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Why a housing market 'thaw' never came in 2024

Wall Street analysts had hoped the housing market would show signs of life in 2024. Instead, it remained stagnant: Sales of previously owned homes are poised to set the record for the worst year since 1995 for the second year in a row.

Morgan Stanley Says GenAI’s Momentum Could Lift These 2 Stocks Higher

In the last couple of years, AI technology has become the ‘shiny new thing’ in the business world, the new tech that transforms industries with streamlined workflows, smarter applications, more satisfied customers, increased revenues – essentially, if there’s a challenge, AI is marketed as the solution. From optimizing operations to redefining customer experiences, its potential seems boundless, making it a cornerstone of modern business strategies. The rapid expansion of AI into both the genera

Europe’s Big Stocks Are Shrinking Deeper Into US Megacaps’ Shadow

(Bloomberg) -- A $93 billion plunge in Novo Nordisk A/S shares has provided the latest blow to Europe’s largest listed companies, which have spent another year struggling in vain to match the returns of Wall Street’s biggest stocks.Most Read from BloombergReviving a Little-Known Modernist Landmark in BuffaloThe Architects Who Built MiamiNew York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Still Faces Legal HurdlesNew York City’s Historic Preservation Movement Is Having a Midlife CrisisMexico City to Boost Mobilit

'Skip Forward': Cruise Company Markets $159K 4-Year World Tour To Election-Weary Travelers

As political tensions rise in the United States, a unique opportunity is catching the attention of election-weary travelers. Villa Vie Residences, a Florida-based cruise company, offers a multiyear global adventure aboard its luxury vessel, the Villa Vie Odyssey. Dubbed the "Skip Forward" program in a press release from Villa Vie, the cruise is part of a 15-year worldwide journey that allows travelers to hop on or off at various ports, providing a way to "escape from reality." A Floating Escape

Why This Surprising Dividend Stock Is Still Attractive after an 80% Rally

Shares of Cal-Maine (CALM) have gained 80% this past year. While it may be surprising that a producer of eggs and egg products posted a scorching performance in a year otherwise dominated by AI, tech stocks, and crypto, the results show Cal-Maine was a major winner nonetheless. And here’s what’s even more surprising — it’s still an attractive buy, even after this impressive run. I’m bullish on shares of Cal-Maine based on its strong recent performance, strong positioning in the current consumer