Unemployment Benefit News Monitoring

Next Week: Retail sales, newly constructed homes, unemployment benefit claims

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming next week. Retail review Redbook Research releases its weekly gauge of retail sales on Tuesday. The report is a key indicator of retailers’ performance because it measures growth at …

Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas

Technology stocks led a broad rally on Wall Street Tuesday during a holiday-shortened trading session ahead of Christmas. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% for its third-straight gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.9%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq …

These new Louisiana laws begin in 2025: Seafood labeling, THC, unemployment benefits, more

When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2025, dozens of new laws will go into effect in Louisiana, including ones that will impact unemployment benefits, seafood labeling, hemp-derived THC products, voter registration and state corporate income taxes.  …

Counting the cost: Is mainstreaming disability inclusion truly expensive?

As we commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities this month, I find myself reflecting deeply on one recurring conversation I’ve had with key decision-makers across governments, organizations, and corporations: the question of cost. Time …

Wall Street rallies on Christmas Eve

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday. Tech companies including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped pull …

What striking Amazon, Starbucks workers means for Trump labor

(Cal Matters) Striking Amazon and Starbucks workers are on picket lines instead of delivering last-minute presents or handing customers Christmas-themed drinks, as their unions pressure the companies during the holidays — and before a less union-friendly …

Attorney General Secures $10 Million for Washington State in Fraud Recovery Effort

SEATTLE – Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a significant recovery of $10 million from Metropolitan Commercial Bank as part of an ongoing initiative to reclaim unemployment funds stolen during the COVID-19 pandemic. This development brings …

AG Ferguson nets $10M more through his innovative unemployment fraud recovery initiative

More than $52M collected so far from banks that accepted stolen funds SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today Metropolitan Commercial Bank will pay $10 million to Washington state as part of his innovative fraud recovery program to return …

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits falls significantly after last week’s big jump

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits falls significantly after last week’s big jump. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed …

Business groups back cut in unemployment tax

A coalition of businesses that employs 160-thousand Iowans is calling for a reduction in the taxes Iowa businesses pay into the state fund that pays out unemployment benefits. Joe Murphy is president of the Iowa Business Council, which represents some of …

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas

Tech companies led a broad rally for U.S. stocks Tuesday, a boost for the market in a holiday-shortened trading session. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 177 points, or 0.4%, as of 11:20 a.m. Eastern time. The tech-heavy …

Asian markets higher after China promises more pro-active approach to spending

Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea ( Image: Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights …

US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week’s big rise

Wall Street Holiday: Nasdaq, NYSE to remain closed on December 25 on account of Christmas

Wall Street holiday: US stock markets will remain closed on Wednesday, December 25 and close early on Tuesday, December 24, in observance of the Christmas holiday and Christmas Eve, respectively. According to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets …

Fill out FAFSA, WA senator says. You may get more aid than you think.

EVERETT — Fifteen minutes. That might be all the time you need to fill out the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, which determines student eligibility for grants, scholarships and student loans. A law championed by U.S. Sen. …

Keeping Dreams Afloat: How the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center Transforms Lives Through Access and Opportunity

The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (RBAC) is more than a world-class facility; it’s a lifeline for athletes, families, and the Pasadena community. Through its expanded financial assistance program, RBAC is breaking barriers and creating opportunities, ensuring …

Whitmer signs legislation to extend jobless benefits to 26 weeks

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Monday that will expand unemployment benefits for people who are out of work. Over three years, the maximum benefit will increase from $362 per-week to $614 weekly. Also, the maximum time period to collect benefits …

Ministers spend $23,710 on overseas travel

Created: Dec 24, 2024 07:54 AM Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour (File photograph) The Premier and three ministers have spent more than $23,000 on travel between October and November, according to the Government’s travel calendar. The trips …

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas

Tech companies led a broad rally for U.S. stocks Tuesday, a boost for the market in a holiday-shortened trading session. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% in midday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 273 points, or 0.6%, as of 12:18 p.m. Eastern time …

O best-seller de Roger Spitz, Disrupt with Impact, possibilita mudanças transformadoras em tempos imprevisíveis

Após o sucesso global de Disrupt With Impact, estamos refletindo sobre 2024 e aproveitando para lançar nossa turnê de palestras sobre impacto em 2025. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • De lançamento nº 1 …

TaxZerone Announces Revised Deadlines for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements Now in Effect with Extended Deadlines SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) requirements are now …

MBS Urban Initiatives CDE Invests $7.5 million in Food City Huntsville

MBS Urban Initiatives CDE (MBS-UI) has closed on a $7.5MM New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) investment for a new Food City supermarket in Huntsville, AL. HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MBS Urban Initiatives …

