Struck by cancer in his early 30s, Cláudio found solace in a pastime that has hooked millions of his fellow Brazilians: online gambling.Punts on football results were “just a bit of fun” at first, but following his diagnosis a few years ago the wagers grew bigger. As his losses racked…

The annual Open Enrollment Period ends December 7, just 30 days from now. Traditionally, fewer than 30% of drug plan enrollees pay attention to how their coverage will change in the new year. They’re happy with the plan and it’s just too much hassle. However, this year is not just…

The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates for the second time this year, a move that was largely expected as inflation continues to drop. The Fed lowered rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.5% to 4.75%. The decision came on the heels of the lowest rise in…

SES S.A. (OTCPK:SGBAF) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Richard Whiteing – Head, Investors RelationAdel Al-Saleh – Chief Executive OfficerSandeep Jalan – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Nick Dempsey – BarclaysRoshan Ranjit – Deutsche BankAlexander Peterc – BernsteinSami Kassab – Exane Operator…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Paraguay’s conservative president Santiago Peña faces pressure from investors and diplomats to veto a contentious law backed by allies of the country’s most powerful man, who helped propel Peña himself to power.The…

Voters in Washington State have decided to keep the state’s first-in-the-nation public long term care insurance program. On Tuesday, they easily rejected a ballot initiative that would have killed the far-reaching law. The WA Cares law provides up to $36,500 in long-term care insurance benefits, with the amount increasing with…

Schaeffler AG (OTCPK:SFFLY) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2024 5:00 AM ET Company Participants Heiko Eber – Head, Investor RelationsKlaus Rosenfeld – Chief Executive OfficerClaus Bauer – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Akshat Kacker – JP MorganChristoph Laskawi – Deutsche BankHorst Schneider – Bank of AmericaMarc-Rene Tonn…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Five people were taken to hospital and 62 detained in Amsterdam after what authorities called an outburst of antisemitic violence towards fans of a Tel Aviv football club following clashes with pro-Palestinian…

Semi-retirement has significant advantages for your financial security, health, and enjoyment of life. It’s a powerful strategy to consider as you approach your retirement years, or even if you’ve recently retired. Let’s take a look. What Is Semi-Retirement? Semi-retirement is when you transition from full-time paid work to part-time paid…

Mortgage rates marched higher for the sixth straight week while purchase demand continues to decline in the stagnant housing market. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage surged to 6.79% from last week’s reading of 6.72%. The average…