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The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that shared little about what it did or why to a more transparent institution willing to explain how it makes decisions and what it thinks about the economy
Observers on Friday called Cuba's new free-market reforms the most sweeping economic overhaul of the island's communist economy since the Cuban revolution, as the grandson of former President Raúl Castro said in an interview that Cuba must seek to move its economy ...
College students with any sort of work experience on their résumés are twice as likely to be employed shortly after graduating.
The SOXX’s RSI indicator has fallen further below the overbought threshold despite prices making record highs. History suggests that’s a bad sign.
The health damage of loneliness is similar to heavy smoking and obesity
“Partly due to some mental-health issues, they may continue to go through life living paycheck to paycheck, or worse.”
The US and Iran have postponed the start of their negotiations over a permanent peace deal and restricting the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.It's uncertain why the talks, meant to be held in Switzerland on Friday, have been delayed, though Israel & 8230;
Fed watching is looking very different now. Two charts can help you in the Warsh era.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to thin early on Friday, just a day after a burst of oil flows through the waterway as the US and Iran vowed to lift a dual blockade. No tankers were seen moving & 8230;
Hub International Limited (HUB), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, appointed Paul Collins as Northeast area president, effective July 1. In this expanded role, Collins will continue to lead HUB Northeast while also assuming responsibility for HUB New England. Collins has been & 8230;
Iran and the United States are about to sign a peace deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries about one-fifth of the world's oil. Oil prices reacted quickly to the announcement of the tentative & 8230;
Here’s what the central bank’s hawkish agenda means for your money.
Your weekly guide to treasures at the Kiwanis Redwood City Farmers Market for Saturday, June 13, 8 am-1 p.m. on 500 Arguello Street, Redwood City.
The Trump administration is dropping near-term plans to dismantle a $386 million federal ocean-observing system after encountering resistance from scientists and Congress. The National Science Foundation said Thursday it will pause efforts to decommission most of the Ocean Observatories Initiative, & 8230;
During his first press conference as Fed chair Wednesday, Kevin Warsh repeated one refrain in his answers to many reporters’ questions: A task force is looking into it.
A new Lloyd's market consortium has been launched to provide additional marine war risk insurance capacity for vessels and cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Lloyd's announced. Chubb will serve as lead underwriter, supported by participating Lloyd's syndicates and specialist & 8230;
A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police. The 18-year-old was riding in the horse-drawn carriage with three other passengers when the accident happened just & 8230;
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will create a commercial clearinghouse for Citizens Property Insurance policies, a bill that a number of brokers and agents have called "unnecessary" and little more than a sop to one major & 8230;
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at global re/insurers Arch Capital Group and Sompo. A summary of these new hires follows here. Arch Capital Group Ltd., the Bermuda-based provider of insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance, announced the promotions & 8230;
Meta Platforms has lobbied the U.S. Congress for legal immunity from child-harm claims tied to social media products such as Instagram, as it faces thousands of lawsuits from young users and their families, according to a source familiar with the & 8230;
The chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali that destroyed Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in a March 2024 collision that killed six construction workers reached a deferred prosecution agreement, the government said on Thursday. The Justice Department said Karthikeyan & 8230;
The flood insurance gap in the United States is big and it's not getting better. And the consequences of that gap are about to worsen for property owners and state and local governments, thanks to increasing rainfall amounts, stronger storm & 8230;
President Donald Trump this week credited his tough immigration policies for a drop in car insurance premiums, falsely blaming illegal immigration during his predecessor's time in the White House for a prior increase. In a Monday post on Truth Social, & 8230;
Donegal Insurance Group, headquartered in Marietta, Pennsylvania, and its member company, Michigan Insurance Company, promoted Rob Faber to regional vice president of the group's Greater Midwest region. Faber succeeds Melissa Veenstra, who will retire on July 2. Faber joined the & 8230;
A Michigan Senate Committee this week advanced a bill that would mandate auto insurance premium reductions of at least 10% without reduced benefits, Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) authored SB 328, which he says will lower car insurance premiums for & 8230;
The Texas State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) said it is investigating a residential fire in Odessa that resulted in the death of one firefighter and injured six others. Firefighters from Odessa Fire Rescue and West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department were & 8230;
There's an increasingly narrow strip of New Orleans marshland that hardly anyone lives on, but without it, hundreds of thousands of people will face far greater risks from storms and floods. The area, commonly called the New Orleans Land Bridge, & 8230;
If your insurance agency is built primarily on personal lines like auto, homeowners, or renters' insurance, you already know the market has been challenging to manage. Shifts in underwriting, carrier pricing, and eligibility can impact profitability, even when your renewal & 8230;
Some of the AI boom’s biggest earners have become its biggest bargains.
