Pending home sales fall as mortgage rates tick up: report
Pending home sales fell nearly 8% in the past four weeks compared to the same period last year as mortgage rates rose slightly and severe winter weather delayed home purchases, according to a new report from Redfin. did. The decline in pending sales was the largest decline since October, according to Redfin. This comes as […]
Mr. Bean’ actor blamed for poor electric car sales in UK
Rowan Atkinson, popular for his role in the “Mr Bean” series, was criticized for poor sales of electric cars at a meeting of the Climate Change Committee. At a meeting of the House of Lords’ Environment and Climate Change Committee, Mr Atkinson said: green alliance. The group pointed to a 2023 op-ed by Atkinson. guardianIn […]
Taco Bell, KFC parent company blames poor sales on Middle East conflict
The company, the parent company of multiple fast food brands including Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, said sales took a hit in the fourth quarter amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs said: during a call with an investor “Sales were impacted by conflicts in the Middle East, with […]
‘Mr. Bean’ Star Rowan Atkinson Blamed by Lawmakers for Slow EV Sales
British comedy icon Rowan Atkinson, eternally celebrated for his on-screen work Mr Bean, has just given his opinion on the future of electric vehicles (EVs). The company is accused of “hurting” the company and contributing to sluggish sales. that. The actor was name-checked during a meeting of the House of Lords’ Environment and Climate Change […]
Google calls on US to do more to rein in spyware sales, misuse
Google is calling on governments to do more to combat the sale of spyware and abuse of surveillance software, according to a new report. “The damage is not hypothetical,” says Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) Said In Tuesday’s report, of the title “You’re buying espionage,” he added, adding that “spyware vendors point out that their […]
McDonald’s sales hit over Middle East conflict
S&P Global Vice Chairman Daniel Yergin analyzes the energy sector in “Craman Countdown.” McDonald’s sales took a hit in the latest quarter due to ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. This primarily affected the international development licensing market and the segment where same-store sales increased by only 0.7%. The company said the small increase reflected […]
Ford hybrid sales jump in January as EVs slide
Phil Flynn and Tom Maoli discuss the Biden administration’s push to produce electric cars that consumers don’t want on “Evening Edit.” Ford Motor Co.’s electric vehicle sales were weak last month as consumer demand for EVs continued to decline, but total vehicle sales still rose, thanks in part to a surge in hybrid models. Ford […]
ATF whistleblowers sound alarm on Biden admin proposal that effectively bans private gun sales: report
Whistleblowers at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are sounding the alarm over a 1,300-page draft document that purports to justify proposed rules that would effectively ban private gun sales, according to a watchdog group. ing. “The fact that ATF insiders are blowing the whistle on this draft rule shows how difficult […]
Tennessee Dem introduces bill for ‘Thoughts and Prayers Tax’ on firearm sales
A Tennessee Democrat has introduced a bill that would impose a “thoughts and prayers” tax on firearm sales in the state. State Rep. Beau Mitchell’s bill would impose a 15% sales tax on firearms sold at retail stores, with the proceeds going to the Tennessee Department of Education to help hire school counselors. . “Just […]
EBay paying $59M to settle allegations over online pill press sales
E-commerce company eBay has agreed to pay $59 million to resolve allegations that pill presses and encapsulation machines sold on its website violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Pill compression machines and encapsulation machines are equipment that may be used in the production of illegal drugs. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said they are capable […]