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Take a look inside the world’s largest 3D printed housing development
Just outside Austin, in Georgetown, Texas, brand new planned communities sprawl out as far as the eye can see, which is pretty far in this part of the country. But one small subdivision instantly draws focus. Just completed, it is now…
Inditex shares sink 7% as Zara owner points to sales slowdown
Zara owner Inditex on Wednesday posted a year-on-year rise in fourth-quarter sales that met expectations, even as the retailer pointed to a slowdown in demand at the start of the year.The Spanish retailer reported revenues of 11.21…
Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the media, next to Tesla CEO Elon Musk with his son X Æ A-12, with Tesla cars in the background, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 11, 2025.Kevin Lamarque | ReutersPresident Donald…
Where Janus Henderson sees opportunity for income in 2025
Allocating to fixed-income sectors that are trading at cheaper relative valuations will be key for investors this year, according to Janus Henderson. That means looking beyond investment-grade credit, Treasurys and the Bloomberg U.S.…
More couples are choosing lab-grown diamonds over natural stones for engagement rings.
Fg Trade | E+ | Getty ImagesMore couples are saying "yes" to lab-grown diamonds.In 2024, 52% of couples surveyed said their engagement ring featured a lab-grown diamond, according to the 2025 Real Weddings Study by The Knot. The…
Tesla shares plunge 15%, suffering steepest drop in five years
Tesla's sell-off on Wall Street intensified on Monday, with shares of the electric vehicle maker plunging 15%, their worst day on the market since September 2020.On Friday, Tesla wrapped up a seventh straight week of losses, its longest…
Homebuyers are making bigger down payments. Coming up with that cash is still a struggle
Alvarez | E+ | Getty ImagesHome prices have been rising, and so have down payments.The median down payment among homebuyers in December was $63,188, according to a recent report by Redfin. That's up 7.5%, or about $4,000, from a year…
Gen Z’s wealth effect will shape the economy over time — here’s who will benefit
With rising incomes and a willingness to spend, Generation Z could have a profound impact on the economy and the market. The cohort's global income levels are expected to increase from $9 trillion in 2023 to $36 trillion around 2030 and…
Weekly mortgage demand surges 20% higher, after interest rates drop to the lowest since
Ryan Ratliff, center, real estate sales associate with Re/Max Advance Realty, shows Ryan Paredes, left, and Ariadna Paredes a home for sale in Cutler Bay, Florida, on April 20, 2023.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesA sharp drop in mortgage…
How Facebook Marketplace is keeping young people on the platform
Meta's Facebook's influence remains strong globally, but younger users are logging in less. Only 32% of U.S. teens use Facebook today, down from 71% in 2014, according to a 2024 Pew Research study. However, Facebook's resale platform…