In July, closed sales of previously owned homes increased by 1.3% compared to June, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.95 million units. This uptick marked the first increase in sales in five months, providing a glimmer of hope for the sluggish housing market. Despite this improvement, sales were still 2.5% lower than the
Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotech company, experienced a surge in its stock price by 13% following the release of its second-quarter earnings report. The company reported revenues of 1.43 billion Danish krone and an operating profit of 420 million krone, surpassing analyst expectations. This positive financial performance contributed to the rise in shares during trading
The future of Paramount Global is still up in the air, with a number of competing offers being thrown into the mix. Edgar Bronfman Jr. recently made a bid for Shari Redstone’s National Amusements, the controlling shareholder of Paramount, initially offering $4.3 billion. However, shortly after, Bronfman upped the ante with a revised offer of
After diligently saving and investing in pretax retirement accounts throughout your working years, you will eventually reach the age where you must start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) in retirement. While these mandatory withdrawals can be a burden for some retirees who do not necessarily need the money, they also present an opportunity to make
Sports betting has seen a surge in popularity since the lifting of the federal ban in 2018, with 38 states legalizing it and reaping substantial revenue. However, a recent paper titled “Gambling Away Stability: Sports Betting’s Impact on Vulnerable Households” highlights the detrimental effects on financially distressed individuals. The study found that participants in online
Ford Motor recently announced a major shift in its electric vehicle strategy, delaying the production of a next-generation all-electric pickup truck at a new plant in Tennessee. The company also decided to cancel plans for a three-row electric SUV and prioritize the development of hybrid models and electric commercial vehicles. This decision marks a significant
Recent data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that mortgage rates have been falling for the past three weeks. Despite this trend, there has been a 15% drop in applications to refinance home loans compared to the previous week. This decline may be attributed to the fact that the demand for refinancing surged by 23%
British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch made headlines in June when he was acquitted of fraud charges in a landmark trial over allegations made by Hewlett Packard. The tech giant accused Lynch of artificially inflating the value of his company, Autonomy, when he sold it for $11.7 billion in 2011. Despite his acquittal, Lynch’s troubles were
Lowe’s recently announced a cut in its full-year forecast, citing a decline in quarterly sales and projecting weak home improvement spending in the second half of the year. The company now expects total sales to range between $82.7 billion and $83.2 billion for the full year, a decrease from the $84 billion to $85 billion
Elliott Management has recently made some significant moves in the market, becoming one of the most active activist investors in the last few months. Some of their notable investments include Texas Instruments, Southwest Airlines, and Starbucks. While the stock of Texas Instruments has seen an increase of 1.7% since Elliott’s investment, Southwest Airlines has experienced