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Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) Stock Hits All-Time High Amidst Strong Q2 Results and Strategic Acquisitions In a stunning show of market confidence, Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) has reached a record price level of $105.71, reflecting a remarkable 45.66% increase in stock value over the past year. The insurance brokerage firm’s robust growth and positive outlook have garnered attention from shareholders and analysts alike. In its recent second-quarter report, Brown & Brown reported a 12.5% increase in revenue, reaching nearly $1.2 billion, and a 17.7% rise in adjusted earnings per share to $0.93. The company also completed 10 strategic…

Major Win for Publishers: Appeals Court Rules Against Internet Archive’s Free Book Lending By Jonathan Stempel In a landmark decision, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled in favor of four major book publishers—Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, John Wiley & Sons, and Penguin Random House—against the nonprofit Internet Archive. The publishers had accused the Archive of illegally scanning and distributing copyrighted works online for free without obtaining proper permissions. Court’s Ruling: Scanning and Lending Not "Fair Use" The court’s verdict, delivered by Circuit Judge Beth Robinson, affirmed that the Internet Archive’s large-scale copying and digital distribution…

By Laura Matthews Impact of U.S. Accelerated Settlement Cycle Revealed in Citigroup Survey A recent Citigroup survey has unveiled the unexpected and significant impact of the shift to a shorter settlement cycle for U.S. securities transactions earlier this year. The move to settle transactions one business day after the trade, known as T+1, has had far-reaching consequences for market participants worldwide. The survey, which polled nearly 500 institutions, highlighted the challenges faced by buy- and sell-side firms, with 44% reporting a greater impact than anticipated. Europe bore the brunt of the changes, struggling with managing settlement and funding issues due…

Title: Kamala Harris Considers Less Drastic Capital Gains Tax Increase – What Investors Need to Know Investing.com — According to the Wall Street Journal, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is contemplating a more moderate hike in the top capital-gains tax rate to find a balance between taxing the wealthy and encouraging investment. A spokesperson for the Harris campaign declined to comment on the report, signaling a departure from President Joe Biden’s proposed changes to current capital-gains laws. Currently, the highest long-term capital-gains tax rate stands at 23.8% on realized gains, while unrealized gains are not taxed. Biden’s budget proposals sought…

Unlocking the Power of AI Chatbots with Anthropic’s Claude Enterprise Subscription Plan Anthropic is revolutionizing the AI chatbot industry with the launch of Claude Enterprise, a subscription plan tailored for enterprise customers seeking enhanced security and administrative controls. This new offering is set to rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise, which has dominated the market for the past year. With Claude Enterprise, businesses can seamlessly integrate their proprietary company knowledge into Anthropic’s AI chatbot, enabling Claude to analyze data, generate graphics, and act as a company-specific AI assistant. Anthropic is rapidly expanding its reach to compete with OpenAI, offering features that closely…

Insider Selling Alert: Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:TCBS) SVP & CLO Terri Baucum Unloads 3,000 Shares at $14.26 Each In a recent transaction, Terri Baucum, SVP & CLO of Texas Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:TCBS), sold 3,000 shares of the company’s common stock at a price of $14.2623 per share, totaling over $42,786. The sale, disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, took place on September 3, 2024. Baucum now holds a total of 7,819 shares directly, along with indirect ownership of 1,933 shares through an ESOP and 7,000 shares through a 401(k) plan. The filing also revealed…

Impactful Consumer Boycotts: How Global Events Shape Corporate Sales and Reputations LONDON (Multibagger) – From Anheuser-Busch InBev to Coca-Cola and Target, global corporations have experienced significant hits to their sales and reputations due to consumer boycotts. These boycotts, driven by political, social, and ethical concerns, have leveraged the power of social media to amplify their reach and impact. Historical Context of Consumer Boycotts Consumer boycotts have a long history, dating back to at least the 18th century with the anti-slavery sugar protest in Britain. In the modern era, social media has become a powerful tool for activists to target companies…

Breaking News: Canadian Crude Pipelines Cut Rates Amid Trans Mountain Competition By Arathy Somasekhar In a recent development, pipelines that traditionally transport Canadian crude to the U.S. are slashing rates and exploring options to ship different grades due to increased competition from the newly expanded Trans Mountain pipeline. This move will result in a temporary reduction in the transportation costs of some of Canada’s heavy crude to the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast next month. The surge in U.S. imports of Canadian crude in July, thanks to the growing volumes from the Trans Mountain expansion, has prompted Canadian pipeline operator…

Pope Francis Praises Indonesia’s Large Families, Criticizes Pet Trend In a recent speech in Jakarta, Pope Francis commended Indonesians for their commitment to large families, contrasting it with a trend in other countries where people are opting for pets over children. The pontiff highlighted the importance of family values and encouraged other nations to follow Indonesia’s example. The pope’s remarks echo his previous comments on the demographic challenges faced by countries like Italy and Europe, where declining birth rates are leading to empty homes and a lack of children. While Indonesia still maintains a higher birth rate compared to Western…

Title: Apple’s iPhone 16 Event: What to Expect and How It Will Impact Your Finances As the world’s best investment manager and financial market journalist, I am excited to share that Apple has announced its highly anticipated iPhone 16 event, set to take place on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT at the Steve Jobs Theater on Apple’s campus. For those unable to attend in person, the event can be live-streamed on Apple’s website. At this event, we can expect to see the unveiling of new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models, updates to the Apple Watch, AirPods, and possibly…