Tag: Boost

Boeing Loses $425M in 1Q but Plans Production Boost for Max

Boeing lost $425 million in the first quarter—more than Wall Street expected—but said Wednesday that it plans to boost production of its best-selling plane, the 737 Max, later this year. Revenue rose 28 percent from a year earlier, as airlines scooped up new jets to meet rising travel demand, and the company stood by its…


US Orders 100 Million COVID Tests, White House Says More Needed

WASHINGTON—The United States will boost its stockpile of at-home COVID-19 tests, ordering more than 100 million tests from domestic manufacturers, the White House said on Thursday, but warned it was a short-term solution. President Joe Biden’s administration has repeatedly and unsuccessfully asked Congress for more pandemic money. It said last week it would request $22.4…


Wall Street Opens Higher on Big Tech Boost

U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Wednesday, with high-growth stocks rising as a recent rally in Treasury yields paused, while investors took comfort from upbeat earnings reports and signs of easing tensions in Ukraine. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 152.12 points, or 0.43 percent, at the open to 35,614.90. The S&P 500 opened higher…


3 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Naturally

Boosting your immune system is something we all should be thinking about! This simplistic approach to boosting your immune system naturally can be categorized into three sections: diet, stress management, and supplements. Diet The first step to boosting your immune system is to address unhealthy eating habits that can impair your ability to respond quickly…


12 Ways to Boost Your Confidence in 2022

By Allison Walsh Confidence is one of the most important qualities to have in life. It impacts you on a personal level, professionally, and even socially. While it’s easy to assume confident people are just “born that way,” the reality is you can boost your confidence and self-esteem regardless of whether it’s something that comes…


SEC to Vote Next Week on Boosting Hedge Fund Disclosures: Chair Gensler

WASHINGTON—The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will vote next week to propose boosting hedge fund disclosures in a bid to enhance industry oversight and investor protections, the agency’s chair said on Wednesday. Gary Gensler told reporters that the SEC will vote to propose rule changes to the Form Private Fund (PF) which many hedge funds…


Omicron Could Boost Waning Immunity, Shown in Blood: Gov’t COVID 19 Advisers

OTTAWA—Immunity against COVID-19 among vaccinated adult Canadians and those who have already contracted the virus has been waning throughout the population, tests on donated blood have found. Tests on around 9,000 donated blood samples from across Canada show that antibodies in the blood which fight the virus declined in October among all age groups, with…


Morgan Stanley to Boost Stake in China Brokerage to 94 Percent

HONG KONG—Morgan Stanley is set to increase its stake in its brokerage joint venture in China by 4.06 percent to 94 percent, an exchange filing showed on Wednesday, putting it on track to take full ownership of the business. The U.S. bank will inject 698 million yuan (about $110 million) to boost the registered capital…


Disney Offers Streaming Service Discount for a Month to Boost Subscribers

Walt Disney Co. said on Monday it was offering a month of Disney+ for $1.99 for a limited period, as the entertainment giant seeks to stem a slowdown in paid user growth at its streaming service. The promotion will begin on Nov. 8 and will be valid for a week through Nov. 14 for new…


Oil Rises After OPEC+ Rebuffs US Call to Boost Output

LONDON—Oil prices rose above $81 a barrel on Friday after OPEC+ producers rebuffed a U.S. call to raise supply to cool the market, sticking to plans for a gradual increase in output after cuts made in the face of the coronavirus crisis. Brent crude rose 52 cents, or 0.65 percent, to $81.06 a barrel by…