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• Should You Be Concerned About West Bancorporation, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:WTBA) Liquidity?

  18-04-2019 15:28 via news.yahoo.com
  As a small-cap bank stock with a market capitalisation of US$354m, West Bancorporation, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:WTBA) risk and profitability are largely determined by the underlying economic growth of the US regions in which it operates. A...
  
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• More stores are ditching self-checkout amid theft and customer complaints

  30-04-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It was predicted that the all-self-checkout format would eventually become the norm. But, instead, several big box chains in Canada and the U.S. continue to ditch self-checkout machines at a number of their stores. Some experts and retailers say, in many cases, theft is the main culprit.
  
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• Vermont company recalls over 8K boxes of frozen meat pizza for containing unlisted allergen

  30-04-2024 02:55 via foxbusiness.com
  
  A Vermont-based company is recalling over 8,000 boxes of frozen meat pizza sold at New England retailers and fundraisers because they contain a harmful allergen not listed on the box.The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a recall alert for nearly 8,220 pounds of frozen meat pizza manufactured by 802 VT Frozen, out of Newport, Vermont.The "802 VT Frozen MEAT!!! CRISPY WOOD-FIRED CRUST HAND MADE PIZZA" packaging fails to mention that the product contains soy.The items in jeopardy were produced
  
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• Sharon Stone sued for allegedly causing car crash in Los Angeles

  30-04-2024 01:49 via foxbusiness.com
  
  A Los Angeles woman filed a lawsuit against Sharon Stone for an alleged car crash last summer.Stone allegedly made "unsafe turning movements" into another lane while traveling in the San Fernando Valley in June 2023 when she collided into a vehicle and injured the plaintiff, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.The plaintiff filed the complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court Wednesday, and as the action is an unlimited civil case, exceeds $35,000 in damages.LEONARDO DICAPRIO SAYS H
  
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• National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $34,558,414,957,091.51 as of 4/29/24

  30-04-2024 00:36 via foxbusiness.com
  
  The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace and has shown no signs of slowing down, despite the growing criticism of massive levels of government spending.The national debt — which measures what the U.S. owes its creditors — fell to $34,558,414,957,091.51 as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers published by the Treasury Department. That is up about $3.4 billion from the $34,554,969,025,868.11 figure reported the previous day.By comparison, just four decades ago
  
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• Elon Musk's full self-driving (FSD) software a 'really big deal'

  30-04-2024 00:21 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Musk appeared to tout Tesla’s full self-driving (FSD) software on Monday as the company received major attention for reportedly taking a major step toward bringing it to China.The Wall Street Journal and other outlets reported Monday that the electric vehicle (EV) maker was getting the go-ahead from the Chinese government for the software.FSD gives "access to a suite of more advanced driver assistance features" than Autopilot "designed to provide more active guidance and assisted driving u
  
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• Wall Street has spent billions buying homes. A crackdown is looming.

  30-04-2024 00:19 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Wall Street went on a home-buying spree. Now, more lawmakers want to stop it from ever happening again.Democrats in the U.S. Senate and House have sponsored legislation that would force large owners of single-family homes to sell houses to family buyers. A Republican’s bill in the Ohio state legislature aims to drive out institutional owners through heavy taxation.Lawmakers in Nebraska, California, New York, Minnesota and North Carolina are among those proposing similar laws. While ho
  
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• LARRY KUDLOW: Biden hasn't lifted a finger to enforce civil rights laws

  30-04-2024 00:02 via foxbusiness.com
  
  As governor of California, Ronald Reagan knew how to stop campus radicals from shutting down University of California, Berkeley and other state colleges and universities. Back in his gubernatorial campaign announcement in 1966, Reagan said the following: RONALD REAGAN: "Will we allow a great university to be brought to its knees by a noisy dissident minority? Will we meet their neurotic vulgarities with vacillation and weakness? Or will we tell those entrusted with administering the univers
  
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• Paramount CEO Bob Bakish out amid Skydance merger talks

  29-04-2024 22:14 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Paramount Global chief Bob Bakish has left the entertainment giant after eight years at the helm, the company announced Monday.The company said in a press release Bakish is stepping down from his role as CEO and from the board of directors.Bakish's departure comes as the board is pursuing a sale of the company to Skydance Media. Sources told FOX Business that Bakish clashed with non-executive chair Shari Redstone over the terms of the deal which were unfavorable for common shareholders, per repo
  
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• NFL and X renew partnership to continue bringing football content to social media platform

  29-04-2024 21:32 via foxbusiness.com
  
  The NFL and X, formally known as Twitter, have renewed their content partnership with a new multiyear agreement, the social media platform announced Monday. The partnership, which was renewed for three years under this new deal, dates back to 2013. "X will continue to delight users with NFL in-progress game highlights including all touchdown moments after they happen in the game," the statement read. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COMThe multiyear deal will als
  
