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Today in Supreme Court History: April 30, 1789
4/30/1789: President Washington’s inauguration. He would appoint eleven members to the Supreme Court: Chief Justices Jay, Rutledge, and Ellsworth, and Justices Wilson, Blair, Cushing, Rutledge, Iredell, Johnson, Paterson, and Chase. President Washington’s Appointees The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 30, 1789 appeared first on Reason.com.
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China Home Sales Keep Falling as Top Officials Pledge Support
China’s home sales continued to fall in April, underscoring why top policymakers are stepping up efforts to revive the market.
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Burger King’s US Sales Beat Forecasts as Store Renovations Pay Off
Burger King reported higher-than-expected US sales in the first quarter, suggesting that efforts to spruce up restaurants and win back customers are working.
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Spanish Banks Defy Trend as Santander, BBVA Get Boost From Rates
Spain’s largest banks reported the highest revenue ever as they continue to reap the benefits from high interest rates, defying a trend among some European peers that have seen lending income start to decline.
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3M to Cut Dividend on Health-Care Spin, Losing Aristocrat Status
3M Co. plans to slash its dividend, ending more than six decades of boosting the payout each year as it enters a new era following the spinoff of its health-care products division.
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China Climate Chief to Visit US With Aim to Bolster Key Ties
China’s new climate chief plans to visit the US in May for first formal talks since his appointment, seeking to bolster one of the few bright spots in relations between the two global leaders.
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Enel Faces Higher Rate on €13.5 Billion Loan After Emission Miss
Enel SpA faces paying higher rates on the world’s largest sustainability-linked loan after missing an emissions target.
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Russian Oil Flows Edge Lower With Moscow Readying Sanctions Test
Shipments dropped for a second week, but remain above year-to-date average
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Singapore Regulator Ends DBS’ Six-Month Digital Banking Penalty
Singapore’s financial regulator is ending a six-month ban that restricted DBS Group Holdings Ltd. from non-essential activities, after the country’s largest lender improved weaknesses related to a series of glitches in its digital banking services.
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Meta Risks EU Fines Over Kremlin Lies on Facebook, Instagram
Meta Platforms Inc.’s social media platforms Facebook and Instagram are under investigation from the European Union amid concerns they’re failing to cull targeted disinformation peddled by Russia that aims to sow discord on the continent.
