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A robust June jobs report clouds outlook for US economy
Jul 8, 2022

A robust June jobs report clouds outlook for US economy

A strong hiring report for June has assuaged fears that the U.S. economy might be on the cusp of a recession — and highlighted the resilience of the nation’s job market


Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Tritton out, Gove named interim CEO
Jun 29, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Tritton out, Gove named interim CEO

Bed Bath & Beyond’s CEO is out of the top post as the home goods retailer looks to fix declining sales and lure shoppers back to its stores


Big bank profits decline as deal-making, mortgages slow
Apr 14, 2022

Big bank profits decline as deal-making, mortgages slow

Four big banks reported noticeable declines in their first quarter profits on Thursday, as the volatile markets and war in Ukraine caused dealmaking to dry up and a slowdown in the housing market caused the mortgage market to slow


Long-term mortgage rates rise again; 30-year breaches 4.5%
Mar 31, 2022

Long-term mortgage rates rise again; 30-year breaches 4.5%

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose again this week as the key 30-year loan rate breached 4.5% and attained its highest level since the end of 2018


China tries to calm markets by pledging support for economy
Mar 16, 2022

China tries to calm markets by pledging support for economy

China’s leaders are trying to calm jittery investors by promising more help for its struggling real estate industry, internet companies and entrepreneurs who want to raise money abroad


Baltimore's top prosecutor pleads not guilty in federal case
Feb 4, 2022

Baltimore's top prosecutor pleads not guilty in federal case

Baltimore’s top prosecutor has pleaded not guilty to charges that she made false statements on financial documents to withdraw money from her retirement savings and to purchase two Florida vacation homes


DIY or call a professional: Which is right for your remodel?
Feb 2, 2022

DIY or call a professional: Which is right for your remodel?

When planning a remodeling project, one of the first questions you may ask is whether you can save money and just do it yourself


Lawyer outlines defense for indicted Baltimore prosecutor
Jan 18, 2022

Lawyer outlines defense for indicted Baltimore prosecutor

A lawyer for Baltimore’s top prosecutor has outlined her defense against federal criminal charges stemming from her purchase of two Florida vacation homes


Red-hot housing market to fuel record borrowing in '22
Jan 6, 2022

Red-hot housing market to fuel record borrowing in '22

Fierce competition, low mortgage rates and soaring prices helped raise the amount borrowers took on to buy homes last year to an all-time high, eclipsing the mid-2000s housing bubble


US home prices surge 18.4% in October
Dec 28, 2021

US home prices surge 18.4% in October

U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession


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