Demand for memory chips will continue to outpace supply in the near term despite efforts to add manufacturing capacity, an analyst says.
The consulting company’s outlook came up short of expectations, and at least one analyst wonders if newly announced deals will bring complex integration challenges.
People are still holding back on participating in Roth plans at work, Vanguard says.
To discuss the Republican reaction to President Trump's deal with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Doran, a former GOP foreign policy official. He was senior director for the Middle East on the National Security Council in the George W. Bush administration ...
Luigi Mangione's lawyers withdrew a plan for a psychiatric defense at his upcoming state murder trial in the shooting death of a UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive. In a letter to New York state Judge Gregory Carro on Thursday, the defense & 8230;
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Hyperventilating experts were wrong about the Iran war. The end of the conflict is a massive buy signal for stocks.
Zurich Insurance Group's proposed £8.1 billion (US$10.8 billion) acquisition of Lloyd's insurer Beazley plc has received approval from Australia's regulatory watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced on June 17 that the acquisition "may be put into effect" & 8230;
The Iran war’s legacy likely will be an urgent need to rethink energy security.
Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving. It is the second recall by Waymo in just over & 8230;
President Donald Trump signed a preliminary deal with Iran late Wednesday while in France, putting terms of the 14-point agreement into effect two days earlier than expected.
Specialty insurer RSUI announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phillip McCrorie will step down as CEO at year-end 2026, concluding a career spanning nearly 40 years in the insurance industry. He will remain RSUI's executive chairman through the first & 8230;
Borrowers who enroll in autopay will receive the benefit starting July 1.
Global insurance broker World Insurance Associates reported that it recently bought the business of Wolpert Insurance Agency of Worcester, Massachusetts. Terms of the October 1, 2025 transaction were not disclosed. Wolpert was established in 1956. It is known for its & 8230;
Fortegra Group, the Jacksonville-based parent company of specialty insurers, named Anthony Katz, a longtime actuary, as senior vice president for reserving. Katz will lead Fortegra's team of actuaries, overseeing reserving, credit insurance, statistical reporting and compliance with the new IFRS & 8230;
An old oil well sprang back to life under the parking lot of the First Baptist Church of Grandfalls in April. Over the next eight days, more than 1.5 million gallons of toxic wastewater flowed out of the earth, according & 8230;
Sunstar Insurance Group announced the appointment of Brad Hearst as executive vice president, national growth and sales strategy. Hearst brings extensive insurance-industry leadership experience in driving organic growth, developing high-performing sales organizations and building disciplined sales processes that deliver measurable & 8230;
The level of investment into data centers globally may soon make it necessary for insurers involved to begin selling securitization products to spread the risk among a broader pool of investors, according to Zurich Insurance Group AG. "I do anticipate & 8230;
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Ward Joins Alliant Insurance Services Benefits Team as SVP Brandon Ward joined Alliant Insurance Services as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. Ward has a background working with technology companies, venture-backed businesses and growth-stage organizations. His experience includes & 8230;
A federal judge sent Bayer's proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to state court on Wednesday, overruling objections from plaintiffs who had argued the state court had no power to implement a nationwide resolution of lawsuits that claim the company's & 8230;
Higginbotham, ranked as the 16th-largest independent brokerage in the U.S., has expanded again, this time with the acquisition of Blanton & 38; Griffin Insurance Agency in Valdosta, Georgia. The collaboration adds southern Georgia market strength and an established local team to & ...
Amazon.com Inc. is facing a possible lawsuit from the US Federal Trade Commission that may lead to billions of dollars in civil penalties, over claims the e-commerce giant misled advertisers, according to people familiar with the matter. The FTC, which & 8230;
Demand for ocean divers who specialize in barnacle scraping is soaring as ships stranded in the Persian Gulf for more than three months prepare to disembark. The surge in orders for crews to clean ship hulls fouled by algae, slime & 8230;
Uber Technologies Inc. will offer driverless robotaxi rides in Houston in vehicles developed by Lucid Group Inc. and Nuro Inc., setting it up to challenge Waymo in the fourth-largest US city. Nuro is already testing the vehicles in Houston, but & 8230;
Expanding biofuel demand is a "powerful catalyst" to restore profitability to American farms, according to a new study, as harvests balloon and lawmakers consider broadening the market for corn-based ethanol. Climbing crop yields are creating persistent surpluses thanks to better & 8230;
Joshua Baer, the founder and chief executive officer of the venture capital firm Capital Factory, died Tuesday in a plane crash in South Texas, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Baer, a major player in the Texas technology and startup space, was & 8230;
“My understanding is that they have five years to withdraw the money.”
