DC Townhouse Linked to Fallen FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Is Listed for $3.3M
What a difference a few months makes. Since the implosion and bankruptcy filing of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX in November, its founder Sam Bankman-Fried has experienced some dramatic life changes—as have those closest to him. A prime example? The listing of a townhouse in Washington, DC, that was purchased in April 2022 by Guardians Against […]
Feds move to crack down on ‘excessive’ credit-card late fees
President Joe Biden is spotlighting new moves by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to cut excessive credit-card late fees that cost American families about $12 billion each year. The CFPB unveiled proposals that will potentially save Americans up to $9 billion a year by targeting late fees that are currently protected by an “expansive” immunity […]
Eurozone inflation fell more than expected in January, to the lowest rate since May 2022
Eurozone inflation eased more than expected in January, reaching an eight-month low, but price pressures persisted beyond energy as the European Central Bank gets ready for further interest-rate increases. Consumer prices rose 8.5% in January compared with the same month a year earlier, down from a 9.2% increase in December, according to preliminary data from […]
Mortgage demand falls 9% despite rates falling for fourth week in a row
The numbers: The housing market is not out of the woods yet, as mortgage demand fell again despite an improvement in rates. Despite mortgage rates dropping for the fourth consecutive week, mortgage demand fell 9% in the latest week. Demand for both purchases and refinancing fell. That pushed the market composite index down, a measure […]
It’s ‘pay’ time for buy now, pay later purchases—here are 5 ways to handle the debt
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Chances are that your “buy now, pay later” bill from the holiday season will arrive soon or has already made its debut. If you’re not financially prepared to pay up, late fees or other charges can bury you deeper in debt. Circumstances can change over a matter […]
Novartis 4Q Sales $12.69B – MarketWatch
By Cecilia Butini Novartis AG on Wednesday posted lower sales and profit as it took a hit from generic medicines competition and higher restructuring costs, but increased its dividend for 2022. The Swiss pharma major posted net profit of $1.47 billion, down from $16.31 billion the year prior, when it benefited from the sale of […]
‘Recession is underway’: Home builders expect single-family starts to fall further before recovering in the second half of this year
LAS VEGAS — Home builders are expecting a little more pain before business improves. While realtors believe that the housing market is on the mend, home builders are still cautious, with low demand and rising construction costs. Home builders are one of the key contributors to the housing supply. And… Source link
Electronic Arts stock plunges more than 10% as mobile versions of popular games shelved amid cuts
Electronic Arts Inc.’s earnings and revenue from the prior year were previously incorrect. They have been updated. Electronic Arts Inc. shares plummeted more than 10% in after-hours trading Tuesday, after executives disclosed disappointing forecasts and announced they are delaying an anticipated title and killing off the mobile versions of two popular games, which is expected […]
Oil prices gain for the session, but post a January loss
Front-month oil futures ended higher on Tuesday, but U.S. prices posted a third-straight monthly decline, ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve decision on interest rates and amid signs that Russian crude exports remain resilient. Prices for the U.S. and global crude benchmarks marked their biggest monthly declines since November 2022, while natural gas marked its […]
UPS foresees ‘mild recession’ in 2023 and posts first revenue decline since the 2008 financial crisis
Shares of United Parcel Service Inc. rallied Tuesday, even after the package-delivery giant reported a surprise decline in fourth-quarter revenue, missing Wall Street expectations for the first time in 12 quarters, and warned of the first yearly decline in revenue in 14 years. Investors expressed relief, however, as UPS beat fourth-quarter profit expectations, raised its […]