Today: 22. Dec, 2024
UPS has successfully dodged a strike in the US for the first time in over 25 years, with the workers’ union confirming the ratification of a fresh five-year agreement. After extended negotiations addressing demands such as improved salaries and enhanced working conditions,…
Following Wall Street’s significant rally, marking its best day since June as bond market tensions somewhat eased, most Asian stocks experienced a rise on Thursday. The Nikkei 225 in Japan increased by 0.4% during morning trades, reaching 32,146.33. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also…
Asian stock indices predominantly saw a downturn on Thursday, following a dip in Wall Street shares, as the market readied itself for a critical U.S. inflation report. The U.S. will later unveil its latest monthly inflation statistics. Analysts project an inflation rise…
UPS is already feeling the financial strain of a potential labour agreement with the Teamsters, even before it has come into effect. The company observed a decline in its earnings and revenue in Q2, preceding the finalization of this agreement. Prompted by…
A new survey from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) reveals that many Canadians are struggling to save enough for retirement due to the challenges presented by inflation and escalating interest rates, with a considerable number considering postponing their retirement plans. …
A father of two and the sole breadwinner in his family, describes the current financial climate as devastating due to the constant rise in the interest rate of his home loan. He is among the 1.4 million UK residents with a variable…
Despite robust stock market performance and promising second-quarter corporate earnings, US startups, particularly those in Silicon Valley, are navigating through turbulent waters. Big tech firms like Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft continue to thrive, but their smaller startup counterparts are battling for…
As of Friday, Wall Street appears poised for another successful week as the stock market steadies following a drop the previous day. Midday trading saw a 0.3% increase in the S&P 500, setting it on track for its eighth triumphant week out…
Wall Street saw stocks advancing, contributing to the impressive streak that has propelled it to its loftiest point in over 15 months. By midday, the S&P 500 had risen by 0.3%, fresh off its highest finish since the start of April 2022.…
Social Security recipients might brace themselves for a significantly more minor cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2024 as the inflation rate slows. The anticipated Social Security COLA could be around 3%, per a recent estimate by The Senior Citizens League, an impartial senior…
