Posted on 9/3/20
States Where Weekly Unemployment Claims Are Recovering the Fastest – WalletHub Study
Despite the fact that the U.S. is still firmly in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, new unemployment claims decreased week-over-week on August 24, and were . . .
Posted on 9/3/20
Is Steel Dynamics the Next Nucor?
If you are looking to own the largest, most diversified, and financially strongest U.S. steelmaker, look no further than Nucor (NYSE:NUE). But there's another name in . . .
Posted on 9/2/20
Lowe’s Deploys Trained Associates to Staff Stores in Areas Hit by Hurricane Laura
Lowe’s will send 200 of its specially trained associates this week to staff stores in areas impacted by Hurricane Laura as communities begin to rebuild after . . .
Posted on 9/2/20
Truist Awarded $65M in New Markets Tax Credit Allocation to Fuel Community Development
Allocation will support investments in low-income communities, contribute to Community Benefits Plan Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced it has been selected by the U.S. . . .
Posted on 9/2/20
Florida’s Community Health Centers Call on Congress, HHS and HRSA to Stop Drug Manufacturers from Undermining the 340B Program
The Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) today called on Congress and federal agencies to stop drug manufacturers’ efforts to limit access to affordable medications . . .
Posted on 9/2/20
Cities Whose July Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most – WalletHub Study
The employment market is showing further signs of recovery, as the latest jobs report shows that the national unemployment rate has fallen to 10.2%, which is . . .
Posted on 9/2/20
Lowe's Is One of the Biggest Winners of 2020
Home improvement was one of the few categories that boomed during the coronavirus pandemic as consumers spent more time at home. Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) was one of . . .
Posted on 9/2/20
Tour & Ribbon Cutting of Charlotte Opportunity Zone Project
On Thursday, September 3, 2020, U.S. Small Business Administration Regional Administrator and Entrepreneurship Policy Advisor for the White House Opportunity & Revitalization Council Ashley D. Bell . . .
Posted on 9/2/20
“No Place on Earth I Would Rather Be” Than Windsor Run
“Based on the exceptional work of Windsor Run’s dedicated team of professionals, along with the support of residents, we have managed the challenges of COVID-19 very . . .
Posted on 9/2/20
Charlotte-based cbdMD Launches National TV Commercial
cbdMD Inc., a seller of consumer cannabidiol (CBD) products, will debut its first national television commercial, the company announced in a press release on Monday. Starting . . .
Posted on 9/1/20
Survey: Many U.S. Consumers Noticing Increase in Needed Repairs of Household Items During Pandemic
One of the consequences of being at home during the COVID-19 pandemic is that one third of Americans have noticed more household items needing to be . . .
Posted on 9/1/20
2020’s Best & Worst Cities to Drive in – WalletHub Study
With Americans increasingly using personal vehicles rather than public transportation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020's Best . . .
Posted on 8/31/20
Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Sees Potential for Lowe’s Stock to ‘Appreciate Substantially’
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who runs Pershing Square Capital Management, sees the potential for further upside for Lowe’s stock price. Mooresville, N.C.-based Lowe’s has . . .
Posted on 8/31/20
Duke Energy Says NC Customers’ Energy Bills Will Drop Next Month
Duke Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation, one of America’s largest power suppliers, announced that electric rates would drop for North Carolina customers, effective . . .
Posted on 8/31/20
Novolex Releases Second Annual Sustainability Report
Highlights progress toward meeting key industry sustainability metricsNovolex®, an industry leader in packaging and foodservice products, has released its second annual Sustainability Report detailing the company’s . . .
Posted on 8/31/20
1 in 3 Americans Worry About Job Security This Labor Day – WalletHub Survey
With Labor Day approaching and the unemployment rate at 10.2%, WalletHub today released a nationally representative Coronavirus & Labor Day Survey, which found that 1 in . . .
Posted on 8/31/20
2020’s Hardest-Working States in America – WalletHub Study
With Americans working an average of almost 1,800 hours per year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic but fewer people having jobs this year, the personal-finance website . . .
Posted on 8/28/20
California Approves $437M Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure
The California Public Utilities Commission yesterday approved a $437M program for Southern California Edison (EIX +0.3%) to install nearly 40K electric vehicle chargers, which it calls . . .
Posted on 8/28/20
Management Matters: Getting People to Act
Do you ever wonder why you have to work so hard to get people to take action? It doesn’t matter if you are making a virtual . . .
Posted on 8/28/20
Study: The North Carolina Places Receiving the Most Value for Their Property Taxes
A study by financial technology company SmartAsset finds the places in North Carolina where residents receive the most value for what they pay in property taxes. . . .
Posted on 8/28/20
Here’s the Income Needed to Comfortably Afford Rent in Charlotte
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a household that spends more than 30% of its annual income on rent or mortgage . . .
Posted on 8/27/20
Cato Reinstates CEO’s Salary After 50 Percent Cut during COVID-19
The Cato Corporation, the women’s fashion retailer, reinstated its executives’ pay after slashing salaries amid the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, according to an 8-K filing with . . .
Posted on 8/27/20
Denim Brand Wrangler Plans to Cut Water Usage in Half by 2030
Wrangler, the jeanswear brand owned by Kontoor Brands, announced plans on Thursday to reduce water usage by 50 percent by 2030, an expansion of its water . . .
Posted on 8/27/20
Most Millennial Homebuyers are Willing to Break a Budget for the Perfect House: Survey
Most homebuyers, especially millennials, say they’re willing to break a budget for their dream house as the housing market continues to heat up during the COVID-19 . . .
Posted on 8/27/20
Champion Targets Esports Athletes And Gamers With Patent-Pending Hoodie
Champion Athleticwear, the sports apparel brand owned by Hanesbrands, released a new clothing line for gamers and esports athletes on Wednesday.The centerpiece of the “Gamer Collection” . . .
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