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With high prices and mortgage rates, homeowners feel ‘stuck’
A home available for sale is shown on May 22, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesWhen Rachel Burress moved into her mother's house around a decade ago, it seemed like a short-term stop on the path to homeownership.The…
Trump megadonors, VP hopefuls headline Republican National Convention
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Doral, Florida, on July 9, 2024.Giorgio Viera | Afp | Getty ImagesThe Trump campaign and the Republican National Convention on Saturday…
Cevian has a stake in Smith & Nephew. How it may help improve margins
A logo sign outside of a facility occupied by Smith & Nephew in Austin, Texas.SIPPL Sipa USA | APCompany: Smith & Nephew (SN.-GB)Business: Smith & Nephew is a British portfolio medical technology company that operates…
Bernie Sanders urges Dems to ‘stop the bickering’ and back Biden
Sen. Bernie Sanders urged Democrats to "stop the bickering" and support President Joe Biden, admonishing those who have been spurred by fears about the incumbent's health to call for a new nominee to compete against former President…
Inside the $1,000/month diet of an Olympic gold medalist
At six-foot-seven and 320 pounds, two-time Olympic champion Ryan Crouser needs a lot of food to fuel his quest for gold.The shot put star, who took home the gold medal in his event at both Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, must consume roughly…
Travelers say these are the best and worst U.S. airports in 2024
AirHelp, an air passenger rights company, released its 2024 AirHelp Score report on the best and worst airports around the world. The report ranked 239 airports from 69 countries, including the United States.To rank the airports, the…
Look to the U.S. for stock market leadership in 2024
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 3, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersAmericans have often been accused, especially by those living abroad, of having a rather narrow view of the…
30-year-old left the U.S. for Budapest—pays $560/month for a 1-bedroom
A near-death experience inspired Denae McGaha to move halfway across the world.In 2011, when McGaha was 16 years old, a deadly tornado ripped through her parents' house in Harvest, Alabama while she, her brother, mother and father were…
U.S. cities are sinking. Here’s what that means for homeowners
The land below many U.S. cities is sinking, including New Orleans, New York City, Miami and south San Francisco.This phenomenon, known as land subsidence, can severely affect the integrity of buildings and infrastructure. When coupled…
S&P retreats, yen surges, Tesla sinks
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 27, 2023.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersThis report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on…