Insurance ratings agency A.M. Best on Wednesday revised its outlook on Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida de Puerto Rico (known as Cosvi for its acronym in Spanish), to positive from stable and affirmed the company's financial strength rating of B- (Fair) and issuer credit rating of “bb-."
As the price of copper continues to rise — more than doubling in the last two years — its theft is also escalating, prompting several local government agencies this week to take a stance against the problem by raiding a number of outlets dedicated to buying the metal without asking for evidence of its origin, as required by law.
Gift card sales are expected to reach $91 billion this holiday season, fueled by new regulations and consumer protections, a stateside research firm said.
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