El Toro Resources LLC Has Divested Oil & Gas Assets In Southwest Texas

Construction Bonds, Series 2024 | $1,065,000 | 01/11/2024

The Labor Department reported that<strong> initial jobless claims </strong>increased last week, while remaining at a level that reflects a resilient labor market. First time claims in regular state programs increased 12,000 to 218,000 from the prior week’s upwardly revised 206,000 for the week ending December 23rd. The four-week moving average dropped to 212,000 from 212,250 the prior week. Continuing claims, which include people who have received unemployment benefits for a week or more, climbed 14,000 to 1.875 million for the week ending December 16th.

The start of 2024 finds economists and forecasters highly divided on the future course of the economy. Right now, the economy looks remarkably like it did in mid- 2023.

The Labor Department reported that <strong>initial jobless claims</strong> edged higher from the previous week, but was less than expected. The levels of the last two weeks have been the lowest for initial claims since the week of October 14th, indicating the labor market remains resilient as companies seek to retain employees. Claims in regular state programs increased 2,000 to 205,000 from the prior week’s upwardly revised 203,000 for the week ending December 16th. The four-week moving average dropped to 212,000 from 213,500 the prior week. Continuing claims, which include people who have received unemployment benefits for a week or more, fell 1,000 to 1.865 million for the week ending December 9th.

The downstream energy insurance market has had its ups and downs, with many concerns being raised by insurers in recent years. Having a sensible strategy to counteract these concerns, and forging long-lasting relationships with key markets, has become increasingly important in order to have a successful property renewal.

<strong>Conn’s, Inc. has acquired W.S. Badcock LLC</strong>

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Stephens, an independent financial services firm, today announced Megan Gray, CFP® Professional, ChFC®, joined the firm’s Private Wealth Management division as a Financial Consultant. Ms. Gray will be based in the firm’s Fayetteville, AR, office.