Surging U.S. Oil Production Brings Down Prices and Raises Climate Fears

American oil production is hitting record levels, delivering economic and foreign policy benefits but putting environmental goals further out of reach.

Graco Increases Quarterly Dividend 8.5 Percent

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Board of Directors of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 25.5 cents ($0.255) per common share, an increase of 8.5 percent, payable on February 7, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 22, 2024. The Company has approximately 167.8 million shares outstanding. ABOUT GRACO Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids and coatings in both industrial and commercial applications

Lori A. Meyer Named Chief Information Officer at First Interstate

BILLINGS, Mont.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIBK) (“First Interstate” or the “Company”) has appointed Lori A. Meyer as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (“CIO”). “Lori has been serving as interim CIO since the end of June and has demonstrated exceptional leadership, implementing significant changes and improvements in our IT infrastructure,” said FIBK President and CEO Kevin Riley. A longtime First Interstate Bank employee, Meyer started wit

Premier Homesites With Canyon and Sunset Views in Cul-De-Sac Locations Now Selling at Viewpoint at Saddle Crest in Silverado

SILVERADO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In response to strong demand and quick sales of its initial phase of luxury estates, Rutter Development has announced the release of its second phase of homesites at Viewpoint at Saddle Crest. With homesites averaging 1/3 acres, Viewpoint offers land and privacy that is typically unseen in Southern California new home communities, making it extremely popular among buyers. “Privacy, sunset and canyon views, cul-de-sac settings and a premier Orange County locat