Tag: innovation

Northrim BanCorp Inc. (NRIM) reported net income of $10.9 million in its fourth quarter, surpassing Street forecasts. Revenue was $54.8 million.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 10:04 PM UTC

Listen to Warrior Money to learn how to support veterans and their families during the transition process from active duty to civilian life.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 10:01 PM UTC

Venture Global shares fell 4% in their market debut, with an offering price of $24 per share against an initial target of $25. Despite raising $1.75 billion, the company's valuation is $58.1 billion, significantly below the previously sought $110 billion.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 10:01 PM UTC

Target scales back DEI initiatives amid conservative backlash and White House scrutiny. The retailer ends a program for Black employees and concludes three-year DEI goals, citing the evolving civil rights landscape.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 09:03 PM UTC

Companies are increasingly rolling back or ending DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs amid pressure from conservative activists and the Trump administration. This includes tech giants like Meta, McDonald's, and Harley-Davidson, who have cut or paused their DEI initiatives. The move away from DEI policies is part of an ongoing backlash against diversity programs at American companies. Some DEI initiatives have faced backlash from conservatives and activist groups, who argue that these initiatives don't align with the values of companies' largely conservative consumer bases. However, 61% of Americans support DEI practices, according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll in April, and companies including Costco and JPMorgan have publicly defended their diversity initiatives.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 09:03 PM UTC

Trump's executive order relieves tech giants like Meta, Amazon, Google, and Tesla from a potential tax headache under the global minimum tax deal.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 09:02 PM UTC

Listen and subscribe to Warrior Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Former Hiring Our Heroes VP Elizabeth O'Brien discusses the challenges veterans and their families face when transitioning from active duty to civilian life. She shares solutions to help ease the transition process, including community support and the Skill Bridge program.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 09:01 PM UTC

Baker Hughes rig count falls again as Permian Basin sees drop in activity

Published on: January 24, 2025, 08:02 PM UTC

Trump-backed $500 billion AI project raises questions and controversy. Elon Musk disputes funding, while Meta announces $60-$65 billion investment in data centers.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 08:01 PM UTC

US manufacturing PMI rises to 50.1 in January, indicating expansion in the sector. Businesses are upbeat on Trump's impact on economic growth, leading to increased hiring and stronger earnings potential.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 07:03 PM UTC