But the stock sale was no reflection of Warren Buffett's opinion about the bank -- he's just playing by the SEC's rules.
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An Insignia Fire TV, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, XBOX gift cards, a sale on Cole Haan sandals, Google Nest Wifi, and a sale at DermStore lead Thursday’s best deals.Read more...
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Warren Buffett said the FDIC is an under-appreciated part of the U.S. economy, arguing it could have softened the Great Depression if it was created earlier.
These days of all teleconferencing, all the time have prompted many a post filled with different techniques you can use to turn an old Android smartphone or iPhone into a webcam. Far be it from me to crap on a good hack, but, well, I don’t think most people n…
With that in mind, here's why I bought U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), Planet 13 Holdings (OTC: PLNH.F), and Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) in recent weeks as the pandemic continues. At the start of 2020, the stock traded for roughly double its book value, which is actually par for the course for U.S. Bancorp.
Amazon is giving its Fire HD 8 tablet a significant overhaul, including a much-needed visual refresh. The new Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Plus and Fire HD 8 Kids Edition still pack 8-inch 1,280 x 800 screens, but in a slicker-looking design — the bezels aren’t nearl…
Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries sold nearly half a million shares of U.S. Bancorp on Monday and Tuesday. Buffett’s firm now owns a stake of less than 10% in the bank.
In other words, this bear market is an opportunity to secure your financial freedom by putting your money to work in great businesses. Here are five top stocks that can help you in your quest for financial independence. One recipe for financial freedom is to load your portfolio with companies that offer game-changing potential.
Razer has made choosing between a laptop and desktop PC even trickier with its latest Blade Pro 17 laptop. It’s now equipped with either a 300 Hz 1080p IPS display ideal for gaming, or a 4K 120 Hz TFT touchscreen aimed at content creators. Powering all those …
Flagship smartphones get all the attention but midrange devices can be just as appealing. Some will scoff at devices if they don’t have the fastest processors, 5G support, 90Hz OLED displays and other fancy features but, most people don’t need those things. T…
Jailbreaking your iPhone was popular in the early days of iOS, but Apple got better at clamping down on the practice and the iOS jailbreaking scene went stagnant. Until now, that is. iOS 13.5 has been successfully jailbroken, meaning mods and customized theme…
U.S. bank stocks and ETFs gain on merger speculation. What lies ahead?
If you have a computer with Thunderbolt ports, you may be at risk of a serious firmware flaw known as “Thunderspy.” The vulnerability, which was discovered by security researcher Björn Ruytenberg, affects all Thunderbolt ports and USB-C or DisplayPort ports t…
Healthpeak Properties (NYSE: PEAK) is a real estate investment trust (REIT), and so it has to pay at least 90% of its income out as dividends. In its first-quarter results, which it released on May 5, Healthpeak's financials still looked strong for the period ending March 31. FFO is what investors normally look at when evaluating a REIT as it more accurately reflects its performance than net income normally would.
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Anker 5-in-1 USB-C Hub | $18 | Amazon | Use Coupon and Promo Code ANKERHUB34Read more...
Don’t worry if you missed out on Amazon's previous deal for the 16-inch MacBook Pro — it’s back. The internet retailer is selling the base version of Apple’s high-end laptop for $2,099, or a full $300 off. That nets you a six-core Intel Core i7 processor, 16G…
U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC), the tax credit and community investment subsidiary of U.S. Bank, has facilitated $50 million in capital to seven community development financial institution (CDFI) customers, helping them provide loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program.
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In 2020, headphone makers can’t get by with just one option for true wireless earbuds. In order to cater to all users, they need to at least offer an affordable mid-range model and a feature-packed one that includes active noise cancellation (ANC). And if the…
We hate to say this but, we told you so. On February 27th we published an article with the title Recession is Imminent: We Need A Travel Ban NOW and predicted a US recession when the S&P 500 Index was trading at the 3150 level. We also told you to short the market and buy […]
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) announced today that Chairman, President and CEO Andy Cecere along with Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer Terry Dolan will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference held virtually on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. (ET).
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U.S. Bank National Association today announced the redemption on May 21, 2020, of all its outstanding 3.104% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due May 21, 2021 (CUSIP No. 90331HNS8) and Floating Rate Senior Notes due May 21, 2021 (CUSIP No. 90331HNT6). The redemption price for each of the Senior Notes will be equal to $1,000 per $1,000 original principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date of May 21, 2020.
We’ve all been there: You need to work on your computer for a few minutes and there’s no free wifi in sight. If you have a smartphone in your pocket, you might be in luck. Most smartphone data plans allow you to use your phone as a mobile hotspot, which means…
In 2017, Andy Cecere was appointed CEO of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB). This report will, first, examine the CEO...
It’s a common issue: You, or someone you know, has splurged on an amazingly fast internet connection—but they still can’t get their wired and wireless devices to play nicely within their home or apartment. This invariably leads to the question, “Why am I payi…
Two stocks in particular that still look incredibly attractive are U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). U.S. Bancorp is usually one of the most expensive bank stocks in the market in terms of the share price as a multiple of its book value. U.S. Bancorp is one of the most profitable and efficient banks in the United States.
Lots of popular electronics went on sale this week as early Memorial Day deals started to pop up. Notably, the AirPods Pro remain at their lowest price ever on Amazon, so you can snag a pair for only $228. Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad is also on sale for $250 — an …
Best Buy has an intriguing deal on a pair of Razer peripherals. If you buy a Huntsman Tournament Edition keyboard, you'll get a free Viper mouse. Typically, purchasing the two together would set you back $210, but with this deal, all you have to pay is the $1…
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USB 4—or USB4, as it’s officially branded—is on the tech horizon, and like WiFi 6E or mobile 5G, you probably have plenty of questions about what the new USB standard means for your many devices. So, let’s take a quick look at everything we know about the upc…
It’s weird to think about using a calculator in 2020, when just about everyone has a smartphone or laptop within reach, but Texas Instruments’ calculators are still a popular (and often required) resource for students. The latest calculators are even capable …
I’ve been spending a lot of time working in soft chairs. Oh, I have a perfectly good desk with a perfectly good monitor and keyboard, but sometimes I just wanna get comfortable in my living room… or in bed. The problem is, this forces me to use the keyboard o…
Fujifilm has joined Canon by releasing software that allows you to use select X series and GFX medium format mirrorless cameras as webcams. After you install the Fujifilm X Webcam app and connect a camera to a USB port on your computer (Windows only), it’ll a…
After missing its initial March 19th release date, Konami's TurboGrafx-16 mini will finally make its way to North America on May 22nd. When it becomes available next Friday, you'll be able to pick it up for $100. At the start of March, Konami delayed the Turb…
Banking stocks turned from laggards to leaders on Tuesday. Explore these trading ideas in three sector heavyweights.
If you’re a pro photographer with Canon DSLR (or just happen to have one lying around), you can now use your camera as a webcam thanks to the newly launched EOS Webcam Utility Beta app. Read more...