U.S. stock index futures were higher Friday morning as world markets rally on the back of easing tensions in the Middle East. ET, Dow futures rose 41 points, indicating a positive open of more than 49 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were also higher. Both economic powers are set to meet next week at the White House to sign the first phase of the agreement. That would be a slowdown from November, when the economy added 266,000 jobs with an unemployment rate of 3.5%.

“It’s hard work,” she said. “I’ve never met a founder that’s had it easy and had everything handed to them on a silver platter,” Perkins continued. All that hard work and patience can pay off if you’re truly determined, insisted Perkins, who is now in her 13th year as an entrepreneur. “I think if you work hard enough, eventually you can get there.” Don’t miss: This 27-year-old’s start-up success could mark a major step for women entrepreneursLike this story?

Markets in Asia continued to be in positive territory on Friday following the easing of U.S.-Iran tensions, and after U.S. stocks shot to new highs overnight. On the earnings front, Japan’s Familymart, the country’s second-largest convenience store chain, is set to report third quarter results on Friday. Meanwhile, Australia’s retail sales data for November is set to be released on Friday. Apple suppliers in Asia were closely monitored after the tech giant’s shares jumped 2.1% to a record high.

Big changes are coming to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card. There’s still time to lock in the $450 annual fee for a year — the $550 annual fee begins January 12, 2020. If you’re an existing cardmember with a renewal date after April 1, 2020, you can consider downgrading to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, which has a $95 annual fee. (Read our Chase Sapphire Preferred® review and compare the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card and Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card.) Sapphire Reserve cardmembers will con

Choosing the best credit card can be hard. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to what’s the best credit card — it all depends on your spending habits and needs. The best credit card for you also varies based on your credit score: poor (300 to 579), fair/average (580-669), good (670 to 739) and excellent (740+), according to Experian. You also need to decide whether you’re willing to pay an annual fee — some cards charge over $500 — although there are competitive low cost and no annual fee alter

If your flexible spending account from last year extends into the new year, you’ve still got time to spend the money left in it wisely. Here are some expert tips for getting the most out of your 2019 FSA dollars before they expire. “Not only does the extension period allow more time to spend last year’s FSA contributions on qualified expenses, those costs also count toward this year’s deductible,” says Neeleman. You might need a prescription or letter of medical necessity to use your FSA on cert

Telemedicine, which allows your doctor to visit, diagnose and treat you virtually — all in the comfort of your own home — is growing rapidly. In addition to being “seen” by your doctor, telemedicine allows you and your physician to exchange health data and other information. Power study says telemedicine is reducing emergency room visits, noting that just a 1% decrease in emergency room visits, replaced by telemedicine, can result in average savings of $102 million per year. Power study, which i

Aaron Kirman Partners”This is massive for Bel Air – you normally don’t get this kind of square footage,” says broker Aaron Kirman, star of CNBC’s “Listing Impossible,” who has sold nearly $6 billion in real estate. Aaron Kirman PartnersGrand foyer Aaron Kirman PartnersSteps away, the estate’s massive living room doubles as a lounge and tequila bar. Aaron Kirman PartnersThe wine room is a temperature-controlled floor-to-ceiling glass cube in the center of the home. Master bedroom Aaron Kirman Par

Grubhub said on Thursday there is no sale process, denying reports that the online food delivery company was considering strategic options that include a possible sale or an acquisition, sending its shares down 6.7% in extended trading. “We felt it was important to clarify that there is unequivocally no process in place to sell the company and there are currently no plans to do so,” a Grubhub spokesperson said in a statement. “We have always consulted advisers about a broad range of issues, incl

CNBC’s Jim Cramer advised investors be careful about their stock picks as Wall Street sets new highs. The “Mad Money” host predicted that Tyson Foods has a lot to gain from a phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China. Later in the show he suggested Bed Bath & Beyond as a buying opportunity, though investors dumped the stock off its latest earnings report. Don’t chase stock momentum, chase earningsTraders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., January 9,

Investors must get selective as the market sets new highs, Jim Cramer warnsInvestors must steer clear of stocks rising from “late-to-the-party momentum buyers,” the “Mad Money” host said.

A small group of protesters gathered outside Facebook’s headquarters in January 2020 to protest the company’s policy of refusing to take down political ads with false information. A small group of protesters gathered outside of Facebook’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Thursday to demand that the company stop running political ads on its social network. The protesters said Facebook’s policies make it possible for American voters to be manipulated through false information and targete

Boeing employees boasted about bullying regulators to approve the now-grounded 737 Max without requiring pilots to undergo simulator training while others raised safety concerns and complained about lax standards, according to a trove of internal documents the company released on Thursday. Boeing shared the messages with the Federal Aviation Administration and lawmakers, one of whom called them “damning.” Boeing said the messages “do not reflect the company we are and need to be, and they are co

The three companies, Election Systems & Software (ES&S), Dominion Voting Systems and Hart InterCivic, are almost entirely unregulated. While there are certification standards for voting machines, the companies themselves are lightly regulated and must disclose little information. Because voting machines aren’t connected to the internet, they’re thought to be secure from remote hacking that could change election outcomes. But after a contentious year in which no proposed election security improve

Bed Bath & Beyond shares have tumbled near bear territory, reporting a disappointing third quarter Wednesday night. On Thursday, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said the 19% plunge is warranted, but he deemed it a prime opportunity for investors to “hold your nose and buy” the stock. “Bed Bath & Beyond had a terrible quarter, but it’s a new CEO and he’s already made some bold moves to turn things around,” the “Mad Money” host said. In May, Steven Temares resigned his CEO and board seats as activist investors

US should get rid of all political advertising, billionaire media mogul Barry Diller saysBillionaire media mogul Barry Diller told CNBC on Thursday that he believes the U.S. should not have paid political advertising.

McDonald’s is facing a lawsuit from executives alleging that the chain fired African American leadership, pushed black franchisees out and lost African American customers as part of a broader racial discrimination problem at the company. The suit also names former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook, current CEO Chris Kempczinski, and Charles Strong, former president of McDonald’s U.S. Western zone, as co-defendants. Between 2014 and 2019, McDonald’s fired 30 black officers and demoted five black o

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is endorsing Joe Biden for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, giving the former vice president another high-profile supporter as he tries to demonstrate a wide base of support across the party. The timing is a blow for Buttigieg, who heads to Los Angeles on Friday. Garcetti was an early supporter of the presidential bid of Barack Obama, under whom Biden served as vice president. At a 2018 event sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, Biden called Garcetti “a

Shares of KB Home fell more than 1.5% in extended trading after the company reported lighter-than-expected revenue for its fourth quarter. Shares of Intuitive Surgical rose 2.4% in extended trading after releasing preliminary results for its fourth quarter. NortonLifeLock’s stock rose 2.5% in extended trading after the company announced a special dividend. Portola Pharmaceutical saw its stock drop 39% in extended trading after releasing preliminary revenue numbers. This was more than the fourth

DWS Group’s Luke Oliver, whose firm launched the Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF (USSG) in March 2019, said the reason is partly tied to performance. When you buy into an environmentally focused ETF, you might not be expecting to own a stock such as Procter & Gamble . Its BlackRock counterpart, the iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF (SUSL), has accrued $1.85 billion since its May 2019 launch. Assets in U.S.-based sustainable funds grew to $12 trillion that year, up from $8.7 trillion in