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Tech stocks sink in Wall Street sell-off after US jobs report
Investors see mixed employment figures as paving the way for more hawkish monetary policy from the Fed
Topics: Fed
Missouri governor lashes out after news report reveals his office buried a study showing mask...
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday said a news story that reported his office had buried a study showing mask mandates work was "purposefully misleading." Parson issued a statement via social media late Thursday, a day after the...
Topics: Social Media
Biden May Have Saved You Two Cents at the Gas Pump and Democrats Want You to be Thankful
"2 cents saved on gas is the absolute perfect sequel to 16 cents saved on hot dogs. What a time to be alive."
The post Biden May Have Saved You Two Cents at the Gas Pump and Democrats Want You to be Thankful first appeared on Le·gal...
Topics: Joe Biden
The LMXT Tanker Could Render China's Missiles Totally Irrelevant
Kris Osborn
LMXT Tanker,
LMXTs based in Guam or at allied airfields throughout various parts of Southeast Asia could hold Chinese forces at risk from twice the distance.
The Air Force KC-Y tanker program is focused on deploying a combat-ready...
Topics: China
All I Want for Christmas Is to Free the Abortion Pill
This year has been truly terrible, especially for supporters of reproductive rights. Abortions after six weeks have been banned in Texas for more than three months and, this week, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority hinted that it might not...
Topics: Christmas
OSCE Ministerial Council: Pro-Western Figures in Spotlight, Growing Pressure on Russia, Belarus
As Sweden concludes its term as a chair in the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), member states such as Russia and Belarus find themselves under growing pressure.
Topics: OSCE, Russia, Belarus, Sweden
Big Lots, inc (BIG) Q3 2021 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Big Lots, inc (NYSE: BIG)Q3 2021 Earnings CallDec 3, 2021, 8:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue reading
Topics: US Equity Markets
Regions' (RF) Sabal Buyout Enhances Capital Market Abilities
Regions Financial Corporation's RF subsidiary, Regions Bank, has closed the previously announced acquisition of Sabal Capital Partners, LLC. This October, Regions agreed to acquire the diversified financial services firm, leveraging...
Topics: Banking
Republican bill that limits how race, slavery and history are taught in Texas schools becomes law
A more restrictive law designed to keep “critical race theory” out of Texas public schools became law on Thursday.
Under the new law, a “teacher may not be compelled to discuss a widely debated and currently controversial issue of public...
Nasdaq (NDAQ) November Volumes Increase Year Over Year
Nasdaq, Inc. NDAQ reported impressive volumes for November 2021. While U.S. equity options volume increased 24.4% year over year to 301 million contracts, European options and futures volume remained flat year over year at 5.9 million contracts.In...
Topics: Nasdaq, US Equity Markets
Warsaw Expects New Afghan Migrant Flow at Border Organized by Minsk in Next Months
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland is preparing for hundreds of thousands of Afghan migrants at its border with Belarus, Government Spokesman Piotr Muller said on Friday, claiming that the influx is being organized by Minsk.
Topics: Poland, Warsaw, Belarus, Minsk
Cannabis impacts sperm counts, motility in two generations of mice
An intense but short-term exposure to cannabis vapor lowered sperm counts and slowed sperm movement, or motility, not only in the directly exposed male mice but also in their sons.
Nonprofit Accused of Breaking Rules Gets $178M Contract to House Migrant Children at Border
The Biden administration is paying more than $175 million to a nonprofit that has faced allegations of financial mismanagement to house unaccompanied children who illegally crossed the southern border.
The Department of Health and Human...
Topics: Joe Biden
How food intake modifies the gut
With more than 10% of the world's population obese and 40% overweight, obesity constitutes one of the most crucial health challenges.
Topics: Obesity
Guidewire Software (GWRE) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
Guidewire Software (GWRE) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.21 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.24. This compares to earnings of $0.17 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This...
Topics: Earnings Per Share
Marsh & McLennan (MMC) Offers $750M Senior Notes in 2 Tranches
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. MMC recently announced the pricing of $750 million of senior notes in two tranches with an aggregate principal amount of $400 million and $350 million, respectively. With interest rates of 2.375% and 2.9%, the...
Economists Define the Way to Improve the Quality of Life in Countries with Different Income
RUDN University economists have identified how conditions of UN Sustainable Development Goals differ in high and low-income countries. The researchers offered recommendations to increase the quality of life by 45-95%.
Why Sportsman's Warehouse Is Plunging Today
Shares of Sportsman's Warehouse (NASDAQ: SPWH) were tumbling in morning trading Friday after the outdoor equipment and lifestyle retailer announced its merger with Great Outdoors Group was being called off due to antitrust concerns. Shares were down...
Topics: Nasdaq, US Equity Markets
‘I’m being terrorized’: Woman melts down in court as she faces punishment for threatening...
An Ohio woman was sentenced to six months in prison for shouting racial slurs at Black teenagers while menacing them with her car.
Angela Baker, 43, was convicted of two felony charges of ethnic intimidation during the 2020 incident at a Meijer...
Humana (HUM) Ties Up to Enhance Medicare Advantage Business
Humana Inc. HUM recently inked a deal with leading multi-specialty group practices Loudoun Medical Group, P.C. or LMG, with which Humana Medicare Advantage members will be able to access LMG’s medical and surgical locations. LMG is one of the...
Topics: Medicare
S&P 500 Notches Best Day in Seven Weeks: 5 ETF Winners
Wall Street rebounded strongly from the Omicron-induced sell-offs on bargain hunting. The S&P 500 Index has risen 1.4% — its biggest gain since mid-October. The rally has been broad-based with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 1.8%,...
What Are Febrile Seizures?
CHLA Pediatric Neurologist Kiarash Sadrieh, MD, provides tips for parents when your child's fever leads to seizure. While a fever is a part of our natural response to infection, the fever itself can lead to complications. One rare complication...
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Vertex Pharma, Amgen, Blueprint Medicines, Deciphera Pharma and...
For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – December 3, 2021 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial...
Topics: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Amgen
Havana Syndrome Mystery: Review Finds No Answers
Some officials remain convinced Russia is involved, but so far there is no evidence pointing to a particular adversary and no one has detected microwaves or other possible weapons.
Was She Just Another Nicely Packaged Pain Delivery System?
I had been burned too badly to believe in love. And yet, believe I did.
Nuclear power is the path to a cleaner future
In the wake of the inconsequential COP26, where some governments made sweeping new promises and others (China) made clear their plans to keep ramping up emissions through 2030, this week’s World Nuclear Energy Day is an excellent opportunity to...
Topics: China