Synovus Financial and Pinnacle Financial Partners have agreed to merge in an all-stock deal worth $8.6 billion, forming one of the largest regional banks in the southeastern United States. The combined entity will have over $115 billion in assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Synovus shareholders will receive stock valued at $61.18 apiece, representing … Read more
Nintendo has finally put an end to decades-long speculation about Mario and Princess Peach’s relationship. In a statement released on July 25, the company confirmed that the iconic video game characters are simply good friends who help each other out whenever they can. The connection between Mario and Princess Peach is undeniable, with many fans … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is within 1% of setting a new record high, driven by growing optimism over trade deal negotiations with China, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. President Trump has stated that talks are going well, despite tensions remaining with Canada. Trump plans to meet with EU Commission President Ursula … Read more
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A third human case of West Nile virus in Illinois has been reported in DuPage County. According to the DuPage County Health Department, the individual is a Glen Ellyn resident in their 50s and developed symptoms in mid-July. This case brings the total number of reported human cases in Illinois to at least three, following … Read more
Tesla plans to launch its Robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, according to an internal memo. The service will operate within a large geofenced area that includes Marin, East Bay, and parts of San Jose. A safety monitor will be present in the driver’s seat with full access to the brake … Read more
Aaron Rodgers completed his first pass in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opening training camp practice on Thursday, but not before linebacker Patrick Queen intercepted the ball. Despite the turnover, Rodgers remains confident in his team’s chances this season. Rodgers, who is living with wide receiver DK Metcalf in a dorm at St. Vincent College, had one … Read more
Investors have grown increasingly frustrated with the airline industry’s recent performance. The latest earnings reports from Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have further fueled this sentiment, causing their stocks to plummet. As a result, investors are questioning whether the airlines’ rally is truly sustainable. Southwest Airlines, like its peers, reported slower-than-expected revenue growth in its … Read more
A Philadelphia cheesesteak institution is facing financial strain due to soaring beef costs, which may lead to menu price hikes for its iconic sandwich. Ken Silver, president of Jim’s South St., a beloved spot known for its $13.49 cheesesteaks, expressed concerns about raising prices, fearing it would alienate loyal customers. Silver attributed the rising costs … Read more
Senator Elizabeth Warren has expressed concern that President Donald Trump may try to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as a pretext for his dissatisfaction with the central bank’s independence. The Massachusetts Democrat, who has long been critical of Powell’s approach to monetary policy, warned that Trump is seeking an excuse to remove him from … Read more