It was another quarter of banner financial results for the largest lender in America.
Healthcare and insurance company UnitedHealth Group said its revenue grew 16% to $92.9 billion in the latest quarter.
Consumers face higher costs as water systems replace old pipes and equipment. Shorter showers and water-efficient appliances can help manage the expense.
While stocks, bonds and money market funds have generated positive returns for the year, a quirk in the calendar is creating deceptively strong performances.
Versanis shareholders could receive as much as $1.925 billion in cash, in an upfront payment and additional payments if certain milestones are reached.
The U.S. economy “continues to perform better than many had expected,” said Charlie Scharf, the bank’s chief executive, but “there will likely be continued economic slowing.”
China’s economy is having a rough summer, but the country is churning out record amounts of diesel and importing vast amounts of crude oil.
Net interest income hit a third straight record, with the bank able to charge more on loans.
Companies are expected to report a fall in profits, but some analysts see brighter times ahead.
Strikes by actors and screenwriters have ground movie and TV productions to a halt, with consequences likely to be felt across the entertainment industry.