(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures slipped on Thursday as markets awaited data for insights on the economic outlook and the likelihood of further interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, while watching for a potential escalation in Middle East hostilities. Wall Street’s three main indexes closed flat in the previous …

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While people place signs in their lawns or bumper stickers on their cars to inform people of their views and potentially to influence those around them, the ACLU’s Stanley says it is intended for “human-scale visibility,” not that of machines. “Perhaps they want to express themselves in their communities, to …

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Dividend stocks can be powerful investments. They’ve historically outperformed the market with lower volatility. The biggest driver of that outperformance is dividend growth. Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC), Oneok (NYSE: OKE), NNN REIT (NYSE: NNN), and Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE: ARE) stand out for their ability to pay dividends. …

Business owners and foreign governments are preparing for high tariffs and trade disruptions, depending on the outcome of the election. Source link

Google is adding new AI-powered features on Maps in India including AI-powered summaries, the ability to search for experiences, and weather alerts. The Maps app will analyze reviews and show summaries of places, it said. The company made the announcement at its annual Google for India event on Thursday. Additionally, …

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The tactical application of a credit card can save you money, earn cash back on purchases and knock off a big chunk of your Prime Day purchases. If you’re a Prime member and qualify for Amazon’s Prime Visa, you can start off with a $100 gift card upon approval. You’ll …