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FBI releases video of suspect who planted pipe bomb ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol riot
WASHINGTON — The FBI on Wednesday released new video of the suspect who placed pipe bombs in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. on the eve of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, with the hope of identifying the still unknown suspect. The new video shows the suspect sitting on […]
Auto insurance shopping surges as younger generations return to work
In the second quarter of 2021, auto insurance shopping increased among younger generations who are reentering the workforce amid a recovering U.S. economy. (iStock) The rate of auto insurance shopping appeared to change significantly in the second quarter of 2021, according to a new report from consumer credit reporting agency […]
Battle of the High-Yield Telecom Stocks: AT&T vs Verizon
When it comes to the telecommunications industry, investors, especially with those with an income orientation, typically have two favorites: AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ). Both names are giants in their industry and both provide a high yield, which is why the two telecom stocks are usually owned by […]
Stocks may fall 15% by year-end, warns Morgan Stanley. Here are some portfolio moves investors might consider.
Morgan Stanley’s optimistic view of the economy isn’t keeping it from warning about a looming correction in the U.S. stock market. “The issue is that the markets are priced for perfection and vulnerable, especially since there hasn’t been a correction greater than 10% since the March 2020 low,” said Lisa […]
Israel’s fintech community readies for ‘dramatic’ changes in banking sector
Israel’s fintech (financial tech) ecosystem has been readying for potentially “dramatic” banking reforms that will pave the way for more competitive rates and new financial services for customers. The proposed reforms are part of the Economic Arrangements Bill that accompanies the state budget, which passed its first reading on Thursday […]
Business conventions are making a comeback after COVID layoff
In pre-COVID times, business events – from small academic conferences to giant trade shows like CES – routinely attracted more than 1 billion participants each year. The pandemic brought those global gatherings to a sudden halt, emptying convention centers and shuttering hotels. More than a year later, in-person meetings are on the […]
US, Mexico Restart High-Level Economic Talks After 4 Years | Business News
By AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Mexico restarted high-level economic talks Thursday after a four-year pause as top advisers to presidents Joe Biden and Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed eagerness to make headway on issues important to both nations such as infrastructure, trade and […]
3 major companies just fired a warning shot at stock market bulls
Despite investment banks such as Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse recently cutting their U.S. equity outlooks, one would be hard-pressed to not find bulls continuing to outnumber bears on Wall Street. Chat up any strategist on the Street and most are apt to play down the impact of the Delta […]
Alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) Market: Analysis of Rising Business Opportunities with Prominent Investment Ratio by 2026
Reports And Data The global Alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) market is expected to reach USD 791.23 Billion by 2026, according to a new report by Reports and Data YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 7, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — The global Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Market is expected to reach USD […]
Securian Financial acquires Armour Group
Securian Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Securian Financial Group, has today announced its acquisition of Armour Group Inc., marking its third Canadian acquisition in five years. Based in London, Ontario, Armour Group distributes insurance and warranty products through automobile dealers, recreational vehicle dealers and finance companies in Canada. Following the […]
Veon sells Russian tower assets to Service-Telecom for $970m
06 September 2021 | Natalie Bannerman Veon has reached agreement to sell its mobile network towers in Russia to Service-Telecom for a total of ₽70.65 billion ($970 million). Service-Telecom is an existing long-term partner to PJSC VimpelCom, which operates in Russia under the Beeline brand, a Veon subsidiary. Service-Telecom provides […]
Stocks struggle amid Delta variant, economy concerns
Stocks fell on Wednesday in directionless trade, extending he previous day’s declines as rising COVID-19 infections momentarily upended expectations about growth. In Tuesday’s regular session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index lost ground, but the technology-laced Nasdaq bucked the trend by posting a marginal gain. The market […]
Investing in nature gives industry and business a competitive advantage. Here’s why
On the agenda at the IUCN Congress in Marseille is awareness that investment in a vibrant natural world opens the door to sustainable and sustained prosperity. Forward-thinking business leaders understand that nature and economics are inextricably linked. Industry leaders need to change the measures of growth, bring the true value […]