 Billion P/C Insurance Underwriting Loss for 2018

The U.S. property/casualty industry is expected to report that 2018 was its third consecutive year with an underwriting loss. A new A.M. Best analysis projects an estimated net underwriting loss of $12.1 billion in 2018, which follows a $25.3 billion …

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Pay Equity Ruling Decided by Dead Judge’s Vote

The U.S. Supreme Court said judges “are appointed for life, not for eternity,” in setting aside a pay-discrimination ruling written by a jurist who died a week and a half before the decision was issued. The unsigned opinion said a …

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Here are the biggest analyst calls of the day: Home Depot, Philip Morris, Weight Watchers

Here's the biggest calls of the day that we're watching:

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Companies like Square and T-Mobile look to shake up normally boring earnings reports

Square and other companies are adapting to a more shareholder-friendly earnings presentation.

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Caterpillar's double downgrade is 'excessive,' don't run away from the stock, expert says

Caterpillar just got bulldozed by a double downgrade from UBS. One expert disagrees with the call.

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Hanover Insurance Enhances Specialty Leadership; Mills to Lead E&S

The Hanover Insurance Group has expanded its specialty leadership team to enhance as part of a series of personnel changes the company has made to its specialty business over the last year. The Hanover announced it has appointed Steven M. …

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JPMorgan Found Not Responsible for Broker’s Suicide

A federal judge in Manhattan on Tuesday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase & Co. by the estate of a former top broker, who it said committed suicide after being forced into retirement. U.S. District Judge John Keenan …

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Congress Looks to ‘Reimagine’ Credit Reporting Industry

The nation’s major credit reporting agencies faced renewed scrutiny from Congress on Tuesday, as lawmakers consider legislation overhauling the industry. Top executives from the three major credit reporting agencies – Equifax Inc, Experian Plc and TransUnion – had to defend …

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QBE Takes Another Step to Reporting Strong Results, Consistently, with 2018 Profit

QBE Insurance Group took another step in its quest to achieve strong results, consistently, by reporting a cash profit after tax of US$715 million during 2018, a significant improvement on the cash loss of US$262 million reported in 2017. Group …

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State Farm to Cut Auto Insurance Rates in South Carolina

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Companies, the largest auto insurer in South Carolina, will cut its auto rates in the state for the second time in two years, according to a statement from the insurer. Overall personal auto rates will …

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How insurance analytics powers profits for life & annuity carriers

Insurance analytics technology enables insurers to gain insights from their data, which could identify short-term opportunities while also positioning them in the long term for additional opportunities from intelligent digital innovations. shows that North American insurers could reap a 10 to 20 percent improvement in profitability by investing in the broader suite of intelligent solutions,…

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Judge Finalizes Chemours, North Carolina Water Pollution Settlement

North Carolina’s environmental agency says a finalized settlement agreement allows it to make sure a Fortune 500 chemical company follows through on promises to clean up industrial chemicals in the water or face legal penalties. A state judge on Monday …

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Tennessee River Valley Breaks February Rainfall Records

A federal utility says the Tennessee River Valley on average has endured a record amount of rain for February. Tennessee Valley Authority River Forecast Center manager James Everett told reporters Monday that, on average, 11 inches (28 centimeters) of rain …

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Pie Insurance Expands Online Workers’ Comp Coverage Into 4 New States

Pie Insurance has begun selling workers’ compensation insurance to small businesses in Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and New Mexico. This expansion follows Pie’s launch in five states earlier this year and nine states in 2018, as the company continues its plans …

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Cramer Remix: This tech stock is worth buying ahead of the 5G rollout

Jim Cramer breaks down why Cisco Systems is a strong way to invest in the rise of 5G.

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Cramer: Home Depot got hit by bad weather and produced a windfall for investors

Jim Cramer says "if we are talking about just any old retailer, I would say it's time to sell. A miss is a miss. But Home Depot is different."

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Cramer: Buy names like Caterpillar and Home Depot because this bull market is about to go higher

Jim Cramer says "we're no longer fighting the Fed ... So don't be misled by data from the fourth quarter when Jerome Powell was still stock market enemy number one."

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Papa John's stock rises despite earnings, revenue miss

Papa John's shares rose in extended trading after the company missed on earnings and revenue.

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EBay is heading toward a settlement with activists that could give Elliott board seats

EBay heading toward settlement with activists Starboard and Elliott that could be announced later this week.

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Value investor Greenblatt says market in expensive range historically, likes Home Depot, Boeing



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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is feuding with the SEC again—Cramer and other experts weigh in on what's next

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is in conflict with the SEC again after the agency alleges he violated his settlement deal. Three experts share what they think could be next for the automaker.

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Netflix makes JP Morgan's list of best internet ideas

J.P. Morgan's best ideas list for the internet sector has a new addition — Netflix.

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Jamie Dimon says JP Morgan's new cryptocurrency could one day be used by the consumer

"JPM Coin could be internal....it could one day be consumer," said Dimon.

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Warren Buffett on wealth inequality: 'A rich family' takes care of its own and the US should too

But don't mess with the market economy, which he calls the goose "that lays the golden eggs."

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Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett and Barack Obama all use this decision-making strategy

The Amazon CEO and world's richest person does this to make sure all his decisions are high quality.

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Date on Bike Receipt outs Washington Woman’s Insurance Fraud

The fine details on a receipt for a mountain bike tripped up a would-be fraudster. Kristin Wright, of Everett, Wash., pleaded guilty in Snohomish County Superior Court to a gross misdemeanor count of filing a false insurance claim on her …

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Beazley, Marsh Launch Cyber Coverage Product for Manufacturers

Beazley and Marsh have partnered to provide tailored cyber insurance cover and breach response for U.S. manufacturers. The new Manufacturer’s First Response, a Marsh and Beazley Breach Response (BBR) initiative, offers coverages tailored specifically to address cyber and operational risks …

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1 Killed in 100-Plus Vehicle Wisconsin Pileup

Authorities have rescued dozens of people stranded by a blizzard that howled across southern Minnesota and dumped about a foot of snow in some places. In east-central Wisconsin, one person was killed and several others injured Sunday in an interstate …

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Ohio DOT Seeks OK for Conditions-Based Variable Speed Limits

Ohio’s Department of Transportation is seeking permission to apply changes in speed limits anytime statewide. The department currently is allowed to impose variable speed limits based on road conditions on only a few interstate stretches such as when a snow …

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Some Wisconsin Farm Buildings Buckling Under Weight of Snow

Wisconsin farmers are facing a buildup of snow that’s causing damage to some structures as the state continues to get hit by unrelenting winter weather. Some farmers are watching their buildings buckle under the weight of snow because the strength …

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Collier Appointed COO of Austin’s Service American Indemnity

Steve Collier has been named chief operating officer at Austin, Texas-based Service American Indemnity Co. (SAIC), which will be officially launched on March 1, 2019. SAIC was founded on March 1, 2018, following Service Insurance Holdings Inc.’s acquisition of American …

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Insurance Council of Texas Seeks Leadership Award Candidates

Property/casualty insurance trade group, the Insurance Council of Texas, is seeing candidate nominations for its annual industry leadership award. Since 1998, has awarded its Raymond Mauk Leadership Award to an individual who has made a notable contribution to the Texas …

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Home Depot, Caterpillar, J.M. Smucker & more



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Congress asked the Fed chief about marijuana banking: 'It would be nice to have clarity'

Fed Chair Powell said that conflicting federal and state laws on the sale of marijuana put bank supervisors in a "very difficult place."

