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Stock expectations
Q. Some stocks rise on good news about the company while others don't. Why? -- T.H., Venice, Florida
A. It all depends on what investors have been expecting. For example, if they've expected earnings to grow by 12% and the company reports 10% growth, the stock might drop. Some news may already be baked into the stock price, too. ... (full story)
Mexico's heritage shines as resorts put culture over cliche
A new Deloitte study projects Mexico will be the fifth most visited country worldwide by 2040, as global interest drives tourism growth. Despite a drop in international travel to the United States, Americans are leaving the country more than ever, and our neighbor to the south remains a favorite destination. Luxury and millennial tr ... (full story)
California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks
Alma Figueroa began to worry when she learned that her gas provider wanted to test a controversial solution to curb global warming: blend hydrogen with natural gas to power her stove and other appliances. Figueroa, who has asthma and recently learned her lung cancer is back, worries about health risks.
"I don't want to be a ... (full story)
Small farms growing stronger roots in South Dakota farm-to-table movement
Driving up a dirt road to the small produce stand at Bear Butte Gardens just outside Sturgis, one would never imagine the incredibly diverse ways that the organic farm is capitalizing on the rising consumer interest in healthy foods and the farm-to-table movement.
The seasonal vegetables sold at the stand remain a viable revenue ... (full story)
IRS publication or tax adviser?
When writing about taxation of retirement accounts, I've referred to IRS Publication 590-B many times, as it provides guidelines to taxpayers for handling required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited accounts and IRA withdrawals in general. I also recommend that you talk with your tax adviser.
Before I proceed, a little ... (full story)