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This segment originally aired on May 19, 2023. ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson joins Yahoo Finance Live anchor Diane King Hall to discuss inflation, the Fed’s 2% target, the U.S. labor force, and the state of the consumer. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover new opportunities with expert research and…

An Edwards SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve is assembled in a training room at Edwards Lifesciences … [+] corporate offices in Irvine, CA. Transcatheter valve technology allows clinicians to deliver valves via a catheter, eliminating the need for traditional open-heart surgery. (Photo by Tim Rue/Corbis via Getty Images)Corbis via Getty Images Edwards Lifesciences EW (NYSE: EW), a medical technology company specializing in artificial heart valves, currently trades at $76 per share, about 10% lower than the level seen in March 2021, and it can see higher levels over time. EW stock was trading at around $95 in early June 2022, just…

Energy efficiency is now one of the most important factors for UK house hunters looking to make savings wherever possible, research by YouGov on behalf of Blenheim Estate Homes and Pye Homes has revealed. Of those surveyed, 64% said they would want solar panels to be fitted as standard to a new home; 42% said homes with EV charging points were a must-have; and 35% said an air source heat pump was top of their list. Air source heat pumps are believed to be 60% more effective at reducing carbon emissions and have the potential to save homeowners money on…

Credit Rating Agency vs. Credit Bureau: An Overview It is easy to confuse credit bureaus and credit rating agencies, especially since credit bureaus are sometimes called “credit reporting agencies.” The basic difference is whose creditworthiness they rate. Credit rating agencies judge the creditworthiness of entities like corporations and their debt issues, such as bonds. Credit bureaus collect information on individual consumers to determine how creditworthy they appear to be. Key Takeaways A credit rating agency assesses the creditworthiness of entities like corporations and governments, along with the debt that they issue.Three major credit rating agencies are Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Corporation,…

Barry Fenton, president and CEO of Lanterra Developments, Robert Kavcic, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, and Jim Thorne, chief market strategist at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, discuss the effects the latest rate hike by the Bank of Canada will have on housing markets. Subscribe to BNN Bloomberg to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/BNNBloomberg Connect with BNN Bloomberg: For the latest news visit: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca For a full video offering visit BNN Bloomberg: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video BNN Bloomberg on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BNNBloomberg BNN Bloomberg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bnnbloomberg BNN Bloomberg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bnnbloomberg BNN Bloomberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bnn-bloomberg — BNN Bloomberg is Canada’s only TV service devoted…

getty A convertible bond is an investment vehicle that starts as a bond and then can turn into a stock. These bonds are often framed by sellers as a way to reduce risk by having the certainty of a bond that offers the upside of a stock’s potential value appreciation. Read on for more about convertible bonds, how they work, why they exist and when they might be good investment choices. Understanding Convertible Bonds: Features And Mechanics A convertible bond is a fixed-income instrument that, like any bond, is a loan. Initially, investors buy bonds from a company for a…

On July 16, Binance announced that it had integrated the layer-2 protocol Bitcoin Lightning Network into its platform, and users could use it to make deposits and withdrawals. And now, less than two months after this development, the platform has recorded a significant milestone with the protocol.  Binance Node Growing Rapidly According to data from the analytics platform Amboss, Binance’s lightning node has been growing rapidly. The exchange is currently ranked 14th based on capacity, boasting 77.7 BTC out of the network’s total of 4,873.39 BTC.   This means that Binance’s integration of the Lightning Network has been well-received, and Binance…

David Inzani, partner at leading licensing solicitors, Poppleston Allen Everyone knows that lending criteria is tougher now than it has been for some time. But we’ve noticed a rise in lenders insisting on shadow licenses existing on deals, as a condition in transactions within the hospitality sector. This certainly demonstrates that investors and lenders understand now, more than ever, the value the premises licence holds. A shadow licence is where a premises licence is granted to one party in respect of a premises, where another party already holds a separate licence. Although they are not explicitly referred to in the…

CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa joins ‘Power Lunch’ to report why investors are reacting optimistically to the news of Beijing slapping a nearly $1 billion fine on Jack Ma’s Ant Group. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi  » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: http://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on…

Lululemon will release earnings on Thursday after the close. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)Getty Images Key Takeaways Fed Reiterates Hawkish Stance Bitcoin Down 10% For August Economic Data Heavy Week Hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell caused stocks to give up early morning gains on Friday, but markets managed to close slightly higher. For the week, the S&P 500 was up a little less than 1% while the Nasdaq Composite gained 2%. However, even with those gains, stocks are on track for their first down month since February. A slew of economic data this week could decide if…