US homeowners aren’t selling and here’s why
Daniel Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, analyzes home prices on Maria Bartiromos Wall Street. As mortgage rates rose toward 8% last fall, the pandemic-era booming housing market slumped and demand hit its lowest level in nearly 30 years. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is now more than a percentage point lower […]
Universal Pulls Taylor Swift, Several Stars, Music from Tiktok in Major Blow to Chinese Company: Here’s Why
Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, Olivia Rodrigo are among the many stars whose music catalogs have been removed from TikTok After negotiations to renew the license agreement broke down. The reason was money and how that money was shared. The licensing agreement between TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG), which represents the performers, expired on […]
Hundreds of parrots are mysteriously falling from the sky in Australia — here’s why
Over the past week, hundreds of lorikeets have fallen from the sky, paralyzed by a disease that researchers are struggling to understand. More than 200 birds paralyzed by a little-known disease called parakeet paralysis syndrome (LPS) were rescued in the area around Grafton in northern New South Wales in the week leading up to Thursday. […]
Here’s which US cities are the best for singles to mingle ahead of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is usually considered a day full of love or a cloudy day that creeps into the hearts of single people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 57% of single adults are not currently interested in romance or casual dating. But the holiday, which centers on spreading and receiving love, is celebrated every February […]
Here’s where Walmart stock would rank in the Dow after 3-for-1 stock split – MarketWatch
Published: January 30, 2024 at 6:08 PM ET Walmart stock rose 1% in extended trading Tuesday after the retail giant announced a 3-for-1 stock split. The decision is part of Walmart’s WMT’s “continuous review of optimal trading and spread levels, and our desire to ensure that our employees feel that stock purchases are easily within […]
Here’s the unfiltered truth: Fight back now or lose the republic
Happy new year! I only have one more day to say that. A new year brings new changes. My New Girlfriend’s BlazeTV show “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered” started Monday night. What better time to launch a new series, especially at a time when the country is in a full-blown constitutional crisis with the possibility of armed […]
Inflation broke Americans’ holiday budget – here’s how long it will take to pay off debt
Some consumers may be able to pay off their holiday spending by the new year. (iStock) Most Americans are experiencing a holiday spending hangover that could take months to recover from, according to a recent survey. According to a recent WalletHub survey, 74% of consumers said inflation had a bigger impact on their holiday spending […]
Red Sea Shipping Has Sunk Amid Missile Attacks. Here’s What That Means For Americans’ Wallets
Attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea have wreaked havoc on global shipping, increasing costs and travel times for shipping companies, according to experts who spoke to the Daily Caller News Foundation. Ultimately, the burden will fall on U.S. consumers. The number of weekly flights through the Suez Canal and Red Sea has […]
Foot fetishism goes mainstream — here’s how to earn money
Do you want to sell your soles? Are you worried about inflation and rising interest rates? Can't seem to stay on top of your budget? One sex expert recommends doing some leg work for yourself. That's right. The key to financial freedom is just a few clicks of the camera and you can earn up […]
2024 killed the presidential debate. Here’s why it should still matter.
Presidential debates can create moments that can make or break a candidate's candidacy. Walter Mondale's “Ronald Reagan's Laugh Lines”youth and immaturity” helped breathe new life into his 1984 re-election campaign. Gerald Ford's puzzling claim is that “No Soviet control of Eastern Europe” sealed the ignominious fate of the 1976 presidential election. Richard Nixon sweating, Al […]