The U.S. stock market experienced a setback at the end of October, breaking a five-month winning streak as election uncertainties and mixed tech earnings dampen risk sentiment. A key measure of market turbulence, the CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, surged by 34% last month, marking the third-largest increase for an October in an election year….
This year has proved to be an especially active political season for Wilmington with numerous high-profile officials hosting events and delivering remarks across a range of venues. Since May, nine prominent political figures have made stops in Wilmington. Here’s a closer look at each visit and the key issues they brought to the forefront. President…
Election Day is Nov. 5 and both presidential candidates are bringing their own celebrity endorsements to the voting booth. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both courted a cast of stars that stretch from Hollywood to Nashville during their sprint towards Nov. 5, when everyday Americans head to the polls to…
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $281 million for Friday’s drawing after no one claimed the top prize on Tuesday. The winning numbers will be drawn just after 11 p.m. on Friday and we’ll have the results below. In March, a lucky Mega Millions player from New Jersey won a whopping $1.1 billion. Although…
Some Social Security beneficiaries are scheduled to soon get the first of three checks – yes, three – in the month of November. It’s not a mistake, just an oddity of the calendar. Those who also get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will get three checks in the month of November. Here’s the lowdown: SSI recipients…