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Mortgage rates stay high, sapping home-buying demand

Mortgage applications fell 6.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Should you ever buy a stock index at a record high?

It feels so wrong, but investors (me included) needn’t worry so much

World - Financial Times - November 1

Rachel Reeves’s Budget balancing act

The chancellor’s tax plans must avoid overburdening business and investors

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live

Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

We still have this lagging chipmaker on our buy list as the stock market pushes to more new highs

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Volkswagen fined £5.4m for mistreating customers; UK interest rates ‘to fall to 2.75%’ next year – business live

Volkswagen Finance has agreed to pay over £21.5m in redress to around 110,000 customers who may have suffered harm because of its failings.. Volkswagen Financial Services has apologised for the ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Sports Direct owner Frasers walks away from Mulberry bid; oil tumbles, dollar rallies – business live

Gold hits record high as conflict in the Middle East prompts investors to seek safe-haven assets. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit , will see a large expansion of fossil ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Wall Street hits record high after Trump election win, as US dollar, bitcoin and Tesla shares surge – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as investors pile into Trump trades after US election result. Donald Trump elected US president in stunning political ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

From Browsing to Buying (and Buying Again)

Five strategies to create a customer experience that drives loyalty.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

The growing problems with buying leasehold

Stringent new regulations on adapting tall buildings are among the new challenges facing those buying a flat

World - Financial Times - October 16

If Nashville Is Selling, The Oilers Should Be Buying

Predators GM Barry Trotz is threatening a rebuild after a slow start, and the Oilers could be the beneficiaries.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Business takes centre stage

Plus, earnings season peaks, Nike’s new boss begins, Tokyo Metro IPO pricing unveiled and Labour woos UK investment

World - Financial Times - October 13

Western business, the Kremlin and the war

This collection of articles explores the fallout of the war in Ukraine on Western companies operating in Russia

World - Financial Times - October 15

Is Germany’s business model broken?

All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Inside the Business of Running a Haunted House

Most don’t make it past their third year. But the successful ones have figured out a winning formula.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 12

Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business

Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

Boeing Explores Sale of Space Business

New CEO seeks buyers for Starliner and other NASA projects in quest to rescue manufacturer.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Meet the New Home Kitchen Business

Starting in November, licensed home kitchens in Los Angeles County will be able to sell dine-in and to-go meals, as a 5-year-old state law expands.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses

The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.

Legendary buys out China's Wanda ownership stake

'Dune' production company Legendary Entertainment has bought out the stake previously owned by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14

Owners approve Brady's bid to buy into Raiders

Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Raiders was approved by NFL team owners Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Prince Harry and Meghan ‘buy new property in Portugal’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have bought a property in Portugal, it has been claimed.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Desperate learner drivers buying scam tests for £200

Figures released by the DVSA show learner drivers are waiting up to six months for a test in the south.

Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch

Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.

Meet the Tiktokers buying up Japan’s empty homes

Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems?

Buy now, pain later — the looming risks of BNPL

Prudential regulators should be monitoring both personal and systemic risks

Business - Financial Times - October 21

DNB to Buy Swedish Banking Group Carnegie

DNB agreed to buy Swedish investment bank and asset manager Carnegie for around $1.1 billion in cash as it moves to bolster its Nordic footprint.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Buy British? My unpatriotic portfolio shame

Should I be denounced for spurning UK domestic assets?

World - Financial Times - October 23

Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2024

New iPads are here. We break down the current lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Addison Lee to be bought by Singapore-listed group in £269mn deal

UK private-hire taxi company is due to undergo its third change of ownership in just over a decade

Business - Financial Times - October 23

The case to buy low on Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football

Patrick Mahomes' viability as fantasy QB1 has been a hot topic due to his disappointing start to the season, but Andy Behrens says don't give up yet.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Ven. Space Opens in Brooklyn

Ven. Space, an in-person-only boutique in Brooklyn, can’t seem to keep the clothes on the racks.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29

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