Credit card debt in the United States has reached an all-time high, with Americans collectively owing a staggering $1.14 trillion on their credit cards. The average balance per consumer has also seen a significant increase, standing at $6,329, up by 4.8% year over year. Additionally, credit card delinquency rates are on the rise, indicating that
Eli Lilly shocked the market by reporting second-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded all expectations. The company’s revenue outlook for the year has been raised by a staggering $3 billion, a move that sent shares soaring by more than 7%. This incredible growth is primarily attributed to the exceptional sales performance of two of their
Dolce and Gabbana’s recent release of a luxury perfume for dogs has caused quite a stir among animal welfare organizations. Priced at over $100, this fragrance mist for dogs is marketed as a lavish product inspired by the brand-owner’s own pet. While the company claims that the perfume has been certified as safe for animal
Siemens, the German industrial technology giant, has reported a quarterly operating profit of 3 billion euros, surpassing analyst expectations. This represents an 11% increase from the same period last year. Despite a 15% decline in comparable orders, the company highlighted growth in its digital industries and smart infrastructure sectors. However, the mobility business experienced a
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),
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