Laurie A. Luebbert News


Huey: 'You don’t have to be brilliant or even good at math to be a successful investor'

When someone mentions investing and history in the same sentence, some might think the only relation between the two topics is that we can look back to see how the financial markets have done.

Pici: "To compete at a high level, the mastery of sales strategies and skills is mandatory"

Sales is one of those words that many people have a love-hate relationship with: they love closing deals but hate the stereotype of the hard-sell salesperson.

Landrieu: ‘We all know how essential the internet is in order to access lifesaving telemedicine’ and more

North Carolina is on tap to benefit from $759 million in grants and loans through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will bring rural communities up to snuff when it comes to such things as high-speed internet.

Jarid Beck of Risk Management Advisors: ‘Captives are no longer domiciled offshore’

The director and co-founder of Risk Management Advisors LLC recently explained that a shift in the industry is happening where America is gaining for captive insurance companies as compared to before.

Dimon on NC expansion: ‘We want to think about the next round of things we want to get done’

North Carolina has scored some economic development wins lately, including plans by biotech and electric vehicle companies. Now, JPMorgan Chase is adding its name to the list.

Toyota to build batteries for EVs at NC plant; 'This marks another significant milestone for our company'

Toyota Motor North America is investing $2.5 billion in a North Carolina plant in the Triad, where it will build batteries for electric vehicles.

Redfin housing forecast: ‘Sales will continue to slow'

Compared to some cities, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding its own when it comes to home sales.

North Jersey Uber driver uses earnings 'to pick up something from the store or if my kids need something for school'

Darnell Tillett, a North Jersey Uber driver, noted that one of the best things about working part-time for Uber is that he feels like he always has extra money in his pocket.

South Carolina's energy breakdown conflicts with investment strategy of BlackRock

As a state that has part of its pension funds under BlackRock's management, South Carolina might want to consider whether BlackRock’s strategy aligns with what its citizens want.

Nebraska pensions funds are invested big with BlackRock, a company pushing for 'net-zero' energy

Nebraska’s pension funds managers probably have their eyes on Texas and West Virginia in light of concerns over BlackRock Inc., the investment firm that handles part of the pension funds in many states.

Why WV dumped BlackRock as a pension fund management firm

West Virginia once had approximately $2.1 billion of its state pension funds managed by BlackRock, Inc., but it recently decided to leave that money management firm because the state is at odds with BlackRock’s investment strategy.

Sommers: Biden needs to 'confirm the United States’ role as a global energy leader' as gas prices rise

A new tool will help Arizona residents measure the actual financial impact rising gas prices are having on their income.

TuSimple tests driverless trucks in Arizona

If you're on the road in Arizona and you see a truck with no driver, brace yourself to see more, because they apparently are going to be the wave of the future.

Ace Hardware opens new store in Manteca

Ace Hardware is adding a new store to its chain, with Strand Ace Hardware holding its grand opening Friday through Sunday in Manteca, California.

Ace Hardware opening new store in Las Vegas

Ace Hardware is adding a new store to the chain, with Vegas Valley Ace Hardware in Las Vegas set to have its grand opening this weekend.

Advocacy group: BlackRock's strategy could cost Florida consumers

Consumers’ Research is alerting investors, states like Florida as well as individuals, that BlackRock's investment strategy could ultimately hurt the average U.S. consumer.

Sinus infections were haunting NFL Hall-of-Famer Marshall Faulk until he tried balloon sinuplasty

When you’re a broadcaster and you make a living with your voice, you really don’t want it cracking -- nor do you want to have attacks of coughing or the sniffles.