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Investments in Insurtechs Rose in Q4 2018; Cyber Becomes a Focus

Sixty-three insurtech deals with a total value of $1.59 billion were announced worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2018. The number of deals was up 24 percent while the value jumped 155 percent over Q4 2017. The total, including all-stage …

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This chart shows how 2019's monster stock market comeback is not driven by fundamentals

The S&P 500's more than 18 percent rally from its Christmas Eve low is hard to explain from a fundamental standpoint.

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GE shares jump again as Wall Street loves Danaher deal: Stock no longer has 'downside risk'

A day after General Electric's surprise announcement of a biopharma sale to Danaher, Wall Street crowed about the embattled industrial conglomerate's $21.4 billion deal.

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JP Morgan says first-quarter trading revenue to drop significantly

The biggest bank says trading is off to a slow first quarter, especially compared to last year.

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Southern California Gas Leak Settlement Raises Stink

A stink is being raised over a $120 million court settlement from the nation’s largest-known natural gas leak and it’s not about money, but cow manure. Environmental groups have criticized a plan to put more than a fifth of the …

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Warren Buffett and Bill Gates agree the rich should pay higher taxes—here's what they suggest

Buffett says that, if his taxes go up, he's "fine with it."

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Kevin O'Leary says it's a 'big mistake' not to own this group of stocks

Chinese markets are having their best quarter in years. Kevin O'Leary, chairman of O'Shares ETFs and co-host of "Shark Tank," says exposure to the Asian markets is essential.

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Fed Chief Powell on mounting US deficit: It would be a 'very big deal' to not pay our bills when due

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell began his two-day semiannual testimony Tuesday before a Senate committee.

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California AG Backing Bill to Expand Consumer Privacy Protections

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has endorsed a state bill that would expand the state’s new privacy act to allow consumers to sue companies over their handling of personal data, despite months of tech lobbying against such a move. California’s …

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Cramer: Elon Musk should be removed from Tesla as CEO for attacking the SEC

Elon Musk goes after the SEC "as if it's funny," CNBC's Jim Cramer says.

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U.S. Asks Court to Approve CVS-Aetna Merger

The U.S. Justice Department formally asked a judge on Monday to approve its deal to allow CVS Health Corp. to merge with insurer Aetna. Judge Richard Leon of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia scolded the government …

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Home Depot sees slower growth in housing market as its 2019 outlook disappoints

Home Depot said Tuesday that the company is seeing slower growth in housing as concern about a cooling market grows.

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In 2009 Marcus Lemonis didn't have enough cash saved, he promised to never let that happen again

Whether you're saving money or spending it, The Profit star and serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis has the same advice for you: Know your numbers.

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More Than 65K Power Outages Reported in Upstate New York

More than 65,000 power outages have been reported in upstate New York after high winds rattled the region. Syracuse.com says 5,000 utility workers have been mobilized upstate. WGRZ in Buffalo said lake-effect snow combined with wind gusting to 60 mph …

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Police Say Two Killed in Plane Crash at Massachusetts Airport

Massachusetts State Police say two people have died after a small plane crashed and caught fire at Mansfield Municipal Airport. Saturday’s crash occurred at about 12:36 p.m., according to the state police department’s Twitter feed. State troopers assigned to the …

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Wall Street analysts see Musk's SEC battle weighing on Tesla shares, but CEO unlikely to be removed

While shares of Tesla will remain under pressure, analysts expect Elon Musk to remain in the top spot.

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U.K.’s Pool Re Sells First Terrorism Risk Catastrophe Bond

A U.K. reinsurer has sold the first terror catastrophe bond, giving investors the chance to lock in high yields in return for taking on terrorism risks. The 75 million-pound ($99 million) three-year bond will pay 5.9 percent interest, state-backed Pool …

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High Winds Down Trees, Power Lines, Cut Power to Thousands in Pennsylvania

High winds have been bringing down trees and power lines in western Pennsylvania, leaving tens of thousands of utility customers without power. The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning covering many areas of the commonwealth into Monday with …

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Amazon Crash Points to Lax Safety for Cargo Operations Compared to Passenger Airlines

Passenger airlines in the U.S. have recorded a remarkable period of safety over the past 10 years. Not so the nation’s cargo planes. Five domestically registered aircraft have crashed since 2009 — killing 16 people — including Saturday’s violent plunge …

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How High-Pressure Insys Prescription Call Center Lied to Insurers to Sell Opioids

The goal for Insys Therapeutics Inc.’s call center in Phoenix was simple: persuade insurers to authorize at least 70 prescriptions a week of its expensive opioid spray. Workers would get bonuses for surpassing the goals, a former call center manager …

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Here's your tax bill if you hit $245 million Mega Millions or $322 million Powerball jackpots

If you hit the jackpot, you can expect to pay 37 percent of your income to the IRS, along with typically ponying up for state taxes.

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India’s New Web Rules Address Data Privacy, Commercial Liability

India outlined a new draft policy for its burgeoning e-commerce sector on Saturday, focusing on data localisation, improved privacy safeguards and measures to combat the sale of counterfeit products. The proposed overhaul, which would likely increase operating costs for the …

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Brazil to Announce Results of Safety Review of Weedkiller Glyphosate

Brazil’s health agency has concluded a re-evaluation of the safety of the weedkiller glyphosate, the most widely-used agriculture chemical in the country, and will present the findings and recommended guidelines for its future use on Tuesday, an official said. The …

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Britain Putting EU Laws on Books So Finance Industry Ready for ‘Any’ Brexit Outcome, Says Minister

Britain’s financial sector will continue to function properly whatever form Brexit takes, a junior minister said on Tuesday, though the head of an industry body said it would back proposals to avert Britain leaving the EU without a withdrawal deal. …

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$8 billion money manager sees 2019 as year of record upside despite sell-off warning

Avalon Advisors' Bill Stone believes 2019's rally is getting long in the tooth, but it's no reason to bail on stocks.

