Rents in 18 of the 50 largest US metropolitan areas have increased this year A new report from Realtor.com shows renters in Chicago have seen the biggest increase Rents have …
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Thousands of Ring doorbell users to receive slice of $5.6 million payout in just DAYS over camera footage lawsuit – check if you’re eligible
by JackRing was accused of failing to protect its users’ private video streams The payment is related to a 2023 complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Some 117,044 Ring …
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Chipotle sales jump 14% on the back of price hikes – as customers bought $2.7 billion of burritos, tacos and drinks in just three months
by JackChipotle’s sales have once again exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by price increases and an increase in the number of loyal customers. Even as menu items became more expensive, more …
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Flight delayed or canceled? Here’s how you can get a full refund under MAJOR airline shake-up
by JackAirlines will be forced to offer cash refunds for delayed or canceled flights without customers having to ask, under major new rules being finalized by the Biden administration. The new …
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California loses two more home insurers in growing crisis – as shock new report shows half of residents have seen coverage dropped or premiums jump
by JackThousands more Californians will lose their home insurance this year as two more insurers leave the state. Tokio Marine America Insurance Company and Trans Pacific Insurance Company filed notices with …
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FTC bans most non-compete clauses, claiming the accounts ‘robbed people of their economic liberty’
by JackEmployers will be prohibited from using non-compete contracts to prevent workers from joining rival companies, regulators said today. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to ban measures that affect …
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Clothes retailer Express files for bankruptcy protection and announces it will close over 100 stores in US
by JackExpress Inc filed for bankruptcy after struggling with slowing consumer demand Starting Tuesday, 95 Express locations and 12 UpWest stores will close. It is the latest retail casualty after 99 …
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The rise of the giant fund: How companies like BlackRock and State Street are taking over Wall Street – with some managing assets worth more than the German economy
by JackGiant asset managers are becoming titans of Wall Street and increasing their control over the US financial system. Huge investment firms now reportedly control twice as many assets as the …
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Experts warn of a growing group of financially vulnerable Americans known as ‘ALICE’s. An ALICE (or Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Emploeded) is someone who makes enough money at their job …
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The recall also affects 156,000 vehicles in Japan, Canada, Europe and Asia. Drivers whose models are affected will be notified in early June 2024. Recall applies to Toyota’s 2023-2024 Prius …