Intel “is steadily expanding its domestic capacity and converting political and strategic tailwinds into concrete foundry wins,” an analyst says.
The new Federal Reserve chair rolls out five task forces that will focus on the central bank’s communications, inflation frameworks and more
The U.S. government’s official 2% annual inflation target has suddenly been thrown into doubt by Kevin Warsh and J.D. Vance.
The anti-referral provision in Pennsylvania's workers' compensation law does not prevent a provider from referring a patient to a pharmacy in which the provider has a financial interest. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled 5-2 that the law's prohibition on & 8230;
A Flint, Michigan man was charged last week in a criminal complaint with arson and other related offenses for setting fire to St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. announced. According to the criminal complaint, & 8230;
Is Rumble’s AI expansion just Allbirds 2.0 — or a move modeled after Elon Musk?
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This fear is probably going to cause you some regrets.
Snap’s stock was extending its declines, as the weight of its new ultraexpensive augmented-reality glasses is seen as a potential “nonstarter for mass appeal.”
Before cutting legal ties to the country, consider the expenses.
The 2026 catastrophe season will face a more distributed and harder-to-predict risk landscape than carriers have historically planned for, according to a new report by global claims administrator Sedgwick. The complex nature could make claims harder to manage, more expensive & 8230;
Days before the beginning of Pride Month in June, a glamorous drag queen with long, wavy red hair, a matching mustache and carabiner earrings stared into a camera and levied a strong accusation against a famous sustainable outdoors apparel brand: & 8230;
A former Atlanta City Council member will face incumbent Insurance Commissioner John King in the Nov. 3 election, after she defeated a longtime insurance agent in the Tuesday runoff. Georgia voters gave Keisha Sean Waites some 58.7%, or 223,909 votes & 8230;
A 1-year-old boy is dead and another person wounded after a Mississippi police officer shot at a vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call, according to authorities and the child's grandfather. The child's mother, her friend and 1-year-old Kohen Wiley & 8230;
“The will stated that the estate was to be divided equally among her children.”
Emirates Airline is offering travel insurance that includes medical coverage for war-related incidents and extended-stay support during disruptions, another example of how Gulf carriers are trying to reboot their businesses now that a US-Iran peace deal is on the table. & 8230;
It was a very good year for most workplace retirement savers, according to Vanguard’s latest “How America Saves” report
Several of the skydivers killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers, including a leader at one of the sport's biggest organizations. Federal investigators were at the crash site, about an hour & 8230;
The truth about “DOGE” savings, no tax on Social Security, immigration — and more.
World Insurance Associates LLC has acquired the business of ML Ruberton Agency and MLR Risk Management (MLR) of Hammonton, New Jersey. MLR provides personal and commercial property insurance, life and health insurance, and consulting services. Terms of the March 1, & 8230;
The race for the next Oklahoma insurance commissioner narrowed on Tuesday, as Bob Sullivan and Marty Quinn advanced out of the Republican primary to an Aug. 25 runoff. Sullivan, a third-generation insurance professional, was the top vote-getter, receiving about 37% & 8230;
“I would like to use my share to help fund college for my three children.”
Credit-default swaps and credit spreads show no signs of stress despite more than $300 billion of issuance since the start of 2026. Investors know the AI story and are keen to absorb the supply.
“In this streaming-first world, live, shared moments are a rare thing. Sports is where that still exists.”
Half of Gen Z-ers say they don’t have enough access to the credit they need to reach their financial goals
The SEC used to intimidate corporate wrongdoers. Now its own commissioners are gutting its leverage.
From Medicaid cuts to an IRA tax trap, here are the real threats to your family’s inheritance and what to do about them.
Former institutional trader Kevin Muir pushes against the market tide with a call to buy oil now.
