Are Retail REITs a Buy? 2021 Data Says So
Physical retail may not be dying after all.
When the COVID-19 outbreak hit U.S. soil in 2020, many retailers were forced to shutter temporarily. That dealt the sector a major blow.
But even once those restrictions were lifted, many…
Elon Musk giving ‘serious thought’ to build a new social media platform
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is giving "serious thought" to building a new social media platform, the billionaire said in a tweet on Saturday.
Musk was responding to a Twitter user's question on whether he would…
UK may provide more help to households on energy bills -Sunday Times
LONDON – The British government could provide another multi-billion pound package to help shield households from a further jump in energy bills later this year after its latest budget was criticised for not going far enough, the Sunday…
57% of U.S. households paid no federal income tax last year as Covid took a toll, study…
More than half of American households paid no federal income tax last year due to Covid-relief funds, tax credits and stimulus, according to a new report.
The nonpartisan Tax Policy Center estimates that 57% of U.S. households paid…
A surge in retail union organizing is the surest sign yet that workers are fed up
Retail workers at companies like Starbucks, REI, and Apple are beginning to try to unionize.
It's the result of over a decade of rising corporate profits while workers largely missed out.
It started with a Starbucks in Buffalo.…
Mortgage rate soars closer to 5% in its second huge jump this week
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage shot significantly higher Friday, rising 24 basis points to 4.95%, according to Mortgage News Daily.
The quicker-than-expected rise in rates has weighed on demand for mortgages and…
Ukrainian president calls on energy producers to hike output
DOHA, - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on energy producing countries on Saturday to increase output so that Russia cannot use its oil and gas wealth to "blackmail" other nations.
Addressing the Doha Forum international…
Building Millennial Wealth: Condos & House Hacking
Even in one of the most competitive residential real estate markets anywhere, there’s still hope for you, fellow millennials! Those white-picket-fence dreams may need to hold, but an excellent and often overlooked opportunity for…
Retail sales fall in February as Covid restrictions ease
UK retail sales fell by 0.3% in February as online sales fell and stormy weather deterred some shoppers.
Falls in alcohol and tobacco sales may have been linked to increased confidence in going out to pubs and restaurants, the…
Uber stock jumps on deal to offer New York City taxi rides in app
Uber on Thursday reached a deal to list New York City taxis on its app.
As part of the agreement, two taxi-hailing apps will integrate their software with Uber’s.
It marks a significant reversal for Uber, which has faced…