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By Business Daily | Jul 22, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the launch of a new Green Lender Initiative aimed at enrolling additional climate lenders in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) loan programs. The initiative, unveiled by SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, seeks to leverage SBA loan guarantees to attract private capital for clean energy investments, aligning with President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act.
By Business Daily | Jul 22, 2024
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) announced on July 22, 2024, that Bryon Lake will join the firm as Chief Transformation Officer for the Client Solutions Group within Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Lake will be based in New York and joins as a partner.
By R. B. Pepalis | Jul 22, 2024
Amazon has reported that it is utilizing technology, amenities, and preventative measures to protect its employees from summertime heat. The company emphasized that safety is its top priority.
By Business Daily reports | Jul 19, 2024
In an era when artificial intelligence (AI) is rewriting the technology conversation, the trailblazers who embraced this cutting-edge innovation more than a decade before its ubiquity are continuing to “evolve and impact the AI landscape.”
By Business Daily | Jul 19, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new funding opportunity for Native American-owned small businesses under the pilot Native American Trade Expansion Program (NATEP). The program, introduced by Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, aims to provide up to $240,000 in grants to support the expansion of exporting opportunities for these businesses. Proposals must be submitted by July 31, no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT.
By L. E. Bushouse | Jul 19, 2024
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that in June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell increased by 0.7 percent due to a rise in the electricity index. Over the past year, the CPI-U increased by 2.6 percent, with the food index rising by 2.2 percent and the energy index by 3.9 percent.
By Business Daily reports | Jul 18, 2024
Enclave, a suburban coworking space organization, announced the opening of a new location in Elmhurst, Illinois later this summer.
By Business Daily | Jul 18, 2024
NEW YORK, July 18, 2024 – The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) announced the appointments of Haidee Lee and Carsten Woehrn as Partners and Global Co-Head of Sponsor M&A and Co-Head of M&A in EMEA, respectively.
By A. D. Bamburg | Jul 18, 2024
The national average for a gallon of gas has decreased by four cents to $3.50 since last week, according to recent data. This decline is attributed to low demand for gasoline, potentially influenced by high summer temperatures.
By Business Daily | Jul 18, 2024
SAN JUAN – From Monday, July 15 through Tuesday, July 16, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and a member of President Biden’s Cabinet representing America's more than 33 million small businesses, visited Puerto Rico to participate in the Global Entrepreneurship Conference. During her visit, she engaged with local small businesses and discussed strategies for promoting entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico and across the Western Hemisphere.
By K. R. Nelson | Jul 18, 2024
A report from the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) released on March 1 found that the Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, a California-based personal injury firm, spent $9,698,894 on advertisements in Nevada in 2023.
By A. A. Sanchez | Jul 17, 2024
State Farm® has announced the return of its "Gamerhood" series for a third season, this time set in the futuristic and cyberpunk-inspired Neo City. The series, which has garnered multiple awards, brings together prominent figures from streaming and entertainment to compete in various gaming challenges under the guidance of Jake from State Farm. The ultimate prize is the key to Neo City and a $100,000 charitable donation to the winning team's designated charity.
By Business Daily | Jul 17, 2024
Global investment firms Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and KKR (NYSE: KKR) announced today that strategic partnerships comprising funds and accounts managed by their respective credit businesses have agreed to acquire a prime student loan portfolio from Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) valued at approximately $10.1 billion.
By Business Daily | Jul 17, 2024
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced results from its quarterly individual investor pulse survey.
By Business Daily | Jul 17, 2024
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation announced that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Philadelphia has scheduled a vote for July 17 to decide if employees at Philadelphia International Airport can remove Unite Here Local 274 union officials. This decision follows nearly five months of litigation initiated by employee Kale Mulugeta with assistance from the foundation's attorneys.
By Business Daily | Jul 16, 2024
Morgan Stanley has announced its second quarter results for 2024. A conference call to discuss the outcomes will be held on July 16, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. (ET). Both live and on-demand versions of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Morgan Stanley's website.
By Business Daily | Jul 16, 2024
NEW YORK, July 16, 2024 – The recent rise in U.S. homeowners insurance costs has been driven by a combination of increasing natural catastrophe losses and extraordinary inflation following COVID-19, according to the Insurance Information Institute’s (Triple-I) latest Issues Brief. Triple-I also noted that legal system abuse is contributing to the cost increases.
By J. N. Schierl | Jul 16, 2024
Have you ever watched the Olympics on TV and thought to yourself, “I’d love to see the Games in person one day”? You’re not alone. For many people, attending the Olympics is a bucket-list item. Nowadays, more travelers, especially young people, are willing to go the extra mile for a live event. If you’re ready to stop dreaming about it and start making it happen, consider these tips from AAA.
By Business Daily | Jul 15, 2024
PwC has released a report titled "Sizing the prize: What’s the real value of AI for your business and how can you capitalise?" It highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) will enhance and augment what enterprises do.
By Business Daily | Jul 15, 2024
NEW YORK, July 15, 2024 – The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) reported net revenues of $12.73 billion and net earnings of $3.04 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Diluted earnings per common share (EPS) were $8.62, and the annualized return on average common shareholders’ equity (ROE) was 10.9% for the second quarter of 2024.