Tag: Bank Of America
Fed unleashes another big rate hike in bid to curb inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight...
‘Hybrid’ return to office gaining steam in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Many Rhode Island employees have slowly been returning to the office over the past year, but the office hasn’t returned to normal...
Bank of America Q1 profits fall 12%, much less than rivals
NEW YORK (AP) – Bank of America posted a 12% decline in first-quarter profits from a year earlier, a decline that was much less...
Bank of America profits rise 28%, wage expenses up too
NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America Corp. said its profits rose 28% last quarter from a year earlier, but the bank faced the...
ESG should be focal point for all businesses
Increased awareness around climate change, racial and social equity issues and COVID-19 has changed the way that many companies in Rhode Island and elsewhere...
Are you ready for a digital transformation?
Technological innovation is integrated throughout the daily operations of companies across industries. According to a recent report by consulting company Accenture, “future-ready” organizations –...
Crack down on bank mergers could help economy
President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order in July that aims to increase competition throughout the U.S. economy. In one of the order’s...
Bank of America’s 2Q profit jumps, helped by fewer bad loans
NEW YORK (AP) – Bank of America Corp.’s second quarter profit more than doubled from a year earlier, as the consumer banking giant was...
Bank of America C-suite executives discuss challenges, offer advice during Bryant...
SMITHFIELD – Women who climb the corporate ladder can relate to being the only one in the room.
But being the only women doesn’t have...
It’s best to prep before shopping for a new home
If you’re hoping to buy a home this summer, you’re in good company. Homebuyers in Rhode Island and around the country are facing the...