25 Financial Tips for College Students
A lot of students aren’t prepared to manage money on their own. Here’s some advice to get them started. #press
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Oil Futures Edge Lower on Worries Over China's Economy
Oil futures slipped in the early morning Asian session on worries over the economy of China, a major oil consumer. #press
Gold Steady; May Be Weighed by Higher Treasury Yields
Gold was steady in the early morning Asian session, but could be weighed by higher Treasury yields, which undermine the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal. #press
Japan's Economy Grows at 6% Pace in Second Quarter
Exports rise and surge in foreign visitors helps lift spending. #press
Nikkei May Rise After Tech Rebound on Wall Street
Japanese stocks may rise following a rebound in tech shares on Wall Street overnight. #press
Australian Consumer Confidence Firms as Rates Peak
Australian consumer confidence improved strongly last week amid widening confidence that official interest rates are close to their peak. #press
'The Artist's Mother: Whistler and Philadelphia' Review: Mismatched Maternal Portraits
An exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art attempts to put Whistler’s painting of his mother in dialogue with similarly themed works, including ones by Alice Neel, John Sloan and others. #press
The Croissant Theory
Bakeries are learning that the most delicious pastry is the one their customers can’t have. #press
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NAB 3Q Profit Falls, Announces A$1.5 Billion Share Buyback
The country’s biggest business lender said it looks to bring its Common Equity Tier 1 within a target range of 11.0-11.5%. #press
Corrections & Amplifications
Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of Aug. 15, 2023. #press
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Regulators Gone Wild
The White House is rewriting the rules for cost-benefit analysis to unleash its regulators. #press
Ford Hires Former Apple VP to Oversee New Customer Experience Effort
Peter Stern is the latest executive hired by the automotive industry to join the dots between cars, services and the raft of software that now powers both/ #press
Middle-Class Revolt in Argentina
Voters turn to an outsider who wants to close the central bank. #press
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China Will Hunt You Down
Laos arrests Lu Siwei, a Chinese human-rights lawyer, en route to the U.S. #press
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CSL Annual Profit Rises 8% at Constant FX
CSL said statutory net profit totaled US$2.19 billion in the 12 months through June, compared to US$2.26 billion in the 2022 fiscal year. #press
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Got Insurance? You May Be on Medicaid Too
Thanks to pandemic-era policies, taxpayers foot the bill for some five million people who have enrolled in employer plans. #press
The Post-Pandemic Murder Wave Is Cresting
Violent crime in general declined in 2020 and 2021 as a social epidemic ravaged young black men. #press
A 1,700-Acre Ranch in Southern Arizona Hits the Market for $29.95 Million
The Patagonia property is now the most expensive residential listing in the region. #press
Free Raises for Everybody. Not.
New David-Bacon rules will raise costs and limit new public works. #press
Biden's New Approach to the Middle East
As Iran balks, Israel and Saudi Arabia are now seen as crucial to U.S. global strategy. #press