Nouriel Roubini has a reputation on Wall Street as a bit of a pessimist.Okay, maybe more than a bit.The 64-year-old NYU economics professor and CEO of Roubini Macro Associates has shared so many bleak predictions over the years that he has earned the moniker Dr.Doom.But many younger market watchers forget that Roubini actually gave himself…
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Don’t like flying? We tried a sleepover bus from D.C. to Nashville.
Taking an 11-hour bus instead of a two-hour flight might not sound like an ideal transportation swap, but Napaway , a premium sleeper motor coach service, could change your mind.I was skeptical before departing on the 600-plus mile overnight journey from Washington, D.C., to Nashville.Unlike the Jet bus , which takes about the same time…
The Latino voter shift comes into focus in South Texas
What first appeared as statistical noise is now becoming clearer: Historically left-leaning Latino voters are shifting toward the GOP, with the potential to swing major races come November’s midterm elections. And with razor-thin margins determining control of Congress, Hispanic communities where Donald Trump unexpectedly made gains in 2020 are coming into sharp focus, especially the…
WA’s Public Trustee under fire after charging Perth man almost $20,000 to transfer ownership of shares
WA’s Public Trustee under microscope after charging $370 an hour to transfer ownership of shares The toughest time in Barry Adamson’s life was when his wife of sixty-plus years, Maxine, died in May. Key points: – WA’s Public Trustee charged Mr Adamson $19,000 to manage his wife’s estate – An estates lawyer says she was…
5 Logistics CEOs’ Expectations for Holiday Peak Season 2022
After two years of sleepless nights worrying about keeping up with demand, this year many logistics power players are wondering if shoppers will show up and orders will come in.”I don’t think it’s quite as clear as any of us would like it to be,” Derek Leathers, CEO of trucking firm Werner Enterprises, said on…
DC tent cities stain the nation’s capital
More On: homelessness California dog rushed to vet after ingesting meth during stroll with owner Woman who allegedly pickpocketed dead NYC pedestrian in custody: sources Homeless woman sought in ghoulish NYC pickpocket of dead pedestrian had 40 prior arrests How to fix NYC’s broken mental health system The marble monuments of the nation’s capital have…
The mystery lurking in California’s $8 gas prices
Eight dollars for a gallon of gas.Once, it seemed like an impossibility; now, it seems to happen in California every time there is a price spike.Last week, a Chevron station in Los Angeles recorded prices of $8.35 and above; similar prices were reported at multiple stations around Southern California. But some analysts say the most…
XR Technologies and Trends: Pandemic ushers in immersive experiences
– The pandmic has pushed XR, including a variety of VR and AR use cases, beyond gaming and entertainment. – Do you work in the Tech industry? [Get business insights on the latest innovations, market trends, and your competitors with data-driven research.] – The following is a preview of one Insider Intelligence report, US Virtual…
Insurance Technology Spend Forecast: What’s Driving Growth for P&C and Life Insurers in the US, UK, and Canada
– US, UK, and Canadian insurers are striving to digitize their entire businesses to enhance their customer experience and cut costs. – And overall IT/tech spend will begin climbing again from 2020 to 2024 across both insurance lines in all three countries.[You can learn more in our Insurance Technology Spend Forecast.] – Do you work…
The mystery lurking in California’s $8 gas prices
Eight dollars for a gallon of gas.Once, it seemed like an impossibility; now, it seems to happen in California every time there is a price spike.Last week, a Chevron station in Los Angeles recorded prices of $8.35 and above; similar prices were reported at multiple stations around Southern California.But some analysts say the most recent…