NEW YORK >> U.S. stocks finished lower today, led by a drop in the Nasdaq, with technology shares declining as investors moved into more defensive areas, while bank stocks extended recent losses following some mixed quarterly results. The S&P 500 bank index dropped, with shares of Wells Fargo down 4.6% after the company missed fourth-quarter profit expectations.
The U.S. has announced a policy change that will affect immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, beginning Jan. 21. Has this affected you or your family? Are you waiting on an immigrant visa appointment? Read Full Article →
Jamie Dimon defended JPMorgan Chase's plan to increase expenses by $9 billion to $105 billion in 2026, emphasizing heavy AI investments to compete with fintech disruptors and enhance efficiencies in fraud detection, customer service, and risk management. This strategy positions the bank as a leader amid economic uncertainties.
The tax cap applies to 675 school districts, including the 124 on Long Island, where school taxation makes up roughly two thirds of homeowners' property tax bills. Read Full Article →
BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) — A 90-mile (145-kilometer) section of California's Highway 1 along the famous Big Sur coast finally reopened Wednesday after three years of closures and repairs following a series of landslides and a roadway collapse that hampered tourism on the scenic route. Read Full Article →
