SmileDirectClub stock rallies on cost cuts, workforce ‘realignment’
[ad_1] Shares of SmileDirectClub Inc. rallied after hours on Tuesday after the oral-care company said it planned a round of cost cuts and a “realignment” of its workforce — even…
How will COVID affect completed fertility?
[ad_1] Birthrates in the United States have been declining since the Great Recession, and many expected that the onset of COVID-19 might accelerate this decline. And, indeed, birthrates early in…
‘Concessions have made a comeback’: In a cooling housing market, sellers pull out all the stops to lure buyers and your boss will no longer be able to make you sign noncompete agreements — if federal regulators have their way
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. ‘I can no longer be an executive at a high level’: Workers with disabilities, including long COVID, are finding their place as…
New York City’s real-estate sector is going through ‘5 stages’ of grief and it’s time to buy I-bonds again. Here are 3 ways to maximize your $10,000 inflation-fighting investment
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Is driving a big part of your business? Good news: IRS increases tax-deductible mileage rate. Here’s how much you can deduct. The…
GE Healthcare will join S&P 500 as soon as it begins trading
[ad_1] GE Healthcare Technologies Inc. will be an S&P 500 stock as soon as it officially exists. General Electric Co. GE, -1.05% expects to spin off its healthcare arm into…
China set to open borders as COVID treatment downgraded despite surge in new cases
[ad_1] BEIJING — Fever clinics and hospital emergency rooms in China’s capital were overflowing with patients on Monday as Chinese health authorities announced plans to downgrade treatment of COVID-19, a…
Over-the-counter overdose-reversal drug from nonprofit pharma group wins fast-track U.S. review
[ad_1] A pharmaceutical nonprofit was granted priority review from the Food and Drug Administration to make an inexpensive overdose-reversal drug for use without a prescription. Harm Reduction Therapeutics Inc. said its 3-milligram…
Florida penthouse bought with crypto sells for $18 million cash and why you should always keep cat litter in your car — and other winter storm tips
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Florida penthouse bought with crypto sells for $18 million cash In June 2021, when the cryptocurrency markets were soaring, the developers of…
Arkansas governor says he supports the science behind COVID-19 vaccines, as daily U.S. cases hold above 65,000
[ad_1] Outgoing Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is considering a presidential run, took a shot at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s call to investigate the COVID-19 vaccines, arguing that “we shouldn’t…
These are the top 10 mistakes people make when planning for retirement
[ad_1] We all make mistakes in planning for our golden years. But which are the worst, which are the most common, and which ones do we all need to watch…
Here’s one thing mindfulness and exercise don’t help, new research says
[ad_1] Mindfulness and exercise might improve your mood, help you sleep better, lower your blood pressure and reduce anxiety, but they don’t offer help for significantly improving cognitive function in…
Foreclosure activity rose 57% from a year ago in November, and was highest in these U.S. cities and Americans are trimming their holiday gift spending
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Foreclosure activity rose 57% from a year ago in November, and was highest in these U.S. cities The foreclosure process began on…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink under investigation for animal-welfare violations: report
[ad_1] Elon Musk’s Neuralink Corporation is under federal investigation for possible animal welfare violations, according to a Tuesday report from Reuters. Neuralink, a neurotechnology company that is developing implantable computer…
Elon Musk claims Neuralink brain implants could be ready to test in humans in 6 months
[ad_1] Elon Musk‘s startup Neuralink Corp. should be ready to test its technology on humans in six months, the entrepreneur said Wednesday during a live-streamed update about progress the company…
A new Alzheimer’s treatment may help some patients, though researchers say more safety data is needed
[ad_1] A new study found that Eisai and Biogen’s experimental Alzheimer’s drug moderately reduced cognitive decline after a year and a half. Eisai’s 4523, +3.83% stock was up 1.7%% in…
Protests expand over zero-COVID policies in China
[ad_1] A fire that killed at least 10 people on Thursday in northwestern China’s Urumqi city has led to a new round of protests online and offline, as many expressed…
As COVID cases rise, China locks down despite criticism
[ad_1] The COVID-19 restrictions are at the heart of the unrest in China as the country grapples with a rising number of infections after years of quarantine policies. CNN reports…
Democrats have 5% to 15% chance of keeping grip on House, Cook Political Report analyst says
[ad_1] So what are the Democrats’ chances for maintaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives, with Republicans fewer than 10 wins away from a majority as of Friday afternoon?…
Midterm election results: Control of House and Senate too close to call
[ad_1] The battle to control the U.S. House and Senate remained too close to call on Wednesday morning, as Republican hopes for a strong red wave in the midterm elections…
Polls heading into midterms on Tuesday have some analysts talking about a ‘60-vote supermajority’ for Republicans after 2024
[ad_1] With the midterm elections just days away, there’s a new sign of Republican momentum: Analysts have been talking week about the GOP possibly controlling 60 seats in the Senate…
Walgreens subsidiary nears $9 billion deal to merge with Summit Health
[ad_1] A unit of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. WBA, +3.72% is nearing a deal to combine with a big owner of medical practices and urgent-care centers in a transaction worth roughly $9…
Midterm elections: State ballot measures target gig work, immigration, abortion and more
[ad_1] State ballot measures aren’t generating as many headlines as this year’s key congressional races, but some are worth tracking as they touch on the gig economy, immigration and more.…
Cerebral to cut jobs amid lower growth targets
[ad_1] Telehealth startup Cerebral Inc. told staffers it is cutting jobs and restructuring its operations in moves that will affect about 20% of its employees, shrinking the company to match patient demand…
The worst air in the world today is in these two American cities and what Liz Truss can teach every worker in America about quitting. Yes, really.
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. The worst air in the world today is in these two American cities The poorest air quality in the world right now…
Patients are getting surgeries again, says J&J
[ad_1] Johnson & Johnson JNJ, +0.01% said surgical procedure volumes are returning to pre-pandemic levels in many parts of the world, a trend that cheered Wall Street and could bode…