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Flaws of the Medicare Advantage ‘quality’ ratings exposed in insurance-company lawsuits

Lawsuits raise questions about the validity of the star ratings system.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

Junk-rated companies face record refinancing needs above $2 trillion through 2029, Moody’s says

Barring an economic slowdown, market conditions are still favorable, with interest rates expected to continue to come down and investors expected to be receptive to credit markets

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Where interest rates are heading

The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curve

World - Financial Times - October 14

ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows

Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressures

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Companies brace for Tuesday: Mentions of election surge on earnings conference calls

More companies are talking publicly with investors about the presidential election than in recent cycles.

Business - CNBC - November 2

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

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

What's a good HELOC interest rate now that rates are falling again?

HELOC interest rates are on the decline. Here's what a good rate looks like now that rates are falling again.

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates

The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.

American interest rates need to rise

Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mine

World - Financial Times - October 15

Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters

Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall further

World - Financial Times - October 23

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.

Will HELOC interest rates fall in November?

HELOC interest rates have been falling this fall, but will they continue to do so in November? Here's what to know.

Don’t bet on a taxing outcome for UK gambling companies

Fears that money would flow from the regulated sector has long deterred action against the industry

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Britain’s summer riots paid off for one company

Mitie Group, a provider of outsourcing services, said the provision of “surge response” security services for the U.K. Home Office was one factor behind a 13% rise in revenue in the first half

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

House Democrats call on companies to retain DEI program

Forty-nine House Democrats signed an open letter to Fortune 1,000 chief executives asking them to affirm their commitment to their workplace equality initiatives, amid heightened backlash and legal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

SAG-AFTRA and game companies resume negotiations

The SAG-AFTRA talent union has resumed negotiations with video game companies around rules for using AI for voice acting in games.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 15

Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget

Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body finds

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Why Everyone in Your Company Should Be a Salesperson

The country’s top sellers shared their advice at the Inc. 5000 Conference.

Business - Inc. - October 17

US oil companies risk an unexpectedly large bill

Investor group alleges that US oil and gas groups are breaking the rules on corporate financial disclosure

World - Financial Times - October 18

The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business

The biggest pharmacy benefit managers are profiting by systematically underpaying independent drugstores, creating “pharmacy deserts” across the country.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

This Company Created an ‘Easy Button’ for Sharing Information Securely

Two brothers with roots in national security built Virtru based on the insight that private companies have the same needs as government.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Deadly ‘Terrorist’ Attack on Turkish Aerospace Company Leaves 5 Dead

Turkey’s interior minister said it was “most probably” the Kurdistan Worker’s Party that carried out the assault on the sprawling Turkish Aerospace Industries complex near Ankara.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Carbon Removal Companies Seek More Regulation

As federal dollars flood the sector, these emissions fighters want official standards and regulations to boost transparency and confidence in their work.

Business - Inc. - October 23

At least five dead in attack at Turkish aviation company

Authorities say Kurdish rebel group the PKK are behind the attack, which left another 22 people injured.

Tesla is not a car company but it does a good impersonation

Although its vehicles are yielding more profit, most of the $750bn carmaker’s value hangs on things that are yet to exist

Business - Financial Times - October 24

How did the Turkey aviation company attack unfold?

The Turkish government says at least five people were killed after an attack on aerospace company which manufactures drones and jets for the military.