Monday,
April 22, 2024
Market recap
Dow Jones
37,986.40
+211.02 (+0.56%)
S&P 500
4,967.23
-43.89 (-0.88%)
Nasdaq
15,282.01
-319.49 (-2.05%)
Top Story
Even though you can find success without a college education, 3 in 4 Americans still see the value in a degree. But for those who took a different path, money was a deciding factor.
• Shares of Meta fell after Apple removed WhatsApp and Threads from China’s App Store, while other tech giants like Netflix and Super Micro Computer slipped, too.
• The Chicago Fed National Activity Index.
• In earnings, Albertsons, Ameriprise Financial, Cleveland-Cliffs, Truist Financial, and Verizon will report.
Happy Earth Day!
If you’re looking to explore Mother Nature on your vacation this summer, you may wonder about how to be a more environmentally-conscious traveler.
A little research into vacation spots that encourage eco-tourism or choosing eco-friendly lodging can help minimize your environmental footprint while still getting a little R&R.
Stay local. One way to lower your carbon footprint is choosing a destination that doesn’t require hopping on an airplane. If you do have to fly, try to find the most direct flight.
Skip the wheels. Visiting a city? Maybe you’ll pick one that is walkable, or has good public transport. This will help your wallet and the environment.
Limit waste. It can be as simple as bringing a refillable water bottle, which saves you money and limits your plastic waste. Using your towels for more than just one day when staying at a hotel can also help reduce your impact.
Do you ever think about the CO2 footprint of your ChatGPT query?
Read more >> Coming up: America’s report card for Q1The market has grown a little wobbly and there’s plenty of headline risk going into this week. We’ll get the first look at Q1 economic growth, and tons more corporate earnings. Here’s what’s ahead on Wall Street.
Read more >> How to pick a credit card that’s right for youCredit cards are part of everyday life for many of us. If you’re in the market for a new one, here are some key questions to bear in mind.
Read more >>Other news that caught our eye
The White House plans to restrict new oil and gas leasing on 13 million acres of federal land in Alaska to protect wildlife.
Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks to fix a pedal pad that could get stuck in the interior trim and cause the vehicle to accelerate.
Meta unveiled its latest AI chatbot Llama 3, which it plans to integrate across its social media products.
So far in 2024, Netflix added another 9.3 million subscribers, bringing its total to nearly 270 million worldwide.
Financial planner tip of the day
“Your credit score is based on factors such as how often you pay your bills on time, how many loans and credit cards you have, what your debt is relative to your credit limits, and the average age of your accounts. It also considers negative financial events, such as judgments, collections actions, or bankruptcies.”
Brian Walsh, CFP® at SoFi