Chinese Equities Fall

3 great ways to use home equity in the final weeks of 2024

Here are some of the best and most valuable ways to use your home equity in the final weeks of the year.

Why home equity loans are better than refinancing right now

There's a compelling argument to be made for using a home equity loan over a refinance loan right now. Here's why.

This age group owns 79% of stocks and equity funds. Why that’s good for bonds.

Bonds should do well in the years ahead, as age demographics are set to play in their favor.

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

Unilever shelves planned sale of its ice cream business to private equity

Chief executive Hein Schumacher wants to separate division as part of turnaround plan

Business - Financial Times - November 20

Grant Thornton UK picks private equity over US merger

Accounting firm agrees to sell stake to buyout group Cinven

World - Financial Times - November 20

Private equity landlords' screening process discriminated against renters, lawsuits contend

Two large private equity-backed landlords discriminated against prospective tenants by relying on faulty screening systems, according to two lawsuits.

Will the average home equity amount rise in 2025? Here's what experts think.

Homeowners have an average of over $300,000 in home equity right now, which could climb even higher in 2025.

SG Fleet Receives $780 Million Private-Equity Takeover Proposal

SG’s stock jumped 20% on the announcement, which came five weeks after the company reiterated guidance for an annual underlying profit of between A$88 million and A$95 million.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Should you use your home's equity before 2025? Experts weigh in

There's a strong argument for using your home equity ahead of the new year. Here's what to consider now.

3 things home equity borrowers should do before 2025

Homeowners considering borrowing from their home equity should consider making these three moves now, before 2025.

4 things home equity borrowers should avoid going into 2025

Homeowners looking to get the most value from their home equity going into 2025 should carefully avoid these items.

Simpson Thacher and HSF target Luxembourg in private equity push

Top law firms are opening new European bases as investment grows

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

What home equity borrowers should think about before applying now

Home equity borrowing should be approached carefully and strategically. Here's what owners should think about now.

EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says Brussels

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Businesses brace for Trump tariffs on Chinese goods

Businesses are preparing for the spate of new tariffs on Chinese goods promised by former President Trump on the campaign trail, making advanced purchases of imported goods and buying up extra ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities

British drugmaker says Leon Wang is ‘co-operating with an ongoing investigation’

Business - Financial Times - October 30

EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese cars

The European Union on Wednesday imposed tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs), adding another pressure point to Chinese EVs on top of existing American duties imposed by President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30