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How Toyota is helping Japan with its multibillion-dollar push to create a hydrogen-fueled society

With its nuclear sector nearly defunct, Japan has set its sights on hydrogen to fuel its economy. Toyota is leading the charge to spark change with its hydrogen-fueled cars and trucks and efforts to help build hydrogen refueling stations.

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FedNat to Buy Maison Homeowners Insurance Operations from 1347 Holdings

FedNat Holding Co. has agreed to purchase substantially all of 1347 Property Insurance Holdings homeowners’ insurance operations, consisting of Maison Insurance Co., Maison Managers and ClaimCor in a 50/50 cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $51 million. In addition …

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JP Morgan Chase says it's in growth mode, expects branches to reach nearly all Americans by 2022

J.P. Morgan Chase says it is expanding its branch network to cover 93 percent of the U.S. population by the end of 2022.

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The last time GE's stock did this, it tanked 45 percent

GE's stock is rallying, but some market watchers say it could be setting up for another collapse.

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Chinese stocks are outperforming the US, but watch out for 'structural issues,' expert warns

Chinese stocks are in rally mode after President Trump announced plans to delay a proposed increase in tariffs. But two market watchers warn a pullback might be coming.

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Commercial Insurance Prices Rose 2% in Q4: Marsh Global Index

Average commercial insurance prices increased by two percent in the fourth quarter of 2018, the fifth consecutive quarter of average increases. Also, according to broker Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index, composite pricing in Q4 increased in all global regions, the …

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Decoding organizational DNA starts with trust

Organizational DNA is a largely untapped source of business growth. This term refers to the data generated by people and their work in an organization, which creates a pattern revealing the DNA of a business in real time. As discussed in my previous blog post, insurance leaders are beginning to recognize that vast amounts of…

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M&S and Ocado in talks over British retail joint venture

The deal would give M&S a food delivery service for the first time.

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Caterpillar shares drop after UBS double downgrades to sell, citing slowing construction sales

UBS downgraded Caterpillar from buy all the way to sell and lowered its 12-month price target to $125 from $154.

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Trump would be 'quietly worried' if Mike Bloomberg runs for president, says Scaramucci

Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg has not declared his candidacy for the 2020 elections, but he has the "mental discipline" to handle possible challenges posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, said former White House official Anthony Scaramucci.

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Zurich Insurance Acquires Dallas Digital Applications Firm, Sea Pine Technologies

Schaumburg, Illinois-based insurer Zurich North America has acquired 100 percent ownership of Sea Pine Technologies, a Dallas-based company specializing in digital applications for the marketing of vehicle protection products. Zurich is a provider of automotive finance and insurance (F&I) products …

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Supreme Court Rejects Tobacco Firms’ Appeal on Smoker Lawsuits

The U.S. Supreme Court turned away the tobacco industry’s effort to derail lawsuits by thousands of Florida smokers, leaving cigarette makers exposed to potentially billions of dollars in liability. The justices on Monday rejected appeals by units of Altria Group …

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Agents, Brokers and the Future of Insurance Distribution

A funny thing is happening on the way to the future. As consumers’ and carriers’ behaviors, attitudes and expectations have been changing, independent agents are evolving to better serve both customers and carriers. In terms of customers, agents who have …

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Could J&J Be Helped by Missouri Ruling Against Talcum Lawsuits?

A Missouri Supreme Court ruling on talc lawsuits could reduce the liability and number of large trials Johnson & Johnson faces over allegations its talc products, including baby powder, cause cancer. The ruling will likely offer some respite to the …

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EEOC Report Alleges Orlando Fire Chief Harassed Female Employee

A Florida fire chief has resigned after a federal investigation found that he had harassed a female employee. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Orlando Fire Department Chief Roderick Williams resigned Feb. 21, the same day the city released a U.S. …

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Tornado Kills 1 in Mississippi; Flooding Threatens Southeast

Weekend storms raked parts of the Southeast, leaving deaths and injuries in their wake as a tornado smashed into a commercial district in a small Mississippi city and drenching rains fed a rising flood threat. A woman was killed when …

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Parker Joins Alliant’s Atlanta Benefits Team

Atlanta-based benefits and wellness consultant Scott Parker has joined the Employee Benefits Group of Alliant. Serving as first vice president, Parker will design and deliver integrated employee benefits products for organizations. With more than 30 years of benefits experience, Parker’s …

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ICRA downgrades DHFL commercial papers by two notches ICRA downgrades DHFL commercial papers by two notches

Commercial papers are short-term debt papers with one-year maturities.

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Cramer's lightning round: I like Foot Locker, but stay out the malls

Jim Cramer speeds through his thoughts on viewers' favorite stock picks.

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Cramer Remix: Kraft Heinz's double-digit dive was a long time coming

Jim Cramer breaks down the drivers behind Kraft Heinz's significant stock decline.

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Mario Gabelli says trade deal priced in to a degree but sees interesting 'nuggets' in market

A trade deal between the United States and China may be priced in to the stock market "to a degree" — but there are still places to find opportunity, says billionaire investor Mario Gabelli.

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Warren Buffett got $115 in stock at age 11: How much it would be worth if he'd bought an index fund

The 'Oracle of Omaha' uses the calculation to illustrate the growth of the American economy.

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Cramer: 'Solid evidence' shows that investors can make money in this market even without a China trade deal

Jim Cramer explores how stock traders can win on M&A deals, earnings, and the tech sector even if a trade deal does not pan out.

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Former California Insurance Agent Allegedly Faked Workers’ Comp Insurance

Former California licensed insurance agent, Alan Amir Yousefi, 31, was charged with 10 felony counts including grand theft, insurance fraud and forgery, for allegedly stealing more than $105,000 in insurance premiums from several business owners. Yousefi reportedly used a variety …

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Nevada Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Speed Camera Bill

Nevada lawmakers have expressed concern over legislation that would give governments the ability to install red light and speed cameras to capture traffic violations. Senate Majority Leader Kelvin Atkinson raised concerns this week that the enforcement cameras will first appear …

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Shake Shack shares whipsaw after company forecasts weaker same-store sales this year

Shake Shack on Monday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts' expectations, but the company disappointed investors with a weaker outlook for same-store sales growth.

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Warren Buffett likes stocks, sees no value in bitcoin and admits he messed up with Kraft

In Monday's wide-ranging CNBC interview, billionaire Buffett also says it's been tough to beat the S&P 500 index.

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Warren Buffett spends 8 hours a week playing the 'only game' at which he's better than Bill Gates

"I probably play 100 times as often as Bill, so that probably is the only game in the world where I would have a slight edge with him."

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Here's why it's a mistake to blame the Fed for the world's economic ills

The Fed should remain on course, ignore its critics and maintain its goals of maximum employment and price stability.

