Global stock markets turned mostly lower on Thursday and gold hit a record high amid Federal Reserve concerns that US President Donald Trump's tariffs and immigration measures could reignite inflation. Wall Street's main indices opened lower, with the S&P 500 coming off another record high. "Investors are mulling the impact of interest rates staying higher…
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Health plans are lobbying the Trump administration to scrap a proposal dating from the final days of the Biden administration that would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover anti-obesity drugs, including GLP-1s, for weight loss. Why it matters: The final decision, expected in April, is an important barometer of which health care interests have President Trump’s ear, since many…
California insurance regulators are demanding that State Farm answer“ critical questions about its financial condition” in response to the company’ s request for emergency approval of a steep rate hike for homeowners in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires. “The burden is on State Farm to show why this is needed now,” said Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara in a…
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara did not approve an emergency, interim 22 percent rate request from State Farm, instead calling a meeting with the carrier to get some answers about the carrier' s financial situation and more. State Farm General earlier this month asked the California Department of Insurance to immediately approve interim…
Rising wildfire, flood and insurance risks could reshape Eugene’s housing market. How will climate change impact Lane County homeowners?
Martin Wolf, the long-standing chief economics commentator at the Financial Times, had a meltdown of sorts in his latest column, which as shown above is titled We must fund oppositions properly to save democracy. Because Wolf has been at this game for decades, he is able to maintain a veneer of reasonableness in presenting yet…
Strategic Financial Concepts LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 20,194 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,301,000.
Monument Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of Archrock, Inc. (NYSE:AROC – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 9,489 shares of the energy company’s stock, valued at approximately $236,000.
Recent federal executive orders have left many organizations in Ohio navigating uncertainty, particularly when it comes to funding for essential services. Food banks, which serve as a critical safety net for families in need, are feeling the strain.
Yves here. I have retitled the post by John Ruehl because I regard the original title, which reflects the positioning of the piece to be misleading. Ruehl, playing on xenophobia, had declared: Foreign Companies Are Driving the Global Privatization of Domestic Infrastructure.
Mission Connection Healthcare (866-833-1822) is now accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance for mental health services offered at its Washington locations.
A review of Perry Mehrling’s book, Money and Empire: Charles P. Kindleberger and the Dollar System, and an exploration Mehrling’s discussion of the 1982 correspondence between Charles Kindleberger and Ben Bernanke examining their theories concerning financial crises. When Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Board of the Federal Reserve, opened the September 16, 2008 meeting of the…
The future of Medicaid, the nation’s largest public health insurance program, hangs in the balance as House Republicans push for deep budget cuts that could drastically reshape it.
A new law ensures young individuals leaving incarceration receive essential health care support, reducing barriers to reintegration. Access to Medicaid, CHIP, and private options like Austin private health insurance plans improves stability, lowering risks of untreated conditions and repeat incarcerations.
Kentucky saw flooding across the state over the weekend. Here's what to know about flood insurance and what to do after your home is flooded.
Empower Advisory Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Owens Corning (NYSE:OC – Free Report) by 1.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 512,049 shares of the construction company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,167 shares during the period.…
Dr. Wendy Molaska is a Wisconsin family practice doctor, but her patients don’t use their health insurance — if they have it — when under her care. Instead, Molaska’s patients have a subscription for her services, paying $70 a month. They go to Molaska’s office when they feel sick, need a checkup, or have some…
Blue Trust Inc. cut its stake in Visa Inc. (NYSE:V – Free Report) by 50.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 10,995 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock after selling 11,069 shares during the period. Blue Trust Inc.’s holdings in…
New York State Teachers Retirement System reduced its stake in shares of Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD – Free Report) by 11.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 148,463 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 19,990…
