Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level since February 2023

Volkswagen profit plunges 64% as China sales slide

Europe’s largest carmaker highlights ‘urgent need’ for cost reductions and efficiency gains

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Volkswagen in Drive to Cut Costs as Earnings Plunge

The automaker said it needed to urgently cut costs after reporting a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings hurt by weaker car sales in China.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

EstéeLauder Shares Plunge 21% After It Slashes Dividend

The cosmetics giant withdrew its outlook for the current year after reporting another quarter of falling sales.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Florida Rejects Recreational Marijuana as Cannabis Stocks Plunge

A ballot measure to legalize recreational pot failed to reach the required 60 percent threshold for passage, and publicly listed companies’ shares dropped after a major market was closed to them.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Gold's price is plunging. Is this the right time to buy in?

Gold's price has dropped to a three-week low, which could present a good opportunity for investors. Here's why.

Vistry shares plunge as cost overruns hit profits

UK housebuilder blames ‘insufficient management capability’ and ‘poor divisional culture’ for underestimating costs

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

A'ja Wilson to receive jersey retirement ceremony from South Carolina women's basketball in February

Fresh off her unanimous MVP season, Wilson's No. 22 jersey will soon hang in the rafters after a retirement ceremony on Feb. 2 — or 2/2.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Ecuador's VP suspended for 150 days deepening rift with president as February election looms

Ecuador’s Vice President Veronica Abad has been suspended for 150 days accused of “unjustified abandonment” of her duties

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

German leader set to ask for Dec. 16 confidence vote, paving way for election as early as February

German media are reporting that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to ask for a vote of confidence in his government on Dec. 16

World - ABC News - 9 hours ago

CNN host kicks panelist off show after 'lowest of the lowest' exchange with Mehdi Hasan

GOP commentator Ryan Girdusky has been banned from CNN after he made offensive comments Monday toward Muslim journalist Mehdi Hasan, seemingly referencing his ethnicity. "I hope your beeper doesn't ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Billions of levelling-up cash in limbo

Towns and cities call on the Labour government to deliver the funds promised for vital regeneration.

Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting

Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you

The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

The difference between Harris and Starmer

A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous one

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Hong Kong to Ease Mortgage Rules, Cuts Liquor Tax in Growth Push

World - Yahoo News - October 16

A crisis-era mortgage strategy is making a comeback — and this time it’s bailing out buyers

Home buyers are turning to interest-free second mortgages to fund their down payments.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Is a reverse mortgage or home equity loan better for seniors? Experts weigh in

Seniors have a few options for tapping into their home's equity, but certain options may be better than others.

America’s secret weapon against inflation: The 30-year home mortgage

Being able to lock in a predictable payment for decades isn’t just a financial tool; it protects families from economic uncertainty.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Mortgage delinquencies ticked up in September for the 4th month in a row

Rising interest rates and hurricane-related pressures are driving an increase in late mortgage payments, Intercontinental Exchange says.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

The Fed’s ‘temporary’ mortgage-backed security experiment will last decades

It looks like the Fed is stuck with very large, losing “temporary” mortgage-backed securities investments for a long time to come.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.

India crumble to 46 against New Zealand for lowest Test score at home

Matt Henry takes five for 15 at the first Test in Bengaluru Rohit Sharma’s side record nation’s third lowest Test total India collapsed to their lowest Test total on home soil after Matt Henry ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Save $30 On EA Sports College Football 25 And Madden NFL 25 For PS5 And Xbox Series X

EA Sports College Football 25 $40 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Oil prices edge down to finish at lowest in seven weeks

Oil futures declined on Tuesday, giving up earlier support a day after suffering their largest daily percentage decline in more than two years, with U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Schroders shares tumble to lowest in over 10 years after warning on outflows

Incoming chief executive Richard Oldfield pledges to sharpen asset manager’s focus and execution

Business - Financial Times - November 5

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