Tag #Economy

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ECCA Proposes $5 Billion Federal School Voucher Program

Representative Adrian Smith's Educational Choice for Children Act of 2024 proposes a $5 billion federal tax credit school voucher program, allowing taxpayers to contribute to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) for private school expenses, with eligibility based on 300% of area median gross in...

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Tesla Stock Hits Record High After Trump Election Victory

Tesla's stock hit a record high of $424.77 on Wednesday, exceeding its previous peak by $15, driven by a post-election rally and increased investor confidence linked to Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration. Musk's $277 million contribution to the pro-Trump campaign and his new role advi...

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EU Strengthens Farmer Negotiating Power in Food Supply Chain

The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' negotiating power, mandating written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and stricter Unfair Trading Practices Directive enforcement to counter power imbalances with large buyers and ensure fairer prices.

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PNV Rejects Energy Tax, Jeopardizing Spain's Fiscal Reform

The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) will not support the Spanish government's tax on energy companies' excess profits, jeopardizing the government's fiscal reform and potentially causing instability in the governing coalition.

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Apollo Loans £610 Million to Canary Wharf Amidst Financial Restructuring

Apollo Global Management has loaned Canary Wharf £610 million to repay bonds, reflecting a broader trend of companies seeking credit from non-bank lenders as Canary Wharf adapts to reduced office demand by developing more apartments and leisure facilities.

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Insurance Stocks Fall Following CEO Murder Amid Industry Backlash

The murder of UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Brian Thompson, in New York City last week sparked a more than 6% decline in major insurance stocks, fueled by renewed public criticism of the industry's practices and profitability.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Nasdaq Hits Record High Above 20,000 Amid Tech Surge

On Wednesday, strong tech performance, particularly in AI-related stocks, propelled the Nasdaq above 20,000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 rose almost 1%, contrasting with the weak performance of healthcare and other sectors due to proposed drug-cost legislation and a rising 10-year Treasury ...

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"Georgia School Voucher Program Eligibility Far Exceeds Expectations"

"Georgia's school voucher program, designed to assist students in low-performing schools, is projected to cover far more students than anticipated—approximately 400,000—due to an expansive interpretation of eligibility, raising concerns about its financial feasibility and impact on public schools."

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Quality Education
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Andalusian Universities Demand \"50 Million Euros\" from Regional Government

Andalusian public universities demand \"50 million euros\" from the regional government, encompassing salary supplements and unmet financing commitments. Legal action is threatened if funds aren't received by year's end.

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Judge Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Merger Over Antitrust Concerns

A federal judge blocked Kroger's $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons on Tuesday, citing concerns that the deal would stifle competition and harm consumers. Kroger and Albertsons are evaluating their options.

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Schwab Favors Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds for Income in 2025 Despite Risks

Schwab recommends investment-grade corporate bonds for income investors in 2025 due to attractive 5%+ yields and strong corporate fundamentals, despite high valuations and uncertainty around interest rates and inflation; they advise maintaining bond duration near or below 6.2 years to mitigate inter...

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Merchandise Celebrating Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Surfaces Online

E-commerce sites like Etsy, TikTok Shop, eBay, and Redbubble sell merchandise referencing the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including phrases found at the scene ("Deny," "Defend," "Depose") and images of the shooter, reflecting online sentiment and criticism of the health in...

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