Month: February 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Trump’s nominee to be secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies before a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., Jan. 29, 2025.  Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Americans’ credit card balances soared to a record $1.17 trillion in 2024 — and even the wealthy are
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President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2025. Xinhua News Agency | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images There’s a delicate balance playing out at corporations across America. As the Trump administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, many prominent companies have publicly scaled back
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A truck drives past shipping containers at the Port of Philadelphia, Nov. 6, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images As President Donald Trump begins imposing tariffs on imported goods, some experts question his revenue expectations — including the possibility of replacing the federal income tax.  During his presidential campaign, Trump floated an “all tariff
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Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on May 1, 2023.  Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Bank shares rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve released parameters for its annual industry stress test showing smaller hypothetical shocks to the U.S. economy than in previous
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Being part of the “sandwich generation”—adults caught between raising their own children and caring for aging parents—can feel like an endless financial and emotional marathon. Many middle-aged adults are juggling mortgages, college tuition for their kids, and the stunning costs of elder care, not covered by Medicare. The weight of these responsibilities can lead to
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Amazon shares fell roughly 4% on Thursday evening despite the e-commerce and cloud giant reporting a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter after the closing bell. The market participants during extended trading took issue with a first-quarter 2025 forecast that missed estimates and a larger-than-expected capital expenditure plan. However, we don’t see either item as thesis-changing. Revenue increased
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General signage before practice for the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The National Collegiate Athletic Association on Thursday updated its transgender student-athlete policy to prohibit trans women from competing in women’s sports, one day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order stating the federal
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