French Home Renovations Drop 35% Despite Increased Funding
France saw a 35% decrease in total home renovations in 2024 (403,155 vs 623,790 in 2023), despite a rise in aid to 3.77 billion euros. Large-scale energy renovations increased by 27.59% (91,374), improving energy efficiency by 65% on average. This trend reflects a shift towards higher-impact project...
French Home Renovations Drop 35% Despite Increased Funding
France saw a 35% decrease in total home renovations in 2024 (403,155 vs 623,790 in 2023), despite a rise in aid to 3.77 billion euros. Large-scale energy renovations increased by 27.59% (91,374), improving energy efficiency by 65% on average. This trend reflects a shift towards higher-impact project...
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Act Now: Lock in Low Home Equity Loan Rates Before Fed Meeting
Homeowners can benefit from securing a home equity loan now due to relatively low interest rates (8.57% for a 15-year loan) before potential rate hikes following the January Federal Reserve meeting; the average homeowner has $320,000 in equity.
Act Now: Lock in Low Home Equity Loan Rates Before Fed Meeting
Homeowners can benefit from securing a home equity loan now due to relatively low interest rates (8.57% for a 15-year loan) before potential rate hikes following the January Federal Reserve meeting; the average homeowner has $320,000 in equity.
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44% Bias Score
Verizon's Strong Subscriber Growth Offsets Lower-Than-Expected Profit Forecast
Verizon's Q4 2024 results show the best wireless subscriber growth in five years (568,000 additions), exceeding expectations, driven by myPlan and iPhone 16 promotions; however, annual profit and free cash flow forecasts fell slightly short of Wall Street estimates.
Verizon's Strong Subscriber Growth Offsets Lower-Than-Expected Profit Forecast
Verizon's Q4 2024 results show the best wireless subscriber growth in five years (568,000 additions), exceeding expectations, driven by myPlan and iPhone 16 promotions; however, annual profit and free cash flow forecasts fell slightly short of Wall Street estimates.
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36% Bias Score
Inflation and the Case for a Gold Standard
The article analyzes the causes of US inflation, contrasting the current system with the historical gold standard, arguing that a return to the gold standard is the only viable solution to control inflation.
Inflation and the Case for a Gold Standard
The article analyzes the causes of US inflation, contrasting the current system with the historical gold standard, arguing that a return to the gold standard is the only viable solution to control inflation.
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68% Bias Score
Russian Vegetable Prices Surge Amidst Harvest Shortfall
In 2024, potato prices in Russia skyrocketed by 92%, onions by 48.2%, and cabbage by 44.7%, due to a low harvest resulting from unfavorable weather and reduced planting areas caused by low profitability in previous years; however, buckwheat prices dropped by 15% and eggs by 11.16%.
Russian Vegetable Prices Surge Amidst Harvest Shortfall
In 2024, potato prices in Russia skyrocketed by 92%, onions by 48.2%, and cabbage by 44.7%, due to a low harvest resulting from unfavorable weather and reduced planting areas caused by low profitability in previous years; however, buckwheat prices dropped by 15% and eggs by 11.16%.
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48% Bias Score
Tesla's Updated Model Y: Price Hike, New Features, and Global Recall
Tesla launched a new, more expensive Model Y with standard autonomous driving, priced at $59,990 in the US, but sales have dropped in 2024 due to global EV demand and competition; a recall of over 1.2 million vehicles in China due to software issues affecting the rearview camera adds further concern...
Tesla's Updated Model Y: Price Hike, New Features, and Global Recall
Tesla launched a new, more expensive Model Y with standard autonomous driving, priced at $59,990 in the US, but sales have dropped in 2024 due to global EV demand and competition; a recall of over 1.2 million vehicles in China due to software issues affecting the rearview camera adds further concern...
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Trump's Presidency: A Major Risk to Canadian Personal Finance
Donald Trump's presidency presents a major risk to the Canadian economy, potentially triggering a recession and affecting various investment portfolios; Canadians are advised to adjust their financial strategies based on individual circumstances and risk tolerances, particularly concerning potential...
Trump's Presidency: A Major Risk to Canadian Personal Finance
Donald Trump's presidency presents a major risk to the Canadian economy, potentially triggering a recession and affecting various investment portfolios; Canadians are advised to adjust their financial strategies based on individual circumstances and risk tolerances, particularly concerning potential...
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SoFi Exceeds Q3 Expectations Amidst Analyst Uncertainty
SoFi, a financial services platform, exceeded Q3 2024 revenue and earnings expectations, reporting $697 million in revenue and 5 cents GAAP EPS, while its customer count grew by a third to over 10 million; however, its stock price, at $18.10, remains below its peak, and analysts have mixed views on ...
SoFi Exceeds Q3 Expectations Amidst Analyst Uncertainty
SoFi, a financial services platform, exceeded Q3 2024 revenue and earnings expectations, reporting $697 million in revenue and 5 cents GAAP EPS, while its customer count grew by a third to over 10 million; however, its stock price, at $18.10, remains below its peak, and analysts have mixed views on ...
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Marriage vs. Domestic Partnership: Weighing Financial and Legal Ramifications
Marriage versus domestic partnership: A couple weighs tax implications, estate planning, inheritance, health insurance, Social Security benefits, asset/debt treatment, and legal proceedings before deciding.
Marriage vs. Domestic Partnership: Weighing Financial and Legal Ramifications
Marriage versus domestic partnership: A couple weighs tax implications, estate planning, inheritance, health insurance, Social Security benefits, asset/debt treatment, and legal proceedings before deciding.
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Great Flattening Trend" Reshapes US Workplaces
U.S. companies are eliminating middle management layers ("The Great Flattening Trend") to cut costs and boost efficiency, impacting employee morale and professional development, with mixed results reported by companies like Bayer and Novartis, and differing opinions among experts.
Great Flattening Trend" Reshapes US Workplaces
U.S. companies are eliminating middle management layers ("The Great Flattening Trend") to cut costs and boost efficiency, impacting employee morale and professional development, with mixed results reported by companies like Bayer and Novartis, and differing opinions among experts.
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44% Bias Score
Regent's Park Mansion Sells for £139 Million, Raising Transparency Concerns
A 40-bedroom mansion in Regent's Park, formerly owned by Prince Khaled bin Sultan al-Saud, has sold for approximately £139 million to a UK subsidiary of Zedra, a corporate services firm, despite efforts to increase transparency in offshore property ownership; the ultimate beneficial owner remains un...
Regent's Park Mansion Sells for £139 Million, Raising Transparency Concerns
A 40-bedroom mansion in Regent's Park, formerly owned by Prince Khaled bin Sultan al-Saud, has sold for approximately £139 million to a UK subsidiary of Zedra, a corporate services firm, despite efforts to increase transparency in offshore property ownership; the ultimate beneficial owner remains un...
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US Existing Home Sales Plunge to Near Three-Decade Low in 2024
US existing home sales in 2024 fell to 4.06 million, the lowest since 1995, driven by high home prices (median $407,500) and mortgage rates (peaking at 7.22%), despite a slight December rise; a housing shortage of 3.7 million units and the 'lock-in effect' further constrain the market.
US Existing Home Sales Plunge to Near Three-Decade Low in 2024
US existing home sales in 2024 fell to 4.06 million, the lowest since 1995, driven by high home prices (median $407,500) and mortgage rates (peaking at 7.22%), despite a slight December rise; a housing shortage of 3.7 million units and the 'lock-in effect' further constrain the market.
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48% Bias Score