We know that California has the highest tax rate, but it also ranks No. 1 when it comes to state, local and sales tax paid by the rich, reports CNBC's Robert Frank. Carol Pepper, Pepper International CEO, explains how much tax rates matter to your investments.
Can the market's strength hold up throughout the year? Michael Sansoterra, Ridgeworth Large Cap Growth Stock Fund and Silvant Capital Management; Ben Pace, Deutsche Bank PWM; Josh Brown, Fusion Analytics; and CNBC's Rick Santelli, share their opinions.
If the Dow closes above 13,886.46, it will be the best January percentage gain since 1989, with Josh Brown, Fusion Analytics; Sandy Lincoln, BMO Asset Management; Michael Yoshikami, Destination Wealth Management; and Joe Greco, Meridian Equity Partners.
What investors might see in tomorrow's market, with Quint Tatro, Tatro Capital; Jim Kee, South Texas Money Management; and Sahak Manuelian, Wedbush Securities.
The Federal Reserve continues to see downside risks to the economy. Sharing their analysis of today's GDP data and the Fed's decision to keep rates unchanged, with CNBC's Larry Kudlow and Bob McTeer, Former Dallas Fed President.
Discussing the state of the bond market, with Alexandra Lebenthal, Lebenthal & Co. president and CEO. "The ratio of municipals to Treasurys has gotten more expensive," she explains.
Refinances dropped 10 percent this week, reports CNBC's Diana Olick. Mortgage bankers said the rate on the 30-year fixed moved up from 3.62 percent to 3.67 percent.
Facebook reports earnings per share of $0.17, and revenue of $1.59 billion, with A.B. Mendez, Knight PE Source Capital Markets; Roger Kay, Endpoint Technologies; and CNBC's Julia Boorstin.
Reacting to today's weaker-than-expected GDP report, with Ethan Harris, Bank of America; Margie Patel, Wells Capital Management; Erik Ristuben, Russell Investments; and CNBC's Rick Santelli.
CNBC's Mary Thompson reports Sigtarp's quarterly report says it is too early to tell if Dodd-Frank eliminates "too big to fail," and that financial firms remain too interconnected.
John Makin, AEI Resident Scholar and noted "conservative" economist explains why he thinks spending cuts could make the debt crisis even worse than it is: and Lindsey Piegza, FTN Financial economist, shares her opinions.
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