In 2024, Texas emerged as the top state for business bankruptcies in the U. S. Surprisingly, Houston saw a dip in filings due to a scandal at the courthouse. The Southern District of Texas, known for its intricate bankruptcy cases, experienced a drop in filings after a judge stepped down. However, i
This week, the earnings season begins with six major U. S. banks and a significant health insurer ready to share their results. Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America are all set to report their fourth-quarter earnings. UnitedHealth, a key player i
If you're an athlete or someone who loves throwing a ball around, you know how important it is to keep your shoulder's full range of motion. But what happens when you need surgery to fix a dislocation? A recent study compared three common procedures to see which one keeps your shoulder's ability to
Chuck E. Cheese, once hit hard by the pandemic and bankruptcy, has made a remarkable comeback. The company, now helmed by CEO Dave McKillips, invested over $300 million to revamp its image for the next generation. Gone are the animatronics and outdated games that once defined the chain. Instead, Chu
Imagine this: six Party City employees hop on a plane to China to meet with suppliers. But their trip is cut short after just two days. Why? Because Party City was about to go bankrupt – again. This wasn't their first rodeo. They had been through bankruptcy before and came back swinging. But this ti
In China, companies are increasingly concerned with their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings. But when different agencies have conflicting ratings, it can become a barrier for these companies to get loans from banks. From 2014 to 2022, researchers studied Chinese listed firms to see
On Monday, a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank was attacked by gunmen. The attack, which happened in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, left three people dead and seven injured. This incident comes amidst a surge in violence since Hamas's attack from Gaza last October. The victims
The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, Michael Barr, is leaving his supervisory role next month. This move comes amid speculation that President-elect Donald Trump wants a more bank-friendly candidate. Barr will stay on as a Fed governor until 2026, but his resignation as the vice chair for su
At CES 2025, Belkin unveiled their Stage PowerGrip, a power bank designed to look like an old-fashioned camera. It's not just about looks; this gadget snaps onto the back of iPhones 12 and newer, offering wireless or wired charging. With a 10, 000mAh cell, it can charge an iPhone at least one and a
You might have heard about Morgan Stanley's recent exit from the UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance. They're not alone, with big names like Goldman Sachs and Bank of America also taking a step back. So, what's the deal? Critics are pointing fingers at conservative groups who aren't fans of environm
