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MarketWatch - Business
Slowing housing market is hurting this plumbing and HVAC distributor’s sales
Ferguson Enterprises’ stock was headed for a fall Tuesday, after the plumbing, HVAC and appliance products distributor missed quarterly revenue expectations, citing “muted” residential end markets ...8 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The Dow Transports is telling stock investors to keep riding with the market
The broad market typically does better when Dow Industrials outperforms the Dow Transports.26 minutes ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Whitney Houston epic 1994 South Africa performance to hit theaters as concert film
Whitney Houston’s epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela’s landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fall36 minutes ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hundreds of Hezbollah Operatives' Pagers Explode in Apparent Attack Across Lebanon
Pagers carried by hundreds of Hezbollah operatives exploded, leaving many of them injured in an unprecedented event that struck across Lebanon.39 minutes ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Wireless devices explode in hands of owners across Lebanon, Hezbollah says
Pager devices "exploded in the hands of their owners in a number of Lebanese regions" on Tuesday, according to Hezbollah-owned Lebanese media outlet Al-Ahed News.46 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How to make CD accounts valuable as interest rates drop
There are ways to make CD accounts valuable even as interest rates fall. Here's how to get the most out of them.48 minutes ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Handheld devices explode across Lebanon, injuring dozens of Hezbollah members
Lebanese health officials warned the public to avoid using handheld communication devices on Tuesday after powerful Iran-backed militant and political group Hezbollah said pagers had exploded ...52 minutes ago -
ABC News - Tech
Dozens injured across Lebanon after handheld pagers reportedly explode, Lebanese state media and security officials say
Dozens injured across Lebanon after handheld pagers reportedly explode, Lebanese state media and security officials say1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence
Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Dozens injured across Lebanon after handheld pagers reportedly explode, Lebanese state media and security officials say
Dozens injured across Lebanon after handheld pagers reportedly explode, Lebanese state media and security officials say1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Fall is almost here. Map shows foliage forecast across the U.S.
A CBS News map shows where leaf colors are changing, updated regularly.1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
Former Dallas Fed President Kaplan advocates for a half-point interest rate cut
Making the bolder move of 50 basis points would better position policymakers heading into the latter part of the year, Kaplan told CNBC.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grown1 hour ago -
ABC News - World
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to ...1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Despite recent volatility, there are 5 reasons to be optimistic on markets, says Deutsche Bank
A traditionally better fourth quarter and Fed rate cuts should support the stock market rally says Deutsche1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed is finally about to cut interest rates — and I’m selling my house. Is this the perfect time? ‘It’s a momentous moment’
“I had three offers over 11 months, one more frustrating than the next.”1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Is debt relief worth it as interest rates drop? Experts weigh in
Interest rates on credit cards and loans may begin to drop. So should borrowers still use debt relief services?1 hour ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Mike Trout open to moving to corner OF or DH: 'My goal is to be in that batter's box, in the field, every single day'
Trout last played for the Angels on April 29 before tearing the meniscus in his left knee.2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa as climate worsens hunger
In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systems2 hours ago - Climate -
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MarketWatch - Business
A Fed interest-rate cut could make small-cap stocks a good investment now
U.S. small-cap stocks have staged an epic rally over the past month as the Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. Has the time for small caps finally come?3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - World
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed interest-rate cut is the right move — unless it triggers more inflation
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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The New York Times - Business
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what lowered interest rates will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Banks, Stocks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Politics
DNC launches texting hotline to help potential supporters navigate the voting process
The Democratic National Committee is launching a textline Tuesday to help people with voting questions, aiming to reach voters where they are — on their phones.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
London’s ailing junior stock market cannot withstand a tax raid
Abolition of Aim would make it harder to stimulate investor interest in smaller companies6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Fund managers bemoan lack of choice in UK stock market
Rise in foreign takeovers and shortage of IPOs reduce pool that investors can select from11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Sports
Mets beat Nationals 2-1 on Marte's single in 10th inning
Starling Marte lined a game-ending single in the 10th inning that lifted the New York Mets to a critical 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals11 hours ago - MLB -
Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarks16 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Kenny Bednarek’s Headbands Help Him Stand Out Among Sprinters
Kenny Bednarek isn’t as flashy as some runners, but his Olympic medals, and a vast collection of anime-themed headbands, make him stand out.2 days ago