The US and Iran are expected to formally sign a memorandum of understanding on June 19 in Switzerland, paving the way for 60 days of talks aimed at ending their war for good and putting strict new limits on Iran's & 8230;
James Henderson was a teenager in 1971 when he had to treat animals for a type of white maggot that ate livestock from the inside out — the New World screwworm. "It's a horrible parasite, and it will eat that & 8230;
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a federal consent judgment requiring four Washington-based restaurants to pay $750,000 in back wages and damages to 42 workers after an investigation uncovered minimum wage and overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards & 8230;
Ohio lawmakers this month passed a bill that aims to protect consumers from catalytic converter theft. House Bill 210 creates more transparent guidelines for businesses, including requiring scrap dealers and other buyers of used catalytic converters to comply with recordkeeping, & 8230;
When England takes on Croatia Wednesday in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup, the area surrounding AT& 38;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas will be conspicuously absent of any aircraft. That's because the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a & ...
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced last week that it found the University of California, Davis School of Medicine (Davis Med) discriminates based on race in its admissions process, violating a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision. The Justice Department & 8230;
As the demographic of the average American renter changes, so too do their insurance needs. Renters today tend to be older with higher incomes and stronger credit profiles, and they often remain at the same address for several years, according & 8230;
This summer, global sport's biggest event is coming to America. Part of what makes the World Cup so special is the storylines attached to the once-in-four-year event. This year's tournament will likely be the last chapter in professional sport's greatest & 8230;
China Evergrande's liquidators have asked a court to void a HK$1 billion ($127.6 million) shareholder compensation deal a regulator struck with PricewaterhouseCoopers' Hong Kong affiliate. The fund was part of an agreement with Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission in & 8230;
The Trump administration and Iran have agreed on a framework for a peace deal. As everyone waits for the text of the framework to get released, here is a rundown of what the key points are for markets.
Most investors ignore this abstract legal rule — and it’s fueling a massive wave of fraud.
Wall Street has a new way to sell the artificial-intelligence trade: take the companies investors most want to own, including some they still cannot buy, and turn them into an acronym.
The UK is investigating the firing of warning shots by a Russian warship near a British yacht just outside of its territorial waters. The UK received reports from a UK-registered yacht alleging Russia's Admiral Grigorovich-class frigate fired the shots at & 8230;
Intel’s new manufacturing process has entered a stage that signals the company is confident in its ability to bring on external customers, analysts say.
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Motley, complicated risks are presented with the proliferation of data centers across the U.S. to bolster critical infrastructure for artificial intelligence. A new report from AM Best outlines "substantial insurance demand" evolving for the warehouse-sized facilities of computer servers. "With & 8230;
The threat of floods continues across Texas, northeast Mexico and the US Gulf Coast as tropical moisture pours into the region and the odds rise that the Atlantic's first named storm of the year could develop late Tuesday or early & 8230;
Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the skydiving industry can allow problems to go & 8230;
Cincinnati Financial Corporation announced that John S. Kellington, chief information officer and executive vice president for its lead subsidiary, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, will retire August 7. Kellington joined the company in 2010 as a proven insurance and technology leader. & 8230;
Insurer Nationwide looks to its customers in taking a new approach to rural property monitoring through a relationship with Barn Owl, a provider of solar-powered, cellular-connected remote camera systems designed specifically for farms, ranches and rural agribusiness operations. Nationwide said & 8230;
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired after flying a giant transgender pride flag from a rock wall that looms over the California park's main thoroughfare. U.S. District Judge & 8230;
Lawley, headquartered in Buffalo, New York, named three new team members. Stéphane Legris, insurance advisor, based in Buffalo and serving the Saratoga, New York region. As an insurance advisor, Legris specializes in business insurance, captive solutions, and construction, transportation, and & 8230;
The Alabama Republican Party said U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party's gubernatorial nominee, rejecting a claim on Sunday that he had not lived in the state long enough to run for governor. The unanimous decision came after the & 8230;
“I have been considering leaving my job so that I can focus on my trading activities full time.”
ANV Group Holdings Ltd. said it has entered a definitive merger agreement with Open Lending Corporation. ANV said it will acquire all outstanding shares of Open Lending common stock for $3.15 per share through an all-cash tender offer. The transaction & 8230;
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the brokers Lockton and Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here. Lockton Appoints Lespérance as CEO of Canadian Business Lockton, the privately held independent insurance brokerage, announced the appointment & 8230;
Indexed universal life insurance policies have a very specific purpose that can help families, if used correctly.
