As the upcoming presidential debate approaches, voters are eagerly anticipating insight from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on their plans for handling key issues such as the economy, inflation, and job growth. One area that is particularly uncertain after the election is the clean energy sector, which has seen growth due
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As Los Angeles gears up to host the 2028 Olympics, Mayor Karen Bass expressed both excitement and anxiety about the preparation needed for the big event. The focus is on improving public transportation to ensure that attendees can easily access the various venues without relying on cars. Bass envisions a city where public transportation is
The former CEO of British chip design firm Arm, Warren East, recently gave a keynote speech at Cambridge Tech Week criticizing the U.K.’s lackluster performance in commercializing technology businesses globally. According to East, there needs to be a mindset shift in the investor community in order for the U.K. to succeed on the world stage.
Discount home goods retailer Big Lots has recently filed for bankruptcy, citing high interest rates and a sluggish housing market as factors contributing to its financial downfall. The company, which operates over 1,300 stores across 48 states, has seen a decline in sales following a drop in demand for home furnishings post-pandemic. Despite generating $4.7
Seven & i Holdings has recently rejected a takeover offer from Canadian convenience store operator, Alimentation Couche-Tard. The rejection was based on the belief that the offer did not serve the best interests of the company’s shareholders and stakeholders. The offer, which was for $14.86 per share, was labeled as “opportunistically timed” and was criticized
Vice President Kamala Harris has recently announced a proposal to increase the capital gains tax rate from 20% to 28% for households earning over $1 million annually. This increase is part of Harris’s plan to tax investment income at a rate that rewards innovators, founders, and small businesses. If implemented, this change would have significant
British luxury fashion house Burberry Group has faced a significant setback as it dropped out of the U.K.’s FTSE 100 stock market index. This move comes as a result of waning sales and a series of management changes within the company. The 168-year-old retailer’s slide into the FTSE 250 during September’s quarterly rebalancing signifies the
In 2024, exchange-traded fund inflows have surpassed monthly records, setting the stage for potential growth in the investment landscape. According to Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, the massive amount of $6 trillion parked in money market funds could serve as a significant catalyst for the industry moving forward. This observation underscores the importance
Forward Air, a transportation services provider, has found itself in the crosshairs of activist investment firm Ancora. Ancora, with a history of engaging in strategic efforts in niche areas, has set its sights on driving change at Forward Air. The company’s stock price performance has been volatile, with various factors contributing to its current position.
Vice President Kamala Harris has recently outlined her economic agenda, which includes a call for higher taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations. This plan, endorsed in August, mirrors President Biden’s proposal for a 25% minimum tax on total income, including unrealized gains exceeding $100 million. While the aim is to ensure that the wealthiest individuals