Assemblyman Robert Smullen column: Strengthening the North Country’s economy and partnership with our neighbors
As someone who has spent my life serving this country — from the battlefields of Afghanistan to the halls of Albany — I’ve learned that strong alliances make us stronger at home. That’s as true for the United States on the world stage as it is for Upstate New York here in the North Country.
Read MoreSilver (XAGUSD) Price Forecast: Consolidates After Breakout, Trend Remains Firmly Bullish
Trend Structure Intact Above Key Averages
Friday’s breakout also pushed silver above the prior swing high at $38.74, keeping it firmly within its rising trend channel. That channel has been respected since late July, and the recent pullback to $36.96 tested both the lower channel line and the 50-Day moving average — both of which held.
Read MoreFigma draws 'neutral' ratings as Wall Street wary of lofty valuation, rising competition
Wall Street analysts started coverage on Figma with “neutral” ratings, as they flagged the design software maker’s lofty valuation amid stiff competition, sending the company’s shares 4 per cent lower on Monday.
Figma made a stellar debut on the New York Stock Exchange last month, with its stock soaring to $85 from its IPO price of $33.
Read MoreTrade mission planned to boost ties between New Hampshire, Canada amid times of uncertainty
A state-sponsored trade mission is preparing to leave for Canada early next month to help strengthen economic ties between New Hampshire and its neighbor to the north at a time of declining tourism and uncertainty caused by tariffs.The New Hampshire-Canadian Trade Council is the tip of the spear in efforts to maintain a strong business relationship between a state and a nation during a trade war.Tensions are easing at the moment as retaliatory tariffs on goods under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement are being removed,
Read MoreImportant dates for Social Security and Medicare
For millions of Americans, including federal employees and annuitants, Social Security and Medicare represent foundational pillars of retirement, providing financial support and health care coverage.
In addition to the FERS Basic Retirement Benefit and the Thrift Savings Plan, Social Security provides the foundation for a comfortable retirement from federal employment. Navigating these programs can be complex,
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Read MoreThe Burst
1 Red Hot Latin Growth Stock
About ten years ago, MercadoLibre was a holding in Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management firm. At the time, the Latin e-commerce firm had barely made a dent on the radars of top money managers and traded around $117 per share. Now sitting close to $1,795 per share, the holding has proven to be a massive winner for the asset management firm,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Did The Market Already Bottom?
If Goldman Sachs is right, the market moves late last week were sufficient to alleviate selling pressure, at least for now. They identified a key line in the sand around 5250 where selling pressure would sharply drop over the coming week from the sell orders that had been slated.
It’s also been a tailwind to see big institutions,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Could This Stock Be the Jewel of Your Portfolio?
In a stock market where technology stocks grab so much attention, a jewelry stock may easily go under the radar. But Signet Jewelers (SIG) has dazzled in more ways than one as you’re about to see.
From its humble Bermudian beginnings in 1950, Signet has grown to about 3,600 jewelry stores and holds the title of the world’s biggest diamond retailer.
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