Yearly Archives: 2024

New Rule Could Put Contractors on the Payroll

David Harrison and Preetika Rana of The Wall Street Journal are reporting that a new Biden administration rule could impose stricter tests for Uber,...

$100 Billion in Merchandise Fraudulently Returned Last Year

Liz Young of The Wall Street Journal reports that more than $100 billion in merchandise was returned fraudulently in the U.S. in 2023, retailers...

Still Have Some Lazy Cash After the Holidays?

Do you still have some lazy cash sitting around after the holidays? It’s time to get it up and moving, especially with interest rates...

Housing Sentiment Jumps on Mortgage Rate Outlook

Aarthi Swaminathan of MarketWatch tells his readers that a "survey-high share of consumers" polled by Fannie Mae are expecting rates to drop over the...

Oil Prices Fall: Saudi Sees Lower Global Demand

Angus Berwick and Bob Henderson of The Wall Street Journal are reporting that "oil fell Monday after Saudi Arabia slashed its crude prices for...

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Russia’s crude oil production faces growing constraints from sanctions,...

Treasury Buybacks Send Gold and Mining Stocks Soaring

Long-term U.S. Treasury yields fell Wednesday after the Treasury...

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American Energy Production Enters a New Era

The U.S. Department of Energy says President Trump’s energy...