As the major party tickets for the upcoming election have been confirmed, voters are turning their attention to the personal finance policies championed by the candidates, which could have a direct impact on their wallets. Vice President Kamala Harris has revealed her running mate as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, while former President Donald Trump has
Former President Donald Trump has put forth a plan to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits for seniors, claiming it would benefit those who are well-deserving. However, policy experts warn that this plan could have detrimental effects on the Social Security and Medicare trust funds. By repealing this tax, it could potentially increase the budget
Automaker Stellantis has recently announced plans to indefinitely lay off up to 2,450 U.S. factory workers as it discontinues the production of an older version of its Ram 1500 pickup truck in Michigan. This decision comes as the company shifts focus to its newer models and updates its production lines to align with consumer demands.
It seems that wealthy investors and family offices have been making a significant shift from stocks to private markets in recent times. This transition has been attributed to concerns about an overheated tech sector and a desire for more stability. According to a UBS family office survey, family offices now have 35% of their portfolios
Tired of the inconsistent bounce and lack of durability in traditional pickleballs, Life Time’s founder and CEO Bahram Akradi made the bold decision to create a new and improved version of the popular game ball. This move came as a response to the growing popularity of pickleball in America, with Akradi aiming to address the
JPMorgan Chase has recently introduced a generative artificial intelligence assistant known as LLM Suite to over 60,000 of its employees, marking the beginning of a larger initiative to integrate this technology across the entire financial institution. Unlike other companies that develop their own AI models, JPMorgan opted to create LLM Suite as a platform that
A hazardous goods container exploded on a cargo ship in China’s bustling Ningbo port, causing alarm and concern. Taiwanese vessel owner Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. confirmed the incident, stating that no casualties or injuries were reported as a result of the explosion. The explosion occurred on the YM Mobility ship and resulted in a
The stock market has been experiencing various ups and downs in recent times, with certain companies standing out for their impressive performances. For instance, E.l.f. Beauty managed to post a remarkable 50% gain in sales during its fiscal first quarter, following a substantial increase in the year-ago period. However, the company warned investors about potential
E.l.f. Beauty’s success story continues to unfold as the cosmetics retailer exceeded quarterly estimates yet again, reporting a remarkable 50% surge in sales. The company’s sales reached $324.5 million in the fiscal first quarter, prompting an upward revision of its full-year guidance. This growth trend follows a remarkable 76% increase in the same period last
In a recent securities filing, Delta Air Lines disclosed that last month’s CrowdStrike outage, resulting in mass flight cancellations, cost the company a staggering $550 million. This financial blow included a $380 million revenue hit in the current quarter due to refunding customers for cancelled flights and providing compensation. Additionally, the carrier incurred a $170