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DFW housing and macro econ analyst Amy Nixon discusses the future of the housing market on Making Money.

Meta Platforms, which owns WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, said on Tuesday it would appeal a judge's ruling that a US regulator can seek to reduce the amount of money the social media company makes from users under 18. Judge Timothy Kelly of the US District Court for the District of Columbia denied a motion filed by Meta on Monday for the court to hear the dispute with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

A key Federal Reserve official raised the possibility that the Fed could decide to cut its benchmark interest rate as early as spring if inflation keeps declining steadily

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently held discussions with Grayscale about converting the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has portrayed Google as a ruthless bully that resorts to shady tactics to protect a predatory payment system

Elon Musk's social media company X has filed a lawsuit against liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America

BEIJING — U.S. President Joe Biden's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week has set a bottom line in the relationship which reduces uncertainty for businesses, analysts said.

Joe Biden, the oldest president in U.S. history, is celebrating his 81st birthday in a unique and traditional fashion. On Monday, the president will participate in the annual White House tradition of pardoning the Thanksgiving turkeys. The selected stars of the show, Liberty and Bell, hail from Willmar, Minnesota, and have been enjoying a luxurious stay at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. The National Turkey Federation, responsible for the turkey selection, revealed that Liberty and Bell were given a warm welcome at the Willard on Saturday. Markus Platzer, the hotel's general manager, shared some behind-the-scenes details, noting that the turkeys had a «red carpet welcome,» a bubble bath, and even indulged in items from the mini bar.

Thanksgiving 2023 travel season is likely to be affected by inclement weather. Weather forecasters have predicted that storms could severely impact flights and road trips ahead of the holiday period. Severe thunderstorms are forecasted to intensify in the Southern Plains during Sunday afternoon and evening, expanding eastward into the Southern United States by Monday's end and reaching the Southeast on Tuesday, as reported by weather experts to USA Today. AAA, which monitors holiday travel, anticipates that 55.4 million Americans will travel over 50 miles for Thanksgiving between November 22 and November 26. The majority, around 49.1 million, are expected to travel by road, according to AAA. Early travelers departing on Monday along the Eastern Seaboard and into the Great Lakes region may experience relatively lighter rain and thunderstorms, avoiding some of the heavier traffic and delays expected later in the week, noted weather experts. Ski resorts in the interior western states, such as Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming, can expect favorable conditions with the potential for mountain snow on Thursday and Friday. The most impactful weather on Monday is predicted in the southern tier of the United States, affecting states like Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Tuesday night and Wednesday morning could see critical weather conditions in major hubs across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with heavy rain anticipated from Washington, D.C., to Boston.

The 2024 United States presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, has disclosed his plans to curb the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) control and government involvement in the crypto space if elected.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday was summoned to federal court for the second time in two weeks to testify in an antitrust trial threatening to topple a pillar of an internet empire that he helped build

A new report has identified nearly 500 industrial fishing vessels where workers face hazardous, forced conditions sometimes akin to slavery

(Reuters) -Juul Labs said on Monday it has raised about $1.3 billion in funding, months after the e-cigarette maker revealed plans to lay off about 250 people in a bid to reduce its operating costs.

O'Leary Ventures chairman discusses inflation as the president touts Bidenomics, the «downsizing» of America and division on college campuses.

marijuana. Additionally, 38 states and Washington, DC, have sanctioned comprehensive medical programs, with Kentucky signing a law for medical use, effective in 2025. Legal adult recreational use policies are now in place in 24 states and Washington, D.C.

Legislation that contains several provisions to stop major SEC rule proposals affecting financial advisors stalled in the House Thursday, and the so-called policy riders face a difficult legislative path ahead.

A $290 million settlement between JPMorgan Chase & Co. and victims of Jeffrey Epstein was approved by a federal judge, who rejected a last-minute challenge from a group of state attorneys general that could have delayed the payout to almost 200 victims. 

Climate protesters delay the start of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at the Economic Club of New York.

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Global shares are mostly lower in muted trading ahead of a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that might point the way for future interest rate policy

Circle Squared Alternative Investments CEO Jeff Sica and Geltrude & Company founder Dan Geltrude discuss how the IRS plans to get into the AI game on 'The Claman Countdown.'