Electric vehicles (EVs) have been touted as a cost-effective alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. While initial purchase prices may be higher for EVs, the overall lifetime cost could potentially be lower due to cheaper fuel and maintenance costs. Experts suggest that as battery prices continue to fall, EVs will eventually reach cost parity with gasoline
As the upcoming presidential election approaches, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have unveiled their economic agendas, which include significant tax changes that could have a profound impact on millions of Americans. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed during Trump’s administration will see many of its provisions expire after
The recent interest rate cut by the Bank of England has had a significant impact on mortgage rates in the UK. Major lenders such as Barclays, Halifax, HSBC, and NatWest are now offering five-year fixed-rate mortgages below 4%, which is lower than the BOE’s key rate of 5%. This move has sparked a boom in
Alaska Airlines recently announced that its plan to acquire Hawaiian Airlines has successfully cleared the U.S. Justice Department. This approval came after an investigation period that did not result in any legal action to block the deal. Now, the two airlines await approval from the U.S. Transportation Department before the deal can officially close. The
Boeing recently announced that it has halted flight tests of its 777X aircraft after uncovering structural damage within one of the planes. The damage was found in a custom part located between the engine and the airplane structure during routine maintenance. As a result, Boeing has grounded the three other 777-9 airplanes in its test
Investing in the stock market can be a challenging and unpredictable endeavor, as evidenced by the recent decision to exit a position in Estee Lauder. Let’s take a closer look at the factors that led to this decision and the future outlook for the company. The decision to sell 330 shares of Estee Lauder at
Luxury mogul Bernard Arnault, known for his role as the CEO of LVMH and his immense wealth, has been making strides in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) investments. His ventures into this sector have showcased his commitment to innovation and technology, signaling a shift in focus for the business magnate. Arnault’s tech-focused venture firm
Inflation in the United States continued to decrease in July, largely driven by a reduction in price pressures on consumer staples like food and energy, as well as physical goods such as new and used cars. The consumer price index (CPI), a crucial measure of inflation, rose by 2.9% in July compared to the previous
Recently, Gilead Sciences revealed that they had uncovered a dangerous drug-counterfeiting operation that targeted their HIV medications. This scheme, allegedly orchestrated out of two pharmacies in New York City, involved tampering with and improperly reselling the medications before reaching the patients. According to court documents unsealed this month, Peter Khaim, a twice-convicted medical fraudster, was
Investors looking to hedge against recent market volatility may find buffer ETFs to be a valuable asset. Bruce Bond, the CEO of Innovator ETFs, points out the advantage of buffer exchange-traded funds in providing protection from the market’s downside. According to Bond, this strategy caters to individuals who want market exposure without fully risking their