Vice President Kamala Harris has been a vocal advocate for affordable housing throughout her career. From her time as California’s attorney general to her tenure as a senator, Harris has championed various policies aimed at protecting homeowners and renters from unfair practices and increasing access to affordable housing options. One of her notable achievements includes
Lamb Weston, a supplier of frozen potato and vegetable products, experienced a significant drop in its stock price, making it the worst-performing stock in the S & P 500 on Wednesday. The company reported a decline of more than 70% in fully diluted earnings per share compared to the previous year and provided an outlook
The automotive industry in the United States took a hit this week, with Ford Motor leading the decline in major automotive stocks. Ford saw its shares drop by more than 17% in early trading on Thursday, marking its worst decline since 2009. The main reason behind this decline was Ford’s failure to meet Wall Street’s
Investors are showing a positive sentiment towards the Singapore dollar, marking a shift from previous bearish bets. Long positions on the Singapore dollar have reached their highest levels since early April 2023, indicating growing confidence in the local currency. This shift is attributed to the city-state’s strong growth and inflation dynamics, which continue to support
In the world of cryptocurrency, prices are not always solely determined by market demand and supply. Political events and decisions can have a significant impact on the value of digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ether. The recent downturn in Bitcoin price can be attributed to a combination of factors, including a general risk-off sentiment
The recent tech sell-off witnessed in the market has sent shockwaves through the industry, with hedge fund manager Dan Niles sounding the alarm on the future of the tech trade. Niles, the founder of Niles Investment Management, expressed his concern over the market’s response to Google parent Alphabet’s quarterly results, citing it as a wake-up
Ford Motor’s second-quarter earnings fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, causing the company’s stock to plummet by 11% after markets closed. Despite beating revenue forecasts, the automaker’s earnings per share were just 47 cents, significantly lower than the expected 68 cents. This underperformance was attributed to skyrocketing warranty costs that have been a persistent issue
Alphabet investors were taken by surprise as the search giant topped second-quarter earnings expectations, only to see its shares fall about 5% due to lower-than-expected YouTube advertising revenue. This change in revenue dynamics has prompted the company to highlight plans to boost capital expenditures, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). Chief Financial Officer
The Louisiana State Bond Commission recently approved three bond issues totaling more than $3 billion. One of the approved bond issues includes a $1.33 billion bond to be backed by tolls on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. This bridge, located in Lake Charles, is set to be replaced by the Department of Transportation and Development
Chipotle Mexican Grill managed to surpass analysts’ expectations in its recent quarterly earnings report. The company reported earnings per share of 34 cents adjusted, beating the expected 32 cents. Revenue came in at $2.97 billion, also surpassing the anticipated $2.94 billion. This strong financial performance is a testament to the company’s ability to navigate challenges