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Banking, Economy

“Plummeting bank stocks test predictions that worst of the crisis is over”

“Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the seizure of First Republic was “an important step toward drawing a line under” turmoil in the banking system. Within two hours the stock of another troubled regional lender was down more… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

Banking Crisis Continues: “PacWest Says in Talks With Potential Partners After [Stock] Share Plunge”

“PacWest Bancorp said core deposits have increased since March and confirmed it’s in talks with several potential investors, seeking to calm markets after a 60% stock rout that made it the new focal point of concern over the health of… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“How To Tell If Silver Is Real: 3 Quick Tests For Silver”

“Silver is probably the precious metal you are most likely to see while out in the world. It’s an incredibly popular material that has been used for generations to make jewelry, silverware, decorative artwork, and functional items. Jewelry is commonly… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates 0.25%, investors debate next steps”

“The Federal Reserve will kick off its latest two-day policy meeting on Tuesday with officials expected to announce a 0.25% increase in its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, a move many believe could be the final rate hike of the… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Restaurant Brands earnings beats estimates, fueled by Tim Hortons’ and Burger King’s strong sales”

“…Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by Refinitiv: Restaurant Brands reported first-quarter net income of $277 million, or 61 cents per share, up from $270 million, or 59… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“JPMorgan Chase takes over First Republic after U.S. seizure of ailing bank”

“Regulators took possession of First Republic on Monday, resulting in the third failure of an American bank since March, after a last-ditch effort to persuade rival lenders to keep the ailing bank afloat failed. JPMorgan Chase , already the largest… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“California bans the sale of new diesel trucks by 2036”

“California regulators on Friday voted to ban the sale of new diesel big rigs by 2036 and require all trucks to be zero-emissions by 2042, a decision that puts the state at the forefront of mitigating national tailpipe pollution. The… Continue Reading…