Having as many children as families want requires “gender equality, economic stability, decent health and confidence in the future.”
Shipping data show that only a fraction of normal tanker volumes are moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Goodbye bone-in wings, hello tenders and chicken sandwiches that can be easily eaten in the car.
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Risks to oil price assumptions in the event of a finalized peace deal are two-sided but the Goldman Sachs report notes that the global economy adjusted very flexibly to the largest oil production shock in history
A county with one of the highest volumes of insurance fraud cases in Washington has filed its first changes under a new agreement with the state's insurance regulator. The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office filed insurance fraud charges in Pierce & 8230;
CVS is paying $36.5 million for submitting false claims to the Medi-Cal program for excessive dispensing of insulin pens. A settlement pursued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta in collaboration with the United States Department of Justice with CVS Pharmacy, & 8230;
Gallagher is expanding its US retail brokerage capabilities with the appointment of three new practice leaders. Evan Hessel, managing director, casualty, joined Gallagher as part of the Woodruff Sawyer acquisition in 2025. He has extensive experience in developing risk financing & 8230;
Insurance leaders say today's risk environment is creating challenges that are more difficult to predict than ever before. This is leading insurers to rethink how they assess risk and make the right decisions without sacrificing speed and efficiency. "Risk is & 8230;
“Given that at least half of the remodeling cost is to accommodate my disabled mother, I’m wondering if some of this may be tax deductible.”
The average retail gasoline price was just above the psychologically significant $4-per-gallon mark on Monday.
A credit-limit increase can help strained borrowers improve how their financial picture looks on paper.
Claiming benefits before full retirement age while keeping a job can trigger unexpected withholdings — but the money isn’t lost forever.
Health-related financial risks are the No. 1 threat to retirement security.
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These stocks trade at or lower than half the P/E valuation of the S&P 500, while having much higher projected revenue growth rates than that of the index.
The financial-services company “continues to look strategically adrift,” an analyst says, as the stock falls further.
Iran peace prospects are spurring gains for riskier stocks, and Anthropic’s battle with the U.S. government could prompt a broadening of the AI buildout.
Medicare Part A, which pays for inpatient hospital stays, would see an 11% payment cut.
“I was married to my former husband for 23 years. After repeated instances of infidelity, we divorced.”
Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from fellow actor and director Justin Baldoni but not punitive damages and other relief she sought after settling her legal claims over their 2024 film "It Ends With Us," a judge ruled Friday. & 8230;
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are accusing one of their former defense attorneys of legal malpractice that they say led them to be convicted and imprisoned, separating them from each other and their family, ruining their reputations and & 8230;
Louisiana and Texas, including Houston, will get hit with flooding rains for the next few days as a potential tropical storm tries to spin up across the western Gulf. There is a moderate level 3 risk of heavy rainfall across & 8230;
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana were grappling with the damage to their homes and neighborhoods on Friday, after the strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago and left trails of destruction. Cleanup efforts were & 8230;
The Louisiana State Senate confirmed four of Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple's key senior staff appointments to their positions during the 2026 Legislative Session. Whitney Greene, who joined the department on March 23, was confirmed as Executive Counsel, where she serves & 8230;
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pets has barred pets rescued from shelters in Texas and New Mexico in a beefed-up effort to stop the spread of the New World Screwworm pest that infests livestock. "We will respond & 8230;
As J.Crew continues its Camp Crew campaign rollout, the CMO talks to Vogue Business about striking the right chord in 2026.
A large tent collapsed during a Virginia church's 20th anniversary celebration on Friday evening, killing one person and injuring nearly two dozen others, officials said. Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds tore through Moneta, a small community about 124 miles & 8230;
El Nino, Nature's chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday. Experts said the El Nino, a natural warming cycle, should further heat a globe already warming & 8230;
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude fell after officials agreed to a 60-day ceasefire while final arrangements are being negotiated.
An injured employee in Georgia does not need to show that his reason for refusing light-duty work is injury-related, the Georgia Court of Appeals found in a decision that could continue to prove tricky for employers and insurers, especially during & 8230;
Perhaps the only thing that can be said with certainty about Kevin Warsh’s press conference following his first meeting as Federal Reserve chair this week is that he will have a captive audience.
Oil prices fell and U.S. stock-index futures jumped Sunday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. has agreed to a peace deal with Iran, apparently ending months of hostilities that shut the Strait of Hormuz and sent the global economy into an ...
