Rhode Island Financial Services

Rhode Island Companies Face Variability Amid Economic Turmoil

News Summary Rhode Island's publicly traded companies are experiencing mixed stock performances due to ongoing economic challenges since tariffs were…

8 hours ago

Massachusetts Gas Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions

News Summary Gas prices in Massachusetts have risen by 9 cents over the past week, averaging $3.08 per gallon. This…

4 days ago

Washington Trust Named Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025

News Summary Washington Trust has been honored as Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025 by Forbes, marking its seventh consecutive…

4 days ago

Rhode Island Insurers Propose Record Premium Increases for 2026

News Summary Rhode Island health insurers are requesting unprecedented premium increases for 2026, with individual plan hikes projected between 21.2%…

1 week ago

Rhode Island House Caps Payday Loan Interest Rates at 36%

News Summary The Rhode Island House has unanimously voted to cap payday loan interest rates at 36%, repealing the previous…

1 week ago

Rhode Island Lawmakers Clash Over $11 Million Settlement Funds

News Summary In a significant political dispute, Rhode Island lawmakers are challenging Attorney General Peter Neronha's allocation of $10 million…

2 weeks ago

Rhode Island’s $14.3 Billion State Budget Unveiled with Tax Changes

News Summary Rhode Island lawmakers have proposed a $14.3 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, which includes various tax…

2 weeks ago

Veolia North America Takes Over Jamestown Water Treatment Plant Operations

News Summary Veolia North America has secured a three-year contract to operate the Jamestown Water Treatment Plant in Rhode Island,…

2 weeks ago

Rhode Island’s Credit Rating Upgraded to AA+ by Fitch

News Summary Rhode Island's creditworthiness has improved as Fitch Ratings upgraded the state's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating from 'AA' to…

2 weeks ago

Deloitte to Pay $5 Million for Rhode Island Cyberattack

News Summary Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced that Deloitte will pay $5 million to cover expenses related to a…

4 weeks ago