Lottery heat rises with dual wins in Brooklyn and White Plains
Brooklyn, NY — Two New Yorkers are each $9,304.50 richer after winning top prizes in the Saturday TAKE 5 midday drawing, with winning tickets sold in Brooklyn and White Plains. One of…
As Migrant Crime Rises, New Jersey to Launch Immigrant Unit at Public Defender’s Office
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly aims to establish a dedicated immigration unit within the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) to provide legal representation and assistance…
Yancey County Storm Update: Death Toll Rises to Nine
Burnsville, NC – Following a severe storm, Yancey County reports the death of nine residents, with eight fatalities directly related to the storm and one attributed to natural causes. The Yancey County…
Speculation Rises Over Phil Murphy as Potential VP Candidate for Kamala Harris
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recent political discussions have centered on New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as a potential vice presidential running mate for Kamala Harris, should she seek the presidency. This speculation gains…
US office loan payoff rate rises in first two months of 2024
By Matt Tracy WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The payoff rate on maturing U.S. office loans packaged in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) spiked in January and February from last year, according to a new…
Gaza death toll rises to 29,313, Rafah residents killed in strike
By Bassam Masoud, Ibraheem Abu Mustafa and Nidal al-Mughrabi RAFAH, Gaza Strip/CAIRO (Reuters) – Israel stepped up its bombardment of the southern city of Rafah, residents said on Wednesday, as the death…
Death toll from Chile’s forest fires rises to 46, president says
(Reuters) – At least 46 people have died from forest fires raging in central Chile, President Gabriel Boric said on Saturday, warning that the death toll is likely to rise. (Reporting by…
MSCI quarterly profit rises on subscription strength
(Reuters) – Global index provider MSCI posted a higher fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, as its product subscriptions benefited from a market recovery led by bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve is nearing…
Days ahead of price rises, Cuba sounds political rallying cry
HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and top officials on Monday tried to reassure the country price rises and tax hikes were necessary, days ahead of an expected five-fold increase in…
Arthur J. Gallagher’s fourth-quarter profit rises on commissions, fee growth
(Reuters) – Arthur J. Gallagher reported a rise in fourth-quarter adjusted profit on Thursday, as the insurer brokerage earned more commissions and fees. Resilient demand for insurance products helped its brokerage business,…
Ameriprise Financial’s Q4 profit rises as fees, AUM climb
(Reuters) – Ameriprise Financial reported a rise in fourth-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday, as the financial adviser benefited from higher fees and assets under management. Increasing expectations about a soft landing for…
United Rentals fourth-quarter profit rises 6.25% on equipment demand
(Reuters) – Equipment rental firm United Rentals on Wednesday posted a 6.25% rise in fourth-quarter profit, on the back of robust demand for industrial tools. U.S. companies have ramped up their manufacturing…
Raymond James’ Q1 profit rises on capital markets, asset management strength
(Reuters) – Raymond James reported a rise in first-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday, helped by strong performance of its capital markets and asset management businesses. M&A activity in the U.S. has shown…
W R Berkley’s Q4 profit rises on stronger underwriting, investment returns
(Reuters) – Insurer W R Berkley reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher premiums and a surge in investment income. Heightened expectations of a soft landing have boosted…
Investors trim BoE rate cut expectations after inflation rises
LONDON (Reuters) – Investors pared back expectations for Bank of England interest rate cuts over the coming year after data on Wednesday showed an unexpected rise in Britain’s rate of consumer price…
Canada’s inflation rises to 3.4% in Dec, meeting expectations
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in December from 3.1% in November, data showed on Tuesday, largely driven by higher gasoline prices. The inflation matched estimates by economists…
Red Sea war insurance rises with more ships in firing line
By Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) – War risk insurance premiums for shipments through the Red Sea are rising after further attacks on merchant vessels by Yemen’s Houthi movement and the expectation that…
Credit data firm Experian’s revenue rises on resilient demand
(Reuters) -Credit data firm Experian posted a 9% rise in third-quarter revenue on Tuesday, powered by strong demand for its new products and business wins, especially in the Latin America region. Experian’s…
German inflation rises to 3.8% in December
BERLIN (Reuters) – German inflation rose in December to 3.8%, the federal statistics office said on Tuesday, confirming preliminary data. German consumer prices, harmonised to compare with other European Union countries, had…
Rescuers search for survivors in deadly Colombia mudslide
By Luis Jaime Acosta BOGOTA (Reuters) -Officials were scrambling to free survivors Saturday after a mudslide brought on by heavy rains in northwest Colombia killed at least 34 people and injured dozens…
India’s retail inflation rises to four-month high in December on higher food prices
By Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India’s annual retail inflation rose at the fastest pace in four months in December, driven by a rise in prices of some food items, raising expectations…
Bitcoin rises 6.8% to $46,943
(Reuters) – Bitcoin rose 6.8% to $46,943 at 21:11 GMT on Monday, adding $2,999 to its previous close. Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, is up 13.2% from the year’s low…
Egyptians greeted by hefty price rises in new year
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptians entered the new year facing a series of price hikes as the government battles to keep up with rampant inflation. Telecom companies raised the prices of their internet…
Ukraine death toll after massive Russian air attack rises to 39
KYIV (Reuters) – The death toll from Russia’s largest air attack on Ukraine rose to 39 on Saturday as rescuers continued to clear debris and rubble from the bombardment, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy…
China’s central bank to step up policy adjustments, drive price rises
BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s central bank said on Thursday it would step up macroeconomic policy adjustments to support the economy and promote a rebound in prices, amid signs of rising deflationary pressures. The…
Saudi inflation in November rises slightly to 1.7%
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate rose to 1.7% in November from 1.6% the previous month, government data showed on Thursday, with rising housing rents the main driver once again.…
Breaking News
