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On this date in 1912, one of the richest men in the world dined sumptuously aboard the White Star line’s newest and proudest ocean-going vessel on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic. Later that evening, he would guide his young wife Madeline to lifeboat No. 4 and be told he could not join her until all women were safely aboard. He would later be glimpsed on the ship’s starboard bridge wing, speaking with another passenger. This was the last anyone saw of John Jacob Astor IV until his remains were plucked from the icy Atlantic waters a full week later,…

Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders who compensate us for our services, all opinions are our own. Based on data compiled by Credible, mortgage rates for home purchases are mixed with three key rates falling and one remaining steady since yesterday. Rates last updated on April 14, 2023. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary. Credible, a personal finance marketplace, has 5,000…

The latest batch of economic data shows positive developments on the inflation front, but the Federal Reserve’s job is not over yet, Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said.Goolsbee, who succeeded Charles Evans in the president role earlier this year, is a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, which sets the federal funds rate.”When you see the producer prices coming in as big negative numbers and you see these negatives on retail sales, you don’t want to overreact to short-run news, but it feels like that’s moving in the right direction,” he said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Friday to…

Again and again, research has found that the key to a happy and successful life is to create deep relationships.This requires good communication skills. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t good at it. Our default is always to ask, “How are you?”As a happiness researcher and founder of The New Happy, I’ve found that these three words, while well-intentioned, only lead to meaningless conversations.To get a genuine response and go beyond small talk, ask these eight questions instead:1. “How are you, really?”Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwardsYou can easily transform conversations by adding one simple word: “really.” It indicates that you want…

Boeing said it has discovered a manufacturing issue with some 737 Max aircraft, although it insisted the problem is not “an immediate safety of flight issue.” A supplier used a “non-standard manufacturing process” during the installation of two fittings in the rear fuselage, Boeing said in a statement to CNN. The company said Max jets can continue flying while inspections are underway and the Federal Aviation Administration said it “validated” that conclusion. It already subjects new 737 Max aircraft to greater scrutiny than it does other newly manufactured planes prior to delivery following two fatal 737 Max crashes. Boeing declined…

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RobotEra, a novel Web3-based gaming platform, is taking the metaverse by storm as it offers a seamless virtual planet for members to create, play, and earn exciting commercial ventures. This innovative platform is tipped to overthrow renowned gaming platforms like Sanbox and Decentraland as it seeks to become the number one metaverse project. Now on presale, the gaming project’s token, $TARO, has garnered strong interest from crypto and metaverse investors, with over $1.1 million raised in a few months. Here’s why people are talking about this immersive gaming ecosystem. The RobotEra Ecosystem Robotera is a revolutionary play-to-earn (P2E) and Web3-based gaming platform that offers members…

The news: Walmart sued Capital One to terminate their credit card partnership, which includes both a co-brand Mastercard and a private-label card, according to The Wall Street Journal. The retailer alleged that Capital One didn’t meet the terms of their contract, citing issues with customer service, card replacement, and transaction posting.Walmart reportedly hopes to either renegotiate the economic terms of the partnership—including those related to loss-sharing—or end the program early.The responses: Walmart told the Journal that it’s ending its relationship with Capital One and looks forward to providing a new option soon. Capital One countered that it had cured issues…

It’s hump day. I’m Emilia David, and welcome back, readers.  I scored some sweet Maggie Rogers tickets on Tuesday, so music is on my mind. If you’ve noticed older songs start to chart again, you have TikTok to thank. Insider’s Callie Ahlgrim and Taylor Tyson analyzed Tiktok trending sound data to see how 20-year-old songs become viral sensations.  Before we find out if love grows where Rosemary goes, let’s get started.If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Insider’s app here.1. More tech workers could lose their jobs. The tech sector has shed an estimated 330,000 jobs since last…

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call April 14, 2023 7:30 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Meade – General Counsel Martin Small – Chief Financial Officer Laurence Fink – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Kapito – President Conference Call Participants Michael Cyprys – Morgan Stanley Craig Siegenthaler – Bank of America Glenn Schorr – Evercore ISI Alex Blostein – Goldman Sachs William Katz – Credit Suisse Operator Good morning. My name is Jess, and I will be your conference facilitator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the BlackRock Incorporated First Quarter 2023 Earnings…