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Three ways to play retail's busy earnings week

The earnings calendar is packed with retailers this week. Here are three ways to play the space.

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Wedbush adds Microsoft to 'best ideas list,' sees $1 trillion value in 2019

Wedbush Securities said Microsoft is one of its "best ideas" in 2019, citing major growth potential in the cloud business.

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Did you get a tax refund windfall? Here are some smart money moves to consider

Whether you save it, spend it or use the extra cash to pay down debt, a tax refund offers a rare opportunity to improve your financial standing.

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Warren Buffett likes stocks, sees no value in bitcoin and admits he messed up with Kraft

In Monday's wide-ranging CNBC interview, the so-called Oracle of Omaha also says it's been tough to beat the S&P 500 index.

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Zero-fee ETFs are coming, but not from Vanguard or iShares: It's SoFi

The race to zero-fee ETFs has found an unlikely competitor: Online lending platform SoFi, which has filed for a series of index ETFs that will waive management fees. The online lender is crashing an ETF party dominated by Vanguard and iShares.

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Warren Buffett really loves this riddle from Abraham Lincoln — and it makes perfect sense why

The billionaire has referenced it in multiple Berkshire Hathaway annual letters.

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Warren Buffett writes his annual letter as if he's talking to his sisters—here's why

"I pretend that they've been away for a year and I'm reporting to them on their investment."

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Buffett says if you invested $10,000 in the S&P 500 in 1942, you'd have $51 million today

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway's chief stock pickers, Ted Weschler and Todd Combs, have failed to beat the S&P 500.

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Monday, February 25, 2019

Watch now: ETF Edge on the China rally, and the corner of the market quietly making new highs



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Michigan Court Rules Against Medical Marijuana User in Rescinded Job Offer Case

Michigan’s Court of Appeals has ruled against a woman whose offer of conditional employment by a public entity was rescinded after she tested positive for marijuana even though she had a state-issued card allowing her to use the drug. An …

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Goldman Sachs believes oil prices are about to go on a wild ride in 2019

Brent crude could easily top $70 per barrel in March and April, but the return of the "New Oil Order" will spark a pullback, Goldman Sachs says.

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These factors determine whether you will be part of the haves or have-nots in retirement

New research finds that education, race and gender have a lot to do with how much you struggle in your golden years.

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Texas’ Harris County to Get $320K Federal Grant for Flood Tunnel Study

The county home to Houston is in line to receive a $320,000 federal grant to evaluate a flood protection strategy that involves building deep underground tunnels to move stormwater to the city’s ship channel. The Harris County Flood Control District …

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Buffett says if you invested $10,000 in the S&P 500 in 1942, you'd have $51 million today

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway's chief stock pickers, Ted Weschler and Todd Combs, have failed to beat the S&P 500.

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Washington Jury Awards $14M in Malpractice Suit

A King County, Wash. jury has awarded a West Seattle woman nearly $14 million in a medical-malpractice suit against Seattle Children’s Hospital and Children’s University Medical Group. The Seattle Times reports the jury found doctors failed to prevent a stroke …

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Unlicensed California Agent Allegedly Steals $174K in Premiums

Connie Free, 34, of Moreno Valley, Calif., is scheduled to be arraigned today on 18 felony counts including grand theft and forgery after allegedly stealing at least $174,000 in insurance premiums from seven different victims. The former insurance agent allegedly …

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Watch CNBC's full interview with iconic investor Warren Buffett

CNBC's Becky Quick sits down with Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. The billionaire investor weighs in on Kraft Heinz, Apple, the financial sector and his own investment strategy.

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Participants in $200M California Workers’ Comp Scheme Sentenced

Several conspirators involved in a massive workers’ comp kickback scheme have been ordered to serve prison sentences and pay millions in financial penalties for their roles in the corrupt payment of millions of dollars to induce doctors and other medical …

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Berkshire P/C Insurance Reported Q4 Loss, Profit for Full Year 2018

P/CIn the conglomerate’s annual report published on Saturday, Berkshire Hathaway’s Chair Warren Buffett recommended that readers focus on operating earnings, reviewing a year in which insurance operations contributed $6.1 billion to a $24.8 billion total. While total operating income rose …

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Buffett confirms Berkshire Hathaway selling workers comp unit

Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway is selling its Applied Underwriters workers compensation unit, he told CNBC's Becky Quick on Monday.

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Warren Buffett says bitcoin is a 'delusion' and 'attracts charlatans'

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says he sees "no unique value" in the world's largest cryptocurrency.

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Buffett: 'It would be a real mistake' if Howard Schultz ran for president as an independent

Buffett weighs in on Schultz after saying he would endorse Mike Bloomberg if the former New York mayor chose to run in 2020.

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Buffett says he's not buying more Apple at these levels — but would if the shares got cheaper

Buffett says he hasn't added to his Apple position despite a recent sell-off, but would buy more if the stock cheapens further.

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California Data Privacy Proposal Could Get Even Tougher

The strongest data privacy law in the country may be about to get sharper teeth, and lobbyists representing the tech industry think it’s a disastrous idea. Companies that amass user data could be the target of mass class-action litigation from …

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You should file your taxes after reading this

This will be your first time filing under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a revamp of the tax code that went into effect in 2018.

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Goldman says the US economy has 'sharply decelerated' but these stocks can still do well

In the face of a slowing economy, companies with low operating leverage should outperform, according to Goldman Sachs.

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Here's what you need to know when you're new to filing a tax return

Filing your tax return seems scary but it doesn't have to be. In fact, it might be easier than you think thanks to DIY, free software and online help.

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Allstar Underwriters Expands HO-6 Condo Insurance Program to Three Eastern States

Allstar Underwriters (AUI) has expanded its HO-6 Condo Insurance Program to three additional states. The expansion covers Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland. Through the HO-6 expansion, AUI aims to continue developing programs that meet the needs of agents and insureds …

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Here's how to prepare your heirs for the $68 trillion (with a T) 'great wealth transfer'

Over the next 25 years, baby boomers will pass to their children a mind-boggling $68 trillion — the biggest generational wealth transfer ever. Here's how those lucky heirs can keep the taxman at bay.

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Officials Say Plane Had Fuel Tank Issues Before Fatal Massachusetts Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board says a plane crashed into an apartment building in Massachusetts, killing a former mayor, had fuel tank issues months before the fatal crash. The Eagle-Tribune reports that investigators did not say exactly what caused the …

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Connecticut Governor Lamont Fills Top Public Health, Insurance Agency Jobs

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has announced his choices to lead the departments of public health and insurance. The Democrat is nominating Renee D. Coleman-Mitchell, a health care executive, to oversee the health department. Coleman-Mitchell is executive director of Cougar Health …

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New York Governor Orders Investigation into Facebook’s Access to User Data

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday ordered two state agencies to investigate a media report that Facebook Inc may be accessing far more personal information than previously known from smartphone users, including health and other sensitive data. The directive …

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Buffett: 'It would be a real mistake' if Howard Schultz ran for president as an independent

Buffett weighed in on Schultz after saying he would endorse former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, a recently registered Democrat, if he chose to run in 2020.

