How to make a monthly budget in a spreadsheet and start saving money

Think of a budget as just another list. It’s most efficient to build a budget on a spreadsheet somewhere — whether it’s Microsoft Excel or a Google doc. Add your income and then add new ex...

Jamie Dimon says inflation, Ukraine war may dramatically increase risks for U.S.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase speaks to the Economic Club of New York in New York, January 16, 2019. Carlo Allegri | Reuters Jamie Dimon, CEO and chairman of the biggest U.S. bank by assets, poin...

Sports fanatics should consider buying these three stocks, Jim Cramer says

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday offered three stock picks for investors who dream of owning a professional sports team but can’t afford to pay up billions of dollars.  “Owning the common...

Cramer’s week ahead: Brace for negativity

CNBC”s Jim Cramer on Friday advised investors to brace themselves against Wall Street’s negativity next week as concerns over a possible recession mount. “I do believe that our econo...

Investing may be too complex for retail investors and brokers

As more cutting-edge investment products work their way into the marketplace, there’s growing fear retail investors and even professional brokers are getting in over their heads. Former SEC atto...

Biden’s plan to lower gas prices could take weeks. How to pay less now

Filling up at the pump comes with a hefty dose of sticker shock. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and global supply concerns have sent gas prices to record highs — hitting $6 in some parts of the co...

Goldman Sachs is betting that you’ll want a $10,000 loan from the investment bank

David Zalik, founder and CEO of GreenSky. Chris Hamilton | GreenSky Goldman Sachs, the 153-year old investment bank, is now officially in the home improvement loan business as it continues a push into...

U.S.-listed Chinese stocks jump after China reportedly considers sharing company audits

A security personnel stands guard at the opening session of Baidu’s annual AI developers conference Baidu Create 2019 in Beijing, China, July 3, 2019. Jason Lee | Reuters New York-listed Chinese...

Jim Cramer says one of these red-hot stocks is a maybe, the other is a miss

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday broke down why Alto Ingredients is a risky buy while Gladstone Land is a complete miss. “You have my blessing to swing at Alto Ingredients for speculation, bu...

Market will find a bottom soon and is poised for a rally

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday predicted that Wall Street will price in a bottom soon and the market will be set for a “tremendous rally.” “Suddenly, the conventional wisdom say...

Buy Dollar General for consistency and Dollar Tree for high-risk, high-reward, Jim Cramer says

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday said investors who value consistency should buy Dollar General while risk-takers should purchase Dollar Tree. “If you want a consistent operator that doesn...

Stock futures bounce as investors assess start of new quarter, bond market recession indicator

U.S. President Joe Biden announces the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day for the next six months from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, as part of administration efforts to lower gasolin...

Globalization isn’t over, just don’t invest in countries run by despots

Kyle BassThe Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine is not a death knell for globalization but should be a wake-up call about the risks of investing in countries that aren’t democracies, ...

Amazon renews Prime credit card pact with JPMorgan after flirting with American Express

Jeff Bezos and Jamie Dimon. Getty Images | CNBC Amazon has chosen to renew a deal allowing JPMorgan Chase to issue the tech giant’s flagship rewards credit card, ending months of heated negotiat...

PBOC survey shows more want to save, than spend or invest

While mainland China faced its worst wave of Covid-19 since the initial shock of the pandemic, a central bank survey found more Chinese wanted to save money than spend or invest it. Costfoto | Future ...

Dow futures are little changed ahead of last day of March

Stock futures were slightly higher in overnight trading Wednesday ahead of the last trading day of the month and quarter. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average was near flat. S&P 500 futures...

Invest in Petco instead of Chewy, says Jim Cramer

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Wednesday that investors should buy stock of Petco instead of Chewy after the latter reported a disappointing quarter on Tuesday. “If [Chewy] aren’t turning a ...

Cramer warns of trading after hours, points to big moves in Micron, RH

CNBC’s Jim Cramer reminded investors to always listen to a company’s conference call before trading on earnings and to avoid after-hours trades. “One mistake in after-hours trading w...

Own secular stocks, approach cyclical names with skepticism

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday advised investors to own secular growth stocks rather than cyclical stocks and to be vigilant in spotting the difference. “The market is still eager for what...

Investors believe the biggest threat to the markets now is a Fed misstep, CNBC survey shows

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 08, 2021 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images (Click here to subscribe to the new Delivering Alpha newsletter.) A ...

FedEx CEO says the company will make ‘an enormous effort’ toward AV trucks in June

FedEx chief executive Fred Smith told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday that the company will make big strides in its autonomous vehicle efforts this summer. “You’ll see in late June an e...

Yeti is an investable stock for these three reasons, Jim Cramer says

Investors should consider investing in Yeti Holdings now that the stock is much more affordable than it usually is, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday. “When the market finds its footing after...

Jim Cramer cautions investors against false optimism after latest Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Investors should be careful not to make market decisions based on Russia–Ukraine peace talks, but should also refrain from being too pessimistic, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday. “I want to...

Carl Icahn is expanding his animal-welfare campaign to Kroger

Carl Icahn Adam Jeffery | CNBC Carl Icahn is expanding his animal-welfare campaign to the nation’s largest supermarket chain, Kroger, after the famed activist investor initially targeted McDonal...

Bill Ackman is done with activist short-selling, will focus on quieter, long-term approach

Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Investor Bill Ackman said Tuesday that he will no longer take part in vocal activist short selling campaigns, a ...

Last chance for some retirees to avoid a 50% RMD penalty is April 1

If you turned age 72 during the second half of 2021, the deadline for your first annual required withdrawal from retirement accounts is April 1. In many cases, it’s the last chance to avoid a he...

Goldman Sachs is buying corporate retirement plan robo-advisor NextCapital

A sign is displayed in the reception area of Goldman Sachs in Sydney, Australia. David Gray | Reuters Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire NextCapital, a Chicago-based fintech firm that provides automa...

Robinhood adds four additional hours to extended trading for clients

Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood rings the opening bell at the Nasdaq on July 29th, 2021. Source: The Nasdaq As some Robinhood clients head back to the office following the pandemic, the st...

Nielsen Holdings, FedEx, LHC Group and more

Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Nielsen Holdings (NLSN) – The TV ratings company’s stock surged 20.9% in the premarket after it agreed to be acquired by a private-equ...

Eurazeo’s Adrianne Shapira says consumers are strong and have ‘shrugged off a lot’

France-based investment firm Eurazeo sees consumers spending healthily as geopolitical turmoil and inflation roil the economy, managing director Adrianne Shapira told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday...

Recession fears tied to yields are overblown, Canaccord’s Tony Dwyer

Wall Street may be overestimating recession risks. While investors focus on an unnerving inversion between the five-year and 30-year Treasury Note yields, Canaccord Genuity’s Tony Dwyer is conce...

I’m not buying KB Home stock until KB Home does, says Jim Cramer

KB Home is currently a risky stock to buy despite its low price, evidenced by the company’s own disinterest in purchasing its stock, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Monday. “If KB starts buyi...