A total of 44% of older Americans depend on Social Security for all of their income, according to the Senior Citizens League.
It might be nice to reduce the large share of benefits going to high earners who retire later and live long lives.
If benefits go down 22% in 2032 as predicted by the latest Trustees report, you need to know what that means for you.
According to ABC News's source item, A coalition sues to block Kentucky’s new 14.25% prediction markets tax, A coalition including Kalshi, Crypto The development sits in VINI's Markets file for readers following markets, companies, finance, insurance, public policy, and economic signals. The ...
Ask yourself these questions when considering an extravagant purchase.
Thanks to a landmark 2022 agreement, U.S. women’s soccer players will get part of the World Cup prize pool, too. Here’s how it works.
Value stocks are putting up big gains this year that widely surpass growth equities, with investors appearing optimistic about earnings growth broadening beyond technology.
Blocking out the daily noise gives you a clear edge over short-term chaos.
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Low approval ratings and a jump in inflation may be forcing President Donald Trump’s hand in ending the war, with some asset prices already starting to anticipate that.
“They let go of a pretty high-up manager who they only hired a month ago.”
The stock market doesn’t care about your politics. Insisting on a portfolio that’s red or blue can forfeit a lot of green.
Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power. Data released June 10 by global energy think tank Ember, along with a & 8230;
Several tornadoes struck northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana on June 11, causing damage in multiple towns. The National Weather Service confirmed multiple tornadoes occurred in or near Streator, Illinois, Merrillville, Indiana and Hebron. Indiana. The storm corridor extended & 8230;
State environmental regulators are preparing to take another critical step toward allowing treated oilfield wastewater to be spread on Texas farmland, a proposal that supporters say could help the state's water supply needs and critics warn could expose communities and & 8230;
Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Sommelier Insurance Group, LLC. This strategic acquisition strengthens Inszone's presence in Omaha, Nebraska, and adds specialized expertise in several key commercial sectors to the Inszone network. Founded in September 2020 by Luper Akough, & 8230;
A Houston businessman has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit arson of a commercial building, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Lyndell Leroy Price, 42, admitted he directed others to intentionally set fire to Bar 5015, a Houston business & 8230;
The U.S. property/casualty industry reversed a $1 billion underwriting loss in the first quarter 2025 to post a $16.3 billion gain for the same period this year. According to a report from industry rating firm AM Best, net income doubled & 8230;
US forces are helping move millions of barrels through the Strait of Hormuz under the cover of darkness, sometimes escorting more than 20 ships per night out of the vital waterway, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Friday. Now that & 8230;
A federal appeals court this month affirmed the conviction of a former Texas police chief who arranged the destruction of a personal vehicle, falsely reported it stolen, and received insurance proceeds. The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled & 8230;
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A coalition of civil rights groups on Tuesday asked a state judge to order one of New York's largest suburban counties to stop its deployment of nearly 600 license plate readers, calling it a warrantless and "indiscriminate surveillance system" that & 8230;
Distinguished Programs, a national managing general agent (MGA) and insurance program manager, has expanded into the reinsurance market with the addition of Distinguished Reinsurance. The new platform has launched with its first group focused on property reinsurance, led by Frank & 8230;
A South Korean regulator fined the country's largest e-commerce platform, owned by US-listed Coupang Inc., a record 624.7 billion won ($409 million) for a wide-ranging cyber-intrusion that escalated into a diplomatic tiff with the US. The Personal Information Protection Commission's & 8230;
The US Supreme Court shielded funds from some investor lawsuits, ruling that an 86-year-old federal statute doesn't authorize shareholders to sue over bylaws and management decisions. Voting 6-3, the justices on Thursday blocked activist investors from suing 11 closed-end funds, & 8230;
CRC Specialty Names Levy National ExecPro Leader CRC Group appointed Florence Levy as national ExecPro leader. She will lead the continued growth and development of CRC Specialty's ExecPro practice. She will work closely with brokers, carrier partners, and company leadership. & 8230;
President Donald Trump pulled back threatened military strikes against Iran, a stark reversal that came just hours after he vowed to hit the Islamic Republic "VERY HARD" and threatened to seize its oil infrastructure. US forces had already pounded Iran & 8230;
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at brokers Willis Re and Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here. Willis Re Taps Ogilvie and Dart From Guy Carpenter for Key Roles in London, Bermuda Willis Re, the & 8230;
Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is reportedly taking a big step in his romance with singer Katy Perry after sources claimed that he hopes she will move into his new $3.1 million Montreal home at least “part” of the year.
