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Cyberattack on Healthcare May Mean Higher Costs for You: Here's Why

First Health Advisory, a digital health risk assurance organization, estimates that the suspected ransomware assault on a major health technology company last month cost providers $100 million every day while payment problems persist. The incident has left the health care industry reeling.

Mar 13, 2024 7:21 AM EDT


Rising Inflation Eats Away at Savings and Everyday Purchases

While inflation continues to be a persistent pain point for the Federal Reserve and President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, both of which are depending on a gradual easing of pricing pressures this year, consumer prices increased once more this month.

Mar 13, 2024 5:00 AM EDT


Equal Diplomas, Unequal Salaries: How Much is the Gender Pay Gap Hurting Your Wallet?

The persistent pay gap between men and women cannot be closed by education alone, according to a recent U.S. study. report from the Census Bureau.

Mar 13, 2024 1:06 AM EDT


The Federal Reserve's 'Death Star'. The Battle Over America's Wallets.

The CBDC debate continues. Concerns over the exploration of the creation of a central bank digital currency in the United States, commonly referred to as a CBDC, has some lawmakers up in arms regarding its potential for increased government surveillance and control.

Mar 12, 2024 5:24 PM EDT


This Island Nation Has the Most Female CEOs on Boards

At a time when the rest of the world suffers from depressingly low female representation in leadership positions, New Zealand is leading the way for women's involvement in executive jobs and salary.

Mar 12, 2024 11:05 AM EDT


Tech Boom in the Philippines? US Investments Could Signal Lucrative Opportunities

The United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated during an official visit to Manila on Monday that American businesses are expected to announce investments totaling more than $1 billion in the Philippines.

Mar 12, 2024 5:08 AM EDT


Cardano Unleashed: Your 2024 Guide to ADA's Rise, Fall, and Potential Boom

For those who might have missed the memo, Cardano is a blockchain platform for smart contracts. Think of it as Ethereum's brainy cousin. It's built on a proof-of-stake consensus algorithm, which is essentially a more eco-friendly way of validating transactions compared to Bitcoin's energy-guzzling proof-of-work method.

Mar 11, 2024 12:37 PM EDT


Pfizer's New Focus: Can Cancer Drugs Become the Next Big Moneymaker for Investors?

Pfizer is prepared to move on from Covid. Following a challenging year characterized by the sharp drop of its Covid business, the company is now placing its bets on cancer medications to help it regain its footing.

Mar 11, 2024 4:43 AM EDT


Good News for Value Seekers: Gap's Upbeat Results Point to Affordable Fashion Revival

Due in large part to increased demand for its better product offerings at its Old Navy and namesake brands throughout the Christmas season as well as smaller markdowns, Gap exceeded Wall Street estimates for its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. In extended trading, the company's shares increased 4% to $20.05.

Mar 08, 2024 8:40 AM EST


America First! American Tax Dollars for Americans! Nyet. Nein. The First Duty of Taxpayers is to Liberty.

Ukraine's fight is America's fight. "The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty" is an American obligation.

Mar 07, 2024 12:41 PM EST


Fed Holds Firm on Interest Rates, Citing Economic Outlook

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed his anticipation of interest rate decreases later this year but refrained from specifying a timeline during his appearances on Capitol Hill on Wednesday and Thursday.

Mar 07, 2024 9:44 AM EST


Dine Brands Inc. Tests Sharing Space Between Applebee's and IHOP

There's a chance that two major chain restaurants in America will merge shortly. According to a business earnings call last week, Applebee's and IHOP, both owned by Dine Brands Inc., may soon have dual-branded locations that share a back-of-house and a mixed front-of-house.

Mar 07, 2024 7:23 AM EST