The European banking sector has long been in need of a shake-up, and Italy seems to be on the verge of providing just that with a potential surge in mergers and acquisitions, according to analysts. Following a tumultuous period marked by a sovereign debt crisis and the government bailout of Banca Monte dei Paschi (BMPS),
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The demand for office space in the U.S. is a topic of interest, especially in major cities like New York City. This has led CNBC TV’s Diana Olick to report on the state of office demand on Thursday. SL Green has seen an impressive increase of roughly 12% in just a month, with a 20%
The proposal to exempt Social Security from income taxes has gained bipartisan support, with both federal and state initiatives being put forth to address the financial struggles faced by retirees. Former President Donald Trump has proposed a federal policy while Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently implemented state legislation in this regard. Despite the shared goal
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, recently expressed his belief that the chances of a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy are only around 35% to 40%. In his view, a recession is the most likely scenario. This perspective differs from the general optimism prevailing in the markets, as Dimon highlighted various factors contributing
The recent performance of U.S. stocks has seen a rebound after a three-day losing streak, with the S & P 500 climbing 1.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 1%, and the Nasdaq Composite jumping by 1.9%. Jim Cramer, of the CNBC Investing Club, described the day as a positive one following a previous
Disney’s media business, which was previously seen as a drag on the company’s overall performance, has shown signs of improvement in recent quarters. The company’s combined streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, turned a profit for the first time ever, reporting a profit of $47 million in the second quarter. This is a significant
The recent drop in mortgage interest rates to the lowest level since May 2023 has caused a significant surge in mortgage demand from both homebuyers and current homeowners. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, total mortgage application volume rose 6.9% last week compared to the previous week. This increase in volume was the highest level
Sony’s finance chief recently announced that the company will not be pursuing a fresh bid for film and TV production group Paramount Global. Despite previous interest, Sony’s Chief Financial Officer, Hiroki Totoki, stated that acquiring Paramount does not align with the company’s current strategy. The decision comes after independent film studio Skydance Media finalized a