August home sales drop more than expected, as prices set a new record
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Traders brace for volatility as more than $5 trillion in options set to expire in latest ‘triple witching’
It’s that time again: Investors will see option contracts tied to more than $5 trillion in tradeable stocks expire on Friday in the latest quarterly “triple witching” event.2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Trump Media hits new post-merger low as DJT sale restrictions set to lift
Donald Trump, the majority shareholder of Trump Media and the biggest name on Truth Social, said he has no plans to sell his DJT stock when the lockup ends.3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
More investors are betting Trump social-media stock ‘DJT’ will drop
Short selling of shares in Trump Media & Technology Group has risen ahead of the expiration Friday of the lockup on insider sales.4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
High home prices aren't 'something the Fed can really fix,' says Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
Fed chair Jerome Powell says that high housing prices are a supply problem that the Central Bank can't fix.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Leading index for U.S. economy falls for sixth straight month, signaling slower growth ahead
The leading indicators for the U.S. economy sank 0.2% in August, the privately run Conference Board said Thursday. That is the sixth straight monthly decline.7 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
August home sales drop more than expected, as prices set a new record
The median price of an existing home sold in August was $416,700, up 3.1% from August 2023.8 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
August home sales drop more than expected, as prices set a new record
Sales of previously owned homes fell 2.5% in August from July, to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.86 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors.9 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump Media shares slide with DJT sale restrictions set to lift
Shares of Trump Media fell at the opening bell Thursday, with just hours to go until former President Donald Trump is expected to be able to start selling his nearly $2 billion stake.9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Home sales fall to lowest level since October 2023
Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.86 million in August, the National Association of Realtors said.10 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Tupperware files for bankruptcy as sales drop
Tupperware, which has been around for 80 years, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as sales have dropped recently. The company says it intends to keep going as it looks for a new owner.11 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Car buyers face a stubborn problem that Fed interest-rate cuts can’t solve: record-high prices
The Federal Reserve’s long-awaited interest-rate cut is finally here, but prospective car buyers hoping it will bring down the cost of loans shouldn’t hold their breath, experts say.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Aidan Hutchinson could set the NFL record for sacks in a five-game stretch
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has started this season on a tear, picking up right where he left off at the end of last season.15 hours ago - NFL -
Financial Times - World
For the Fed, the destination matters much more than the pace
Investors have no choice but to guess at the neutral rate18 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
The great divide: are office workers more productive than those at home?
Amazon has told staff they must return five days a week – but experts don’t all agree that flexible working cuts output. Four years ago when the world of work was upended by the Covid pandemic, ...19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Schizophrenia: the new drug set to tackle the ‘cancer of psychiatry’
But the healthcare system in the US still struggles to provide adequate care for those with serious mental illness20 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Snyder's Soapbox: Record-breaking White Sox should be more embarrassing for owner Jerry Reinsdorf than players
The players are about to break MLB's single-season losing record, but the root cause is deeper than themYesterday - MLB -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Panic meter: Is the cliff coming faster than expected for Travis Kelce?
Sam LaPorta and Travis Kelce were the No. 1- and No. 2-ranked fantasy tight ends entering the season, but they are among the players who have their managers concerned.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Square Enix Says Final Fantasy 16 And Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Didn't Meet Sales Expectations
Within the past two years, Final Fantasy fans have been treated to two major releases in the franchise that were met with critical acclaim. But according to Square Enix, Final Fantasy 16 and ...Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CBS Sports - Sports
A'ja Wilson sets WNBA's single-season rebounding record amid historic individual season
Wilson recently became the first player in WNBA history to score 1,000 points in a seasonYesterday -
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Eagles say they didn’t lose because of Saquon Barkley’s drop. Analytics support that more than you might think
Philly will need plenty more firepower on Sunday when they visit New Orleans. Jalen Hurts and Barkley will need to carry the load heavily then as they did Monday night.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Harris’s $25K for home buyers would lift prices, but her housing plan has advantages, economist says
Critics of Kamala Harris’s proposal to give $25,000 to first-time home buyers say it would boost demand and drive prices higher, and one economist who has studied such subsidies agrees. The ...2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Air Mail, Digital Weekly for the Smart Set, Is Said to Be Exploring a Sale
The company, founded in 2019, is known for its weekend newsletter of deeply reported features, travel recommendations and shopping tips.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Map shows average home insurance price in your state as risks rise
Home insurance premiums have at times risen 40% faster than inflation. Extreme weather events are likely to make the expense worse.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Many first-time home buyers locked out of market by competition and high prices
Many prospective first-time home buyers feel like they're at a disadvantage as they face high interest rates and competition from a spiking number of all-cash offers. CBS News correspondent Nancy ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
In new documentary, Demi Lovato asks child stars: Is the price of fame worth it?
Demi Lovato, who got her start in the Disney Channel movie “Camp Rock,” spoke to six former child actors about the impact of fame in her documentary "Child Star."2 days ago -
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ABC News - World
Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea leaves more than 35 people dead, police say
A police official says days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea’s mountainous interior have left more than 35 people dead2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Actress Sarah Paulson lowers the price of her $1.8 million mobile home in ‘America’s priciest trailer park’
This is not your average trailer park. Located on a Malibu beach, it’s attracted a number of celebrities over the years.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Floods and mudslides kill more than 200 in Myanmar
The storm has killed more than 500 people in northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
There Might Be More Than One Way to Make a Planet
Astronomers have found evidence of a process that supports an alternative, more rapid approach to planetary formation, more top down than bottom up.2 days ago