Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently delivered a speech at the Fed’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, indicating a shift towards interest rate cuts. This move comes at a time when the economy is facing challenges due to inflation and the need to maintain full employment. Powell’s remarks have generated speculation and anticipation in
Over the past decade, the shareholder returns of leading homebuilders such as D.R. Horton and Lennar have outperformed the broader S&P 500 index. Despite facing recent downgrades in their investment outlook, there is still optimism among some investors regarding the industry’s potential for growth and performance. This trend suggests that there may be underlying strengths
In a move to combat the increasing spread of Covid-19 in the United States, the Biden administration has announced that it will resume offering free at-home tests to American households starting in late September. This initiative comes as the virus continues to gain momentum across the country, particularly during the summer months. Americans will have
The recent Monterey Car Week saw a 3% decline in auction sales compared to the previous year, signaling a shift in the market for classic cars. The total sales at five major auction houses during the event fell to $391.6 million, down from $403 million in 2023. This decline follows a 14% drop the year
The concept of remote work has become a fundamental aspect of the U.S. labor market, marking a significant shift in how people approach their jobs. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, remote work was a rare occurrence, with only a small percentage of workers having the opportunity to work from home. However, as the pandemic forced organizations
Retirees face the challenge of managing various sources of income including Social Security, pensions, retirement plans, and other investments. In order to avoid IRS penalties, retirees must either withhold taxes or make quarterly payments. For the year 2024, the quarterly estimated tax deadlines fall on April 15, June 17, Sept. 16, and Jan. 15, 2025.
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker gave a clear indication that an interest rate cut is on the horizon for September. Harker emphasized the necessity of initiating a process to bring rates down and suggested that the Fed should proceed with caution and transparency in its decision-making approach. The markets have already priced in a
In July, closed sales of previously owned homes rose by 1.3% compared to the previous month. This increase marked the first gain in five months. Despite this improvement, sales were 2.5% lower than the same period last year. The Northeast saw the most significant gains in sales, while the Midwest experienced flat sales. Prices also
Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotech company, saw a significant 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 ($213 million) and an operating profit of 420 million krone, outperforming analyst expectations. This positive financial performance was reflected in the sharp
The future of Paramount Global is currently in a state of flux, as the special committee overseeing the company’s merger agreement faces competing bids from different parties. Edgar Bronfman Jr. initially offered $4.3 billion for National Amusements, the controlling shareholder of Paramount, in competition with Skydance Media’s previous merger agreement. However, Bronfman raised additional funds