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High-tech firms aim to upend the insurance market — how to find if they're the right fit for you

Newer, high-tech insurers are trying to disrupt the industry. What you need to know.

5 years ago

Europe's Brexit deal cheers dampened by familiar snags

Confirmation of a new Brexit deal sent sterling to a five-month high on Thursday and hoisted European stocks to a year-and-a-half peak, before familiar doubts about British parliamentary support for the agreement hauled them back.



5 years ago

U.S. housing starts fall; mid-Atlantic factory activity slows

U.S. homebuilding tumbled from a more than a 12-year high in September, but single-family home construction rose for a fourth straight month, suggesting the housing market remains supported by lower mortgage rates even as the economy is slowing.



5 years ago

Snap launches dynamic ads to draw more advertisers

Snap Inc. said on Thursday it is introducing dynamic advertising that automatically create ads and target audiences in real-time, as the parent company of photo messaging app Snapchat looks to compete for digital ad dollars.



5 years ago

Honeywell cuts full-year revenue forecast after miss

Diversified manufacturer Honeywell International Inc fell short of Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday and cut its full-year sales forecast, as its customers remain cautious about capital spending amid a slowing global economy.



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Cybercrime FinTech, Flare Systems, Raises $1M, Led by Luge Capital

Luge Capital and Flare Systems | Sonia Gasparini | Oct 17, 2019 Flare Systems Enables Financial Institutions to Protect Themselves from Financial Crimes Before They Happen Montréal, October 17, 2019 - Flare Systems has closed a $1 million seed round led by Luge Capital, with WhiteStar Capital participating in the round.  The investment enables Flare

5 years ago

Goldman Sachs is slashing employee pay as it ramps up new tech ventures like the Apple Card

It's just the latest sign of the times for Wall Street and Goldman in particular.

5 years ago

Oil falls but losses limited by new Brexit deal

Oil prices fell on Thursday as industry data showed a larger-than-expected build-up in U.S. inventories but losses were limited after the United Kingdom and the European Union announced they had reached a deal on Brexit.



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Southwest delays return of its Boeing 737 MAX jets to February

Southwest Airlines Co said on Thursday it was postponing the return of Boeing Co's 737 MAX jets to its flight schedule until Feb. 8, the latest delay for the plane involved in two fatal crashes over five months.



5 years ago

Karen Firestone: The truths of a professional female investor

An investment manager's response to controversial comments by investment manager Ken Fisher.

5 years ago

Wall Street moves higher on Brexit deal, robust earnings

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday, supported by Netflix and Morgan Stanley following upbeat reports, with investors also cheering Britain's preliminary last-minute deal with the European Union.



5 years ago

Guaranteed income options may be coming to your 401(k) if Congress acts

While the idea of guaranteed income in retirement may be appealing, experts say it's important to fully understand the pros and cons of annuities before buying one.

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White House adviser sees momentum to finalize initial China trade pact: CNBC

White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Thursday he sees momentum to finalize the initial phase of a U.S.-China trade deal that was outlined last week, adding that it may be signed at the APEC forum next month in Chile.



5 years ago

Norwegian Air, JetBlue tie up to expand transatlantic network

Norwegian Air and New York's JetBlue Airways plan a partnership enabling passengers flying between Europe and the United States to continue to multiple destinations under a single booking, potentially boosting traffic and average fares.



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Ethiopia crash victims' families to subpoena U.S. operators of Boeing 737 MAX

Lawyers representing families of passengers killed in a Boeing 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia in March are set to issue subpoenas to Southwest Airlines and American Airlines , according to documents seen by Reuters.



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