While not as well known as fellow Middle Eastern hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City attracts millions of international tourists annually looking to experience futuristic architecture and luxury. Much of the city was built during the region’s oil boom over the last four decades. Visiting Kuwait requires a visa for Americans and citizens … Read more
Entrepreneur Richard Branson was on a mission to disrupt the cruise industry when he founded the Virgin Voyages travel brand. Since its first ship, Scarlet Lady, set sail in 2021, the adults-only cruise line has been making waves by offering a different way to explore the world by sea. Virgin Voyages’ fleet of “Lady Ships” … Read more
On the 44th anniversary of its initial public offering (IPO), Apple (AAPL) has plenty to celebrate. The tech sector leader has enjoyed a year of fairly steady growth, with shares rising 25%. Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE daily newsletter This week also brought a key product update as Apple released a … Read more
Saving for a down payment is the first — and often the most challenging— part of the house-hunting process. While the standard amount required for a down payment is typically around 20% of the house price, first-time homeowners usually opt for a 10% down payment. However, the skyrocketing cost of living combined with rising housing … Read more
Costco has long been famous for bulk sales. The warehouse club offers a limited selection, and its members often get the best deals by buying in bulk. That can make sense when it comes to household items, certain non-perishable grocery items, and various beverages. If you can buy coffee pods, for example, in a 200-pack, … Read more
As cruises continue to grow in popularity, cruise lines are staying committed to maintaining growth by keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s driving traveler decisions when booking their next vacation. Fast-growing global cruise brand MSC Cruises recently analyzed data from multiple 2024 travel trends reports to share insight from a cruise travel perspective … Read more
Every December, Nasdaq, which operates the Nasdaq exchange and exchanges in the United States and Europe, updates its key Nasdaq-100 Index. The index, established in 1985, is composed of 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, with the key variable the market capitalizations of the component stocks. 💰💸 Don’t miss … Read more
For years, self-driving vehicles and flying cars seemed like futuristic ideas that only existed in movies. But recently, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advances has helped push us toward exactly that future. 🔌Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE daily newsletter🔌 Recently, two companies have announced plans to expand … Read more
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood has boldly sought tech stocks that could have a “disruptive” future impact, even if the stock is unprofitable. Her ARK funds recently had a significant buy on Tempus AI. She bought 732,873 shares from Dec. 6 through Dec. 12, with a total value of roughly $30 million as of Dec. … Read more
It was a great week to be Jensen Huang, the CEO and co-founder of chip giant Nvidia (NVDA) . His company’s shares, at $141.54 on Friday, were up a solid 2.6% on the week and are up 16.6% so far in October. And, of course, the shares are up 186% in calendar 2024. 💰💸 Don’t … Read more