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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Sales Take a Dip: What's Next?

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, has seen its first annual sales decrease in over a decade. What happened? Well, despite a 2. 3% boost in the last quarter thanks to attractive offers like zero-interest financing and free charging, the overall sales from 2023 to 2024 dipped by 1. 1%. That's right,

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Jan 02 2025FINANCE

Crypto and Meme Stocks Boom on the First Trading Day of 2025

As 2025 trading kicked off, the market was buzzing with speculation. Stocks linked to cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, took a leap forward. Bitcoin's price climbed over $96, 000, causing related stocks to surge. Microstrategy, for instance, added 3% to its already massive 360% gain from 2024. Other c

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Why Are Hamptons Mansion Sales Slumping?

The Hamptons, a ritzy beach area in New York, has seen a big drop in luxury home sales. In 2024, the top 10 sales brought in $327 million, way down from $511 million in 2023. What's behind this slump? Experts say it might be due to high prices and not enough upgrades in these old mansions. Celebriti

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Why Will Pilatus PC-24 Jets Cost So Much in 2025?

Pilatus Aircraft, a Swiss company known for its innovative planes, started out in the 1940s fixing Swiss Air Force jets. By the late 1950s, their first big hit was the PC-6 Porter, a short-takeoff aircraft. In the 1980s, they invented the PC-12, a turboprop that could land anywhere. Customers loved

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Jan 01 2025FINANCE

2025: A Mix of Small Wins and Major Unknowns for Investors

As the calendar turns over to 2025, investors are crossing their fingers for a bright start. However, experts are cautioning that the stock market may not see the massive jumps seen in the past couple of years. Wall Street predictions suggest the S&P 500 could grow by about 15%, with a big boost fro

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

Non-Tech Stocks That Soared in 2024

2024 was a big year for the stock market, with tech giants like Nvidia leading the way. But tech wasn't the only sector making waves. Companies outside of tech had some impressive performances too. Let's take a look at some of the standout non-tech stocks of the year. Vistra, a Texas-based power co

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses Fear Loss of TikTok's Power

Imagine running a small business and suddenly losing a powerful tool like TikTok. That’s what millions of small business owners might face if a TikTok ban happens. Desiree Hill from Crown’s Corner Mechanic in Georgia knows this worry all too well. She started as a mobile mechanic and grew her busine

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Dec 31 2024BUSINESS

Stock Market Shake-Up: Nvidia and S&P 500 Hit Key Points

The stock market took a hit on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping by 1%, the S&P 500 falling by 1. 1%, and the Nasdaq selling off by 1. 2%. Nvidia's stock managed to bounce back slightly, ending just below its 50-day moving average. This average is a critical level to watch for i

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Dec 31 2024BUSINESS

Houses Stay Longer on Market in Late 2024

As we wrap up 2024, the housing market has seen a growth in supply, but there's a catch. Many homes have been on the market for quite a while without finding buyers, a trend not seen since 2019. In November 2024, active listings were up by 12. 1% compared to the same month in 2023, hitting the highe

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Dec 31 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Boom: Politics and Economy Fuel the Crypto Rally

In early 2025, the crypto market is thriving, thanks to a favorable economic and political environment, notes Grayscale's Zach Pandl. He shared in a CNBC Pro Talks interview that 2024 was a fantastic year for crypto, driven by a strong economy and the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts. Bitcoin, i

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