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France held the first of two rounds of parliamentary elections on Sunday, and its “far right” party won big. I put that in quotes because right-wing parties in Europe can differ from the American far right — the immigrant-scapegoating ethnonationalism is just as ugly, but the economic policies are less hypocritical. I’ll get to that…

Retirement continues to be a hot button topic for Americans. With inflation still sky high and with little signs of slowing down, it seems like a pipedream that most will be unable to afford, let alone as the program stands now. Currently, if an American wants to officially retire and start collecting benefits, they must wait until they…

Grand Cayman , July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esteemed legal expert John Helms is set to make a significant appearance on the popular podcast "Coffee With Q" to shed light on the complex laws and legalities surrounding cryptocurrency. The podcast episode is scheduled to air July 15th and promises to provide invaluable insights for both…

Key TakeawaysContinued strong dynamics in the US housing market combined with regulatory headwinds for conventional lenders have generated opportunities to invest in real estate specialty lending with attractive risk-adjusted, long-term return potential.With appealing yields, robust cash flows and short durations, we believe residential…

TORONTO (AP) — A strike by plane mechanics forced Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, to cancel hundreds more flights Sunday, upending plans of roughly 110,000 travelers over the Canada Day long weekend and prompting the carrier to demand action from the federal government.Some 680 workers, whose…

A crucial week of labor market data will greet investors during a holiday-shortened trading week that begins the month of July, the third quarter, and second half of 2024.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) enters Q3 up 14.5% so far this year, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rallied more than 18%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) gained a more…

Dow Jones futures were little changed Sunday night, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. President Joe Biden mulled his re-election campaign while French parliamentary elections took a hard right. ↑ X NOW PLAYING Nasdaq Reverses After Hitting 18,000; Uber, JPMorgan, Hilton In Focus The stock market rally gave some…

The New York State Common Retirement Fund has experienced a remarkable increase, bringing exciting news for public workers in the state. According to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, the fund has now reached a total of nearly $268 billion, showcasing an impressive 11.5 percent return on investment. The New York State Common Retirement Fund…

By Mike Stone and Allison Lampert WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Boeing agreed on Sunday to acquire Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:) for more than $4 billion, two people familiar with the matter said, ending months of talks over a deal the U.S. planemaker hopes will help ease a spiralling safety crisis. Boeing (NYSE:) will pay $37.25 per share for Spirit…

This was one toxic marriage. A bigshot Miami-Dade developer allegedly poisoned his estranged wife multiple times with fentanyl, she claimed during their divorce proceedings – as the FBI investigates him for threats against her life. Tatiana Pino, who has been married to Century Homebuilders Group president Sergio Pino for 32…