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‘I’m watching every last cent’: For July 4, my friend booked an Airbnb on Cape Cod — and said I’m welcome to visit. Should I offer to pay half?

“This vacation is already nearly breaking my budget.”

Continental AG shares jump 10% as German firm predicts boost from China

Continental AG told analysts that it expects to achieve higher margins in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of the year

Roche to halt lung-cancer drug trial after disappointing data

Roche Holding said it plans to halt a mid- and late-stage clinical study for a combination of drugs to treat lung cancer after it failed to meet the trial’s primary efficacy goals.

For all the fear of black swans, the stock market is acting roughly the same

“If the modern world is growing ever more complex and more black swans are flying around as a result, it is not apparent in the historical return data,” says one market observer.

Factory orders in Germany slide in May

German factory orders tumbled in May, marking the fifth month of a decline from Europe’s industrial powerhouse, according to data released Thursday.

Arkhouse, Brigade reportedly try to sweeten offer to buy Macy’s

After earlier unsuccessful buyout bids for Macy’s Inc., investment firms Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management are trying again, raising their offer for the retailer by around $300 million, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

How Kamala Harris’s policies may differ from Biden’s, if she’s the Democratic nominee

If President Joe Biden were to bow out of the White House race, Vice President Kamala Harris is widely viewed as mostly likely to take his place as the Democratic nominee. So what would her policy proposals look like?

Is it ‘Joe-ver’ for Biden? It’s now up to the donors.

Democrats need money to keep campaigning through the November election. That means donors have the power to force the party’s hand now.

Trump Media to buy assets of WorldConnect Technologies in all-stock deal

Trump Media & Technology Group on Wednesday said it will acquire substantially all of the assets of WorldConnect Technologies.

Two more luxury-fashion players could join forces — with the backing of Amazon, report says

Upscale fashion retail chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus could soon join forces and get a financial boost from Amazon.com Inc., according to a report on Wednesday, as luxury brands consolidate amid a slump in demand.

Without Joey Chestnut, the July 4 Nathan’s hot-dog-eating competition could be an actual contest

“This event is bigger than any one eater,” an event spokesperson said.

Should you get travel insurance? Why it might be a smart buy after Hurricane Beryl — with one caveat

As Hurricane Beryl churns through the Caribbean, its strength so early in the hurricane season — and the summer travel season — is a reminder of the value of travel insurance, experts say.
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