archivenews

Neil Patel  |  The Motley FoolIn the past decade, the S&P 500 index has produced a total return of 207% (as of April 15). So, for a $10,000 initial investment, the end result would have been $30,700 sitting in your portfolio today. That's an outcome most people would be pleased to have.Of course, the volatility can be scary. Times like now, for example, when the closely watched benchmark is trading 13% below its record, can test any investor from a psychological perspective. But there are ways to stay on course.In...

Ty Tagami  |  Capitol Beat News ServiceHow do billionaires avoid paying taxes? Here's what we know now.The super wealthy can afford to avoid paying taxes, but how? Here's what we know now.Georgia voters approved a constitutional amendment to curb property tax increases by tying them to inflation.Most cities and counties adopted the amendment, but the majority of school districts, which receive the largest share of property taxes, opted out.A new law gives local governments until the end of April to reconsider, but school districts face challenges due to rising education...

Uncertainty about U.S. policymaking has led to a flight out of the U.S. dollar and Treasurys, with the dollar index weakening more than 9% so far this year, and analysts see more declines.  The drop in the greenback has led other currencies to appreciate against it, especially safe havens such as the Japanese yen, the Swiss franc as well as the euro. Currency devaluation is likely to be more of an active consideration across emerging markets, particularly in Asia, said Nick Rees, head of macro research at Monex Europe. "Emerging...

How can Nashville area balance low taxes, growth and quality services?The 14-county region in the Nashville area grew by more than 3,000 people a month from 2010 to 2020. This growth brings opportunities and challenges.WochitThe average is the result of the latest four-year reappraisal cycle.This is the second time since 2017 that Nashville has set a record-high increase in property values.From here, Nashvillians will wait for the state to establish the certified tax rate and for the Metro Nashville Council to set the local property tax rate to determine their...

This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets. Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed Monday as investors awaited China's rate decision at a time when the yuan has come under pressure due to Beijing-Washington trade tensions. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 1.16%, while the broader Topix index lost 1.24%. In South Korea, the Kospi index increased 0.14% while the small-cap Kosdaq moved up 0.13%. Over in China, the central bank kept its key loan prime rates unchanged at 3.10% for 1-year loan maturities and 3.60% for 5-year loan maturities. Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed...

This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets. Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday as China's central bank held rates at a time when the yuan has come under pressure due to Beijing-Washington trade tensions. Mainland China's CSI 300 rose 0.18% after the People's Bank of China kept its key loan prime rates unchanged at 3.10% for 1-year loan maturities and 3.60% for 5-year loan maturities, in line with the expectations of economists polled by Reuters. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 1.24%, while the broader Topix index declined 1.18%. In South Korea, the Kospi index was flat...

Africa and its global partners are accelerating investments in regional corridors, prioritizing port, road and rail infrastructure to enhance mining operations. As logistics infrastructure takes center stage, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) will spotlight key projects and regional corridor developments, offering prime investment opportunities for global logistics and mining stakeholders. Trans-Guinean Railway: Advancing Iron Ore Exports In February 2025, the Winning Consortium Simandou awarded a $248 million contract to U.S. engineering firm Wabtec for locomotives supporting the Trans-Guinean Railway project. This railway will transport minerals from Guinea’s Simandou Iron...

There are a fair few bank holiday weekends to look forward to this year (Picture: Getty Images) We’re months into 2025 now, so you might be in desperate need of time off work soon – but the Easter weekend has got you covered. Those who get bank holidays off work as part of their employment contract can make the most of them to maximise their annual leave. This method, unfortunately, is no good for people who aren’t entitled to take bank holidays off. But if you plan your holidays properly,...

Video: Scenes from protest in EugeneCrowds of thousands of people showed up Saturday for a protest outside the Eugene City Hall.Hundreds of protests organized by the 50501 Movement are planned nationwide on April 19, including several in Oregon.The protests aim to address concerns about the Trump administration, including cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency, stock market impacts, immigration and cost of living.The 50501 Movement is a grassroots initiative started on social media, advocating for sustained resistance against the Trump administration.Hundreds of protests are planned across the country April 19...

City Hall is keeping a close watch on its neighbors across the street as several bills this legislative session threaten to deplete Tallahassee's breadwinning source of revenue.Commissioners and staff are scheduled to meet for a budget hearing this week, and on the docket to discuss are five bills that could limit "the local government's ability to generate revenue to fund critical services."With Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on eliminating property taxes in the state of Florida, the City of Tallahassee could be facing a budget overhaul in the years to come,...