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5 things to watch as big banks kick off earnings this week

Falling interest rates were a major third-quarter headwind for U.S. banks, cutting into the revenue they earn on loans and pushing chief executives to dig even deeper for cost savings to keep profit targets on track.

SmileDirectClub tanks on California bill

Shares of SmileDirectClub sank to a new all-time low during Monday's trading session after a California bill regulating the dental industry was extended through 2024.

This one specific number is all you need for an emergency fund

This might be the perfect number for your emergency account. Veuer’s Natasha Abellard has the story.

Here's what's behind Roku's rise in the market

CNBC's Julia Boorstin takes a look at Roku, which is one of the best-performing Nasdaq stocks of the year.

Hong Kong faces recession amid protests and US-China trade stalemate

Tourism and retail sales—crucial parts of Hong Kong’s economy—are both slumping, as months of pro-democracy protests weigh heavily on one of the world’s financial hubs. Photo:

'The price you pay': The spiraling cost of college

In our new series, “The Price You Pay,” we look at the rising cost of attending a public college, which has risen ten-fold since 1965. Tony Dokoupil reports on how amenities at some universities, aimed at attracting more students, are adding to the spiralling cost of higher education.

Best and worst things to buy November 2019

What are the best deals and duds in the month of November?

What to watch in Q3 earnings

With some big banks on deck Tuesday, expect U.S. companies to report sour third-quarter results amid a prolonged U.S.-China trade war and an economy that has been showing signs of struggling. Fred Katayama reports.

5 jobs that are most likely to get outsource

It's no myth that many jobs are not what they once were, many of which are now outsourced for cheaper costs. Here are five jobs that are more likely to be outsourced.

Report criticizes FAA and Boeing for 737 Max issues

​The report came from the Joint Authorities Technical Review, a panel commissioned by the FAA to review aircraft certification processes.

Traders are ditching stocks faster than at any point in the last 10 years

Equity management firms face new competition as trading platforms cut commission fees and robo-advisors offer high-yield savings accounts.

IRA vs. 401(k): What's the diference and how do you choose?

401(k) plans and IRA's share different characteristics -- and different features -- for retirement-minded Americans.

The hours people really worked in the past might shock you

Think you put in fewer hours than a Stone Age hunter-gatherer or a 20th century factory worker in America? Though you might imagine workers today toil the least, the reality might be quite surprising. Looking back over prehistory and history, we reveal how much time ordinary people really spent laboring away and how work-life balance compares today.

This $750,000 Wild West castle has its own gold mine

Take look around the amazing Hard Luck Castle in Nevada – on the market for $790,000. It even comes with its own gold mine!

The Chinese companies taking over the world

Despite the intensifying trade dispute with America and controversies surrounding firms such as Huawei, Chinese companies – many of which are state-owned – are absolutely smashing it internationally, expanding aggressively into all corners of the globe.

Major danger signs that could kill a home sale

You might miss some of these signs when viewing a home