Deep in the Heart of Texas: Court Blocks FTC Non-Compete Rule

On August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas invalidated the FTC’s rule banning most non-compete agreements.  Ryan LLC et al v. Federal Trade Commission, WL…

10 Timeless Rules for Investors

Bob Farrell spent decades as the head of research at Merrill Lynch, establishing himself as one of the leading market analysts on Wall Street. His insights on technical analysis and general…

The Top 5 Ways to Hedge Against Inflation

Inflation is defined by the rate at which the value of a currency is falling and, consequently, the general level of prices for goods and services is rising. Inflation is…

Oil Gains as Traders Await Powell Clues on Interest-Rate Outlook

(Bloomberg) — Oil pulled back some of its weekly loss with markets advancing in the lead up to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech that will give clues…

Global equity funds see sharp inflows on Fed rate cut hopes

(Reuters) – Global investors ploughed money into equity funds in the week to Aug. 21, encouraged by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September and easing concerns about…

US District Court Sets Aside the FTC’s Noncompete Ban on a Nationwide Basis

On August 20, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas held that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule banning noncompetes is unlawful and “set aside” the…

The Administration Creates New Pathways for DACA Recipients to Obtain Legal Status

Among the multiple executive actions the White House announced on June 18, 2024, was one stating it was taking steps to facilitate the process for certain Deferred Action for Childhood…