Fed: Higher retail costs attributable to tariffsCNBC’s Steve Liesman breaks down what the latest Beige Book says about the economy and means for the markets.

Box — Shares of the cloud company jumped more than 7% after topping analysts’ expectations for its third quarter revenue, which came in at $177.2 million. Dell Technologies — Shares of Dell fell 3.8% after the computer maker reported a quarterly revenue miss and lowered its full-year guidance. Dell reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $1.75 per share, 13 cents above estimates, however. Guess reported adjusted quarterly profit of 22 cents per share in the third quarter, 4 cents above estimates

While demand for gold remains strong, the act of building mines has grown more difficult over the last decade, the CEO of a Canadian miner told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday. “It’s a lot tougher now than it was 10 or 15 years ago,” ‘ Sean Boyd said on “Mad Money.” Spot gold was trading around $1,455 in the early afternoon, the fifth session in six that it fell. It’s also down from its September levels, when it was above $1,500, but Boyd said demand is still in a quality position. It’s getting muc

It wasn’t long ago the Philadelphia 76ers sat at the bottom of the NBA’s attendance rankings. The average ticket price was roughly $95, compared with an average ticket price across the league that season of $144, according to data provided to CNBC by Ticketmaster. But one season after advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals, Ticketmaster says it has seen demand surge for Sixers’ tickets, with sales spiking 91% through the first seven home games and average ticket prices rising 28%. The av

The stock market’s rally may be far from over as low interest rates keep valuations in an attractive place, according to Wall Street legend Byron Wien. Wien has been on Wall Street for more than 50 years and his annual list of 10 market surprises remains a must-read in the financial industry. He noted the S&P 500’s fair value rested around 18 times next year’s earnings, referring to the average’s price-earnings ratio. “At these interest rates, that’s not an excessive valuation,” he said. “This i

The Child, popularly known as “Baby Yoda,” is a character in the new Disney+ series, “The Mandalorian” Episodic Photos, DisneyFans weren’t the only ones surprised by the appearance of the cute alien currently known as “Baby Yoda.” “Baby Yoda” merchandise available on Disney’s online store. DisneyIt’s why most fans have noticed that retailers are selling a very similar image of “Baby Yoda” on everything from T-shirts and hoodies to mugs and cell phone cases. New “Baby Yoda” T-shirt designs from F

Lutsenko wanted Giuliani to help recover stolen assets that belong to Ukraine, the paper reported. The New York Times said the payment would be made by Ukraine’s General Prosecutor’s office, which Lutsenko oversaw. In an interview with the Times, Giuliani said that a Ukrainian official sought to hire him earlier this year. In addition to the investigations into Biden, Giuliani also sought to have Ukraine investigate unfounded conspiracy theories related to that election. Giuliani and his consult

There is a behind-the-scenes shakeup on the factory floor, as companies incorporate more uses for 3-D printing to get their products to market faster and address consumer demand for more personalized products. These include 3-D lab technicians, 3-D print experts and 3-D print coordinators. “We are moving towards 3-D printing as a main action [manufacturing] platform,” says Jennifer A. Lewis, ScD., core faculty member at the Wyss Institute. For a peak at how 3-D printers are revolutionizing manuf

“Outlooks generally remained positive with some contacts expecting the current pace of growth to continue into next year,” the Fed said in its “Beige Book” report. Several Fed districts reported “relatively strong job gains” in professional and technical services as well as in health care. The picture was more mixed for manufacturing, with some districts noting rising headcounts while others said employment remained stable. One district reported layoffs. Most districts reported stable-to-moderat

The IWM Russell 2000 ETF, which mirrors the small-cap index, has rallied more than 2% over the past week, roughly double the gains of the large-cap S&P 500. The IWM ETF bumped up against $160 earlier this month after failing to break through in July and September. However, Maley needs further proof before he’s ready to believe in this breakout. “The one thing that makes me a little bit hesitant here … it’s only a small higher high so far. Tatro has a way to play the group in case of further upsi

