Strong US jobs growth dampens talk of rate cuts

Thousands of buyers have made complaints about how much they were charged for financing.

Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay $360 million to insurance company Humana to settle a lawsuit alleging the retail-pharmacy chain overcharged for prescription-drug reimbursements. Walgreens disclosed the settlement in a securities filing last week. The company said it had asked a federal court to vacate a previous award in Humana’s favor for $642 million….

The troubled firm reportedly told investors in November its liabilities had outstripped its assets.

Artificial intelligence helps people identify what animals they are looking at and aids conservation.

“I talk to a lot of banks,” Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) told Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, “and they’re really not happy with your agency.” He urged Chopra to “be responsive to the clientele you’re supposed to be helping.” With admirable restraint, Chopra replied: “Just to be clear, the clientele of…

As we move into 2024, small businesses face an ever-evolving landscape filled with both challenges and opportunities. To thrive in this dynamic environment, small business owners must adopt innovative strategies and remain adaptable. This blog post explores top strategies that can help small businesses navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace and achieve sustained growth….