Learn How to Achieve Financial Harmony with “Wealth in the Key of Life” Book

Dr. Preston Cherry’s literary debut helps people get their physical, emotional, spiritual and financial lives to sing from the same song sheet GREEN BAY, WI, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This holiday season, Financial …

GA (Int’l) Capital Management Limited Announces to Support Explosive Growth in the eVTOL Sector in 2025

HONG KONG, Dec. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GA (Int’l) Capital Management Limited, a global investment firm recognized for its innovative strategies and forward-thinking portfolio, has announced its decision to back the electric vertical takeoff and …

Robust Presales for HHSE Book on Trump Temporarily Shuts Down Amazon Orders

Hannover House working to resolve issue so that Amazon preorders may resume Hannover House, Inc. (OTCMKTS:HHSE) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new book on the Trump presidential campaign from Hannover …

Alona Lebedieva: The Restructuring of Ukrzaliznytsia’s Debts as a Mirror of Its Problems

KYIV, UKRAINE, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Ukrzaliznytsia” has appealed to creditors for the second time since the start of the full-scale war, requesting to postpone from 2025 to 2026 the payment of interest on Eurobonds issued in …

BricklayerDAO: Merging Blockchain Agility with Real Estate Stability to Redefine Property Investment

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BricklayerDAO is setting a new standard in the intersection of blockchain technology and real estate. Frustrated by the limited returns and lack of control in traditional real estate investment …

Sisters of the Valley Launch Petition to Improve Small Business Experiences on Meta’s Platforms

MERCED, CA, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sisters of the Valley, a small business dedicated to holistic healing products, has launched a petition encouraging Meta (formerly Facebook) to enhance support and …

Houzeo Launches Sellability Score, An Easy Tool to Improve Marketability

Houzeo’s new feature, the Sellability Score, empowers sellers with clear insights and a practical path to improve their listings & sell their homes faster. FL, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miami, FL - Houzeo, …

Roddonjai Develops a Comprehensive Ecosystem to Reinforce Trust and Transparency in Thailand's Used Car Market

BANGKOK, THAILAND, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roddonjai, a reputable online platform for buying and selling used cars in Thailand, is fast gaining popularity among buyers and sellers with its comprehensive ecosystem, which promotes …

Global and international awards earned by Geary Reid

Geary Reid creates history by winning many awards GEORGETOWN, EAST BANK DEMERARA, GUYANA, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The future is uncertain and unpredictable; however, with dedication and commitment to continually giving our best, …

Business Travel Insurance Market Research 2021: Key Growth Factors and Opportunity Analysis by 2030

Business Travel Insurance Market Research 2021: Key Growth Factors and Opportunity Analysis by 2030 NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global …

Liability Insurance Market to Reach $432.81 Billion by 2031 with a 5.7% CAGR: Projected Growth

Liability Insurance Market to Reach $432.81 Billion by 2031 with a 5.7% CAGR: Projected Growth NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Liability Insurance …

Insurance Fraud Detection Market: Anticipated to Hit $28.1 Bn by 2031, at a Robust 24.2% CAGR | BAE Systems, Equifax

Insurance Fraud Detection Market: Anticipated to Hit $28.1 Bn by 2031, at a Robust 24.2% CAGR | BAE Systems, Equifax NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insurance frauds cover the range of improper activities …

Buy Now Pay Later Market Driven by 45.7% CAGR, Anticipating Revenue of USD 3.98 Tn by 2030: Afterpay, Klarna Bank AB

Buy Now Pay Later Market Driven by 45.7% CAGR, Anticipating Revenue of USD 3.98 Tn by 2030: Afterpay, Klarna Bank AB NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The main purpose of buy now pay later is to eliminate …

B2B Payments Market Predicted to Hit $313,947.8 Billion by 2031, JPMorgan & Chase Co., Mastercard | CAGR of 9.9%

B2B Payments Market Predicted to Hit $313,947.8 Billion by 2031, JPMorgan & Chase Co., Mastercard | CAGR of 9.9% NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The B2B payments market is driven by factors such as …

Oklahoma City Rehabilitation Hospital Announces Expansion

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oklahoma City Rehabilitation Hospital, situated at 10240 Broadway Extension in Oklahoma City and operated by Nobis Rehabilitation Partners, is thrilled to announce a major …

NC Wallet Guide: Blockchain Trends Anticipated for 2025

COSTA RICA, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NC Wallet, created by Zafiro International, is a top-notch no-fee wallet that empowers users to stay informed about significant cryptocurrency trends. The application consistently introduces new …

Drip7 Unveils V4: Advancing Human Cyber Resilience with AI-Driven Microlearning

Drip7 launches Version 4 with AI-driven microlearning, gamified training, and seamless Slack/Teams integration to transform cybersecurity awareness. SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drip7, a trailblazer in …