‘There’s a First Amendment,’ says Pimco’s Richard Clarida, a former vice chairman of the Fed’s board of governors
Brent crude on Friday settled at its lowest level since the early days of the U.S.-Iran conflict. after Pakistan said a peace deal between the nations had been reached.
Adobe’s stock falls further, after closing Thursday at the lowest price in more than seven years.
The solution is simple — but it won’t be easy.
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Robbie Moore, a longtime agent and partner with Legacy Risk Solutions in Augusta, Georgia, has been sworn in as the new president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia. He takes over from Jarrett Bridges, who is with the Higginbotham & 8230;
U.S. commercial insurance rates increased 2.5% in the first quarter 2026, according to the latest WTW Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). "The first quarter results reflect a continuation of the moderating pricing environment observed over recent quarters," said Yi & 8230;
Ford is recalling 548,463 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the center console, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. The issue relates to the console's chrome plating, which may bubble and peel over & 8230;
Lockton, the privately held, independent insurance brokerage, reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2026, with global revenues increasing 12% year over year to approximately $4.5 billion, with organic growth of 11%. This performance marks Lockton's sixth consecutive year of & 8230;
GoPro cameras have enabled the adventurous to record images of their experiences for nearly 25 years. But the company is under extreme pressure from intensifying competition, rising costs and more.
Jo Ling Kent explains what's driving the rise of ticket prices for events like the World Cup, NBA Finals and summer concerts, and how consumers can save money.
A surge in the Producer Price Index signals that businesses are paying more for goods and services, which could push up consumer costs.
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies announced the launch of a contractors general liability and inland marine solution, expanding its small commercial product suite to meet the needs of artisan contractors. The new offering through AmGUARD Insurance Company is initially available & 8230;
Westfield Specialty Launches New UK/Europe Liability Portfolio, Hiring 2 Execs From Everest Westfield Specialty International has expanded its casualty offering by launching a new UK and Europe liability portfolio, appointing Keith Knight, class underwriter, and Andy Skinner, deputy class underwriter, & 8230;
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis Re and Aon's Reinsurance Solutions business. A summary of these new hires follows here. Willis Re Names Former Guy Carpenter Exec Fletcher as CEO of Bermuda Willis Re, an international & 8230;
Corpus Christi's impending water crisis — and delayed action by city leaders — has become an issue in the race for Texas governor, with Gov. Greg Abbott threatening a state takeover of the city and his Democratic opponent, Gina Hinojosa, & 8230;
Union Bay Acquisition, an aggregator of insurance agencies, has acquired the assets of Arlington Agency, Inc., based in Livonia, Michigan. Terms were not disclosed. This is Union Bay's eighteenth acquisition, and fifth in the state of Michigan. Arlington Agency offers & 8230;
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers announced a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results. The multistate coalition investigated a number & 8230;
Despite major stock gains this year, Intel is significantly “underowned” in funds, BofA notes — and as ownership expands, the stock could zoom higher.
A look behind the stock market’s key support levels shows bullish NYSE activity and a hidden shift in volatility.
The merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery has been met with resistance from many in Hollywood — but the real threat will come from additional costs Paramount could incur if regulators slow down the deal.
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Global oil prices Thursday settled at their lowest in almost eight weeks after President Donald Trump said he was canceling planned fresh strikes on Iran, pulling back from his threat earlier in the day.
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Uber Technologies sued New York City to block enforcement of a new law that it said would unconstitutionally force it to keep drivers it does not want on its platform. In a complaint filed late on Tuesday night, Uber said & 8230;
It was an eventful first quarter, with the Iran conflict co-mingling with market concerns over the private credit exposures held by both European banks and insurers. Unsurprisingly, debt issuance has been affected, with March and much of April seeing a & 8230;
A state court judge has denied motions by Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube seeking a new trial after a jury found the companies liable for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge & 8230;
The top U.S. derivatives regulator on Wednesday released new draft regulations governing the burgeoning prediction markets industry, seeking to cement federal oversight over companies that have shot to the forefront of politics and sports betting while presenting new possible avenues & 8230;
Andersen named leader of Nationwide Agribusiness Distribution and Underwriting Nationwide named Nick Andersen as the new leader of agribusiness distribution and underwriting, following Dirk Pollitt's retirement. Effective July 1, Andersen will lead Nationwide's farm, ranch and commercial agribusiness sales and & 8230;
The U.S. Transportation Department said Wednesday it is rescinding part of its long-standing civil rights regulations that prohibit conduct that has an unintended "disparate" impact. In April 2025, President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies not to enforce laws that prohibit & 8230;
What if every missed renewal could have been saved by a conversation weeks earlier? It can cost seven to nine times more to acquire a new client than to retain one. Yet most independent agencies still manage renewals the same & 8230;
The co-founder of Ben & 38; Jerry's said the ice cream brand's new owner is in the "process of destroying" the Cherry Garcia maker's future by stopping it from criticizing US President Donald Trump. Ben Cohen, who started the brand in & ...
