In a sizzling US market, demand and prices for homes soar
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s housing market has grown so overheated as demand outpaces supply that prices keep hitting record highs — and roughly half of…
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US new home sales fell 5.9% in April after big March gain
WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on rising home prices. Sales dropped…
US new home sales fell 5.9% in April after big March gain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on rising home prices. Sales…
U.S. stocks edge higher; homebuilders, tech are among winners
Stocks were slightly higher in early trading today, adding to gains from the day before as technology companies and homebuilders helped push the market higher….
White House: U.S. reaching 50% of adults fully vaccinated
WASHINGTON — The White House says the United States today will reach 50% of American adults fully vaccinated for COVID-19. President Joe Biden previously set…
US home prices soar in March by most since late 2013
WASHINGTON — March U.S. home prices jumped by the most in more than seven years as an increasing number of would-be buyers compete for a…
Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
Moderna said today its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the…
Company liquidating 1 of its 4 Wisconsin frack sand mines
WHITEHALL, Wis. — A company that was once one of Wisconsin’s biggest producers of frack sand is liquidating one of four state mines. Hi-Crush Proppants…
Survey: Business economists foresee best growth in 37 years
WASHINGTON — The nation’s business economists have grown much more optimistic about the U.S. economy this year, with a majority predicting that increased vaccinations, stronger…
Tribune shareholders approve takeover by Alden Global
Shareholders of Tribune Publishing, one of the country’s largest newspaper chains, today approved a takeover by hedge fund Alden Global Capital. Alden, which owned one-third…