Holiday shopping is stressful — fighting crowds, picking the right gifts and finding good deals can be exhausting. Overall, about 63% say that holiday shopping puts a strain on their finances. Yet experts say that there are some easy strategies you can employ during those tempting Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to limit your overspending. Here are seven ways to help you stick to your holiday shopping budget this year. Nearly 60% of respondents to Experian’s survey say that they are planning

Chances are good the stock market could hit a few bumps as December gets underway, but any pullback should be slight, setting up for a year end Santa rally, strategists say. The tone around trade talks between the U.S. and China has been positive enough to keep the market moving higher. “I think we end up with loud noise at the upper end of a 1% to 5% decline. This is the first strong week it’s had in months. Redler said he’s looking for stocks that might bounce with a January effect, which is t

The stock-trading start-up announced Wednesday that it was pulling its bank charter application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which was submitted earlier this year. A Robinhood spokesperson said the withdrawal was voluntary. But the move highlights the struggles a tech company can face when trying to upend the financial system. “Robinhood will continue to focus on increasing participation in the financial system and challenging the industry to better serve everyone,” the sp

Black Friday, the day retailers have long relied on to boost sales, is losing its grip on shoppers. Apparel-driven retailers such as Kohl’s, Macy’s, and Gap will suffer the most given heightened competition, sustainable options and faster fashion, Cowen analyst Oliver Chen predicted. Earlier this month, Macy’s and Kohl’s slashed their annual profit outlooks, while Nordstrom’s sales were down 2.2% from a year ago. The National Retail Federation estimates sales should grow by about 4% in the holid

While other Democratic candidates battle it out in early voting states such as Iowa, Bloomberg is focused on “Super Tuesday” states holding primaries on March 3, 2020. These early primary contests are set for February, while the later state battles are far richer in delegates. While Bloomberg has largely passed on early voting states, these areas have drawn 58% of the total TV ad spend from Bloomberg’s Democratic opponents. In total, 39% of Bloomberg’s TV spend to date is going toward ads in Sup

Cultural events can have a huge impact on people’s relationship with money, Klontz says. Many parents are generally reluctant to talk about money with their kids, says Thomas Henske, a certified financial planner and partner at Lenox Advisors in New York. Whether it’s expensive college tuition or a lot of after-school activities, parents should balance their own financial needs with those of their kids. “It may not be something they want to hear, but you have to make choices with your money,” Ge

Some retail executives really feel the pressure this time of year, as the holiday season can make or break a business. “There are going to be some winners and losers this holiday season. Kohl’s results from this holiday season will say a lot about how those efforts are being received by consumers. L Brands’ Bath & Body Works division, which sells holiday-scented hand soaps and candles, tends to have a stronger holiday season. But too many deals in stores this holiday season could end up weighing

Two weeks after the Google Stadia launch, Founder’s Edition players can share the service with a friend. People who bought the platform early were promised the ability to share with a friend for a few months using a Buddy Pass that was came with their purchase. Once your friend has redeemed the code on the Stadia app, they’ll be able to create an account and start playing. With Stadia Pro, your friend will have access to Destiny 2: The Collection and Samurai Shodown. Whether you’re gifting a Bud

Xbox Live Gold subscribers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will get access to four free games in December as part of those subscriptions, including dinosaur theme park sim Jurassic World Evolution, the video game adaptation of Toy Story 3, and the Xbox 360 port of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate, originally released for Nintendo 3DS. For the full month of December, Microsoft’s Xbox Games With Gold program will also offer Insane Robots, a cartoonish card battler featuring on

PlayStation Plus subscribers will get access to two action-packed games this December: Respawn Entertainment’s first-person shooter Titanfall 2 and Milestone’s motorcycle racing game Monster Energy Supercross — The Official Videogame. Both PlayStation 4 games will be available as part of PlayStation Plus starting Dec. 3. If you only know the Titanfall universe thanks to Apex Legends, Titanfall 2 is worth downloading from PS Plus. Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame was released in