Category: News

  • ‘Punched, kicked, grabbed, and brushed up against’—nurse’s husband sues her employer after she was strangled on the job

    ‘Punched, kicked, grabbed, and brushed up against’—nurse’s husband sues her employer after she was strangled on the job

    The husband of a visiting Connecticut nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday, alleging her employer repeatedly ignored worker safety concerns about treating dangerous patients. Ronald Grayson filed a lawsuit against Elara Caring, its affiliates, and others for the murder…

  • KWFT inks Sh725m deal to expand lending to women-owned businesses

    Kenya Women’s Microfinance Bank (KWFT) and African Guarantee Fund have signed a risk-sharing partnership agreement worth Sh725 million to expand lending to women-led or owned SMEs in Kenya. The partnership aims to address the large financing gap faced by women entrepreneurs, empower them economically, create job opportunities, and contribute to…

  • Lab Grown Diamonds for Engagement Ring

    When it comes to choosing the perfect engagement ring, couples today have more options than ever before. One increasingly popular option is lab-grown diamonds. these Lab grown diamond engagement rings It offers many benefits, from ethical considerations to affordability and quality. However, navigating the world of lab-grown diamonds can be…

  • Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 6 May: US stocks extend gains from last week. USD mixed.

    It was a quiet day on the economic events front with only April ’employment trends’ on the economic calendar. This index fell to its lowest level since May 2021, but the market largely ignored it. There were two Fed officials speaking. President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Barkin…

  • Wilmington Announces 2024 First Quarter Results

    This section is Partnership content provided The content in this section is provided by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of press release distribution on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Globe Newswire Breadcrumb links Globe Newswire Article writer: Published on May 6, 2024 • 6 minute…

  • Central Tel Aviv lot fetches NIS 644m

    Acro Real Estate (TASE: ACRO) and Kata Group won the Israel Lands Authority auction for the Israel Military Industries (IMI) plot of land on Hashalom Street in central Tel Aviv with a bid of NIS 644 million plus NIS 67 million. Development costs. This amount is five times the minimum…

  • China’s Xi backs Macron call for global Olympic truce By Reuters

    Written by John Irish and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for a global truce during the Paris Olympics this summer after the French president and the head of the European Commission urged him to use his influence over Russia to end its war…

  • Smart Money Is Selling It and Buying These 2 Roaring Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Instead

    The last 18 months have been very good for us Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA). The growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications since the launch of ChatGPT has prompted major technology companies to snap up Nvidia GPUs as quickly as they can be manufactured. This has led to a significant rise…

  • Pfizer hires Citi healthcare analyst Baum to lead strategy and innovation

    JHVEphoto Pfizer has appointed Andrew Baum, head of global health and managing director of equity research at Citi, as its new head of strategy and innovation. Baum, a physician, has been with Citi (C) since 2011. Before joining Citi, he covered European pharmaceuticals. firm at morgan stanley (Ms) for 14…

  • How Pacaso CEO Austin Allison made his first million

    Dress for success, as the saying goes. No wonder Austin Allison, the real-estate entrepreneur worth over $10 million, wore a three-piece suit to college every day.  Allison, 38, is the cofounder and CEO of Pacaso, a property brokerage firm that buys single-family homes in ideal destinations and sells them to…

  • Kuscco board fired after audit reveals Sh6bn illegal withdrawals

    An audit of the financial records of the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Kuscco) has revealed rot that has cost the organization more than Sh6 billion in losses, leading to the sacking of the board and senior officials. The audit, conducted by US audit firm Grant Thornton, revealed…

  • Understanding the Difference Between a Marketing & Lead Generation Agency

    Are you looking for a way to grow your business? In today’s industry, competition is at its peak, and companies are constantly looking for new ways to up their game. Fortunately, there are now outsourcing agencies that can help you achieve your goals of expanding your business and getting noticed…

  • Berkshire Hathaway after Buffett: Is Canadian Greg Abel next in line?

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Investor Financial Times Edmonton-born executive will face a daunting challenge stepping into the shoes of the celebrated business leader Author of the article: Financial Times Eric Platt in Omaha Published May 06, 2024  •  10 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here.…

  • Imco signs NIS 377m IDF armored corps deal

    Israeli Defense Electronics Solutions Company AIMCO INDUSTRIES The Israeli Ministry of Defense today announced a multi-year framework agreement worth NIS 377 million, under which Emco will manufacture and supply electrical systems and subsystems, including advanced video management systems, voltage management systems and instruments, for the IDF’s armored combat vehicles –…

  • Shutterstock share price target cut by Truist Securities on mixed quarterly results By Investing.com

    On Monday, Truist Securities revised its forecasts on… Stock struggle ,Inc. (NYSE:), a leading global provider of stock photography, stock footage, stock music and editing tools, by lowering its stock price target from $70.00 to $65.00. Despite the lower price target, the company maintained a Buy rating on the stock.…

  • These 2 Stocks Offer Safer Ways to Invest in Crypto

    Cryptocurrency markets have been hot this year Bitcoin (Crypto: Bitcoin) Reaching all-time highs in March. One way new investors have gained exposure to cryptocurrency is through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with regulators earlier in the year approving several Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. These ETFs track Bitcoin and give investors direct exposure to…

  • European markets in green, extending global rally (EUR:USD)

    European markets in green, extending global rally (EUR:USD)

    Da-kook/E+ via Getty Images London (UKX) is closed for the bank holiday Germany (DAX:IND) +0.29% Germany’s services PMI improved to 53.2 in April France (CAC:IND) +0.16% France’s services PMI rose to 51.3 in April The services PMI and composite PMI rose to an 11-month high in the euro zone. Spain’s…

  • Hush money, gag order and catch and kill: A dictionary for Trump’s New York criminal trial

    Hush money, gag order and catch and kill: A dictionary for Trump’s New York criminal trial

    This trial focuses on allegations that Trump falsified his company records to hide the nature of secret payments, and is the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president and judge. The first of Trump’s four indictments To go to trial. It also has some unique terminology. Here are some…

  • Banks face fresh hit from parastatals’ idle cash ban

    Parastatals in Kenya have been banned from holding idle funds in bank accounts under a new public finance reform plan that seeks to promote transparency and efficiency in the use of public resources. Treasury Minister Njuguna Ndung’u revealed that the Treasury has officially adopted a hybrid single-account model whereby ministries…

  • Coutts Shifts £2 Billion from UK Stocks to Overseas Funds, Sparking Concerns Amidst Market Uncertainty

    Coutts Shifts £2 Billion from UK Stocks to Overseas Funds, Sparking Concerns Amidst Market Uncertainty

    Coutts Bank, the royal family’s favorite bank, has sparked controversy by diverting nearly £2 billion of client money from the London stock market to invest in overseas projects. The move by the private bank, which serves tens of thousands of wealthy clients, involves reducing allocations to UK stocks in six…