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Humana’s earnings boosted as Medicare Advantage membership exceeds expectations
The health insurer’s profit and revenue top estimates, while its stock is on track for its biggest one-day gain in more than a year.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Apple, Meta and Amazon must show the stock market that AI spending is paying off
Big-tech bellwethers facing scrutiny on whether they are meeting competitive challenges.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Britain's Labour Party Bets on Big Taxes, Borrowing to Boost Economy
The U.K.’s new government presented its plan to jolt the country out of years of moribund growth: more taxes and a bigger state.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan
But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgetsWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Reeves’s £40bn tax rises will boost growth ‘sustainably’, says IMF
Rare intervention comes as Resolution Foundation says UK will remain ‘stagnation nation’ despite push to invest. ‘It has a political vision’: five viewpoints on budget Budget 2024: what it ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
California Will Boost Sustainable Fuel Supplies to Curb Airplane Emissions
Jet engines contribute about 9 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the agreement with an airlines trade group may help reduce the total.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
More Companies Boost Climate and Social Reporting Despite ESG Backlash
Despite sustained pressure from conservative politicians and activists, businesses are responding to investors and regulators who want to know about environmental, social and governance issues.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Trump takes swing state detour to New Mexico to boost 'credentials' with Latinos
Former President Trump campaigned Thursday in traditionally Democratic New Mexico, telling supporters the visit was good for his “credentials” with Hispanic voters and falsely claiming the state’s ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI
Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimatesTech - ABC News - October 31 -
Universal Music Revenue Beats Forecasts Amid Subscriptions Boost
Universal Music Group posted higher revenue after growth from subscriptions and streaming services exceeded analysts’ expectations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Shadowy groups seek to hurt House GOP incumbent by boosting independent challenger
A Democratic-aligned PAC and two other shadowy groups in a competitive House district are seeking to boost the chances of an independent candidate running against Republican incumbent Rep. Jen ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Why flipping burgers can boost your future career
As presidential candidates jostle for blue-collar kudos by claiming to have worked at McDonald’s in Harris’ case, and donning an apron posing for photographs handing out fries à la Trump, ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Warren Buffett slashes Apple stake as he boosts cash to record high
Berkshire’s stock-selling spree extends for eighth quarter, with $166bn dumped over the periodBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Spain deploys 5,000 more troops to boost flood rescue effort
Death toll reaches 211 with an unknown number missing as rescuers struggle to access cut-off areasBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
NHS £25bn Budget boost puts pledge of ‘no cash without reform’ to test
Funding commitments raise questions over whether the money can deliver needed long-term transformationBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
7 Powerfully Effective Ways to Boost Your Confidence Immediately
Confidence is the one essential attribute that most people desire, but it often seems to escape them.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
US regulator rejects bid to boost nuclear power to Amazon data center
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected an effort Friday to allow an Amazon data center to tap into additional power from a nearby Pennsylvania nuclear plant. The decision could ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
The show’s not over: 2024 sees big boost to AI investment
AI investment continues to show resiliency, driving deal volumes to 1,245 in Q3, 24, a level not seen since Q1, 22.Tech - VentureBeat - November 1 -
‘English Teacher’ Gets TikTok Boost from Brian Jordan Alvarez
Brian Jordan Alvarez’s career started on social media. His mastery of the form, and a ridiculous dance trend, have drawn viewers to his show, “English Teacher.”Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Boeing’s stock turns lower, as short-term technical boost fades after the open
Boeing’s stock reversed into the red on Tuesday, to erase a positive short-term technical signal, even after the aerospace giant’s unionized machinists voted to end the nearly two-month-long strike.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago