Eliminate personal details from data brokers in 2026 for safety
Taking Control of Your Data in 2026 As you ponder your New Year’s resolutions, consider making a choice that impacts every facet of your life: removing your personal data from the internet. This involves more than just social media or email subscriptions; companies silently collect and sell your personal files without your consent. Many individuals […]
Republicans focus on key brokers in investigation of Obamacare enrollment fraud
Inquiry into Obamacare Brokers’ Practices House Republicans are probing whether major health insurance brokers involved in Obamacare are committing fraud that may be driving costs up significantly. The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), sent letters on Monday to companies such as Blue Shield of California, Centene Corporation, CVS Health, Elevance Health, Kaiser […]
December shopping data brokers monitor your every step.
If the advertisements you come across this December seem eerily on point, you’re not imagining things. The holiday shopping frenzy is, after all, a peak time for both retailers and data brokers. These companies stealthily gather, track, and sell your personal details. Every click, search, or purchase creates a digital shopping profile tied to your […]
Impact of Cloudflare outage on financial service brokers losing $1.6 billion in trading volume
Cloudflare Outage Hits Financial Sector Hard A significant outage at Cloudflare on November 18 disrupted not just many tech websites but also the financial sector that heavily relies on its services. This downtime, which lasted for three hours, may have resulted in an estimated loss of $1.58 billion in trading volume for foreign exchange and […]
Ways brokers can manage the capacity shortage with SONAR
The SONAR platform provides a range of features and valuable data that can help brokers navigate the often unpredictable truckload market. It includes exclusive datasets like bid rejections and trade volumes, which assist users in recognizing shifts in the market and understanding the broader implications beyond just trading actions. SONAR is backed by the Trusted […]
Interactive Brokers Delivers Unexpectedly Strong Q3 Results
Interactive Brokers Reports Strong Q3 Earnings Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR), an electronic brokerage firm, has announced that its sales for the third quarter of 2025 surpass expectations. Revenue climbed 21.2% from the previous year, reaching $1.66 billion. Additionally, the non-GAAP earnings per share hit $0.57, which was 6.1% higher than analysts had anticipated. Key Financial Metrics […]
Reasons for the Decline in Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Stock Today
Market Reaction to Disappointing Employment Data Shares of the electronic brokerage Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR) dropped by 6% in the afternoon trading session. This decline followed an August employment report that came in significantly weaker than anticipated, leading to widespread selling in the market due to concerns about the US economy. The data revealed that […]
Data brokers share your private information with scammers, even if you’re not on Facebook.
Understanding How Scammers Exploit Personal Data People often say, “I don’t use Facebook or even have an email. How could a scammer know anything about me?” It’s a common thought, especially among those over 60. But if you think that avoiding the internet keeps you off the radar of scammers, think again. Even if you’ve […]
Health insurance costs are expected to increase next year, according to brokers and experts.
Rising Healthcare Costs Impacting Insurance Coverage Expensive prescriptions and ongoing medical costs are becoming a significant burden for insurance companies and employers, leading some patients to potentially foot more of the bill beginning next year. The health insurance landscape might see increased costs across various sectors by 2026, which could result in diminished coverage. This […]
Experts and brokers predict an increase in health insurance costs next year.
Rising Healthcare Costs Strain Insurance Companies Expensive prescriptions and ongoing medical expenses are increasingly burdening insurance companies and employers, leading to a potential shift where patients might begin covering these costs next year. By 2026, many might see health insurance prices rise, possibly limiting coverage options. This could translate into higher out-of-pocket expenses for doctor […]