Washington, DC CNN – Mortgage rates fell slightly this week, as a smaller rate hike by the Federal Reserve indicated a promising improvement on inflation. The average 30-year mortgage rate was 6.09% in the week ended February 2, down from 6.13% in the previous week, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday. A year …
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For years, Wall Street has fretted about Silicon Valley’s refusal to pay dividends and buy back shares as tech companies grow into cash-generating machines. That’s no longer a problem, even though those tech companies are making less money than they were in previous years. In fact, some tech companies are basically pushing on Wall Street …
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CNN – President Joe Biden announced new progress Wednesday in his administration’s “competition agenda,” specifically targeting unwanted fees as he called on Congress to pass legislation targeting hidden fees across multiple industries. Those costs could “drain hundreds of dollars a year out of the pockets of hard-working American families, especially people who are already struggling …
New York CNN – Bed bath and beyond Another 87 stores are closing as retailer Barrels battles toward bankruptcy. Closed stores as well 150 close bath bed and beyond Announced last August. The new listing includes 5 buybuy Baby locations and all 49 remaining Harmon Face Value stores, which once sold cosmetics. “While we continue …
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CNN – After two months of OpenAI some educators were concerned with The public version of ChatGPTAn AI-powered chatbot that can help students and professionals create shockingly persuasive essays, the company is unveiling a new tool to help educators adapt. OpenAI announced on Tuesday A new feature called “Artificial Intelligence Text Classifier”, which allows users …
CNN – Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday presented the Congressional Medal of Honor to two former NASA astronauts at the White House. Douglas Hurley And Robert Behnken They were awarded medals “for their bravery on NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 (Demo-2) mission to the International Space Station in 2020,” NASA said in a press release. The …
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CNN – More than half a century since the original jumbo jet ushered in a magical new era for the plane, helping bring affordable air travel to millions of passengers, the last Boeing 747 was scheduled for delivery on Tuesday, marking the start of the journey’s final chapter. beloved plane. at the party that will …
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New York CNN – General Motors reported much stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, pushing full-year results to record highs for the second year in a row. The largest US automaker also said on Tuesday it was buying a $650 million stake in Lithium Americas, which would give it access to raw materials needed to build batteries to …
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CNN – stronghold It boosts production of its popular electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E, and lowers its sticker price weeks later Tesla has lowered the prices of its cars. This move represents a significant reversal of the price hikes Ford announced it last summer in the 2023 models—but buyers may still be paying somewhat more …
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Editor’s note: signed for We open the world CNN Travel Weekly Newsletter. Get news about opening destinations, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, accommodations and other travel developments. CNN – More than 1,000 flights were canceled Monday in the United States as wintry weather moved into the center of …
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CNN – As the saying goes, it’s hope that kills you as a football fan – just ask Ryan Reynolds. The Hollywood actor experienced a whole host of emotions on Sunday as he watched Wrexham – Reynolds FC co-owns with Rob McElhenney – Drawn 3-3 against Sheffield United in an exciting FA Cup game. Reynolds …
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BANGKOK (AP) – Stocks traded mixed in Asia on Monday after Wall Street closed higher on Friday, capping a third week of gains from the last four. Tokyo and Shanghai rose while Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney fell. Taiwan’s benchmark index jumped 3.8%. Attention was turning to the Fed’s decision on Wednesday on interest rates. …
