Brooke Shields on Why Embracing Aging and Prioritizing Preventive Health in Her 50s Feels ‘Like a Superpower’

Brooke Shields is speaking out about the importance of preventive health for people over 50. Specifically, Shields is working to encourage others to embrace aging and the increased risk of…

Fed Exploring Tying Liquidity to Uninsured Deposits, Barr Says

(Bloomberg) — The US central bank is exploring adjustments to its liquidity framework, including requirements that would aim to protect uninsured depositors. Most Read from Bloomberg The potential rule would…

Brazil Central Bank Lifts 2024 Economic Growth Forecast for Third Time

(Bloomberg) — Brazil’s central bank raised its 2024 growth forecast and now sees the economy expanding in line with the most optimistic estimates, corroborating its decision to start an open-ended…

Dow Jones Today: Major Indexes Rise as Chip Stocks Surge; S&P 500 Hits Record High

Micron's Post-Earnings Pop Leads Chip Stocks Higher 1 hr 46 min ago Micron Technology (MU) shares surged Thursday after the memory chip maker’s revenue and outlook blew past expectations, leading Nvidia…

Massachusetts SJC Rules in Favor of Insureds for Ambiguous Insurance Policy Term

In Zurich American Insurance Company v. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (and a consolidated case[1]) (Docket No. SJC-13535), the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled in favor of insureds in a dispute over…

US economic growth, corporate profits revised higher in 2023

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in 2023 amid upgrades to business investment and consumer spending despite hefty interest rate increases from…

US economy grew at a solid 3% rate last quarter, government says in final estimate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy expanded at a healthy 3% annual pace from April through June, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said Thursday, leaving…

Wall Street just got another sign that dealmaking is on its way back

Wall Street just got a new sign that dealmaking is making a comeback. Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) reported third quarter results Wednesday afternoon that showed investment banking fees were up…

World’s Most Popular Vegetable Oil Is No Longer the Cheapest

(Bloomberg) — Palm oil has lost its position as the world’s cheapest edible oil, thanks to shrinking output in the biggest growers and plentiful supply of the main alternative. Most…

Workplace Safety Concerns for Florida Employers in Anticipation of Hurricane Helene

Tropical Storm Helene is projected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast as a major hurricane later this week, and evacuations are already underway in parts of the state. Employers are likely…