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Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion

Friday, April 26 by SRN News

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Senate leaders on Friday said for the first time that they are willing to expand Medicaid to the full level allowed under a federal law signed 14 years ago by then-President Barack Obama. But as part of negotiations with... Read More.

S&P 500 Q1 earnings estimated growth improves; stocks up for week

Friday, April 26 by SRN News

By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. first-quarter estimated earnings growth is looking stronger at nearly the halfway mark of the reporting period, with corporate results giving a boost to stocks this week after recent weakness. S&P 500 year-over-year earnings growth... Read More.

Williams-Sonoma must pay almost $3.2 million for violating FTC’s ‘Made in USA’ order

Friday, April 26 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) — Home products retailer Williams-Sonoma will have to pay almost $3.2 million for violating a Federal Trade Commission “Made in USA” order. Williams-Sonoma was charged with advertising multiple products as being “Made in USA” when they were in fact manufactured in other... Read More.

Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices

Friday, April 26 by SRN News

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines is studying changes to its quirky boarding and seating policies as it searches for ways to raise more revenue. Airline officials say they are studying possible changes but won’t have anything to announce until September. That tease is leading to... Read More.

CVS Omnicare staff in Las Vegas vote to join new union

Friday, April 26 by SRN News

(Reuters) – Staff at CVS Health’s unit Omnicare in Las Vegas voted to join the Pharmacy Guild, becoming the first location at the national pharmacy chain to join the union. About 87% of workers at CVS Omnicare, a provider of pharmacy... Read More.

How Trump could influence the makeup of the Fed

Friday, April 26 by SRN News

(Reuters) – Donald Trump’s allies are reported to be drafting proposals to erode the Federal Reserve’s independence if the presumptive Republican presidential nominee regains the White House, with installing loyalists at the central bank as a key element. The Fed both... Read More.

Most drivers will pay $15 to enter busiest part of Manhattan starting June 30

Friday, April 26 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) — The start date for the $15 toll most drivers will be charged to enter Manhattan’s central business district will be June 30, transit officials said Friday. Under the so-called congestion pricing plan, the $15 fee will apply to most drivers who... Read More.

JPMorgan’s Dimon hopes for soft landing for US economy but says stagflation is a possible scenario

Friday, April 26 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says he’s hopeful the Federal Reserve can bring down inflation without causing a recession but wouldn’t rule out more troubling possibilities, such as stagflation. In an interview with The Associated Press at a Chase branch opening... Read More.

‘End of oil not in sight’, OPEC Secretary General says in MEES article

Friday, April 26 by SRN News

LONDON (Reuters) – The end of oil is not in sight, OPEC’s top official said, as the pace of energy demand growth means that alternatives cannot replace it at the needed scale, and the focus should be on cutting emissions... Read More.

Two senators want US to order Tesla to restrict Autopilot use

Friday, April 26 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. senators on Friday urged regulators to bar Tesla from allowing the use of driver assistance system Autopilot on roads where it is not intended. Democratic Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal said the National Highway Traffic... Read More.

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Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion

S&P 500 Q1 earnings estimated growth improves; stocks up for week

Williams-Sonoma must pay almost $3.2 million for violating FTC’s ‘Made in USA’ order

Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices

CVS Omnicare staff in Las Vegas vote to join new union

How Trump could influence the makeup of the Fed

Most drivers will pay $15 to enter busiest part of Manhattan starting June 30

JPMorgan’s Dimon hopes for soft landing for US economy but says stagflation is a possible scenario

‘End of oil not in sight’, OPEC Secretary General says in MEES article

Two senators want US to order Tesla to restrict Autopilot use

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