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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Real Estate
U.S. home sales fall for 6th straight month – a positive sign for buyers
Homes are still selling quickly on average, but many sellers have had to become more flexible on their asking price.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine real estate market continues trend of slower sales
Low inventory and higher interest rates are among the factors contributing to a 15 percent decline in home sales in July compared to a year ago.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Gas-powered muscle cars drive into the sunset, turn electric
One reason for the industry shift is that electric vehicles are simply faster off the starting line. Their handling is typically better, too.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. to hold trade talks with Taiwan; island drills military
The announcement of trade talks comes after Beijing fired missiles into the sea to intimidate Taiwan after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this month became the highest-ranking American official to visit the island in 25 years.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Trump CFO pleads guilty to tax violations, could be star prosecution witness
Allen Weisselberg admits taking in over $1.7 million worth of untaxed perks – including school tuition for his grandchildren, free rent for a Manhattan apartment and lease payments for a luxury car.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Struggling Americans feel they are in a recession, Bank of America CEO says
Brian Moynihan says the recent debate over whether the U.S. economy is technically in a recession or not is missing the point.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Bank of America’s overdraft fees down 90% under new policy
Revenue is down after the bank reduced overdraft fees to $10 from $35 and eliminated fees for bounced checks.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
U.S. retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll
Persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously.
Posted inBusiness, Sports, Uncategorized
Musk tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir
Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday that he was buying the English soccer team.