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Goldman Sachs eyes more corporate mergers despite war uncertainty

Goldman Sachs eyes more corporate mergers despite war uncertainty

Goldman Sachs reported strong first-quarter earnings on Monday, pointing to continued client interest in dealmaking that so far has not been derailed by the Middle East War. The New York-based investment bank scored an 18 percent jump in quarterly profit to $5.4 billion, citing a "significant

Democratic primary candidates for House seats, Senate, take questions in capital debate

Democratic primary candidates for House seats, Senate, take questions in capital debate

The Montana Democratic Party held three forums for its federal office candidates Sunday, April 12, at the Helena Avenue Theater in the state capital. Retired journalist (and Montana Free Press board member) Mike Dennison moderated the events, which involved Democratic candidates for the state’s two U.S. House districts

Montana Residents See the 7th Smallest Tax Refunds in the Country on Average

Montana Residents See the 7th Smallest Tax Refunds in the Country on Average

As the April tax filing deadline approaches, millions of Americans are preparing their returns and anticipating potential refunds. For many, the federal tax refund represents an important financial boost — one that can help cover expenses, reduce debt, or increase savings. Using the latest data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

With mortgage rates rising, realtors slash sales forecast for year

(The Center Square) – Sales of existing homes fell 3.6% in March as prices rose, prompting the National Association of Realtors to lower its annual sales forecast due to rising mortgage rates. "Mortgage rates have been rising, and that has led us to trim our home sales outlook for

25 million people lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic — and state policies shaped who stayed covered

25 million people lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 pandemic — and state policies shaped who stayed covered

(BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA) During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people covered by Medicaid rose month after month – an unusual pattern for the government’s insurance program for people with low incomes and disabilities. Why? A policy of continuous coverage during the pandemic essentially halted Medicaid disenrollment to make it

How gender gaps in workplace mental health are fueling a multitrillion-dollar productivity crisis

How gender gaps in workplace mental health are fueling a multitrillion-dollar productivity crisis

How gender gaps in workplace mental health are fueling a multitrillion-dollar productivity crisis Employee engagement isn't just a "feel-good" metric. It’s a financial differentiator for leading companies. Gallup has found that managers account for up to 70% of the variance in team engagement,

Germany unveils 1.6 bn euro fuel price relief to tackle energy shock

Germany unveils 1.6 bn euro fuel price relief to tackle energy shock

Germany on Monday unveiled 1.6 billion euros ($1.9 billion) in fuel price relief for households and businesses struggling with the energy shock unleashed by the Middle East war. The announcement came after oil prices surged again following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and US President Donald