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Wayfair is up nearly 70% this year, and charts point to more gains

It's a case of David vs. Goliath with Amazon trailing Etsy and Wayfair this year, but traders are split on which will stand victorious.

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Warren Buffett: I would support Mike Bloomberg for president if he announced tomorrow

Buffett told says he would support fellow billionaire and former three-term New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg for president.

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Warren Buffett says the wealthy are 'undertaxed' compared to the rest of the US population

Warren Buffett said Monday he and the wealthy people are not paying enough when it comes to taxes.

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Buffett: Between stocks and bonds for the next 10 years I would choose the S&P 500 'in a second'

Berkshire Hathaway's Buffett said that given a choice between stocks and bonds over the next 10 years, he'd put his money in equities.

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Warren Buffett says he was close to making a 'very large' acquisition in the fourth quarter

Buffett says he doesn't the deal is on the table any longer but does not say why not.

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Buffett, after last week's stock plunge, says Berkshire Hathaway 'overpaid' for Kraft

Warren Buffett tells CNBC that Berkshire Hathaway paid too much for Kraft, acknowledging he may have misjudged certain aspects about the company.

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Warren Buffett says Berkshire stock managers Weschler and Combs have trailed the S&P 500

The billionaire investor says Berkshire investment managers Ted Weschler and Todd Combs have trailed the S&P 500 by a "tiny bit."

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Buffett says he's not buying more Apple at these levels, but would if the shares got 'cheaper'



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Warren Buffett: I would support Mike Bloomberg for president if he announced tomorrow



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Chipmaker Intel has ripped higher, and one trader says it's heading back to record levels

But another trader sees Intel as a value trap.

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Ping An Insurance Readies $8 Billion IPO of Fintech OneConnect

Ping An Insurance (Group) Co., China’s largest insurer by market value, is gearing up for an initial public offering of its OneConnect unit that could value the financial management portal at about $8 billion, according to people familiar with the …

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Warren Buffett says the wealthy are 'undertaxed' compared to the rest of the US population

Warren Buffett said Monday that the wealthy pay lower taxes when compared to the rest of the United States population.

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Buffett: Between stocks and bonds for the next 10 years I would choose the S&P 500 'in a second'

Berkshire Hathaway's Buffett said that given a choice between stocks and bonds over the next 10 years, he'd put his money in equities.

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China Regulator Tells Banks, Insurers to Do More for Private Firms

China’s banking and insurance regulator said on Monday it had told all of the country’s banks to sharply increase lending to private companies, as policymakers step up support for the slowing economy. Big state-owned commercial banks should increase outstanding loans …

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Warren Buffett says he was close to making a 'very large' acquisition in the fourth quarter

The chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, 88, spoke from Omaha, Nebraska.

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Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway 'overpaid' for Kraft following last week's stock plunge

Warren Buffett said Monday that Berkshire Hathaway paid too much for Kraft, noting he might have misjudged certain aspects about the company.

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Warren Buffett says Berkshire stock managers Weschler and Combs have trailed the S&P 500

Billionaire Berkshire Hathaway chief Warren Buffett appeared on CNBC Monday.

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Unpicking the Complicated Finances of UK Insurance Exec, Pro-Brexit Donor Banks

Ever since Brexit supporter Arron Banks made the largest political donation in British history he’s been dogged by questions about where he got the money. For a man who told the Financial Times he was worth 100 million pounds ($130 …

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Brazil Prosecutors Seek Arrest of Vale Executive after Tailings Dam Disaster

Brazilian federal prosecutors are seeking the arrest of a Vale SA senior executive, authorities said on Friday, following the collapse of a dam holding mining byproducts that is believed to have killed over 300 people. This is the first time …

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Belgium’s Ageas Acquires 40% Stake in Indian Non-Life Insurer RSGI

Brussels-based insurer Ageas has acquired 40 percent of the share capital of the Indian Non-Life insurance company Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Limited (RSGI) for a total cash consideration of €185 million ($160.5 million). The deal, which was first announced …

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Judge Drops Criminal Charges in Kansas Boy’s Water Slide Death

A judge on Feb. 22 dismissed criminal charges against a Kansas water park owner and the designer of a 17-story slide on which a 10-year-old boy was decapitated in 2016. Wyandotte County Judge Robert Burns cited improper evidence in dropping …

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How to Get Autonomous Cars to Pull Over for Police

It was still dark on a Friday morning in November when a California Highway Patrol officer started following a Tesla Model S on Route 101 between the San Francisco International Airport and Palo Alto. The gray sedan was going 70 …

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Millions in China Penalized Under Communist’s ‘Social Credit’ System

Skipped paying a fine in China? Then forget about buying an airline ticket. Would-be air travelers were blocked from buying tickets 17.5 million times last year for “social credit” offenses including unpaid taxes and fines under a controversial system the …

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Bayer Faces Second Trial Over Roundup Cancer Risk Claim

Bayer AG is set to face a second U.S. jury over allegations that its popular glyphosate-based weed killer Roundup causes cancer, six months after the company’s share price was rocked by a $289 million verdict in California state court. A …

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Anthem, Cigna in Court Battles Over Failed Merger

There’s no dispute that a $48.9 billion merger announced in 2015 between health insurers Anthem Inc. and Cigna Corp. imploded two years later over antitrust concerns. Now, the question is whether one owes the other billions for the deal’s failure. …

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Vatican Said to Be Changing Law Shielding Bishops Who Hide Sex Abuse

The legal loopholes that have allowed Catholic bishops to escape sanction when they cover up clergy sex abuse cases may be closing. Two U.S. cardinals have confirmed that the Vatican is working on a “clarification” to a 2016 law that …

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GEICO’s Nicely Quietly Retired as CEO; Roberts at Helm

Warren Buffett used his annual letter to heap praise on Tony Nicely, the long-time chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s GEICO insurance unit. The letter also offered some perhaps surprising news: Nicely retired as CEO last year. Nicely handed …

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Neike Joins Jackson Sumner & Associates in North Carolina

Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) has hired Joi Neike as director of Business Development for the North Carolina-based company. Neike has worked in the marketing and communications field throughout the country for more than 20 years, most recently serving as …

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Georgia Lawmakers Approve $20M More in Loans to Farmers for Michael Recovery

A midyear budget that would add $20 million for loans to farmers and $2 million for hospitals affected by Hurricane Michael has received final approval from the Georgia legislature. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the budget covering through June 30, …

