September 2017 - Page 2 of 2

Hurricane Harvey, North Korea, And Looming Federal Debt Lead To Falling Mortgage Rates

Financiarul September 15, 2017July 19, 2024Economy, Financing Leave a comment

The housing market is in an odd situation currently, with very low supply and rising demand. Construction companies can’t build homes fast enough to fill the need, and so home prices are rising as a response. This does, however, mean that selling a home can be a very profitable venture right now. It also means that the housing market is especially fluid this year. One such change is that mortgage rates are moving ever lower as investors get anxious about … Continue reading “Hurricane Harvey, North Korea, And Looming Federal Debt Lead To Falling Mortgage Rates”

Is There a Link Between Career Success and Physical Appearance?

Financiarul September 11, 2017July 19, 2024Featured Leave a comment

Unfortunately, the harsh reality of this world is that the amount of money someone is paid, and in some instances, whether or not they get hired in the first place, is somewhat based on trivialities like physical appearance. When a job candidate walks into an interview, the hiring manager, whether consciously or not, is silently judging that person based on appearances alone. Everything from height and weight to the look of the interviewee’s smile is being processed by the interviewer … Continue reading “Is There a Link Between Career Success and Physical Appearance?”

Aristocrat Dividends: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

Financiarul September 2, 2017July 19, 2024Business, Featured News Leave a comment

The financial industry is a complex one to try and understand. It has a lot of terms and acronyms that the average investor might not understand. For instance, the term “Dividend Aristocrats.” Dividend Aristocrats are defined as companies in the SandP 500 that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. These are mainly comprised of large, well-known, blue-chip companies. But it’s not easy to fall into this category, and only 51 companies can currently claim the title. … Continue reading “Aristocrat Dividends: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?”

Botox-Maker Allergan Plc Tops Wall Street Estimates With Revenue Increase

Financiarul September 1, 2017July 19, 2024Featured News Leave a comment

The maker of Botox Allergan Plc has made a quarterly profit higher than market expectations. The drugmaker’s revenue experienced a 9% increase with the assistance of the pharmaceutical company’s medical aesthetics unit. The unit has since seen an increase in revenue of more than 53%, rising from $419.8 million to $643.9 million. According to Investor’s Business Daily, aside from Botox’s increased sales, other products of the company have had stagnant, if not negative, results. Kybella, a fat-removing drug that’s injected … Continue reading “Botox-Maker Allergan Plc Tops Wall Street Estimates With Revenue Increase”