Recent data from the National Association of Realtors shows that closed sales of previously owned homes increased by 1.3% in July compared to June. This marks the first gain in five months, although sales were still 2.5% lower than the same period last year. The Northeast saw the biggest gains in sales while the Midwest
Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker recently made a bold statement supporting an interest rate cut in September. During an interview with CNBC at the Fed’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Harker emphasized the need for monetary policy easing in the near future. This stance aligns with the sentiment expressed in minutes from the last
Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic experienced a notable 13% increase in its shares after reporting earnings that surpassed expectations and securing a substantial vaccine order from a European country in response to the mpox outbreak. The company revealed second quarter revenues of 1.43 billion Danish krone ($213 million) and an operating profit of 420 million
The future of Paramount Global remains uncertain as the special committee recently announced that they would be extending the “go shop” period of its merger agreement with Skydance by 15 days. This decision comes as the committee reviews a competing offer from Edgar Bronfman Jr. Initially, Bronfman offered $4.3 billion for Shari Redstone’s National Amusements,
After funneling money into pretax retirement accounts, retirees will eventually face mandatory withdrawals in retirement known as required minimum distributions, or RMDs. While RMDs can trigger higher taxes, they can also offer an opportunity to optimize your investment portfolio, according to experts. Certified financial planner Matthew Saneholtz, chief investment officer and senior wealth advisor at
Ford Motor recently announced that they will be delaying the production of a next-generation all-electric pickup truck at a new plant in Tennessee and cancelling plans for a three-row electric SUV. This decision comes as a surprise to many, as the automotive industry has been heavily leaning towards electric vehicles in recent years. Instead, Ford
The recent decrease in mortgage rates led to a surge in refinancing applications over the past few weeks. However, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, applications to refinance a home loan dropped by 15% last week. This decrease comes after a 23% increase in demand over the past four weeks as mortgage rates fell. Despite
The explosion of online sports betting following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a federal law prohibiting it in 2018 has led to a significant impact on the personal finances of many individuals, especially those who are already financially distressed. This growth industry has spread rapidly across 38 states, generating over $120 billion in total
Lowe’s recent announcement of a reduced full-year forecast has raised concerns about the future of the company. The retailer’s quarterly sales declined, leading to projections of weak home improvement spending in the second half of the year. The company now anticipates total sales of between $82.7 billion and $83.2 billion for the full year, a
British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch made headlines in June when he was acquitted of fraud charges related to allegations made by Hewlett Packard. However, just two months after his acquittal, Lynch was reported missing following the sinking of a superyacht off the coast of Sicily. The yacht, named the Bayesian, capsized during a violent storm,