By Stephen Culp and Alden Bentley NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street closed mixed on Thursday and the U.S. benchmark Treasury yield eased after scaling the highest level since May in light, directionless post-Christmas trading. The dollar was flat, crude oil fell, and gold rose. The three U.S. stock indexes were all nearly unchanged, paring mild … Read more
By Rishav Chatterjee and Shivangi Lahiri (Reuters) -Singapore Post said on Sunday it had dismissed its chief executive and two other senior managers after an internal investigation found they had mishandled whistleblower allegations about misconduct by company employees. The firm’s shares slumped by the most in over four years as the city-state’s bourse opened for … Read more
A sale sign is seen at car dealer Serramonte Subaru in Colma, California. Stephen Lam | Reuters DETROIT — U.S. new vehicle sales are expected to rise next year to their highest level since 2019, led by lower interest rates and improving affordability, according to industry analysts. Cox Automotive expects new light-duty vehicle sales to … Read more
Before you dive into the house hunt, having a good handle on your budget is crucial — specifically, how much you can afford to pay monthly on your mortgage payment. There are several ways to gauge this, but one of the most popular strategies is called the “28/36 rule.” Here’s how the 28/36 rule can … Read more
WASHINGTON—AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to today’s announcement of a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), or an additional $561 in Social Security income over the course of the year for an average retired worker: “The COLA is a vital component of Social Security, ensuring older Americans have an … Read more