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Discover Financial Services’ Agreement With FDIC Boosts Stock Price

Discover Financial Services’ Agreement With FDIC Boosts Stock Price
Discover Financial Services’ Agreement With FDIC Boosts Stock Price
October 02, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Discover Financial Services has reportedly reached an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to improve consumer compliance.  This development resulted in a 7%...

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Chip Designer Arm IPO Gets Leg Up From AI Boom
Chip Designer Arm IPO Gets Leg Up From AI Boom
September 14, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is experiencing a rocket-propelled growth, and there are a few firms helping determine that ship’s trajectory. Among them is British chip...

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Criticizes Capital Rules Proposed by US Regulators
JPMorgan Chase CEO Criticizes Capital Rules Proposed by US Regulators
September 11, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., has reportedly voiced his criticism of the stricter capital rules proposed by U.S. regulators....

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US Unemployment Claims Hit Lowest Level in 7 Months
US Unemployment Claims Hit Lowest Level in 7 Months
September 07, 2023  |  Economy

The American job market is still tight, at least according to one new measure. Data released Thursday (Sept. 7) by the U.S. Labor Department showed the...

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Citizens Financial Group CEO Predicts Limited Consolidation in Banking Sector
Citizens Financial Group CEO Predicts Limited Consolidation in Banking Sector
September 06, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Consolidation in the U.S. banking sector is expected to be limited in the near future due to high interest rates and regulatory pressures, according to Citizens...

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Job Growth in U.S. Moves from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Sustainable’
Job Growth in U.S. Moves from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Sustainable’
August 30, 2023  |  Economy

American employers added fewer jobs than anticipated in August, according to new findings from ADP. The research group said in a news release Wednesday (Aug. 30) that private...

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Luxury Retailers Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue Discuss Potential Merger
Luxury Retailers Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue Discuss Potential Merger
August 28, 2023  |  Retail

Luxury retailers Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue are reportedly in talks to merge. This potential merger comes as Neiman Marcus has been actively seeking a buyer due to...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures Remain as Fed Signals Higher Rates, Consumer Sentiment Slips
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures Remain as Fed Signals Higher Rates, Consumer Sentiment Slips
August 25, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Higher rates. A bit more muted consumer sentiment. The paycheck-to-paycheck pressures continue. On Friday (Aug. 25), the final reading of the University of Michigan’s survey on consumer...

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