Home Sales Decrease 6.6% Compared to Last Year
New Home Sales See Minor Increases in June Sales of newly constructed detached homes in the U.S. saw a slight uptick in June; however, they fell short of expectations, largely due to ongoing concerns about mortgage affordability. According to reports from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Urban Development Agency, new home sales in June […]
Considering Trump’s idea of eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales, here are ways to reduce your tax bill now.
Trump Considers Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales President Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales to help boost the housing market. Experts believe this could reduce tax bills without needing new legislation. In a recent Oval Office briefing, Trump remarked to reporters, “We’re thinking about it.” […]
Alphabet Reports Stronger Sales Than Anticipated in Q2
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the online advertising powerhouse, announced its second-quarter results for CY2025. The GAAP earnings reached $2.31 per share, which is 5.7% higher than what analysts expected. Curiously, is now the right time to invest in Alphabet? Revenue: $96.43 billion, compared to the analyst estimate of $93.8 billion (a 2.6% increase). Operating Income (GAAP): […]
Trump Considering the Elimination of Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales
Trump Discusses Possible End to Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales President Donald Trump recently hinted at the possibility of eliminating the capital gains tax on home sales during a press conference with Philippine President Ferdinand “Bonbon” Marcos Jr. A reporter raised a question about the significance of taxes, particularly in relation to unlocking housing […]
Home Sales Decline Due to Elevated Interest Rates
Existing Home Sales Decline Amid Rising Mortgage Rates Sales of previously owned homes dropped more than anticipated, even as inventory levels climbed. This decline is largely attributed to rising mortgage rates that have continued to dampen buyer activity. The National Association of Realtors reported on Tuesday that existing home sales fell by 2.7% from May, […]
Home sales fall to a nine-month low while prices reach a record high
US Home Sales Hit Slowest Pace Since Last Year In June, sales of previously owned homes in the U.S. dropped to their slowest level since last September, largely due to rising mortgage rates and record-high median sales prices. The National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales fell by 2.7%, bringing the seasonally adjusted […]
XRP Price May Reverse Following $2.81 Billion in Sales Over the Past Week
XRP recently reached a new all-time high, but now seems to be in a phase of stabilization. While the cryptocurrency has struggled to break through significant resistance levels, it has also managed to avoid major downturns. That said, this balance might not hold for too long, as there’s a noticeable shift in investor sentiment. XRP […]
Texas Instruments’ Q2 Sales Exceed Expectations, But Stock Declines
Texas Instruments Reports Strong Quarterly Performance Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN), a major player in analog chips, exceeded Wall Street’s revenue forecast for the second quarter, achieving a revenue of $4.45 billion, which is up 16.4% from last year. The outlook for the next quarter suggests revenues might hit around $4.63 billion, aligning closely with analysts’ expectations. […]
Trump suggests he might remove the capital gains tax on home sales
Trump Considers Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales In Washington, President Trump mentioned on Tuesday that he is contemplating the removal of the capital gains tax for home sales. During a meeting in the Oval Office with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Trump shared his views with reporters, stating, “We don’t think there’s any […]
GM’s profit decreases even with increased sales
GM Reports Declining Profits Amid Tariffs General Motors (GM) announced a 35% drop in net profit for the second quarter, primarily due to the impact of car tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Despite this decline, the automaker’s earnings surpassed Wall Street predictions for revenue and adjusted operating income. Interestingly, GM has kept its profit […]