Author: Jared White

A cow/calf specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says the Asian longhorn tick has been confirmed in three more Illinois counties. Dr. Teresa Steckler tells Brownfield the invasive species has been discovered in Jefferson, Marion, and Wayne Counties. “This tick will congregate on animals.” She says, “There’ll be hundreds of thousands of ticks […]Read More

Read More

According to Mordor Intelligence, the consumer finance market size is projected to increase from USD 9.87 trillion in 2025 to USD 10.44 trillion in 2026, reaching USD 14.08 trillion by 2031 at a 6.17% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2031). Market expansion is being driven by the growing use of digital lending platforms, consent-based financial data, and government initiatives that improve access to formal credit. While established banks continue to dominate strong funding capabilities andRead More

Read More

Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) has drawn fresh attention after appointing Chintan Desai as president of its Asia Pacific Region, marking a key leadership transition following Sang Yi’s planned departure in August 2026. See our latest analysis for Zimmer Biomet Holdings. Zimmer Biomet Holdings’ recent leadership change in Asia Pacific comes as the stock trades at US$89.72, with a 30-day share price return of 1.99% but a 1-year total shareholder return that has declined 2.08%. This suggests short…Read More

Read More

(The Center Square) – Strengthening relationships with international employers, attracting new business investment and expanding economic opportunity in Virginia is the goal of a European trip this week by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.Read More

Read More