The Federal Reserve has reduced its target interest rate three times in 2024, affecting deposit account rates. This change may be your last chance to secure today’s high CD rates with a certificate of deposit (CD). As of December 30, 2024, shorter-term CD rates remain competitive, with several financial institutions offering around 4.00% APY for … Read more
Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy protection in September, has reached a deal that will preserve hundreds of stores and distribution centers. The discount chain will be sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, a firm specializing in distressed companies. Variety Wholesalers Inc., a discount store owner with over 400 locations, plans to acquire between 200-400 … Read more
A high-speed train collided with a fire truck in downtown Delray Beach, Florida, on Saturday, leaving three firefighters and 12 passengers injured. The incident occurred after the fire truck reportedly maneuvered around lowered crossing arms and into the path of an approaching freight train. The collision happened at 10:45 a.m., causing significant damage to both … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial this week has been deferred due to upcoming prostate surgery. The Jerusalem District Court accepted his request after he formally asked for the delay, citing his health as the reason. Source: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-12-29/ty-article/.premium/court-cancels-netanyahus-testimony-in-corruption-trial-this-week-due-to-prostate-surgery/00000194-11c1-dbd3-afd6-71d1fb760000
For those seeking super-safe dividend income in 2025, three ultra-high-yield stocks are worth considering. Realty Income (O), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), and PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT) offer attractive yields with a focus on cash-flow consistency. Realty Income stands out for its unmatched commercial real estate portfolio and long-term lease agreements. The company’s rental properties … Read more
Amazon is offering significant discounts on Apple Watch Series 10 models, with prices reduced to all-time lows. The deals apply to both 42mm and 46mm GPS Series 10 models in various case colors and band styles. The discounts range from $70 off, bringing the prices down to record lows. For example: – 42mm GPS Apple … Read more
A cryptocurrency analyst is predicting a massive surge in the price of XRP, a digital asset focused on payments. Credible Crypto, a pseudonymous YouTube personality with over 65,700 subscribers, believes XRP has one of the most bullish market structures in crypto based on its charts. According to the Elliott Wave theory, which the analyst applies … Read more
Georgia has inaugurated a new conservative president, Mikheil Kavelashvili, who marks a significant shift away from Western influence and towards Russia and China. The country’s pro-Western trajectory, once hailed as a trailblazer among post-Soviet states, is now seen as moving closer to these emerging powers. Kavelashvili, 53, was sworn in on Sunday amidst an election … Read more
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are middlemen between drugmakers and insurers, employers, and government entities that purchase prescription drugs. They play a crucial role in negotiating prices, affordability, and access to medication. However, the lack of competition among PBMs has led to high list prices for patented drugs. The current regulatory environment allows overly large PBMs … Read more
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the immediate release of Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. The demand comes after Israeli forces raided the facility last week, detaining Abu Safiya. Other human rights organizations and his family also support his release. WHO Director-General Tedros stated … Read more