Jumpstart on Republic
"Jumpstart provides a financial cushion - a jumpstart - after the shock of a natural disaster. We’ve introduced a new product category - called parametric insurance...
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Canada rejects idea of halting extradition of top Huawei executive to United States
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland on Thursday dismissed a suggestion that Ottawa block the extradition of a top executive from China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to...
U.S. healthcare stocks shielded from political pressures prove profitable
U.S. healthcare investors have found success this year buying stocks of companies whose products improve eyesight, treat pets and fix crooked teeth, all viewed as unlikely...
Facebook gets dumped from an S&P index that tracks socially responsible companies
S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Thursday that the social network no longer will be part of the S&P 500 ESG Index.
New name for BB&T-SunTrust bank lampooned: 'You could put this on a brand of toothpaste'
"They have thrown aside two great brands that had real value in exchange for this horrific, means-nothing statement."
An activist has jumped into one of the biggest names in the golf business, boosting the shares
Callaway Golf soared in Thursday trading after longtime activist investor Jana Partners disclosed a 9.2% stake in the company.
Bank of America has found the perfect recession play — death
Bank of America points to pre-need service companies, which make funeral arrangements before the person dies.
These 15 cities boast the best 20-year returns on home values
From 1999 to 2019, home values have risen more than 90% nationwide. In some places, the gain is above 400%.
In VW Chattanooga vote, UAW seeks elusive U.S. southern toehold
For the second time in five years, workers at Volkswagen AG's Chattanooga, Tennessee, assembly plant have been voting this week on whether to unionize, potentially handing...
U.S. denies Tesla, Uber 25% tariff relief on components, e-bikes
The Trump administration is expanding its efforts to block the use of Chinese technology in advanced vehicles, denying additional requests by Tesla Inc for tariff relief...
Wall Street climbs as oil jumps after Gulf tanker attacks
U.S. stocks continued to gain on Thursday after two days of declines, as energy shares turned attractive after oil prices rose sharply on concerns of supply...
Four tips to prepare your finances for retirement abroad
Planning to retire abroad? Get financially ready.
Airbus in talks with Indigo Partners on A321XLR sale: sources
Airbus is in talks with U.S.-based private equity firm Indigo Partners about a potential sale of its new A321XLR passenger jet, industry sources said on Thursday.
Nations agree new contract for delayed Airbus A400M: sources
Airbus has reached final agreement with European buyer nations for a revised contract for its delayed A400M military transporter plane, resetting Europe's largest defense project after...
These home improvements can help shave money off your utility bills
Here's where homeowners can start if they want to cut their energy use and utility bills.