An attendee holds pamphlets at the Albany Job Fair in Latham, New York, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty Images Private payrolls growth was less than expected in November, reflecting a slowing labor market, according to a report Wednesday from ADP. Companies added 146,000 on the month, below the … Read more
Presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to a crowd on June 2, 2023 in Gilbert, South Carolina. Sean Rayford | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing embattled defense secretary choice Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to two sources familiar with the decision-making. DeSantis is “very much in contention,” … Read more
Prospective buyers attend an open house at a home for sale in Larchmont, New York, US, on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Tiffany Hagler-Geard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale. That fueled mortgage demand last week, as consumers looking to refinance … Read more
Don’t be surprised if Roku gets scooped up by a competitor in 2025, according to Needham. “The top 6 reasons to acquire Roku (our view) include its installed base, unique data sets, pricing power, shelf space, buy vs build advantages, and the fact that it’s now the only scaled CTV platform that can be purchased,” … Read more
Employees work on Buick Envision SUVs at General Motors’ Dong Yue assembly plant, officially known as SAIC-GM Dong Yue Motors Co., Ltd., on Nov. 17, 2022, in Yantai, Shandong Province of China. Tang Ke | Visual China Group | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC … Read more
Wall Street is turning more bullish on shares of Marvell Technology in the wake of a strong earnings report. Shares popped more than 13% in the premarket after the integrated circuit maker surpassed third-quarter estimates after the bell Tuesday and issued upbeat revenue guidance. The findings prompted a slew of Wall Street firms to lift … Read more
The Good Brigade | DigitalVision | Getty Images Older Americans have just a few days left to evaluate their Medicare coverage for next year. Medicare’s annual open enrollment period for health plans and prescription drug coverage runs until Dec. 7. Experts say it’s worthwhile for Medicare’s 67.8 million beneficiaries to make sure they have the … Read more
France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier ponders during a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly in Paris, on December 3, 2024. Julien De Rosa | Afp | Getty Images The French government once again stands on the brink of collapse, after Prime Minister Michel Barnier refused to bend to demands from right … Read more
Courtesy: J.P. Morgan Private Bank J.P. Morgan Private Bank is out with its list of recommended holiday books and experiences for wealthy clients, and this year’s offerings include a George Clooney Broadway debut, an expanded art museum in São Paulo, Brazil, a wellness center in Manhattan and books about leadership and artificial intelligence. The “NextList2025,” … Read more
Seats in the economy class cabin on board an American Airlines Boeing Co. 777-300ER aircraft. Brent Lewin | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. airline executives are set to defend their seating fees before a Senate panel Wednesday after the subcommittee accused the industry of charging “junk” fees to bring in billions in revenue. American, Delta, United, Spirit and Frontier brought in … Read more