Arkansas’s Rate Reduction Acceleration

With passage of SB1 in the General Assembly’s third special session, Arkansas last week became the 13th state to authorize an individual income tax rate reduction this year. This round of Arkansas income tax cuts effectively accelerated reforms policymakers enacted eight months ago. The December 2021 changes set the state on course to lower its…

Smith & Wesson CEO faces backlash after he blamed politicians for gun violence

In this article SWBI Convention goers look at weapons at the Smith and Wesson booth last April at the 2015 NRA Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Karen Bleier | AFP | Getty Images After releasing a statement earlier this week blaming politicians for the surge in gun violence, Smith & Wesson CEO Mark Smith is…

Kohl’s cuts guidance, blaming inflation for softer sales from middle-income shoppers

In this article KSS People walk near a Kohl’s department store entranceway on June 07, 2022 in Doral, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Kohl’s on Thursday again slashed its financial forecast for the year, saying that its middle-income customers have been particularly pressured by higher inflation, putting a damper on sales. The retailer said…

Web3 is in chaos and metaverses are in their own walled gardens, says Randi Zuckerberg

In this article MMAT “We’re really just scratching the surface of what we’re going to see [in the metaverse],” said Randi Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media. Wildpixel | Istock | Getty Images A smooth and “complete decentralization” of Web3 is not yet a reality, said Randi Zuckerberg, referring to a system in…

Here are the top 10 colleges for financial aid. Ruling out pricey schools is a ‘tragically flawed’ strategy, says Princeton Review editor

Cost is now the No. 1 factor when it comes to choosing a college. As a new application season gets underway, families are increasingly concerned about the rising price of tuition and whether a four-year degree is worth it.  For the 2021-2022 academic year, annual tuition and fees plus room and board at in-state public…

Bed Bath & Beyond shares fall after investor Ryan Cohen reveals intent to sell entire stake

In this article BBBY Signs mark a Bed Bath & Beyond store in Somerville, Massachusetts. Brian Snyder | Reuters Bed Bath & Beyond shares tumbled in extended trading Wednesday after activist investor Ryan Cohen said in a filing he intends to sell his entire stake in the retailer through his firm RC Ventures. According to…

Cisco tops estimates on revenue and profit and gives optimistic annual sales forecast

Cisco issued fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday that topped analysts’ projections and provided a better-than-expected forecast for the coming year. The stock rose about 4.5% in extended trading. Here’s how the company did: Earnings: 83 cents per share, adjusted, vs. 82 cents per share as expected by analysts, according to Refinitiv. Revenue: $13.10 billion, vs….

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Cisco, Wolfspeed & more

A sign bearing the logo for communications and security tech giant Cisco Systems Inc is seen outside one of its offices in San Jose, California, August 11, 2022. Paresh Dave | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading: Cisco — Shares of the networking company advanced more than 3% following Cisco’s…

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund loses $174 billion in the first half, cites inflation and war in Europe

Norway’s central bank, also known as Norges Bank, in Oslo, Norway. Kristian Helgesen/Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, had a loss of 1.68 trillion Norwegian kroner ($174 billion) in the first half of 2022, as stock markets more broadly saw a tumultuous six months. The $1.3…

‘It’s frustrating and stressful.’ 40 million people are in the dark about whether or not student loan payments will resume

Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) joins activists in a demonstration outside an entrance to the White House calling for the cancellation of student debt in Washington, U.S., April 27, 2022. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Planning his budget for next month, Scott Heins doesn’t know if he’ll have the usual cash he needs for his health-care expenses…

‘Flash’ star Ezra Miller’s apology is not a get-out-of-jail-free card, experts say

Actor Ezra Miller arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Justice League’ at Dolby Theatre on November 13, 2017 in Hollywood, California. Axelle/bauer-griffin | Filmmagic | Getty Images Ezra Miller’s apology could be the first step in a potential redemption story, but there’s no guarantee it’ll have a satisfying ending. On Monday, the actor…