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I want to buy an apartment in Manhattan, but it’s on the 6th floor — with no elevator. Is it worth it?

“If I want to rent or sell in the future, am I going to have a tough time?”

Don’t mix politics and portfolios: stock market reacts to presidential debate

History indicates that investors should work to separate any partisan enthusiasm or disdain from their portfolio choices, particularly as the battle for the presidency goes through its usual twists and turns.

Here’s what the billion-dollar NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit means for consumers

The NFL has been found guilty of violating U.S. antitrust laws in its distribution of “Sunday Ticket,” and could have to pay as much as $14 billion.

Consumer stocks made a comeback in June — but U.S. households are still feeling the pinch

Consumer-discretionary stocks bounced back in June, raising hopes of a recovery after their tumultuous start to 2024. But market analysts warn that a comeback in this sector could belie underlying consumer weakness amid ongoing concerns over the health of American households.

Cassava Sciences shares fall after onetime advisor indicted on fraud charges

Shares of biotech company Cassava Sciences Inc. plummeted on Friday after a federal grand jury indicted a onetime science advisor to the company and charged him with falsifying data to obtain millions of dollars in government funds

S&P 500 clinches double-digit gain in first half of 2024 after rallying three straight quarters

The U.S. stock market rallied in the first half of 2024, with the S&P 500 scoring a double-digit gain as it ended June near its all-time closing peak.

Boeing Starliner crew not stranded in space, says NASA, but no date set for return

Boeing Co.’s Starliner spacecraft will remain docked at the International Space Station while the aerospace company and NASA conduct further tests into thruster issues and helium leaks.

Student-loan payment pause to take effect for millions amid court challenges to debt relief

Millions of student-loan borrowers are getting a reprieve from their monthly payments while litigation challenging the Biden administration’s repayment plan makes its way through the court system.

Tractor Supply is the latest company to bail on DEI, following anger from conservatives

“We have heard from customers that we have disappointed them,” the company said. “We have taken this feedback to heart.”

Supreme Court ruling on homelessness comes at ‘worst moment possible,’ fair-housing advocates say

Advocates for fair housing on Friday criticized a Supreme Court decision allowing cities to enforce laws restricting sleeping on public property.

Is golf an elitist sport? Biden and Trump’s presidential debate raises the question.

Just 22% of golfers are people of color and 42% have household incomes of $100,000-plus, according to the National Golf Foundation.

Trump and Biden play blame game on inflation. Here’s what prices did under their watch.

The biggest surge in inflation in 40 years could end up deciding the 2024 presidential election — and President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump each sought to outflank each other on the topic in Thursday’s debate.
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