Ed Cofrancesco on banking industry: 'There's probably going to be a lot more consolidation' this year
International Assets Advisory CEO Ed Cofrancesco discusses the FOMC's stress test for big banks and his stock picks to short.
A 'little bit consolidation is probably warranted' in second half of year: Rick Pitcairn
Pitcairn Chief Global Strategist Rick Pitcairn discusses regional banks, commercial real estate, the tech sector and his market outlook.
Personal loan interest rates edge down for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Fire breaks out at recently refurbished Tiffany building
Firefighters respond to plumes of smoke emitting from the Tiffany building in New York City, New York. (Credit: WNYW)
Today's best mortgage deal? 10-year terms at 5.625% | June 29, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2023, which are largely trending down from yesterday.
News publishers explore coalition to address AI impact: report
Some of the top publishers in the nation are in discussion to form a coalition aimed at examining the impact of artificial intelligence on the news industry.
Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Salesforce, Deloitte Digital team up for generative AI
Salesforce and Deloitte Digital are working together on advancing the integration of generative AI into organizations' customer relationship management.
Gen Zers report highest negative impact from social media, nonprofits working to change that
A new study found higher use of social media is associated with poorer well-being and Gen Z – who reports the most negative impact from social media – uses it the most.
AI's rapid adoption could hurt workers' mental health, expert warns
The surge in companies' adoption of new generative artificial intelligence tools could impact the mental well-being of an already stressed workforce, an expert says.
Student loan payments set to resume soon regardless of SCOTUS ruling
Federal student loan payments and interest accrual are set to resume soon after a three-year pause regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on President Biden's loan forgiveness plan.
US banks shrug off turmoil to ace Fed's annual health checks
Among the top performers were Charles Schwab Corp. and Deutsche Bank's U.S. operations, while regional lenders Citizens Financial Corp. and US Bancorp were the laggards of the pack.
Warren says Yellen, Biden officials wrong on 'dangerous' bank mergers
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent a letter warning Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other financial regulators against allowing further bank mergers.
Mortgage applications rise for third straight week
The Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday its Market Composite Index for mortgage application volumes experienced a jump of 3% on a weekly basis for the period ending June 23.
Infectious disease doctor warns of deadly, drug-resistant fungus that’s ‘missed by most physicians’
Saint Joseph Health's Dr. Bob Lahita raises awareness around Candida auris fungal infections being extremely resistant to treatment and difficult to identify solely on symptoms.
AI continues to be Wall Street's 'story of the year': Kenny Polcari
SlateStone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses whether the tech stock pullback is anything for investors to worry about on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.'
Virginia energy CEO raked in massive ESG bonuses amid scrutiny over overcharging, PAC donation
Dominion Energy has given CEO Robert Blue over $3 million in bonuses for meeting ESG goals despite the company's "consistent failure" and plummeting stock prices.
Mortgage rates continue to rise today, but 10-year terms remain lowest | June 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 28, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
AI boom could take stock market higher despite recession: Michael Lee
Michael Lee Strategy founder Michael Lee discusses which stocks will help sustain the recent stock market rally on 'Varney & Co.'
Insurance companies using AI for underwriting and due diligence amid cyber threats
Insurance companies are turning to AI as a tool that can help them dig deeper more efficiently in the underwriting process, even as AI tools are used by fraudsters against businesses.