Tech market values jump in September on Fed rate cuts, AI optimism

(Reuters) – The market capitalization of many tech firms surged in September, buoyed by a Federal Reserve rate cut that typically enhances future profits and cash flows for high-growth companies,…

Finance firms more worried about global economy, BoE survey finds

LONDON (Reuters) – Worries about risks to the UK financial system posed by a global economic downturn have risen sharply to their highest level since the second half of 2019,…

Commentary: A wider Middle East war doesn’t have to mean higher oil and gas prices

Oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) jumped about 2.5% after Iran blitzed Israel with several hundred ballistic missiles on Oct. 1. Israel seems certain to retaliate, and Iran could re-retaliate, which basically…

Debate highlights: Walz and Vance’s biggest economic battles

The economy had a starring role in the first, and likely only, vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance Tuesday night, with both candidates positioning…

This Father of 3 Thought His Cough Was a Lingering Flu Symptom. It Was Heart Failure

After months of coughing and having the flu and pneumonia, Son Vang was hospitalized with heart failure. Over the course of a few years, his condition worsened, requiring more hospital…

Oil Extends Surge as Israel Vows Retaliation After Iran Strike

(Bloomberg) — Oil surged for a second day after Iran fired about 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, drawing a vow of retaliation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and raising the…

Oil, Haven Assets Rise After Iran Strikes Israel: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) — Oil and haven assets advanced after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, with the flight to safety sending US stocks lower on Tuesday. Most Read from…

Nearly 1 in 3 US Adults Are Iron Deficient: Healthy Tips to Boost Your Iron Intake

Iron deficiency is linked to poorer brain health, heart failure, and other health concerns. A new study shows nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States are deficient in…

Non-Compete Associated with Partial Sale of Business Must Be “Reasonable” To Be Enforced

Samuelian v. Life Generations Healthcare, LLC, 104 Cal. App. 5th 331 (2024) Robert and Stephen Samuelian co-founded Life Generations Healthcare, LLC. When they sold a portion of the business, the company…

Fed terminates 2013 money-laundering enforcement action against Citigroup

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve announced on Tuesday that it had terminated a 2013 enforcement action it filed against Citigroup over shortcomings in its capacity to police money laundering.…