The workforce management and genomic diagnostics industries are critical in optimizing business operations and advancing personalized healthcare. Asure Software, Inc. (ASUR) leads in workforce management solutions, providing innovative tools to improve efficiency and compliance. GeneDx Holdings Corp. (WGS) is a pioneer in genomic diagnostics, delivering actionable insights to help healthcare providers treat complex conditions. These […]
Read MoreThe proposed tariff plan announced by former President Trump has reignited debates about trade policy and its ripple effects on the economy and financial markets. Tariffs typically increase costs for businesses that rely on imported goods, leading to potential price hikes for consumers. This can suppress demand for products and impact revenue growth for companies […]
Read MoreFeatured Content The Federal Funds Effective Rate is the primary interest rate in the U.S., influencing various aspects of the economy and the stock market. Set by the Federal Reserve, this rate dictates the interest banks charge each other for overnight loans, impacting everything from credit card rates to mortgage costs. Currently, the Federal Reserve […]
Read MoreFeatured Content The recent rise in oil and food prices has become a crucial topic for stock investors in the United States. Oil prices have surged due to global supply issues, geopolitical tensions, and production cuts. Higher oil costs impact not only energy companies but also transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture, where energy is essential for […]
Read MoreFeatured Content In today’s economic landscape, investors in the United States face three key factors shaping their strategies. The economy is showing resilience, supported by solid consumer spending and easing inflation. The growth rate, recently reported at an annualized 2.8%, indicates that consumers are continuing to spend despite inflationary pressures easing. This environment bodes well […]
Read MoreFeatured Content Economic Update In October, the U.S. labor market saw its weakest growth since December 2020, with non-farm payrolls increasing by only 12,000, far below the 113,000 predicted by economists. This decline is attributed to the impact of hurricanes hitting the southern coast and widespread industrial actions, including a significant strike at Boeing. Revisions […]
Read MoreFeatured Content In October 2024, the U.S. economy added 12,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, a significant decline from September’s revised gain of 223,000. This slowdown is primarily attributed to disruptions from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which affected the Southeast and Florida, and labor strikes, notably in the aerospace sector. Despite these challenges, the unemployment rate remained […]
Read MoreFeatured Content The latest U.S. economic indicators reveal moderate growth and key data releases expected this week. The economy expanded by 2.8% in Q3, slightly below the projected 3.1%, indicating resilience yet a cautious outlook. This aligns with ongoing high-interest rates aimed at curbing inflation. Key indicators due for release include the Fed’s preferred inflation […]
Read MoreIn 2023, one of the biggest questions that seems to overshadow the market is if interest rates will begin to decline this year. Employment has been of the biggest benchmarks the Fed has used to evaluate the need to raise, lower or maintain their interest rate policy over the last several years. Every month, the […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — JPMorgan Chase & Co. is laying off hundreds of home-lending employees and reassigning hundreds more this week as rapidly rising mortgage rates drive down demand in what had been a red-hot housing market. The total affected will be more than 1,000 US workers, with about half moved to different divisions within the bank, […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp. plans to “nearly double” its budget for employee salaries and boost the range of stock compensation it gives some workers by at least 25%, an effort to retain staff and help people cope with inflation. The move will mainly affect “early to mid-career employees,” the software giant said in a statement […]
Read MoreMost people want to find a job that keeps up with inflation, provides some level of flexibility, but they also want to be happy. After all, most Americans spend at least eight hours a day working — and often without paid time off. It’s the $125,000 question in an increasingly unpredictable labor market: How can […]
Read MoreRecord numbers of Americans have quit their jobs in recent months, with more than 4.4 million submitting their resignation in September alone. Millions more may be preparing to follow them to the exits – one survey found that around a third of workers wanted to make a career change. But one of the things I learned over the […]
Read MoreRenren Inc. (RENN) Renren Inc. engages in the software as a service business in the People’s Republic of China. The company develops Chime, a software as a service platform that offers lead generation and customer relationship management solutions for real estate professionals. It also provides online and mobile services for the trucking industry in the […]
Read MoreOver the last several years, one of the biggest benchmarks the Fed has used to evaluate the need to raise, lower or maintain their interest rate policy has been the employment rate. Every month, the market seems to hold its breath as a new set of unemployment and salary data is made available and everybody […]
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