Finance

Congress’s punt ensures healthcare will remain a top issue in January — and ‘very likely through spring’

Congress’s punt ensures healthcare will remain a top issue in January — and ‘very likely through spring’

This past week saw a flurry of healthcare headlines from Capitol Hill but nothing close to finality on the issue. Lawmakers have headed home for the year, and President Trump remains behind a GOP-...

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Taking Social Security in 2026? Your full retirement age matters

Taking Social Security in 2026? Your full retirement age matters

Are you nearing retirement and considering taking Social Security? There are some key numbers to keep in mind, especially if you want to receive the highest possible monthly check. Most of us asso...

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Trump and his new hand-picked Fed chair—whoever it will be—are going to clash ‘almost immediately,’ economists predict

Trump and his new hand-picked Fed chair—whoever it will be—are going to clash ‘almost immediately,’ economists predict

A new Federal Reserve chair will be nominated soon to replace Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May. But the economy may prevent the central bank from lowering rates as much as President Donald Tr...

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Inventory management strategy shifts once again

Inventory management strategy shifts once again

Chart of the Week:  Inbound Ocean TEUs Volume Index – USA, Logistics Managers’ Index – Warehouse Utilization SONAR: IOTI.USA, LMI.WHUT Imports and inventory levels have declined this fall, po...

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Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was

Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was

Image Credits:iRobot When iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last Sunday, it marked the end of an era for one of America’s most beloved robotics companies. The Roomba maker, which had sol...

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