Accounting, Banking & Finance

Stocks soar after blue wave election

Dow surges 1,500 points as Brent crude oil price drops

New Markets Tax Credit Program spurs development in underserved neighborhoods

The federal New Markets Tax Credit Program attracts private investment to economically distressed communities

Northwestern Mutual will pay $10.4B in dividends

Record-breaking dividend payout will occur in 2027

First Business Bank sets record with third quarter earnings

Quarterly net income hit $16.4 million

US economy grew at a 3.4% pace in third quarter

Growth fueled by strong consumer spending, AI investment

Federal Reserve keeps interests rates unchanged

Despite elevated inflation, key rate remains at 3.9%

Consumer confidence rebounds in October

Conference Board says confidence index rose by 7.5 points

Federal Reserve likely to keep rates unchanged

This week’s meeting could reveal clues about inflation

Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost in 2027

Recipients to get average of $75 bump per month

Inflation rises 3.7% in September

Prices remain elevated due to energy costs