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CDC recommends lower age for people to get vaccine against pneumonia

All adults aged 50 and older should receive a vaccine against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and meningitis, federal health officials said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older

Doctors have long urged people ages 50 and older to get a shot to protect against bacterial pneumonia.

Vote on lowering pension age to 60 jangles nerves in Uruguay

Public to decide on a union-backed reform that worries the government, economists and markets

World - Financial Times - October 26

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday

World - ABC News - October 27

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

Philips shares slide as company blames China for lowered sales outlook

Shares of Philips slumped on Monday as the Dutch healthcare devices company lowered its sales outlook for the year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Boeing’s stock reverses lower after announcing a $19 billion capital raise

.Boeing’s stock knee-jerked higher after a larger-than-expected capital raise was announced, but then quickly resumed its decline.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Credit card interest rates are surging: How to lower yours now

The average card rate now surpasses 23%, a record high. Luckily, there are rate-reducing strategies that can help.

Ford sees another $1 billion EV loss, lowers guidance and its stock falls 6%

Ford Motor Co. reported earnings late Monday, but investors looked past a beat.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices

Opera Philadelphia is lowering ticket prices to make opera more relevant and accessible. The move is drawing in some first-time audiences and boosting revenue. Scott MacFarlane goes backstage to ...

Consumer confidence surges as election nears, while job openings move lower

Consumers grew more optimistic heading into the contentious presidential election even as job openings hit multiyear lows.

Business - CNBC - October 29

U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years

Goldman expects Brent prices to recover to $77 per barrel in the fourth quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates

Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Jeep maker Stellantis reports 27% drop in sales

Stellantis reported a 20% drop in its shipments driven by major slumps in both Europe and North America

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Merck’s stock slides as Q3 earnings beat estimates, but company lowers guidance

Merck’s stock fell Thursday morning, despite the company beating profit and sales estimates for the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Rival creditor group offers Thames Water emergency loan at lower rate

The UK’s largest water and sewerage provider is struggling with a £19bn debt load

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Exxon and Chevron suffer profit falls on lower oil prices

Cheaper commodities and weaker refining margins hit earnings after bumper performances in 2022 and 2023

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Ryanair profits plunge amid lower fares and Boeing delays

Problems with delivery of 737 aircraft left airline ‘over-crewed and over-costed’, says CEO Michael O’Leary. Business live – latest updates Ryanair’s profits have dropped by nearly a fifth, as ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console

Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, says its profit fell 60% in the first half of the fiscal year, as demand waned for its Switch console, now in its eighth ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

Russia’s Crude Shipments Slump on Lower Arctic, Black Sea Flows

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Trump Media closes in the red on Election Day, giving up earlier rally

Shares of retail trader favorite Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) were active as Election Day is finally here.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Oil prices end higher as traders weigh potential Trump policies

Oil futures finished higher on Thursday, recouping their losses from a day earlier and then some, as traders continued to tackle uncertainty surrounding incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

BT says UK Budget will lift costs by £100mn as it lowers revenue guidance

Chief executive Allison Kirkby calls increase a ‘new inflationary pressure that we need to suffer in our business’

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points

The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.

Will you have a lower tax rate in retirement? Maybe not, financial advisors say

Most people will have a lower tax rate when they retire, but others won't due to factors like large required 401(k) and IRA withdrawals, advisors said.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Here's why ETFs often have lower fees than mutual funds

Fees are one of the few things people can control relative to investing.

Business - CNBC - 2 hours ago

Retiring to another state for lower taxes? The hidden costs you need to know.

Moving can work out well financially, but there are some expenses that you may be overlooking

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

International investors descend on London as Labour tries to woo new business to Britain

Uncertainty around the event and suspected tax changes in the upcoming budget has left many investors in the dark.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Latest in Lower Investors Digest

CDC recommends lower age for people to get vaccine against pneumonia

CDC lowers recommendation age for pneumonia vaccine to adults 50 and older

Vote on lowering pension age to 60 jangles nerves in Uruguay

Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Philips shares slide as company blames China for lowered sales outlook

Boeing’s stock reverses lower after announcing a $19 billion capital raise

Credit card interest rates are surging: How to lower yours now

Ford sees another $1 billion EV loss, lowers guidance and its stock falls 6%

Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices

Consumer confidence surges as election nears, while job openings move lower

U.S. crude oil edges lower after worst day in two years

Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates

Jeep maker Stellantis reports 27% drop in sales

Merck’s stock slides as Q3 earnings beat estimates, but company lowers guidance

Rival creditor group offers Thames Water emergency loan at lower rate

Exxon and Chevron suffer profit falls on lower oil prices

Ryanair profits plunge amid lower fares and Boeing delays

Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console

Russia’s Crude Shipments Slump on Lower Arctic, Black Sea Flows

Trump Media closes in the red on Election Day, giving up earlier rally

Oil prices end higher as traders weigh potential Trump policies

BT says UK Budget will lift costs by £100mn as it lowers revenue guidance

The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points

Will you have a lower tax rate in retirement? Maybe not, financial advisors say

Here's why ETFs often have lower fees than mutual funds

Retiring to another state for lower taxes? The hidden costs you need to know.

International investors descend on London as Labour tries to woo new business to Britain

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