Author: super@dmin
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Economic Report: Bad omen? Americans ate out less during the holidays
What’s one of the first things people do when they are worried about the economy? They cook more at home and eat out less. That’s what happened toward the end of 2022.
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Deep Dive: Here’s why Citigroup’s stock stands out among the biggest U.S. banks
It appears 2023 will be a reset year for the ‘big six’ U.S. banks as they right-size for lower market volumes and continue to enjoy strong loan quality
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The Wall Street Journal: Law-enforcement agencies across America can tap into little-known database of money transfers between U.S. and dozens of countries
An ‘all-you-can-eat buffet of Americans’ personal financial data [accessed without] the normal protections for Americans’ privacy,’ says Senate Democrat.
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Crypto Update: MetaMask parent company ConsenSys lays off 11% of workforce
ConsenSys, the parent company behind popular crypto wallet MetaMask, is laying off 96 employees, or 11% of its workforce, according to a blog post by the chief executive published on Wednesday morning.
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: Moderna is the latest company to produce a promising RSV vaccine
The experimental respiratory syncytial virus vaccine prevented most infections in older adults in a Phase 3 clinical trial
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The Ratings Game: United Airlines’ ‘impressive top line’ and ‘earnings power’ cited by analysts after fourth-quarter beat and upbeat guidance
Lifted by the fourth-quarter results, United Airlines’ stock rose premarket before pulling back after market open.
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MarketWatch First Take: ‘Avatar’ ticket sales better than expected, says AMC CEO Adam Aron
‘So much for the doomsayers doubting the enduring appeal of movie theatres,’ AMC head Adam Aron tweets.
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Coronavirus Update: China to start issuing new tourism passports as Lunar New Year approaches amid wave of COVID cases
The Chinese government is again taking applications for new tourism passports after halting their issuance in early 2020 due to the pandemic.
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Next Avenue: ‘A window of opportunity’ to retire abroad: Here’s what to know and where to consider going
Two ‘best places to retire abroad’ lists are out, and affordable European communities are among the new hot spots. Plus, 5 tips for retiring abroad in 2023.
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The Fed: Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has COVID-19, shows mild symptoms, Fed says
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms, the central bank said in a statement