The outlook on Phoenix-based Grand Canyon University’s junk bond rating was revised on Monday to negative from stable by Moody’s Investors Service amid the school’s ongoing clash with federal regulators. Moody’s said while its Ba1 rating incorporates GCU’s “substantial scale, enrollment growth trend, and adequate operating performance,” several factors led to the outlook change. The
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Post Office’s former chief executive Paula Vennells will hand back her CBE after the UK prime minister backed calls for a review into whether she should be stripped of her honour. Vennells said in
In this article MDLZ KHC NES.N-CH ULVR-GB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A customer shops in a Kroger grocery store on July 15, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Investors have cheered a new class of weight loss drugs for their ability to help people shed unwanted pounds, but the findings
Putting the “Rude Man” in topological, cultural context — Cerne Abbas Giant is a depiction of Hercules It’s “just the most visible of a whole cluster of early medieval features in the landscape.” Jennifer Ouellette – Jan 8, 2024 11:24 pm UTC Enlarge / Behold, the “Rude Man” chalk giant carved on a hill above
Loading… Loading… Singapore-based fintech startup Alchemy Pay joined hands with Worldpay to enable users to purchase cryptocurrencies through credit and debit cards. What Happened: Alchemy Pay is partnering with U.K.-based Worldpay to grant access to the formers Visa and Mastercard payment rails. Alchemy Pays mission to promote the global adoption of digital assets by connecting
Loading… Loading… Digital asset bankSygnum recently conducted a survey to assess the impact of blockchain technology in comparison to crypto assets. According to the results, a substantial 81% of respondents believe that crypto assets are crucial for the future of global finance??. This survey underscores a significant shift in perceptions toward cryptocurrencies. Historically, the banking
The world of investing is a fascinating one that offers numerous possibilities for anyone looking to grow their wealth. However, investing is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Each individual has different needs, preferences and goals, which require customized strategies. It's like embarking on a journey; while some may prefer leisurely strolls along well-trodden paths, others may
trying pi — What I learned from using a Raspberry Pi 5 as my main computer for two weeks Pi 5’s speed makes it a useful and usable general-purpose desktop, with limits. Andrew Cunningham – Jan 8, 2024 12:00 pm UTC Enlarge / The Raspberry Pi 5 inside its official case.Andrew Cunningham reader comments 193
Loading… Loading… The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has officially registered Ripple Markets Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Ripple XRP/USD , as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), enabling itto offer specific digital asset services in the country. The inclusion of Ripple Markets in the CBI's list of registered VASPs marks a strategic advancement for
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. United Airlines has found loose bolts on some plugged doors of its grounded 737 Maxes, threatening to widen Boeing’s problems as it expands public scrutiny beyond the single plane that suffered a mid-air blowout on
Tracy Kasper, a realtor from Nampa, Idaho. Courtesy: NAR The president of the National Association of Realtors on Monday said she was resigning due to a blackmail threat that sought to “compromise” her leadership role. NAR President Tracy Kasper said she had notified the group’s leadership team “that she recently received a threat to disclose
Munis were weaker Monday ahead of a $9 billion new-issue slate and the first full week of 2024 while U.S. Treasury yields fell and equities ended up. Munis “continue to be expensive when compared to Treasuries, falling well below the average of 85% for 10-year munis,” said Jason Wong, vice president of municipals at AmeriVet
A deal on overall fiscal 2024 federal spending hammered out by Congressional leaders would claw back another $6.1 billion of pandemic funds, most of which appear to be from the Department of Health and Human Services. With a partial government shutdown looming, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., agreed
A sharp drop in mortgage interest rates in December may have kickstarted this year’s spring housing market early. Rates are about a full percentage point lower than they were in October, and consumers expect they will fall even more. Optimism about mortgage rates increased sharply in December, according to a monthly consumer survey by Fannie
Yoel Inbar must not be allowed to teach psychology at UCLAor so astudent petitioninformed the California university’s administration this past July. Inbar is an eminent, influential, andhighly citedresearcher with a Ph.D. in social psychology from Cornell University. There is no question that he is qualified. Anyone worth their salt doing work on political polarization knows
Slow ride — Heres a first look at United Launch Alliances new Vulcan rocket ULA’s first flight-ready Vulcan rocket is finally on the launch pad. Stephen Clark – Jan 6, 2024 1:17 am UTC reader comments 255 United Launch Alliance’s first Vulcan rocket prepares to emerge from the Vertical Integration Facility at Cape Canaveral Space
From Teledyne LABS Jan 8 2024 Reviewed by Laura Thomson A new brand and website for several well-known laboratory instrument brands. A new brand, Teledyne LABS, is focused on providing better visibility and access to the broad range of laboratory solutions and services Teledyne LABS provides to meet customer needs and support their business. The
Jan 8 2024 Vicore Pharma Holding AB Vicore Pharma Holding AB (publ), unlocking the potential of a new class of drug candidates, angiotensin II type 2 receptor agonists (ATRAGs), today announced positive results of the COMPANION study (NCT05330312), investigating the efficacy of AlmeeTM, a 9-week digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) accessed through a smartphone or
Loading… Loading… A fully collateralized euro-backed stablecoin is expected to be launched within 18 months, pending the approval of an e-money license by Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). What Happened: Deutsche Banks DB DWS Group, Dutch market maker Flow Traders Ltd., and crypto fund manager, Michael Novogratzs Galaxy Digital Holdings BRPHF plan to form
Loading… Loading… Visa Inc V stock recorded an all-time-high (ATH) on Wednesday. The stock was seen trading at a high of $262.48 during intraday trading, marking a new high in the stocks history. The stock has returned 26.52% to investors so far this year. The surge has been propelled by a combination of strategic moves,