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College Station School Board approves budget and tax rate


College Station School Board approves budget and tax rate

The College Station School Board approved a 12-month, $4.9 million deficit budget for the district’s 2024-25 fiscal year and a 2.8% tax rate increase at its regular meeting Tuesday. However, because the district pushed back the end date of its fiscal year to June 30, 2025, the district will approve a 10-month budget this summer […]

How much time customers spend at Walmart, Target and Costco – down to the second


How much time customers spend at Walmart, Target and Costco – down to the second

A Costco wholesale store at Lakeside Retail Park in Grays, UK. Picture: John Keeble (Getty Images) In a world where Inflation hits hardsome buyers have something from Survival mode. To get in and get out. Keyword “mission-driven shopping”, a clever method by which consumers make fewer but more efficient shopping trips, according to a new […]

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. sells 58,594 shares of American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH)


Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. sells 58,594 shares of American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH)

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. reduced its holdings in American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE:AMH – Free Report) by 5.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 992,545 shares of the real estate investment trust after selling 58,594 shares during the quarter. Sumitomo […]

Dover acquires SPS Cryogenics and Special Gas Systems


Dover acquires SPS Cryogenics and Special Gas Systems

Add to reading list Published by Jessica Casey, Editor LNG industry, Monday, 19 August 2024 09:15 Dover has acquired SPS Cryogenics BV and its associated company Special […]

Data shows that financial criminals regularly use bankruptcies to avoid paying fines, while regulators again apply pressure to close the “emergency exit”


Data shows that financial criminals regularly use bankruptcies to avoid paying fines, while regulators again apply pressure to close the “emergency exit”

Open this photo in the gallery: In July, Canada’s Supreme Court ruled that securities regulators’ fines can only stand if they are directly related to fraud, such as ordering the repayment of money obtained through fraud.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press According to market regulators in British Columbia and Ontario, dozens of financial criminals have managed to […]

New analysis shows massive shortage of fossil gas and higher energy costs – government must curb demand


New analysis shows massive shortage of fossil gas and higher energy costs – government must curb demand

Monday, August 19, 2024, 8:56 a.m.Press release: Green Building Council New analysis of the Ministry of Environment’s latest fossil gas demand modelling and MBIE’s latest fossil gas production forecasts show that current shortages will increase dramatically in the coming years unless the government takes action to reduce demand, says Andrew Eagles, CEO of the New […]

Tips for avoiding credit card skimmers at gas stations | Opinion


Tips for avoiding credit card skimmers at gas stations | Opinion

The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation have released a new public service advisory with helpful tips for avoiding potential credit card skimmers at gas pumps. The video on TDLR’s YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/M1bhDP722LU – explains how thieves sometimes attach credit card skimming devices to gas pumps to […]

Kamala Harris’ economic plan combats Wall Street’s housing market attack


Kamala Harris’ economic plan combats Wall Street’s housing market attack

In this story Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled plans to combat the surge in homeownership on Wall Street as part of a series of economic proposals announced Friday. Medicare patients could save $1.5 billion on 10 prescription drugs The Democratic presidential candidate is targeting investors who are buying up large numbers of homes and selling […]

I gave up consulting to manage rental properties and start a business


I gave up consulting to manage rental properties and start a business

Shannon St. Val quit her job in finance to pursue a career in real estate. She is now the founder and owner of a short-term vacation rental company. This article is part of “Trends to Invest in Your Career,” a series about current career opportunities. Thanks for signing up Access your favorite topics on the […]

A record number of homes in the US are worth a million dollars or more


A record number of homes in the US are worth a million dollars or more

In this story Real estate prices in the US have continued to rise, with a record number of homes reaching seven-figure prices. Medicare patients could save $1.5 billion on 10 prescription drugs Nearly one in ten, or 8.5%, of homes are now worth $1 million or more – the highest share ever, according to Redfin […]