Latest in CarMax sold more used cars than expected as prices fell by about $1,100 each
Sort by
2,061 items
-
November home sales surged more than expected, boosted by lower mortgage rates
Sales of previously owned homes rose 4.8% in November compared with October, according to the National Association of Realtors.NBC News - 2h -
Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?
The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.BBC News - 7h -
November home sales surged more than expected, boosted by lower mortgage rates
Sales of previously owned homes rose 4.8% in November compared with October, according to the National Association of RealtorsCNBC - 2h -
CarMax sold more used cars than expected as prices fell by about $1,100 each
CarMax’s stock rallies as a drop in used car prices helped lead to a big sales beat.MarketWatch - 2h -
More than half of Americans optimistic about coming year: Marist survey
More than half of Americans are optimistic about the coming year, according to a new Marist survey. Fifty-six percent of respondents said they were optimistic about 2025, compared to the 43 percent ...The Hill - 21h -
We're using the dip in a consistent winner to buy back shares sold at higher prices
For the second straight day, we're putting cash to work Wednesday in an oversold market.CNBC - 1d -
NBA Cup prize money: Bucks players receive more than $500,000 each for winning 2024 title
The Bucks won the second NBA Cup on Tuesday nightCBS Sports - 1d -
Medication abortions may be more painful than women expect, study finds
Many women are surprised by how much pain they experience during a medication abortion, a study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health found.NBC News - 1d -
US voters believe Trump will get more done than Biden – but also trust his government less
Survey finds voters think Trump will be an effective president, but don’t believe his administration will share accurate information. Donald Trump won a second White House term in November’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
Consumers Stock Up Ahead of Expected Trump Tariff Price Hikes
Polls indicate over a third of shoppers are spending more now, fearing Trump’s looming import duties will increase prices—a reaction that risks reigniting inflation.Inc. - 3d -
US players will get $200,000 stipend each for playing in Ryder Cup
Americans will also get $300,000 to give to charity Debate over pay for tournament has been hot topic Players for the US team will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time under a new ...The Guardian - 3d -
More than half of Gen X parents worry about financially supporting their kids into adulthood, survey shows
Fifty-three percent of Gen X parents are concerned their kids won't be fully financially independent into adulthood, U.S. Bank data reveals.CNBC - 4d -
Robotaxi start-up Pony.ai expects cheaper driverless cars on more roads in China in 2025
Newly listed group plans to quadruple fleet and predicts big cities will extend boundaries for self-driving servicesFinancial Times - 4d -
California’s ‘slavery loophole’ is about more than prison labor
By performing hard labor, the theory went, prisoners would, as one historian describes, submit “to the hard, Christian labor of repenting their sins and repairing their souls.”The Hill - 6d -
Chinese bond yields at widest gap with US in more than a decade
Long rally in China’s debt comes amid domestic economic slowdown and hunt for haven assetsFinancial Times - 6d -
10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 3-week high after hotter-than-expected producer prices
Yields on one- through 30-year U.S. government debt finished higher on Thursday after the overall producer-price index for November came in above expectations, raising questions about whether ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Wholesale prices rose 0.4% in November, more than expected
A measure of wholesale prices rose more than expected in November as questions percolated over whether progress in bringing down inflation has slowed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.NBC News - 6d -
Wholesale prices rose 0.4% in November, more than expected
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.2% in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.CNBC - Dec. 12 -
Gold Prices to Rise More Modestly in 2025
The World Gold Council said that if the economy performs according to market-consensus expectations, gold prices should rise at a more measured pace than this year.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 12 -
Worried about what to buy the man in your life for Christmas? The perfect gift may be more modest than you think | Joel Snape
If you really care, get us an upgrade of a bargain-basement product you’ve spotted us using. Our gratitude will be eternal. When I was a small boy, socks were the inverse of a Platonically ideal ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
-
Why settler intimidation of West Bank farmers is about far more than the olive harvest
The symbolism of the olive tree for Palestinian nationalism has fed into the rise in violence and damage in the last year. The olive trees cover the dry, rocky slopes around Deir Istiya, spreading ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Arctic tundra is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs, US agency says
Drastic shift driven by frequent wildfires, pushing surface air temperatures to second-warmest on record since 1900. The Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Playoff game at Ohio State has sold 34% more tickets than Notre Dame game on StubHub
The Indiana vsABC News - Dec. 9 -
Electric Cars Could Last Much Longer Than You Think
Rather than having a shorter lifespan than internal combustion engines, EV batteries are lasting way longer than expected, surprising even the automakers themselves.Wired - Dec. 8 -
More than ever, democracy needs help to survive. But who can save the US? | Editorial
With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard. It has been a testing week for democracy across Europe and Asia. But the good news is ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Payrolls increased 227,000 in November, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise 214,000 in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Electric cars make up one in four sold in November
Sales of electric vehicles grow for the eleventh straight month as manufacturers offer steep discounts.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
A crypto millionaire has launched a nationwide 'treasure hunt'—and hidden multiple bitcoin worth more than $100,000 each
The five puzzle boxes containing treasure have been spread across the United States.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Dynasty Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Brock Bowers even better, and more valuable, than expected
Updated tight end rankings for Dynasty leaguesCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
-
UK businesses expect lower margins and higher prices after Budget
Survey finds 54% of companies plan to raise prices in 2025 after national insurance increaseFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Woman who likely fell into sinkhole while searching for her cat isn't expected to be found alive
The effort to locate a Pennsylvania grandmother who appears to have fallen through a sinkhole into a decades-old mine shaft while she was searching for her cat has most likely shifted from a rescue ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota: Falcons QB playing for even more than expected against former team
This Week 14 homecoming is critical to Cousins for unexpected reasonsCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring, including plant closures
General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor in China to cost more than $5 billion in noncash charges and write-downs.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Private payrolls grew by 146,000 in November, less than expected, ADP says
Companies added 146,000 jobs on the month, below the downwardly revised 184,000 in October and less than the Dow Jones estimate for 163,000.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring
General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor Corp. in China to cost more than $5 billion.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
JetBlue Reports More Post-Election Travel Than Expected
JetBlue Airways raised its revenue guidance for the year after bookings in November and December were higher than anticipated immediately following the U.S. presidential election.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Nigeria’s radical idea for car owners facing soaring petrol prices
The government is encouraging citizens to convert their vehicles to run on compressed natural gasFinancial Times - Dec. 3
