United Community Banks just agreed to sell its equipment finance division for $1. 9 billion in cash. The two subsidiaries being sold—Navitas Credit Corp. and NLFC Reinsurance Corp. —have been a headache for the bank lately. They make up only 10% of the loans but have caused half of the bank’s losses
Singapore’s foreign minister wrapped up talks in Pyongyang on Tuesday, marking the first time a Singaporean official has visited North Korea in recent years. The meeting with North Korea’s foreign affairs chief focused on ways to boost cooperation between the two nations, though no specifics were sh
Singapore is currently keeping two 60‑plus men in isolation while they undergo testing for hantavirus. The men were aboard the MV Hondius, a cruise ship that left Ushuaia in Argentina on April 1 and later sparked an outbreak. The ship’s passengers are being monitored worldwide to stop the virus from
United Airlines plans to launch a new type of business‑class seat that cuts certain perks, such as free seat selection and lounge entry, to offer lower prices on long‑haul flights. The airline says the idea is to let passengers pay only for what they really want. The plan includes three fare leve
United Airlines has announced a hike in checked‑bag charges, raising the fee for the first two bags by $10 and adding an extra $50 for a third bag. The change, effective on tickets bought after April 3, follows a similar move by JetBlue earlier in March. Passengers traveling to the U. S. , Mexico, C
United Airlines is changing how it sells seats in its premium cabins. Instead of just one price, the airline will now offer three levels: base, standard and flexible. The plan starts on long‑haul international routes, across the U. S. , and some Hawaii trips. The base option is the cheapest
UnitedHealth Group recently shared its fourth-quarter earnings, showing a slight beat on earnings per share but missing revenue expectations. The company reported $2. 11 in adjusted earnings per share, just above the $2. 10 expected by analysts. However, revenue came in at $113. 2 billion, falling s
Singapore is making a bold move to become a leader in energy technology. A new lab called NEX Lab is now open. It's a team-up between Halliburton, a big name in energy services, and A*STAR, Singapore's top research group. The goal? To create new and better ways to complete oil and gas wells. This is
United Airlines recently shared some exciting news. They think they might make more money than ever before in 2025. Why? Because lots of people want to fly, especially for business and in fancy seats. They expect to make between $12 and $14 per share this year. That's close to what experts guessed.
UnitedHealth's stock took a hit after President Trump's recent talk about healthcare. He mentioned a new plan to cut out insurance brokers and middlemen. This could lower healthcare costs for people, but it's not great news for UnitedHealth. The company makes money from these brokers and middlemen.
