Brake pads are essential components of your vehicle that wear out over time and need regular maintenance or replacement. Recognizing the signs that your brake pads are wearing down is crucial for your safety and the performance of your car. If you notice any of these 10 signs, it may be time to consult with a professional auto shop to schedule a brake pad replacement before further damage occurs. 1. High-Pitched Squealing Noise One of the most common signs that your brake pads need replacing is a squeaking noise when you apply the brakes. This sound is often caused by…
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Key Takeaways Shares of Palantir slipped Monday, while MicroStrategy rose, on Friday’s news that they will be added to the Nasdaq 100 index on Monday, Dec. 23, along with Axon Enterprise.The index, which contains the 100 largest non-financial sector companies in the Nasdaq Composite Index, is reconstituted annually.The additions will replace Super Micro Computer, Moderna, and Illumina. Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) fell Monday, while MicroStrategy (MSTR) rose, following the late-Friday news that the companies will join the Nasdaq 100 Index next week. Axon Enterprise (AXON) will also join the index before trading opens on Dec. 23. The trio will…
Selecting an insurance plan can be a hassle. You need to choose the insurance company and then the insurance product. Certain ratios play a key role when comparing insurers. We list the best insurers in terms of different ratios, along with brokers’ ratings depicting their experience of working with insurers, based on the Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI) data. All ratios are based on data disclosed for 2022-23 for large private and general insurance companies. Data for 2023-24 is awaited. 1) Solvency ratioIt measures the extent to which an insurance company’s assets cover expected future claims. The Insurance Regulatory…
US debt problems will be felt in the coming years, Jeffrey Gundlach wrote for The Economist.Higher interest rates and a recession amplify US borrowing costs.By 2034, debt servicing could consume 45% of tax revenue, he estimates.America must curb its borrowing binge before it “breaks the bank,” Jeffrey Gundlach said.”Under the next few presidential administrations, the national debt will mushroom beyond the government’s ability service it, perhaps even beyond the credulity of the country’s creditors,” he wrote in The Economist. “In the coming years expect dollar debasement, debt restructuring or both.”The DoubleLine Capital founder is among a group of Wall Street…
Image source: Getty Images Legal & General (LSE: LGEN) shares have enjoyed a nice little spell recently. As I write, the FTSE 100 financial stock is up 7.6% in just over a month. Over five years though, L&G shares have fallen around 24.3%. That’s obviously not great. But the income… The silver lining to that subdued share price is that the dividend yield now stands at a delicious 8.9%. That’s among the highest around in the UK market (or anywhere else). Better still, analysts expect the insurance and asset management firm to pay out 21.8p per share in dividends in…
Baiju Bhatt, a director at Robinhood Markets , Inc. (NASDAQ:), executed a significant sale of company stock, according to a recent SEC filing. On December 12, Bhatt sold 45,077 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $40.02 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately $1.8 million. The sale comes as Robinhood, now valued at $38.3 billion, trades near its 52-week high of $43.83, having delivered an impressive 239% return year-to-date. This sale was conducted under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan established by Bhatt’s Living Trust in August 2024. Following this transaction, Bhatt’s Living Trust…
LAS VEGAS—Christine J. Spadafor, a director at Boyd Gaming Corp . (NYSE: (SZ:)), recently sold 660 shares of the company’s common stock. The transaction, which took place on December 12, 2024, was executed at a price of $75.68 per share, amounting to a total sale value of $49,948. The sale occurred as the stock trades near its 52-week high of $76.73, following an impressive 38% gain over the past six months. Following this transaction, Spadafor retains ownership of 5,977 shares of Boyd Gaming. The sale was conducted directly, as per the disclosure in the SEC filing. While this insider sale…
In this edition of Know Ohio, Zaria takes us from the state’s first blast furnace to the factories left today.Ohio played a key role in the development of the steel industry, starting with the creation of the state’s first blast furnace near Youngstown in 1802.This furnace melted iron to create tools and machines, marking Ohio’s early involvement in iron production.After the Civil War, Ohio’s steel industry grew, and by the late 1800s, the state was the second-largest steel producer in the U.S.The steel mills in cities like Youngstown were a central part of local life, with workers melting iron ore…
Cycling isn’t just about high-tech gadgets—it’s about the pure enjoyment of the ride. Legendary cyclist Eddy Merckx said it best: “Don’t buy upgrades, ride upgrades.” For most riders, honing the basics far outweighs investing in expensive gear. That said, a few straightforward upgrades can improve your cycling experience by boosting efficiency, comfort, and style without a hefty price tag. Here are some practical tips to enhance your ride while keeping the focus on the simple pleasure of cycling. 1. Revitalize Your Ride with New Tires Tires are the unsung heroes of your bike. Ensuring your tires are in optimal condition…
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The U.S. government deported drug lord Osiel Cardenas Guillen to Mexico on Monday, transferring custody of the ex-leader of the Gulf Cartel to Mexican authorities at the border city of Tijuana, two federal government officials told Reuters. One of the sources noted that the one-time cartel chief had been taken to Mexico’s Almoloya prison, and that he now faces three criminal charges, including one related to organized crime. Cardenas Guillen was freed in August after serving more than two decades years behind bars in a maximum security U.S. prison, and since then has been held by…