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• 49ers star George Kittle on Gatorade's Fast Twitch providing essential energy boost: 'It checks all the boxes'

  29-04-2024 20:59 via foxbusiness.com
  
  San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle's offseason mornings usually involve working out, and like many professional athletes, an extra energy boost is needed. Fast Twitch is his go-to pre-workout, no matter the time and place.From the creators of Gatorade, Kittle explained the benefits he's seen in his energy and performance using Fast Twitch. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM"I’m on a pretty strict schedule," Kittle told Fox Business Digital while
  
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• Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers

  29-04-2024 20:48 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.The health care conglomerate recently disclosed a large data breach of its Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and reported the incident to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in mid-April. A page on the HHS website described the event as an "unauthorized access/disclosure."The number of people potentially impacted by the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan breach totaled 13.4 mi
  
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• International students will be allowed to work 24 hours a week starting in September

  29-04-2024 20:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Immigration Minister Marc Miller says international students will be able to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September.
  
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• Feds investigating Ford Mustang Mach-E hands-free tech after fatal crashes

  29-04-2024 20:28 via foxbusiness.com
  
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driving technology after two fatal crashes involving Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs.The agency's probe will evaluate the safety of Mustang Mach-E vehicles from the 2021 through 2024 model years, which is around 130,000 cars.Ford told FOX Business in a statement that it is "working with NHTSA to support its investigation."The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has open
  
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• Patrick Mahomes partners with Coors Light on 'Dad Bod' T-shirts for children's charity

  29-04-2024 19:35 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Patrick Mahomes is embracing his "Dad Bod" and encouraging others to join him. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback partnered with Coors Light to create limited edition "Dad Bod" T-shirts. There are two shirts available for pre-order now. The first, very simply, displays the text "Dad Bod" on the front. The other says "Here's my 6-Pack" across the top, with a six-pack of Coors Light displayed below the text. WHY DO SUPER BOWL MVPS GO TO DISNEY?Mahomes has proudly spoken of his "Dad
  
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• Tesla CEO Elon Musk makes surprise visit to China

  29-04-2024 19:04 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited China over the weekend and met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.Musk said Sunday on X that he was "honored" to meet with Li, adding, "We have known each other now for many years, since early Shanghai days."Musk had not previously announced plans to go to China or meet with Li.Li reportedly expressed a desire for more trade cooperation with the U.S. during his meeting with the Tesla CEO, according to Chinese outlet Xinhua.TESLA HAS AUTONOMOUS RIDE-HAILING SERVICE IN PIPEL
  
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• Billions of taxpayer dollars fund schools with anti-Israel protests

  29-04-2024 18:44 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Billions of American taxpayer dollars have helped fund many of the colleges and universities where anti-Israel agitators recently have occupied campuses – a stunning sum that has led numerous politicians to call for an end to federal cash for schools that allow the encampments to persist.More than $5 billion worth of taxpayer dollars were given to Ivy League schools through sponsorship, grants and contracts during fiscal year 2023 alone. Another $2.1 billion also made its way to other prom
  
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• This week's personal loan rates rise for 3-year terms, lower for 5-year terms

  29-04-2024 18:23 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Borrowers with good credit seeking personal loans during the past seven days prequalified for rates that were higher for 3-year loans and lower for 5-year loans when compared to fixed-rate loans for the seven days before.For borrowers with credit scores of 720 or higher who used the Credible marketplace to select a lender between April 22 and April 28:Personal loans have become a popular way to consolidate debt and pay off credit card debt and other loans. They can also be used to cover unexpect
  
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• H-E-B recalls ice cream over potential metal contamination

  29-04-2024 18:01 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Supermarket chain H-E-B is recalling select packages of Creamy Creations ice cream cups that could have been contaminated with metal. The recall, issued Saturday, affects 12-count packages of 3-ounce cups of Creamy Creations ice cream in select flavors, according to the company's notice. The recalled products were distributed to all H-E-B stores in Texas and Mexico. It was also shipped to Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop, and Mi Tienda stores. THOUSANDS OF COOKING OIL BOTT
  
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• San Francisco's business curfew won't 'make any changes' to 'slow down' crime, owner warns

  29-04-2024 17:43 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Residents and small businesses’ concerns are seemingly rising in San Francisco around a proposed law that forces a curfew on some of the city’s retail establishments."I do not think it will make any changes, closing two hours before or after four hours. Most of the activities that happen during the day will continue," New Princess Market owner Willie Masarweh said on "Fox & Friends Weekend" Sunday."Those hours, there is a police presence that actually stops the people from commit
  
