WASHINGTON, Crude oil prices are expected to average $66 a barrel in 2019 and $65 a barrel in 2020, a downward revision from the October forecast due to the weaker-than-expected global growth outlook and greater-than-anticipated U.S. production, the World Bank said. Metal prices are expected to continue a recovery in 2019 that follows a sharp… Seguir leyendo Oil prices to be lower in 2019 on slower-than-expected global growth, rising non-OPEC supply
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Visualizing The Cost of Renting vs. Owning a Home in Each State
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, homeownership rates dropped in the first quarter of 2019 after steadily rising for the past two years. Factors such as student loan debt, financial insecurity, and high housing prices are disincentivizing some would-be homeowners from buying a property of their own. According to our latest analysis, it is still… Seguir leyendo Visualizing The Cost of Renting vs. Owning a Home in Each State
Argo Group Reports 2019 First Quarter Net Income of $91.2 Million or $2.63 Per Diluted Share
HAMILTON, Bermuda–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO) today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2019. 2019 First Quarter Recap Net Income Per Diluted Share $2.63 ↑ 270.4% from Q1 2018 Adjusted Operating Income Per Diluted Share (1) $1.18 ↑ 12.4% from Q1 2018 Gross Written Premiums $760.8M ↑ 7.1% from Q1… Seguir leyendo Argo Group Reports 2019 First Quarter Net Income of $91.2 Million or $2.63 Per Diluted Share
Elevate Credit First Quarter 2019 Earnings Release Available on Its Investor Relations Website
FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Elevate Credit, Inc. (“Elevate”), a leading tech-enabled provider of innovative and responsible online credit solutions for non-prime consumers, today announced financial results for the first quarter 2019. Elevate has posted its first quarter earnings release to its Investor Relations webpage at http://investors.elevate.com/press-releases . Conference Call The Company will host a conference call… Seguir leyendo Elevate Credit First Quarter 2019 Earnings Release Available on Its Investor Relations Website
Ninth Round of Regional Economic Development Council Competition
Round IX Will Award More Than $750 Million Across All 10 REDC Regions Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched Round IX of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the 2019 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The Consolidated Funding Application will open to applicants on May 1,… Seguir leyendo Ninth Round of Regional Economic Development Council Competition
US expands probe into air bag failures to 12.3M vehicles
DETROIT — U.S. auto safety regulators have expanded an investigation into malfunctioning air bag controls to include 12.3 million vehicles equipped with bags that may not inflate in a crash. The problem could be responsible for as many as eight deaths. Vehicles made by Toyota, Honda, Kia, Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Fiat Chrysler from the 2010… Seguir leyendo US expands probe into air bag failures to 12.3M vehicles
Communiqué of the Thirty-Ninth Meeting of the IMFC
Global outlook and policy priorities The global expansion continues, but at a slower pace than anticipated in October. Growth is projected to firm up in 2020, but risks remain tilted to the downside. These include trade tensions, policy uncertainty, geopolitical risks, and a sudden sharp tightening of financial conditions against a backdrop of limited policy… Seguir leyendo Communiqué of the Thirty-Ninth Meeting of the IMFC
605 Expands Executive Team with Strategic Additions to C-Suite and Product Management
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–605, an independent data analytics company that measures the impact of TV advertising on consumer behavior, today announced two key appointments to its executive team. Noah Levine has been named Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Caroline Horner joins as Senior Vice President of Product Management. hese hires are a strategic move to bolster… Seguir leyendo 605 Expands Executive Team with Strategic Additions to C-Suite and Product Management
IDB Invest supports micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Peru with financing to Pacífico
IDB Invest, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, will issue a loan in dollars for an equivalent amount of up to $10 million with a term of five years to Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Pacífico (Pacífico), the largest cooperative in Peru. The financing helps to increase financing available to micro, small… Seguir leyendo IDB Invest supports micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Peru with financing to Pacífico
U.S. Navy Awards BAE Systems $41 Million Contract for USS Anchorage Upgrades
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BAE Systems has received a $41.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy to perform routine maintenance and modernization of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage will undergo 12 months of restorative work at BAE Systems’ shipyard in San Diego. The contract includes options that, if exercised, would bring… Seguir leyendo U.S. Navy Awards BAE Systems $41 Million Contract for USS Anchorage Upgrades