Louisiana: SureChoice Cuts Rates, State Farm Hikes
SureChoice trims homeowners premiums 7.5% as reinsurance costs fall; State Farm insurance seeks nearly 10% hikes — Louisiana homeowners still face higher overall rates.
Trump Says Kevin Warsh Tops His List for Fed Chair
Trump says Kevin Warsh tops his Fed chair shortlist and argues presidents should be consulted on interest-rate decisions.
RH Q3 Fiscal 2025 Results, CEO Letter & Webcast Today
RH (NYSE: RH) released Q3 fiscal 2025 results; CEO Gary Friedman posted a shareholder letter. Live conference call and webcast at 2pm PT. Details inside.
Southwest Actively Pursuing Network of Airport Lounges
Southwest CEO says the airline is ‘actively pursuing’ a network of airport lounges and exploring a premium credit card tie-up with Chase.
Longhorn Grill Master Grilled Over 1 Million Steaks
Longhorn Steakhouse honors Roberto “Birdie” Hernandez as a Grill Master Legend after grilling over 1 million steaks. Award includes $5,000 and yearly bonus.
Pete Alonso Nearing 5-Year, $155M Deal With Orioles
Sources: Pete Alonso finalizing a five-year, $155M contract with the Baltimore Orioles after a strong 2025 rebound with the Mets.
Cancun and Florida Lead 2025 Holiday Travel Destinations
AAA: 122.4M Americans to travel Dec. 20–Jan. 1; Cancun tops international, Orlando leads U.S. holiday destinations for 2025.
Waymo Standoff in San Francisco Blocks Street — Viral
Three driverless Waymo cars caused a viral ‘standoff’ in San Francisco; Waymo reports minor low-speed contact and is investigating.
Fed Cuts in January Are Not Certain — JPM Stock Watch
JPMorgan’s Jordan Jackson warns January Fed cuts aren’t guaranteed; investors should watch data and implications for JPM stock and bank margins.
JCPS case could reshape laws unique to Louisville in KY
KY Supreme Court weighs JCPS law that applies only to Jefferson County — ruling could affect Louisville merger, occupational tax and West End TIF.
Tuesday Economic Calendar: Small-Biz, Jobs & 10-Year
Today’s economic calendar: NFIB small-business optimism, labor productivity, JOLTS job openings and a 10-year note auction. Timings and market implications.
Analyst Buys ETH Again as Technicals Improve
Analyst upgrades Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) to buy: technicals improving, low 0.15% fee, $2600 support and liquidity boost. ethereum price signals.
When is iOS 26.2 coming out? iPhone update times in NJ
Apple’s iOS 26.2 expected mid-Dec 2025 with lock screen tweaks, Sleep Score, iPad Split View and bug fixes. Compatible with iPhone 11 and newer.
Dec. 6 Powerball winning numbers; Florida wins $1M
Powerball winning numbers for Dec. 6: 13-14-26-28-44, Powerball 7. Florida ticket won $1M; jackpot rolls to $875M for Dec. 8 drawing.
America’s Cranky Consumer — Spending Up, Sentiment Low
US consumer sentiment nears record lows even as spending holds. High prices, job worries and tariff anxiety weigh on outlook — US economy news today.