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U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.89%, Highest Since February

By Agencies The average rate for a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed this week to 6.89%, marking its highest point since early February. This increase further raises borrowing costs for homebuyers. According to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the rate rose from 6.86% last week. A...

UCSF Study Finds 35% Jump in Depression Symptoms for Pre-Teens Using Social Media

Staff Reporter study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has revealed that increased social media use among pre-teens is linked to a staggering 35 percent rise in symptoms of depression. According to KTVU, the research highlights the mental health risks associated...

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Fed Set to Cut Rates Again in March, Goldman Sachs Predicts

Staff reporter Goldman Sachs forecasts that the Federal Reserve will implement its next interest rate...

Apple Approaches $4 Trillion Valuation

By Reuters Apple is closing in on a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation. The company has...

14 lessons from 2024 to remember in 2025: Bank of America

By Vahid Karaahmetovic In a recent note, Bank of America outlined 14 key lessons from...

US Stocks Decline as Fed Signals Fewer Rate Cuts Expected in 2025

On Wednesday, Wall Street experienced a significant downturn as stocks tumbled in response to...

Zuckerberg and Musk Team Up to Challenge OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Model

Tech giants Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are teaming up to challenge OpenAI’s plans...

Women Find Retirement Costs Higher Than Expected, Survey Reveals

Staff Reporter Many women are discovering that their retirement plans don't align with reality, particularly...

UnitedHealth Group CEO Admits Health System is Flawed Following Brian Thompson’s Murder

In a recent op-ed published in the New York Times, Andrew Witty, CEO of...

3 Investment Themes for 2025 as Markets Price in Trump 2.0

By Charles-Henry Monchau 2024 has been a remarkable year for global markets, with equity indices, Gold,...

GameStop Soars On Earnings; ‘Roaring Kitty’ Ignites Meme Frenzy; Are Meme Stocks A Buy Now?

By Vidya Ramakrishnan Meme stocks like AMC (AMC) and GameStop (GME) get their price spikes from strong buying interest....

New Hedge Fund Launches Expected to Reach 24-Year Low, Reports Preqin

New hedge fund launches are projected to reach their lowest level in 24 years,...

Google parent Alphabet’s Shares Surge Following Quantum Computing Breakthrough

Shares of Alphabet, Google's parent company, surged by as much as 6% on Tuesday...

US Small Business Optimism Reaches Three-Year High in Wake of Trump Victory

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced that its Small Business Optimism...

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