““We have no other land to go to,” a Palestinian woman responds to Israeli soldiers seeking to displace her community from their village in the West Bank. It’s one of the many moving moments captured in the documentary “No Other Land”, by an Israeli and Palestinian collective of filmmakers: Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal and … Read more
On Tuesday, Piper Sandler adjusted its outlook on Meridian Bank (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:), increasing the price target to $15.00 from the previous $14.00, while keeping a Neutral rating on the stock. The adjustment follows Meridian Bank’s third-quarter earnings report, which revealed earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42. After accounting for minor securities losses, the core EPS … Read more
“ It is not a surprise that prices for everything are increasing these days. (Tickets to the World Series are the most expensive ever.) However, according to a recent analysis by Bank of America, the situation is worse than many people realize, even for those considered wealthy. Due to rising basic expenses and, in many … Read more
American consumers emerged as the unsung heroes of the economy in 2024, keeping it steady despite challenges from inflation and high Federal Reserve rates. Analysts had anticipated a breaking point for consumers due to these factors, which could have led to job losses and slowed growth. However, consumers proved to be resilient throughout the year, … Read more
Russia raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21% on Friday, citing consumer price increases considerably above its forecast and warning of ongoing high inflation risks in the medium term. This move exceeded the 100 basis-point hike that analysts had expected, bringing the institution’s benchmark rate to its highest level since February … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Deutsche Bank has reported a record third-quarter profit, with its trading and investment bank advisory revenue surging. However, the bank warned investors to prepare for higher-than-expected loan losses for the second time in nearly three … Read more
A few weeks ago, police in India discovered that scammers had set up a fake bank branch – complete with a logo, office furniture and even some employees – in a village in Chhattisgarh state. BBC Hindi pieced together what occurred. Jyoti Yadav was thrilled when she landed a job as an office assistant at … Read more
Time is running out for a set of money-saving provisions in the tax code, and now is a good time to get your portfolio in order and minimize levies, according to Bank of America. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which took effect in the beginning of 2018, overhauled the federal tax code. It … Read more
As we head deeper into the fourth quarter, investors are making strategic moves to position their portfolios for the upcoming year. Identifying stocks with the potential for strong returns is crucial, and Bank of America has highlighted some solid choices for those seeking high-growth opportunities. Bank of America’s analysts are looking across various sectors to … Read more
Bank of America analysts recently increased their price target for Nvidia stock to $190 per share. They believe that the AI market is poised to reach $400 billion, presenting Nvidia with a significant opportunity for growth. The analysts highlighted Nvidia’s competitive advantage over its rivals, citing strong partnerships with enterprise clients as a key factor … Read more