India's shipping ministry said all 20 Indian crew members were safe after a suspected U.S. strike on the asphalt tanker Jalveer off Oman on Thursday following two similar strikes involving Indian crews in the region this week. Three Indian sailors & 8230;
The iPhone was introduced in 2007, the same year the U.S. birth rate started to slide. The issues could be linked, a new analysis finds.
The U.S. saw its highest inflation since April 2023 in May, according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Kelly O'Grady has more.
According to a recent survey, 71% of U.S. public school teachers said they work at least one second job.
A report released just days before the start of the FIFA World Cup finds a correlation between sports betting and not having enough to eat.
RBC Capital Markets reduced its 12-month price target from $70 to $50.
Traders who once bet on crypto have not stopped gambling on the next big market story — they just are not finding that story in crypto itself.
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It’s been 91 days since gold hit its recent peak — making for the quickest entry into a bear market since 2008.
Prediction-market companies are identifying hundreds of cases of suspected insider trading.
Citing continued below-average rainfall and worsening dry conditions, Massachusetts officials have declared a significant drought (Level 2) in the Southeast, Cape Cod, and Islands regions of the state. Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper said the designation also recognizes & 8230;
Hayward Business License Tax Modernization On June 2, 2026, the Hayward City Council voted unanimously to place a measure on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot seeking Hayward voter approval of an ordinance updating the City’s Business License Tax (BLT). In so doing, ...
A licensed property-casualty insurance agent in Palm Beach Gardens has been charged with keeping payments for contractors' surety bonds, then using the funds for personal gain. Checree Bryant, 51, of Innovative Bonding Services, was arrested last week and charged with & 8230;
An investigation by the Federal Trade Commission into diversity, equity and inclusion at a consultancy for law firms and legal departments has forced the company to shut down. The FTC said Diversity Lab LLC used "discriminatory DEI employment practices" in & 8230;
The growing likelihood of an El Nino to emerge this summer has led Colorado State University hurricane researchers to slightly reduce their original forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season. In the latest forecast published June 10, CSU predicts a below & 8230;
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday released sweeping regulatory recommendations on data centers for the Legislature to pass in the 2027 session, as Texas grapples with an explosion of artificial intelligence-driven development and soaring power demands. In a letter to state & 8230;
More than 62 million Americans receive benefits from the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance fund. But by the end of 2032, the fund will only have the resources to pay out 78% of its scheduled benefits, according to a new federal analysis. Jill ...
The recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Trucordia announced it has acquired the assets of the Hecht-Stout Insurance Agency. This Dunlap, Illinois-based business has deep roots in the Peoria area and a longstanding reputation for helping clients navigate complex insurance decisions with clarity and confidence. Under the & 8230;
Officials in the US and Canada are planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the coming days for a new C$6.4 billion ($4.6 billion) bridge linking Michigan to the province of Ontario, which President Donald Trump threatened to block earlier this year. & 8230;
Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside the main cluster in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a resurgent pest that could devastate the nation's cattle industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced & 8230;
Off the coast of Oman over the weekend, 16 tankers clustered together to transfer millions of barrels of oil that had been stranded in the Persian Gulf. A month ago, that area had been entirely empty. They're part of a & 8230;
In May, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.5 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 4.2 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.2 percent in May (SA); ...
Officials from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency head to a federal trade court on Tuesday to try to find a way to refund tens of billions of dollars of tariffs that were collected and later deemed illegal by & 8230;
Inszone Insurance Services acquired Professional Insurance Strategies LLC in Arizona. Founded in 2006 by Gary Hanson, Professional Insurance Strategies was built to serve complex, niche industries. The firm specializes in the construction and public transportation sectors. Sacramento, California-based Inszone is & 8230;