Finance

What buyers, renters, and homeowners can expect

What buyers, renters, and homeowners can expect

If you’ve felt sidelined by the real estate market in years past, it’s fair to wonder whether 2026 finally looks different or whether it’s just another version of the same frustrations. The short ...

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General Mills earnings flash a warning sign for the economy

General Mills earnings flash a warning sign for the economy

As the year winds down, General Mills’ latest earnings offer a sobering read on the U.S. consumer and the economy writ large. The headline numbers show clear strain, with organic net sales falling...

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Tesla’s Robotaxi progress gives investors proof of the AI dream

Tesla’s Robotaxi progress gives investors proof of the AI dream

This is The Takeaway from today’s Morning Brief, which you can sign up to receive in your inbox every morning along with: Tesla investors rallied to start the week, and for good reason. The ...

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US software firm Freshworks eyes acquisitions with $800 million cash pile, AI in focus

US software firm Freshworks eyes acquisitions with $800 million cash pile, AI in focus

By Praveen Paramasivam and Sai Ishwarbharath B CHENNAI, Dec 17 (Reuters) – U.S. software company Freshworks is exploring acquisitions, including AI firms, backed by more than $800 ​million i...

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2 big rail unions oppose $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger over safety and cost concerns

2 big rail unions oppose $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger over safety and cost concerns

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two of their biggest unions that represent more than half the workers be...

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The list of major companies laying off staff this year includes Verizon, IBM, Amazon, Starbucks, American Airlines, and more

The list of major companies laying off staff this year includes Verizon, IBM, Amazon, Starbucks, American Airlines, and more

The spokesperson also said the company was offering severance, outplacement support, and the opportunity to apply for openings at Ally. Ally made a similar level of cuts in October 2023, the Charl...

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