Renters in the United States are finding it increasingly difficult to achieve the dream of home ownership due to a combination of higher housing costs and elevated interest rates, as highlighted in a recent New York Federal Reserve survey. The survey revealed that the share of renters with hopes of being able to afford a
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During the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting, Warren Buffett opened up about the future of the conglomerate he built and the inevitable succession plan that will come into play once he is no longer at the helm. With the passing of his close friend and business partner, Charlie Munger, the topic of succession was at the
The recent indictment of Mark Schultz, a California man, by a federal grand jury in Atlanta for threatening Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis sheds light on the alarming rise of violence and intimidation against government officials. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia announced that 66-year-old Schultz made multiple threats against
The recent announcement by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that the auditing firm for Trump Media and its owner were slammed with charges of “massive fraud.” The auditor, BF Borgers CPA, along with its owner Benjamin Borgers, agreed to a permanent suspension from practicing as accountants before the SEC. Additionally, they agreed to
Productivity quotas in warehouse settings have come under increased scrutiny in recent years, particularly in light of their potential impact on the health and safety of workers. Senator Ed Markey recently introduced the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at regulating the use of productivity quotas by employers like Amazon. This
The Federal Reserve is facing a critical decision regarding its monetary policy and interest rates. Fund manager Freddie Lait believes that the only reason the Fed might consider cutting rates is to assist the U.S. in covering interest payments for the national debt. This perspective brings into question the current rate trajectory and the potential
For the majority of its existence as a publicly-traded company, Amazon has been synonymous with prioritizing growth over profitability. However, the tide seems to be turning as indicated by the first-quarter earnings report which revealed a significant milestone. Amazon’s operating margin soared to 10.7%, a double-digit figure unprecedented in its history, marking a departure from
In the current landscape of Western politics, the issue of environmentally conscious investments has become a topic of contention, especially in the United States. With Republican lawmakers criticizing ESG as a form of “woke capitalism” and Democratic lawmakers defending ethically responsible business practices, the debate has intensified. The outcome of the U.S. presidential election is
The tech industry, once heralded for its rapid growth and innovation, is now facing a wave of layoffs that are shaking the foundation of the sector. Despite impressive earnings from tech giants like Alphabet and Microsoft, the number of job losses in the industry continues to rise at an alarming rate. Layoffs.fyi, a platform that
Over the weekend, a total of 79 tornadoes ripped through six states, causing widespread destruction in Nebraska and Iowa. The city of Omaha, Nebraska, was hit particularly hard, with Mayor Jean Stothert reporting on Facebook that numerous homes were leveled and buildings collapsed. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported, but there were a few minor injuries