Existing home sales stall in August amid higher mortgage rates
A sold sign is posted in front of a home for sale on Aug. 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes were essentially flat in August, coming in 4 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, according to the National Association of Realtors. That is […]
I’m 66. My mortgage is $250K and the rate is 3.4%. Would it be foolish to pay it off from my $770K investments?
“I don’t plan on taking Social Security until 70 and I will have one other small pension.”
Starbucks to close stores, lay off workers in $1 billion restructuring
In the message to employees Thursday, Niccol said the company had reviewed and identified stores where the company would be “unable to to create the physical environment our customers and partners expect, or where we don’t see a path to financial performance.” Starbucks executives had previously said that the company would be slowing new openings […]
Trump wanted Jimmy Kimmel canceled. He gave him his highest ratings in 10 years instead.
Jimmy Kimmel’s free-speech fight with the Trump administration has turned out to be a ratings bonanza.
Walmart joins Spanish La Liga as presenting partner of ‘El Clásico’
Real Madrid’s Spanish defender #20 Francisco Garcia fights for the ball with Barcelona’s Spanish forward #19 Lamine Yamal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, on May 11, 2025. Lluis Gene | Afp | Getty Images Walmart is bringing its brand to […]
Quantum-computing stocks have been red hot. HSBC has just claimed a major trading breakthrough using the technology.
The banking giant says it has shown the technology improves its algorithmic bond dealing.
U.S. Latino immigrants generate $1.6 trillion in GDP, report says
People seen holding Puerto Rican flag during the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on 5th Avenue in New York City. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images U.S. Latino immigrants accounted for $1.6 trillion in GDP in 2023, according to a new research report by the Latino Donor Collaborative, contributing to an overall purchasing power […]
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ return draws 6.26 million viewers, ABC parent Disney says
File photo: “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Randy Holmes | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty Images “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returned to air Tuesday night, generating 6.26 million total viewers despite significant preemptions across 23% of U.S. TV households, according to data from Nielsen shared by Disney. This viewership is exponentially higher than average. During the 2024-2025 season, a […]
Costco’s earnings are due. The bar for growth is higher this time around.
As Costco prepares to report quarterly results Thursday, Wall Street analysts generally have had nice things to say — but some still question how long the company can keep investors happy.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell: International team possible
Fans are seen during the NFL London 2021 match between Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 17, 2021 in London, England. Tottenham Hotspur Fc | Getty Images NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is weighing the potential for an international team. “I would say that the markets outside the U.S. are very, […]