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Florida Deputy Arrested for Filing False Auto Claim with GEICO

A deputy with the sheriff’s office in Orange County, Fla., has been arrested after he allegedly filed a false and fraudulent automobile insurance claim with GEICO Insurance Co., according to a statement from the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS). …

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Several Days of Heavy Rains Soak Southeast, Cause Flooding, Road Closures

Homes, highways, parks and bridges throughout the South were flooded or put out of commission Saturday, as the toll of days of drenching rains swelled waterways and pooled over saturated lands amid a threat of severe storms. Interstate 40 near …

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Fire Severely Damages Downtown Businesses in Guthrie, Oklahoma

Multiple fire crews are responding to a blaze that has badly damaged businesses in Guthrie, north of Oklahoma City. Firefighters battled to contain a structure fire Saturday afternoon after officials say it consumed two businesses that sold flowers and musical …

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Farm Bureau Health Coverage Plan Favored by Rural Kansas Lawmakers

Rural state lawmakers are pushing a plan to allow the Kansas Farm Bureau to offer health insurance coverage to members without having to comply with federal Affordable Care Act mandates in hopes that the influential agriculture group can offer a …

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Trump extends deadline for Chinese tariffs set to begin on March 1, citing progress on trade talks

The United States is planning to delay a menu of additional Chinese tariffs that were scheduled to begin on March 1.

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The man who called the small-cap rally now sees record highs ahead

Federated Investors' Steve Chiavarone called the rally in small caps back in January, and now he sees this ahead for the markets.

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3 Killed in Amazon Cargo Plane Crash Near Houston

A widebody cargo plane hauling packages for Amazon abruptly plunged out of the sky and slammed into a bay on Saturday as it was preparing to land in Houston. All three people on board were killed. The Boeing Co. 767-300, …

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Kraft Heinz weighs sale of Maxwell House as it looks to reshape its food empire

The Maxwell House coffee business has lost favor with millennials. It could fetch a deal price in the billions.

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Financial advisors take extra steps to protect elder clients from fraud or abuse

More financial advisors are probing their clients for signs that they are at risk of making poor decisions or turning into victims of fraud or abuse.

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From edibles to artwork, here's a look at the swag some Oscar nominees get

This year's (unofficial) Oscar swag bag contains everything from a trip to Greece to "guilt-free" chocolate.

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Sunday, February 24, 2019

Netflix's 'Roma' could be the turning point for the movie industry to shift away from theaters

"Roma" could be the pioneer of movies primarily watched in the home that win Academy Awards.

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Here's a way to triple your money in stocks this year, but buyer beware

One small corner of the ETF universe could help you triple your gains this year.

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Kids with debit cards? Maybe it's not such a bad idea after all

New card offerings, such as Greenlight, let parents load funds and monitor their child's spending right through an app. Consider it an allowance for the 21st century.

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Warren Buffett's 95-year old business partner says he learned these 'simple rules' to life —at age 7

Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger recently told CNBC that his secret to a long and happy life is "easy, because it's so simple."

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Warren Buffett's 95-year old business partner says he learned these 'simple rules' to life —at age 7

Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger recently told CNBC that his secret to a long and happy life is "easy, because it's so simple."

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2016 all over again? Why historically low global interest rates could make a comeback this year

Medley Global Advisors' Ben Emons sees low inflation generating a favorable environment for stock market gains.

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Warren Buffett spun riches out of chocolate. Then he got burned by Kraft Heinz

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway helped finance the deals between Kraft and Heinz deal as well as Mars and Wrigley. Only one has so far proven to be succesful.

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Saturday, February 23, 2019

Social Security expansion bill poised to gain traction in Congress

A bill that has the backing of more than 200 Democratic lawmakers would both fix the program's financial woes and expand benefits.

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Here are the stocks Warren Buffett says he's betting on for the long run

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is betting on companies like Apple, Goldman Sachs and American Express for the long run.

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Warren Buffett describes a great 'American Tailwind' in annual letter — here are the highlights

These are the best bits of wisdom and insight from this year's letter.

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Warren Buffett just released his annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter — Read it here

Read Warren Buffett's thoughts on Berkshire Hathaway, investing and life.

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Warren Buffett wants to make an 'elephant-sized' purchase, but says 'prices are sky-high'

Warren Buffett said in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that he wants to make a big acquisition. There is just one problem.

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Here are the stocks Warren Buffett says he's betting on for the long run

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is betting on companies like Apple, Goldman Sachs and American Express for the long run.

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Here are the highlights from Warren Buffett's annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders

These are the best bits of wisdom and insight from this year's letter.

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Elon Musk says the tech is 'mind-bogglingly stupid,' but hydrogen cars may yet threaten Tesla

Tesla and its competitors in the electric vehicle market dominate debate over the future of cars and recharging networks, but there's another kind of green transportation making inroads, based on the planet's most abundant resource: hydrogen.

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Warren Buffett just released his annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter — Read it here

Read Warren Buffett's thoughts on Berkshire Hathaway, investing and life.

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Warren Buffett wants to make an 'elephant-sized' purchase, but says 'prices are sky-high'

Investors were eager to find out what Buffett is likely do do with Berkshire's massive cash pile.

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Berkshire Hathaway posts share loss of $15, 467 in Q4 2018, takes writedown on Kraft-Heinz holdings



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Kraft Heinz has lost the one thing that distinguished it from General Mills and Mondelez

Packaged food is falling out of favor with consumers, and that's hurting big brands such as Kraft Heinz, General Mills and Mondelez.

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A wealth of investing knowledge awaits at the Warren Buffett Archive



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Berkshire Hathaway in Talks to Sell Workers’ Compensation Unit Applied Underwriters

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is in advanced discussions to sell its Applied Underwriters workers compensation unit to a consortium of insurance firms, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. The deal would be a rare divestment by Buffett, …

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Warren Buffett's Kraft Heinz deal was unlike any Berkshire has done. He may not want to repeat it.

When Warren Buffett teamed up with private-equity firm 3G Capital in 2013 to acquire Kraft Heinz, he faced questions about doing a deal with a PE firm, a sector Buffett had long criticized. He insisted it was different. It doesn't look that way now.

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JPMorgan trades banker offices for shared desks

JPMorgan Chase is tearing down walls and moving its San Francisco investment bankers onto "hot desks," a space-saving layout that has long been a fixture at tech companies, while redesigning offices in Dallas and other cities.

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Zillow makes a big bet on flipping homes. New CEO could 'make this gamble work': RBC's Mahaney

"[Rich Barton has] a huge track record" and his return to be the CEO "took the stock up," RBC's Mark Mahaney says. But the internet analyst is still skeptical.

