Insurers are using rapidly evolving data tools to help predict, and potentially prevent, storm-related losses, an effort they hope will yield benefits during this year’s hurricane season. The past six years had higher-than-average Atlantic hurricane activity, an unlucky streak for communities in the way. This… Read More »Insurers Harness Data to Help Clients Weather Storms, Floods
As 2022 approaches its midpoint with deepening concerns about recession and inflation, stocks with higher yields have performed relatively better than those with faster-growing payouts. But Donald Kilbride, the portfolio manager of the $53 billion Vanguard Dividend Growth fund (ticker: VDIGX), which focuses on rising… Read More »In Volatile Markets, Income Investors Must Choose: High Yields or Steady Payouts.
I weigh an eighth of a ton. That’s ideal for a harbor seal or panda, but not for a 6’4” man. The good news is that I’ve lost 11 pounds, and I’m told that if I drop seven more I’ll win a status upgrade from… Read More »Your Weight Loss Could Be These Drugmakers’ Gain
I weigh an eighth of a ton. That’s ideal for a harbor seal or panda, but not for a 6’4” man. The good news is that I’ve lost 11 pounds, and I’m told that if I drop seven more I’ll win a status upgrade from… Read More »Your Weight Loss Could Be These Drugmakers’ Gain
Many pandemic winners are seeing their sales go to the dogs. Not the pet category. Americans are swiftly reversing newly acquired buying habits. Not all consumers who purchased a Peloton are still paying their $44-a-month fee, if they are keeping the bike at all. Others… Read More »The Pandemic Pet Boom Has Legs
Textsize Bank of America is Wells Fargo’s top pick among the large US banks. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images One couldn’t blame investors in the financial sector for feeling discouraged this year. Going into 2022, they had big hopes for banks and other financials. It was expected… Read More »Bank of America, Signature and 3 Other Financial Stocks Worth Investing In