More homeowners just started pulling cash out of their properties
U.S. homeowners are sitting on a record amount of equity, but higher interest rates over the past two years have made them reluctant to tap into it. That is finally starting to change. In the third quarter of this year, mortgage holders withdrew $48 billion of home equity, according to ICE Mortgage Technology — the […]
Crypto bulls are doubling down on a second Trump presidency for this 1 key reason
The crypto industry has faced extreme pressure under the Biden administration.
Striking Boeing machinists vote on new contract with 38% raises
Boeing machinist Andre Johnstone (R) who says he does not support the new contract offer, pickets outside the Renton Production Facility one day before striking union members will vote on a new contract offer in Renton, Washington on November 3, 2024. Jason Redmond | Afp | Getty Images Boeing‘s more than 32,000 striking machinists on […]
Singapore Airlines to add first class cabin for its longest flights
Singapore Airlines new business-class seats. Courtesy: Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines is planning to add a four-seat first class to the Airbus aircraft it uses for its longest routes, a bet to attract high-spending travelers to flights that can top 17 hours. The carrier will add the new seats to seven Airbus A350-900 URLs, or ultra-long-range […]
Oil prices rise over 2% after OPEC+ delays production increase by another month
Oil futures saw strong gains Monday after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said members would wait yet another month before beginning to unwind production cuts.
Pending home sales take unexpected leap higher in September
Signed contracts to buy existing homes in September jumped a surprising 7.4% compared with August, according to the National Association of Realtors. Analysts had been expecting about a 1% gain. These so-called pending sales were at the highest level since March and 2.6% higher than September of last year. Since pending sales are based on […]
Consumers are anxious ahead of the election. Corporate America is feeling it
Like it or not, there’s an election on Tuesday. Voters are stressed. And to at least a small degree, so are corporations.
United Airlines raises requirements to earn frequent flyer status
A United Airlines Boeing 757 departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to New York on Sept. 19, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images United Airlines customers will have to spend more to reach frequent flyer status next year, the latest move by the carrier to increase profits and give an exclusive feel to […]
Need a break from election angst? Here’s what’s worth streaming in November 2024.
There’s a ton to watch, including Apple’s ‘Bad Sisters,’ Netflix’s ‘A Man on the Inside’ and Paramount’s ‘The Agency’
Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, Wegovy now available after shortages
Packages containing syringes of the medications Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro at a shop in Mitte, Germany, July 11, 2024. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images All doses of Novo Nordisk‘s highly popular weight loss injection Wegovy and diabetes drug Ozempic are now available in the U.S., according to an update on the U.S. […]
