Stocks Step Up
Energy brands such as Exxon Mobil, PetroChina, Total, and BP ramped up on Tuesday alongside an upswing in crude oil. West Texas Intermediate crude tacked on 4% today to settle at $41.98 a barrel.
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Slight Retreat
Indices closed in red territory on Monday. Health care stocks such as Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Celgene, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals traded lower while financials such as JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs Group stepped up. Early market momentum faded late in the session.
Up Day, Down Week
Indices closed slightly in the green on Friday. Chevron stood out among advancers on the Dow. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude oil jumped 6.6% today to settle at $39.72 a barrel.
Deducting Startup Costs for Your New Business at Tax Time
While the IRS allows you to deduct business startup costs, there are limits to what you can deduct in your first year. We explain in this week’s Business Tip.
Saving Tax-Exempt Retirement Funds with Roth 401(k) Contributions
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® highlights the benefits of Roth 401(k) contributions. Read the Article
Stocks Slip
Brands retreated on Thursday. Financial stocks such as Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase as well as energy shares such as Exxon Mobil and Total led the way down.
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Can you deduct your home office, computer or your uniform? As with all things tax, it depends. We explain in this Special Tax Tip.
Brands Rise
Indices closed in green territory on Wednesday. Energy brands such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Royal Dutch Shell led the way up. Stocks prospered in the wake of Federal Reserve comments and rising crude oil prices.
Must I, or Should I, File a Tax Return?
Failure to file a return or filing late can be costly. If you owe, a delay may result in penalty and interest charges. Learn more in this special Tax Tip.