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(SeaPRwire) – Is the popular 401(k) match facing potential cuts from employee benefits? This appears to be true for at least one technology services and outsourcing company. TTEC recently suspended 401(k) matching contributions for its employees in the US,
More(SeaPRwire) – The chief financial officer of a leading European low-cost carrier announced that the firm has established a strategy for a hypothetical ‘armageddon scenario’ driven by escalating jet fuel costs amidst the continuing Iran war. RyanAir CFO Neil
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(SeaPRwire) – On the morning of Monday, March 23, President Trump pulled his first “TACO” of the Iran war. After four weeks of fighting, with oil prices already up 55%, Trump had given Iran an ultimatum on Friday: make
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(SeaPRwire) – A jury in Oakland, California has rejected Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, after just two hours of deliberation on Monday, wrapping up three weeks of witness testimony. CNBC reports that the court,
More(SeaPRwire) – Just months after characterizing artificial intelligence as “garbage,” Citadel CEO Ken Griffin is now issuing a warning that the technology will fundamentally alter society, admitting he returned home “depressed” after witnessing its capabilities. Griffin, a billionaire hedge
More(SeaPRwire) – China has committed to expanding trade in U.S. agricultural products, including beef and poultry, with annual purchases of $17 billion set for 2026, and maintained at that level through 2027 and 2028, according to a White House
More(SeaPRwire) – As of 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil was priced at $110.08 per barrel (using Brent as the benchmark, which we’ll discuss shortly). This represents a decrease of $2.52 from yesterday morning and marks an increase of
More(SeaPRwire) – A day-long negotiation session that concluded early Monday failed to prevent a strike that halted the Long Island Rail Road, North America’s largest commuter rail system, leading to a difficult start for about 250,000 commuters as they
More(SeaPRwire) – Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights
More(SeaPRwire) – After spending two weeks in second place, Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” regained the top spot at the North American box office with $26.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates released on Sunday. Lionsgate’s film has
More(SeaPRwire) – There’s a puzzle unfolding on New York City’s streets. Who’s the traffic offender with outstanding fines behind the wheel of a black Pontiac Trans Am—one that resembles the talking computer-equipped car from the 1980s TV show “Knight
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(SeaPRwire) – By nature, central banks are inherently cautious institutions. Safeguarding a nation’s currency and maintaining financial stability are serious responsibilities that do not lend themselves to risk-taking or uncertain partnerships. In a world dominated by casual attire like
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(SeaPRwire) – Efforts to challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer erupted into open rebellion on Thursday, with one potential rival resigning from the Cabinet and another preparing to enter any future leadership contest. Health Secretary Wes Streeting became the
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(SeaPRwire) – As of 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil traded at $107.82 per barrel using the Brent benchmark—$3.05 lower than yesterday’s morning price and approximately $41.50 higher than it was one year ago. Oil price per barrel %
More(SeaPRwire) – A 5.5-carat triangular-cut diamond, recognized as the largest known fancy vivid blue-green stone, fetched over 13.5 million Swiss francs ($17.3 million) on Wednesday, according to Christie’s, setting a new auction record for this type of gem. The
More(SeaPRwire) – If China were to halt exports of battery-grade graphite tomorrow, nearly 100,000 Americans would lose their jobs within a week. Production lines for batteries, electric vehicle assembly plants, and grid-scale battery installations would all come to a
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Good morning. Here’s what’s on ‘s radar today: Markets are moving full steam ahead! Wall Street is skeptical that Kevin Warsh can deliver a rate cut. AI data center companies are accused of siphoning water. One CEO asserts there is
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(SeaPRwire) – When Elliott Hill stepped out of retirement two years ago to take the top job at Nike, his LinkedIn profile went viral. The new CEO had spent his entire career at the sports apparel company, starting as
More(SeaPRwire) – President Trump has stated that the main focus of the China Summit is trade, with a particular emphasis on announcing significant agreements involving major U.S. companies to boost exports to China—a market he argues has been under-purchasing
More(SeaPRwire) – The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, introducing new leadership to the world’s most influential central bank during a period of significant global economic uncertainty. Warsh, 56, a former senior
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