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Why does it take five days for a check to clear?

“I received an insurance-claim check for $22,000. Other than verifying the availability of the funds, what’s happening that requires five days?”

DuPont’s stock bounces after profit tops forecasts, dividend raised

DuPont’s stock bounced Tuesday, after the parent of Kevlar, Tyvek and Styrofoam brands reported fourth-quarter profit that topped expectations, lifted its dividend and announced a new share repurchase program.

Oil prices edge higher as traders warn Middle East conflict could stoke volatility

Oil futures rose slightly as investors keep a close eye on the Middle East.

Ex-U.K. finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng to step down from politics

Kwarteng became the U.K.’s second shortest serving Chancellor of the Exchequer after announcing a disastrous mini-budget in 2022

FMC stock skids on weak outlook as sales miss estimates

FMC Corp. shares slumped in premarket trade on Tuesday as the Philadelphia fertilizer company issued a weak outlook after missing fourth-quarter sales estimates.

The new Porsche Macan EV: Here’s how fast it can go, and more

The most powerful EV takes the Macan name to a new level of performance. Here’s more on pricing, power, and features.

5 things to love about the new Mazda CX-70

TheMazda CX-70 is a new, sleek-looking, modern SUV. Here are my five favorite features of the CX-70.

Age is real, but not everything: Is the presidential race encouraging ageism?

Prejudicial tropes about older adults are becoming commonplace because of the presidential race — and some people are pushing back.

BP shares make biggest gains in a year on buyback plan as profit tops estimates

The oil major also vowed to push forward with its green transition plans following Bernard Looney’s exit in September 2023

Treasury yields dip after surge higher following strong data and hawkish Fedspeak

Bond yields dipped slightly early Tuesday having risen sharply in recent sessions as rate-cut expectations were pared.

Novartis to bolster its oncology portfolio with acquisition of MorphoSys

Novartis AG on Monday announced it has agreed to buy German biopharmaceutical company MorphoSys AG for 2.7 billion euros ($2.9 billion).

L’Occitane shares rise on report of potential Blackstone offer

L’Occitane International’s shares rose sharply after a report that Blackstone is considering a bid for the skincare company.
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