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PG&E Outages Hit 9,000 Across Three Counties Amid Fire Weather
PG&E outages affected over 9,000 customers in Monterey, Clovis, and Shasta County amid storms and fire weather, underscoring utility challenges in maintaining reliability during peak summer demand.
PayPal Gains Amid Strategic Overhaul and Venmo Growth
PayPal (PYPL) shares edged higher in a shortened trading week, buoyed by cost-cutting measures and Venmo's strong payment volume growth, though concerns over branded checkout persist.
AI-Driven Healthcare Fraud Surge Strains Insurers, Coverage Gaps Widen
AI is fueling healthcare fraud with fake medical records and bot calls, driving up costs and exposing coverage gaps as insurers scramble to adapt.
Keel Infrastructure Surges on AI Pivot as Analysts Warn of Overvaluation
Keel Infrastructure shares hit recent highs after closing a $458M convertible note deal to fund its shift from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure. Analysts average 12-month target of $5.29 trails the last close, highlighting execution risk.
Merrill Lynch Fined $175,000 by FINRA for Municipal Bond Disclosure Lapses
Merrill Lynch was fined $175,000 by FINRA for failing to disclose market discounts on municipal bond trades, just days after a $225,000 censure for missed call-center complaints. The fines underscore operational challenges as Bank of America expands retail banking in Louisiana.
Pennsylvania Gas Prices Slide Ahead of July Fourth, Still Above National Average
Pennsylvania gas prices fell 53.5 cents to $4.109/gallon ahead of July Fourth, but remain 74 cents above last year and 16 cents above the national average, according to AAA data.
JBS Closes Two US Plants as Cattle Shortage Strains Beef Packers
JBS USA is closing its Souderton, PA beef plant and a Memphis meat facility as tight cattle supplies and weak packer margins pressure the industry, affecting 1,693 workers.
US Mortgage Rates Slide to One-Month Low Amid Iran Deal, Treasury Yield Drop
US 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped to 6.47%, their lowest in over a month, as a US-Iran framework deal pushed Treasury yields lower, offering modest relief to homebuyers while pending home sales rose 3.8% in May.
Mars Drops Blue and Brown Dyes in New M&M's Launch
Mars is set to release M&M's without certified synthetic colors in August, initially offering only four colors due to difficulties replicating blue and brown with natural dyes.
