These are America’s 10 weakest state economies most at risk in a recession

The odds of a recession may be falling, but states appear to be betting that corporate leaders are still nervous. An analysis of all 50 states’ economic development marketing efforts — part of CNBC’s annual America’s Top States for Business study — finds that a strong economy is the most frequently mentioned selling point to…

Guard against market volatility in the second half with ‘boring’ stocks, investor Jeff Kilburg says

Investors may find “boring” stocks a safer bet heading into the second half of the year, according to Jeff Kilburg, founder and CEO of KKM Financial. Markets were plagued by heightened volatility at the end of the first quarter and the start of the second, as fear and uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump’s trade…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, Centene, Robinhood, Nike and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Robinhood — The brokerage stock climbed 7% as traders speculated that it could soon be added to the S & P 500. A spot in the index was opened by Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks, which officially closed Wednesday. Tesla — Shares of the…

Major U.S. health insurers say they will streamline controversial process for approving care

UnitedHealthcare signage is displayed on an office building in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 19, 2023. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images Health plans under major U.S. insurers said Monday they have voluntarily agreed to speed up and reduce prior authorizations – a process that is often a major pain point for patients and…