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Jefferies believes this small cap has an 'Amazonian Business Model'

Planet Fitness, a $5.7 billion gym operator, has a business model that resembles e-commerce giant Amazon's, according to Jefferies. The bank upgraded the stock to buy from hold.

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Federal regulators just removed a barrier to exporting more US natural gas

FERC broke an impasse over how it assesses climate change impacts of LNG export terminals, potentially clearing the way for more projects.

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Warren Buffett's Kraft Heinz deal was unlike any Berkshire has done. He may not want to repeat it.

When Warren Buffett teamed up with private-equity firm 3G Capital in 2013 to acquire Kraft Heinz, he faced questions about doing a deal with a PE firm, a sector Buffett had long criticized. He insisted it was different. It doesn't look that way now.

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Friday, February 22, 2019

Trump, Xi discussing late March summit at Mar-a-Lago, sources say



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Kraft Heinz backer 3G Capital faces reality: Brutal cost-cutting isn't enough

Kraft Heinz says it faced pressure from suppliers, delayed projects and rising costs. Investors wonder if there's a bigger problem.

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TxDOT: Traffic Fatalities Increased in Energy Producing Regions

Booming energy production has brought jobs and economic gains to communities throughout Texas, but also an unintended consequence with a rise in traffic fatalities and injuries, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports. In 2017, more than 194,000 crashes — …

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Louisiana Officials Warn of Goods Stolen from Storage Units, Sheds

Authorities are telling residents in one part of Louisiana to check sheds, patios and self-storage units to see whether anything’s missing, even a kitchen sink. They’re also telling self-storage business owners to check for signs of tampering, and for locked …

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Arkansas Panel Approves Rules for Use of Previously Banned Herbicide

An Arkansas panel has adopted a plan to allow restricted use of an herbicide banned in the wake of complaints that it drifted onto crops and caused damage. The Arkansas Plant Board voted after a 91/2-hour public hearing on Feb. …

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Illinois EPA Shuts Medical Instrument Sterilization Facility Due to Pollution

A suburban Chicago plant that sterilizes medical instruments with a chemical believed to be cancer causing has been shut by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The state EPA issued a seal order for Sterigenics U.S. in Willowbrook. The agency said …

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Nationwide Insurance Cuts more Jobs in Iowa

Nationwide Insurance has more than doubled the number of Des Moines job cuts it announced last fall. Nationwide said in November that about 80 workers in Des Moines would lose their jobs as part of a company effort to eliminate …

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Treasury yields fall amid US-China trade talks

U.S. government debt prices rose on Friday following the release of weak economic data, and as trade talks with China continued.

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Bill Creating North Dakota Health Reinsurance Pool Advances

Proposed legislation in North Dakota that would establish invisible reinsurance pool for the individual health insurance market, unanimously passed the North Dakota House of Representatives, the state insurance department announced. HB 1106 is a bill proposed by the North Dakota …

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California Bill Would Make Clergy Report Abuse Revealed in Confessions

A California lawmaker says clergy should be required to report suspected child abuse and neglect even if they learn of it during confession. Democratic Sen. Jerry Hill said the bill he introduced Wednesday is “about the safety and protection of …

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Washington Dairy Farms Take $4M Hit from Cows Lost in Blizzard

Officials say the more than 1,800 dairy cows that died in a blizzard in southern Washington state earlier this month were a nearly $4 million loss, not including the lost milk production. Farm Service Agency program specialist Gerri Richter tells …

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Goldman has a portfolio which tracks hedge funds that is trouncing the market — here's what's in it

Goldman Sachs' secret portfolio that tracks hedge funds' most popular long positions is crushing the market.

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Data Mistake Exposed Names of 974,000 University of Washington Patients

University of Washington Medicine says a website server inadvertently made internal files concerning nearly 1 million patients available on the internet. The organization said the files contained patients’ names and medical record numbers but no medical records, financial information or …

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Paltrow in Utah Lawsuit Says Skier Wants to Exploit Her Fame

Gwyneth Paltrow said in a court filing that a man who accused her in a lawsuit of crashing into him at a Utah ski resort was actually the culprit in the collision and is trying to exploit her celebrity and …

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Washington Commissioner Disciplines, Fines Numerous Insurance Professionals

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler disciplined and issued numerous fines in January against insurance companies, agents and others who violated state insurance regulations. Insurance companies Pacific Blue Health Network, New York City; ordered to cease and desist from selling insurance …

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2 CATCo Executives Sue Markel Over Firing; Claim They Are Owed $77 Million

Two fired executives of Markel’s Bermuda reinsurance operations are suing Markel claiming the company created a false narrative alleging they violated corporate policy by having a personal relationship in order to escape having to pay them bonuses worth millions of …

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Boeing, Goldman and three other Dow stocks are soaring. Here's how to play them

Just five of the stocks of the Dow 30 have carried it back within reach of record highs: Boeing, IBM, United Technologies, Goldman Sachs and Home Depot.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway loses more than $4 billion in single day on Kraft Heinz plunge

Kraft is Berkshire's sixth-largest holding behind Apple, a few banks and Coca-Cola.

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Berkshire earnings estimate cut in half because of Kraft mess as investors await Buffett letter

The release of Warren Buffett's annual letter is clouded this year as investors confront an unpleasant last-minute surprise.

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Here are 5 ways the super-rich manage to pay lower taxes

The super-rich have ways to lower their tax burden. Here are five things they do in order to ease their pain.

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Wall Street doubts Kraft Heinz after it writes down two of its best known brands

Kraft Heinz wrote down $15.4 billion in value on its Kraft and Oscar Mayer Brands in the fourth quarter. Wall Street analysts are doubting whether the company's cost-cutting strategy can work in today's competitive landscape.

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US-China trade dispute puts a chill on American natural gas export boom

The ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute has halted Chinese purchases of U.S. LNG and put a chill on some new American export terminals. It threatens to sideline billions in investment.

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Five downgrades for Kraft as Street bails on cratering stock: 'There is simply too much uncertainty'

Five analysts downgraded Kraft Heinz after the company's earnings report Thursday after the bell

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway loses more than $3 billion in single day on Kraft Heinz plunge

Kraft is Berkshire's sixth-largest holding behind Apple, a few banks and Coca-Cola.

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How value investing made Warren Buffett one of the best investors

Value investing entails the fundamental analysis of a company's earnings power versus its current share price. It's made Warren Buffett and many of his colleagues famously rich.

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Why switching to a Green New Deal may not make your electric bill spike

Minnesota's Xcel Energy shows that fighting climate change can hold down utility electricity rates and beat the market.

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Here's what taxpayers need to know about the new Form 1040

There's a new 1040 tax form to fill out this year. While it doesn't fit on a postcard, it is shorter. But that may not mean it will take you less time to fill out.