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• Philips pays $1.1B to settle sleep apnea device suits

  29-04-2024 17:23 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Shares of medical giant Philips surged Monday after the company announced that it paid over a billion dollars to settle personal injury claims tied to its recalled sleep apnea devices. Philips Respironics, a subsidiary of Philips, recalled about 15 million sleep therapy devices in 2021 over concerns that a foam component could disintegrate and be inhaled by the user, possibly causing health issues, including toxic and carcinogenic effects.Philips share price hit a 52-week-high on Monday at
  
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• Many Americans spend more than 30% of their take-home pay on a mortgage: survey

  29-04-2024 17:08 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Higher mortgage rates and home prices mean that 20% of Americans spend roughly 30% of their paychecks on monthly home loan payments and 10% spend more than half of their pay, according to a recent NewHomesMates.com survey.The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has not dropped below 6.6% this year. However, homeowners faced even higher rates in 2023 as the market reacted to interest rate volatility. Anyone who has had to finance a home purchase in the last two years has also faced
  
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• Trans Mountain pipeline ushers in new economic era for Fort McMurray

  29-04-2024 15:59 via cbc.ca
  
  As the urban centre at the heart of Canada's oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. Now, with the official opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion just days away, those who live and work here hope their fortunes are once again headed for an upswing.
  
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• Trans Mountain pipeline ushers in new economic era for Alberta's oilsands city

  29-04-2024 15:59 via cbc.ca
  
  As the urban centre at the heart of Canada's oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. Now, with the official opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion just days away, those who live and work here hope their fortunes are once again headed for an upswing.
  
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• Today's 30-year mortgage rates drop while 15-year rates hold steady | April 29, 2024

  29-04-2024 15:48 via foxbusiness.com
  
  The interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 7.500% as of April 29, which is 0.125 percentage points lower than Friday. Additionally, the interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.625%, which is unchanged from Friday.With mortgage rates changing daily, it’s a good idea to check today’s rate before applying for a loan. It’s also important to compare different lenders’ current interest rates, terms, and fees to ensure you get the best deal. Rates las
  
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• Some Americans to receive rare second Social Security payment in May

  29-04-2024 15:40 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Some Americans will receive two Social Security payments this month, a rare occasion that is the result of a quirk in the system. Typically, the Social Security Administration sends out just one Supplemental Social Security (SSI) payment each month, delivering checks on the first day of the month unless it falls on a weekend or holiday. Because June 1 falls on a Saturday, SSI recipients will receive two payments in the month of May. The first check is slated to arrive on May 1, while t
  
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• New court filings show SEC, Chair Gensler believed ethereum was a security for at least a year

  29-04-2024 15:07 via foxbusiness.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The Securities and Exchange Commission and its chairman, Gary Gensler, appear to have believed for at least a year that the second largest cryptocurrency, ethereum, may be an unregistered security trading out of compliance with current federal regulations, FOX Business has learned.The revelation comes following the filing of an unredacted complaint against the agency by ethereum software company Consensys. The company filed the redacted version of the lawsuit in a Texas fede
  
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• Prices at California Chipotle, McDonald's and other fast-food chains are rising following minimum wage hike

  29-04-2024 13:49 via foxbusiness.com
  
  Prices at Chipotle, McDonald's and other fast-food giants in California are rising after a minimum wage hike went into effect. "Chipotle said in an investor call Wednesday that prices at its nearly 500 California restaurants climbed 6% to 7% during the first week of April compared with last year, playing out across its menu," The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. "The state isn't making it easy," Chipotle Chief Executive Brian Niccol reportedly said. CALIFORNIA'S $20 MINIMUM WA
  
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• History's biggest cyberattacks and how to protect yourself on the internet

  29-04-2024 13:39 via foxbusiness.com
  
  When a large company falls victim to a cyberattack, millions of people stand to have their sensitive data compromised.The biggest cyberattacks in history have seen tens to hundreds of millions of users' information exposed to hackers. They have caused stock prices to plummet and customers to abandon brands.Companies spend a considerable amount of money on cybersecurity each year. But as their security measures become more advanced, so do cybercriminals' methods to outmaneuver them.DHS SURVEY HIG
  
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• The cost of college tuition surged the highest in these states

  29-04-2024 11:00 via foxbusiness.com
  
  College tuition has become even more costly over the years as tuition rates continue to rise, forcing more students into debt. During the fourth quarter of 2023, student loan balances stood at $1.6 trillion, according to data from the New York Federal Reserve. The Council on Foreign Relations noted student debt has more than doubled over the past two decades. The other issue is students are borrowing even more as costs to attend both public and private universities across the U.S.
  
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