The homebuilding sector in the United States has faced several challenges in recent years, impacting the performance of top companies such as D.R. Horton and Lennar. While shareholder returns for these companies outpaced the S&P 500 between August 2014 and August 2024, analysts have downgraded their investment outlook this summer. Despite this, some investors remain
In recent years, the classic car market has been experiencing significant changes in terms of sales trends and buyer preferences. A recent report from Hagerty, the classic-car insurance company, revealed that auction sales during Monterey Car Week fell by 3% compared to the previous year. This decline comes as a result of a shift from
Remote work has become a prominent feature of the U.S. labor market, with economists noting that it has significantly changed the way people work in recent years. The shift towards remote work, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, is expected to have a lasting impact on how businesses operate and how employees carry out their duties.
Retirees often face challenges when it comes to managing their taxes, especially with multiple sources of income such as Social Security, pensions, retirement plans, and other investments. The IRS requires retirees to either withhold taxes or make quarterly payments to avoid penalties. The quarterly estimated tax deadlines for 2024 are April 15, June 17, Sept.
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker expressed strong support for an interest rate cut in September, marking a significant shift in monetary policy. This endorsement comes in the wake of the Fed’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where Harker emphasized the need for a methodical approach to easing rates. Harker’s statement follows the release
The housing market saw a 1.3% increase in closed sales of previously owned homes in July, breaking a streak of five months of decline. Despite this slight improvement, sales were still 2.5% lower compared to the same time last year. The Northeast experienced the largest gains in sales, while the Midwest remained flat. Additionally, home
The recent financial performance of Danish biotech company Bavarian Nordic has exceeded expectations, leading to a significant boost in its share price. The company reported second quarter revenues of 1.43 billion Danish krone ($213 million) and an operating profit of 420 million krone, surpassing the forecasts provided by analysts. This impressive showing resulted in a
The future of Paramount Global remains uncertain as the special committee announced an extension of the “go shop” period of its merger agreement with Skydance in response to a competing offer from Edgar Bronfman Jr. Initially offering $4.3 billion for National Amusements, Bronfman increased his bid to $6 billion, aiming to surpass the agreement with