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Byline: ALEX VEIGA-AP Business Writer

22 Aug

Home sales slumped in July as rising mortgage rates and prices discouraged many would-be homebuyers

published on August 22, 2023 - 1:30 PM

(AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in July to the slowest pace since January, as elevated mortgage

11 Aug

Stock market today: Wall Street is mixed after pickup in wholesale inflation

published on August 11, 2023 - 1:20 PM

Stocks are mixed on Wall Street in afternoon trading Friday, as investors reviewed new reports on inflation and consumer sentiment

13 Jul

Average long-term US mortgage rate surged to nearly 7% this week to highest level since November

published on July 13, 2023 - 9:34 AM

(AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to just under 7%, the highest level since November

08 Jun

Boost for homebuyers: Average long-term US mortgage rate eases from 7-month high to 6.71% this week

published on June 8, 2023 - 9:33 AM

(AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased back from a seven-month high this week, a welcome change for

01 Jun

Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 6.79% this week, highest level since November

published on June 1, 2023 - 11:11 AM

(AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level since November, driving up borrowing

18 May

Looking for a house? High mortgages, few homes lead to biggest annual sales drop in 11 years

published on May 18, 2023 - 8:32 AM

(AP) — A persistently low inventory of homes on the market held back U.S. home sales again in April, even

09 Feb

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in Iger’s company ‘transformation’

published on February 9, 2023 - 2:29 PM

(AP) — The Walt Disney Co. will cut about 7,000 jobs as part of an ambitious companywide cost-savings plan and

27 Dec

Stocks closing lower on Wall Street, adding to recent losses

published on December 27, 2022 - 1:55 PM

Stocks are closing lower Tuesday afternoon after the long holiday weekend, adding to the market’s recent losses as Wall Street

21 Oct

IRS raises contribution limits for retirement savings plans

published on October 21, 2022 - 2:07 PM

Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year. The

02 Sep

Stocks shed early gains, end lower for 3rd straight week

published on September 2, 2022 - 1:13 PM

Stocks gave up an early rally and ended lower on Wall Street, marking their third losing week in a row.

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