With ‘functional’ beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good

Supermarket beverage aisles are starting to look a lot more like a pharmacy. There are sodas made with mushrooms that supposedly improve mental clarity and juices packed with bacteria that claim to enhance digestive health. Water infused with collagen carries the promise of better skin, and energy drinks offer to help burn body fat. Welcome … Read more

Delta Air Lines posts a narrow Q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares

Delta Air Lines eked out a narrow first-quarter profit and said Wednesday that demand for travel is strong heading into the summer-vacation season, with travelers seemingly unfazed by recent incidents in the industry that ranged from a panel blowing off a jetliner midflight flight to a tire falling off another plane during takeoff. Delta reported … Read more

Federal Reserve: Official says Fed open to ‘summer time’ rate cut

Washington: The speed at which US inflation is easing means it will likely be appropriate for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates over the summer, a senior Fed official said Thursday. The US central bank recently pencilled in three interest rate cuts this year, but did not say when it would begin reducing … Read more

Maryland House OKs bill to enable undocumented immigrants to buy health insurance on state exchange

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland House approved a measure on Friday to enable people to buy health insurance through the state’s health care exchange regardless of their immigration status, with the approval of a federal waiver. The House voted 101-34 for the bill, which now goes to the Senate, where similar legislation is under consideration. … Read more

Anmi recognises ETMarkets for exceptional financial market coverage at 13th international convention

ETMarkets was awarded for excellence in financial markets coverage on Friday at the ANMI 13th International Convention. The renowned financial news platform was recognised for delivering comprehensive coverage of financial markets and insightful analysis. Anmi or Association of National Exchanges Members of India is a pan India body of trading members across NSE, BSE and … Read more