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Berkshire earnings estimate cut in half because of Kraft mess as investors await Buffett letter

The release of Warren Buffett's annual letter is clouded this year as investors confront an unpleasant last-minute surprise.

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Michael Jackson Estate $100M Lawsuit Alleges ‘Character Assassination’ by HBO

The estate of Michael Jackson sued HBO for $100 million over what it says is the “posthumous character assassination” of the late singer in the “Leaving Neverland” documentary. The Jackson estate alleges HBO, which is owned by AT&T Inc., violated …

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U.S. Working with Mexico, Canada to Block African Swine Fever

The United States, Canada and Mexico are coordinating efforts to prevent the arrival of a highly contagious swine disease that has swept through China’s hog herd and parts of Europe, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said on Thursday. The disease, …

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FANG stocks aren't the growth names they used to be, strategist says

Are FANG stocks losing their luster? With the exception of Netflix, that basket of tech names has underperformed the market this month.

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China Regulator to Retain Control of Anbang Insurance Group Until Next Year

China’s banking and insurance regulator said on Friday it will extend its control of Anbang Insurance Group Co. Ltd. for one year to Feb. 22, 2020. The regulator will maintain the stable operation of Anbang and protect the interests of …

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Citigroup shares rise after Jefferies upgrades the bank, citing Latin America growth

Jefferies upgraded Citigroup's stock to buy from hold on Friday, saying the bank is headed toward revenue growth this year, as well as added benefits from growth in Citi's Latin America business.

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Intel shares jump after Morgan Stanley upgrades the stock and predicts a big rally

Investors should buy Intel shares as they could get a boost from CEO Bob Swan's leadership, a Morgan Stanley analyst said Friday.

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What to watch for in Warren Buffett's annual shareholder letter this week

Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder letter is expected this Saturday, and investors are awaiting Warren Buffett's advice on mergers, buybacks and the economy.

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The last three times this chip stock traded here it soared nearly 50%

Just one chipmaker is negative for the year: Qualcomm. But the last time it traded at these levels it rallied 50 percent.

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What to watch for in Warren Buffett's annual shareholder letter this week

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New Jersey Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $190K from Former Employer

A former site manager for a temporary staffing agency in New Jersey has been sentenced to prison for stealing $190,000 from the agency. Xiomara Jovel, 47, of Roselle, N.J., was sentenced to three years in state prison by Superior Court …

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Baltimore Sues Chemical Company Monsanto Over PCB Pollution

Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against the agrochemical giant Monsanto and two other companies, accusing them of polluting city waterways and stormwater. The legal effort focuses on PCBs, the industrial chemicals that have long accumulated in animals, plants and people …

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Dropped Thermos May Have Been Behind Deadly 2017 New York Bus Crash

A dropped thermos wedged between the brake and accelerator pedals of a charter bus may have been behind a 2017 crash in Flushing, New York, that killed three people, U.S. transportation investigators said Thursday. The motorcoach ran a red light …

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Financial and Reputational Costs of Cyber Attacks Can Be Fatal to SMEs: Chubb

The average price tag for a business to recover after a cyber attack is $400,000, which can be fatal for small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to a report published by Chubb. This hefty cost of repairing the business and its reputation …

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Arch Capital Group Names Englesbe as Chief Risk Officer

Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced that Janice Englesbe will join the company as senior vice president, chief risk officer (CRO) effective Feb. 25, 2019. Englesbe will be based in Arch’s Bermuda office and report to François Morin, the company’s executive …

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Scandinavians Stunned over Region’s Growing Money Laundering Allegations

Scandinavians are taking a hard look at their institutions as allegations of systematic money laundering rock the entire region. With Swedbank AB becoming the latest lender to get dragged into a dirty money scandal that’s already engulfed Danske Bank A/S, …

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UK Prime Minister May Be Forced to Request 3-Month Brexit Delay: EU Sources

The European Union expects U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May to be forced to request a three-month delay to Brexit, two EU officials said. Discussions between the two sides suggest May will ask for an extension to the two-year negotiating period …

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U.S. Wants Regional Response Teams for Oil Train Wreck

Federal transportation officials are requiring railroads to establish regional response teams along oil train routes following a series of fiery derailments. The new rule is aimed at having crews and equipment ready in the event of an accident. It applies …

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Broken Nike Basketball Shoe Could Be Product Liability Case

The high-profile failure of a Nike Inc. basketball shoe on Wednesday night was more than an epic embarrassment for the athletic brand. It could be a product-liability case. Duke University star freshman Zion Williamson — the consensus No. 1 pick …

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Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding, Mudslide in Deep South

Parts of the Deep South are experiencing flash flooding and other problems from heavy rains. Floodwaters covered roads on Wednesday in parts of eastern Mississippi and northern Alabama. In northwest Georgia, a mudslide was reported Wednesday beside a gas station …

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Kentucky Bourbon Industry Expresses Support for Proposed Ignition Interlock Bill

Kentucky’s bourbon industry teamed with leaders of Mothers Against Drunk Driving on Wednesday to promote legislation aimed at reducing drunken driving by increasing the use of a device that block vehicles from starting if the driver isn’t sober. The bill …

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Supreme Court Declines to Revive Wrongful Death Suit Over Mississippi Police Shooting

The U.S. Supreme Court will not revive a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a black man shot to death by a white police officer in Mississippi. Antwun “Ronnie” Shumpert was killed in June 2016 in Tupelo. In …

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Cramer remix: How my father's mistakes inspired me to buy stocks

Jim Cramer shares his philosophy on owning stocks and why it's important to do your homework.

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The evolution of Jim Cramer's Mad Money: From stock picking to stock educating

Jim Cramer takes a stroll down memory lane to discuss how the Great Recession changed the mission of CNBC's "Mad Money with Jim Cramer."

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95-year-old billionaire Charlie Munger: The secret to a long and happy life is 'so simple'

Some bite-sized life lessons from Warren Buffett's right-hand man.

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Fidelity notches record profit and revenue despite a slowdown in stock markets

Fidelity's operating income rose 19 percent last year, while revenue increased 12 percent to a record $20.4 billion.

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This is the year Apple will finally do a big acquisition, predicts analyst Dan Ives

Apple needs to make a big push into content – and in doing so, it should make a significant acquisition, Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives says.

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How this 18-year-old became the youngest junior partner ever at one global investment firm

Rishi Bagaria started working at Thessalus Capital when he was just 15.

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Court documents give insight into plans of Amazon, JP Morgan, Berkshire Hathaway health venture

The joint health-care venture between Amazon, J.P. Morgan and Berkshire Hathaway is primarily focused on simplifying health insurance, according to newly released court testimony from Chief Operating Officer Jack Stoddard.

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