Verizon Strike Ends as Workers Return After Tentative Deal
Nearly 40,000 Verizon employees are set to return to work on Wednesday after a tentative four year contract. The agreement secures a 10.9 percent wage increase and adds 1,300 East Coast call center positions, ending a seven week strike described as one of the longest in recent years.
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June Risks Could Trigger Summer of Shocks
Wall Street eyes June with caution as traders weigh three main shocks: potential Fed rate hikes, Brexit fears in Europe, and jobs and wage surprises. The Dow shows strength after a 2.1 percent weekly gain, while analysts warn June could be a volatile month with event risk and possible shocks.
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Postal Service honors Service Cross heroes at stamp ceremony
The U S Postal Service unveiled For ever stamps to honor military members awarded the four Service Cross medals. The dedication occurred during Memorial Day at the World Stamp Show in New York City with spokesperson Kristin Seaver praising acts of courage and duty.
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Former Zurich Insurance Chief Martin Senn Dies by Suicide
Martin Senn, former CEO of Zurich Insurance Group, died last Friday by his own action, according to a company statement citing his family. He stepped down in December, and his death marks a second executive tragedy within the firm in recent years.
Apple and peers reclaim $100 stock barrier
Apple shares rose back above $100 Thursday, joining 11 S&P 500 members in recapturing the century level. Netflix AMP and Stanley Black & Decker also topped $100 as a 14 percent market bounce lifts sentiment after a year’s lows, with UBS noting the AI bot and ecosystem value motive.
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