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Local unemployment rates reveal a surprising amount about what's going on in the economy - and they're hinting at a boom in manufacturing
UBS used estimates of how county-level unemployment has changed in the last years to illustrate broader trends in the economy. Unemployment trends in counties dependent on the...
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Schedule for Week of Apr 22, 2018
The key economic reports this week are the advance estimate of Q1 GDP, March new and existing home sales, and Case-Shiller house prices. --- Monday, Apr 23rd --- 8:30 AM ET...
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"Blended Finance" - Lipstick On The Public-Private Partnership Pig?
Financial firms are pushing joint public-private financing for infrastructure around the world. Critics say it is more expensive than public funding and contrary to blended...
21 hours ago - Forbes
AssuredPartners Appoints Several Executives
AssuredPartners Inc. has made several management changes as it continues to expand. Colin Lowe was appointed national practice leader for select commercial and personal...
21 hours ago - A.M. Best
India Cuts Off Its Nose to Spite Its Face Over Cryptocurrency
The Reserve Bank of India entered uncharted waters by dealing a ban on cryptocurrencies which has caused outrage and confusion among the crypto investment community in India...
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Automakers are facing an unprecedented shift in the industry - and it's great news for consumers
The auto industry is usually thought of as a cyclical business, but the current US sales boom has lasted longer than expected. This has enabled a novel period of long-term...
22 hours ago - Business Insider
The 12 longest serving football managers in European history
UEFA has compiled a list of the longest serving managers in the history of European football. The shortest tenure is 19 years, while the longest is a massive 44 years. Several...
1 day ago - Business Insider
Big Wall Street banks saved $3.6 billion in taxes last quarter under Trump's new law
An analysis by The Associated Press shows the nation's six big Wall Street banks saved at least $3.59 billion in taxes last quarter, thanks to the recently enacted Trump tax law.
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BLS: Unemployment Rates Lower in 4 states in March; Kentucky and Maine at New Series Lows
From the BLS: Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary Unemployment rates were lower in March in 4 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 45 states and the...
1 day ago - Calculated Risk
Fortnite Creator Admitting Game's Purpose Is To Prepare Young Men For War In Russia, Syria Is Satire
Photo Credit: Epic Games Fortnite's creator admitting that the game's sole purpose is to prepare young men for war is satirical news. There is no truth to a report that the...
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We have driven , reported on , road-tripped , and talked about our fair share of electric and hybrid vehicles at Business Insider. These are exciting times for a technology...
Wells Fargo Hit With $1 Billion In Fines Over Home And Auto Loan Abuses
Some consumers were charged too much to extend the lock on their mortgage interest rates. Wells Fargo's mandatory insurance program also added unneeded costs and fees into...
Morgan Stanley just downgraded Apple - and it reveals a growing complaint...
Morgan Stanley cut its price target from Apple stock from $203 to $200. One reason cited is "weak China data." Several notes in recent weeks have highlighted Apple's problems...
Alaska Airlines is cracking down on people who use emotional-support animals...
Alaska Airlines has announced a new policy for passengers traveling with emotional support and psychiatric service animals. On Thursday, the airline said all passengers with...
Snap is rallying after Credit Suisse raises its price target
Credit Suisse maintained its "Outperform" rating and raised its price target for Snap . Shares are up more than 3% Friday. Watch Snap trade in real time . Snap is trading...
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Here is what you need to know. The indicator with an almost perfect record of predicting US recessions is edging towards a tipping point. The spread between 2-year and 10-year...
Hotels: Occupancy Rate Up Year-over-Year, Record Q1
From HotelNewsNow.com: STR: US hotels set Q1 performance record The U.S. hotel industry reported record-breaking performance during the first quarter of 2018, according to data...
'Losing direction': Allergan investors are unhappy after a wild 4 hour...
Allergan's stock closed down 4% on Thursday, after the pharma giant said it was "in the early stages of considering a possible offer" for UK-listed Shire, only to say a four...
For One California Company, Trump's Tariffs Have Unintended Consequences
The administration says the steel and aluminum tariffs will raise costs just slightly. But in a low-margin business like canned goods, a little extra cost can take a deep bite...
The Murdochs are guaranteed over $206 million once the Disney-Fox deal is...
According to an SEC filing on Wednesday spotted by The Wrap, the Murdoch family - Rupert and sons James and Lachlan - will receive over $206 million once the Disney-Fox deal is...