United Rentals recently told investors that construction equipment rental demand has exceeded its own expectations, helped by a strong pipeline of large projects and continued momentum in specialty rentals, which supported a guidance increase in July despite higher diesel costs. Management also highlighted heavier use of technology and AI across operations and customer service, signaling […]
On September 15, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) announced that it had bought McMillan Insurance & Bonding Inc., an Englewood, Colorado, firm that operates as Innovise Business Consultants. Gallagher did not say what it paid. On its own, the deal is a footnote. But it is one of many, and the way those deals […]
Injective (INJ) Surges 17-18% on Solana Launch and ETF Progress Injective (INJ) has seen a significant 17-18% increase in 24 hours, driven by two major catalysts: its native launch on Solana with extensive DeFi integrations and progress toward a US-listed INJ ETF. Native INJ Launch on Solana and Ecosystem Integrations The primary catalyst is INJ’s […]
27 Wilkes University has been awarded $200,000 in funding through the Statewide Local Share Account program to purchase equipment and technology for an enhanced, state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Center. “This investment will help prepare the next generation of nurses at a time when healthcare providers across Pennsylvania face unprecedented staffing challenges,” says James Cousins, president of […]
The East is Read has previously published extensively on China’s domestic-demand debate, which centres on a basic question: when demand is weak, should policy focus primarily on boosting consumption, or should investment take the lead in raising employment, incomes, and ultimately consumption? Economists including Liu Shijin, Cai Fang, and Xu Gao have argued, from different […]
Japan just pushed interest rates to a 31 year high, and that single move reshapes where money can quietly work harder in a portfolio. Higher yields can squeeze exporters but open fresh possibilities in parts of the financial sector tied closely to domestic borrowing and saving. This article unpacks that shift and highlights Japanese financial […]
Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:VCTR) reported on September 11 that assets under management reached $356.469 billion at August-end, up from $345.117 billion at July-end. Exchange-traded fund assets increased to $23.474 billion from $20.889 billion. Those balances imply monthly growth of approximately 3.3% in total assets under management and 12.4% in ETFs. The $2.585 billion ETF […]
From its earliest days, legendary entertainers, cultural icons and public figures lent their star power to promote Israel Bonds’ mission of strengthening Israel’s economy. Large-scale rallies and events held across the country attracted thousands of supporters, with celebrated personalities from the world of film, music, finance, business, and culture lending their presence to the effort. […]
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) – Wisconsin’s governor celebrated investments in higher education during a stop in Superior Wednesday. It was part of Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide back-to-school tour over the past couple weeks. On the UWS campus, Evers, a Democrat and former teacher, highlighted his work to secure the largest increase for the UW […]
SANTA ANA, Calif., September 16, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 61 cents per common share, an […]
