The real estate market has seen a shift in the average down payment amounts for homebuyers. According to a recent report by Realtor.com, the average down payment in the first quarter of 2024 was 13.6%, with a median amount of $26,000. While these figures are higher compared to the previous year, they are still below
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The U.S. dollar held steady on Tuesday, as investors eagerly awaited the release of crucial inflation data that could influence future interest rate decisions. The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of other major currencies, inched up by 0.1% to 105.250 during early trading hours. With traders adopting a cautious approach, the
In a recent analyst call, Jefferies upgraded Boston Beer, the owner of Samuel Adams and Truly hard seltzer, to a buy rating. Analyst Kaumil Gajrawala cited potential multiple expansion opportunities for the company. Gajrawala highlighted the growth potential in flavored malt beverages and ready-to-drink cocktails, predicting a 4% to 5% increase in sales. One particular
Novavax, a struggling vaccine maker, experienced a significant boost in its stock prices following a new multibillion-dollar deal with French drugmaker Sanofi. The announcement of the licensing agreement resulted in Novavax’s shares nearly doubling, as Wall Street celebrated the partnership that allowed the company to remove its “going concern” warning. Key Details of the Agreement
The once mundane utilities sector, traditionally known for its stability and consistent dividends, is now experiencing a resurgence in interest as the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation sweeps across industries. Wells Fargo recently highlighted the potential for certain utility companies to capitalize on the growing excitement around AI and data centers. In the first
The recent rebound in Bitcoin price on Monday has sparked optimism among investors, as they eagerly await the upcoming United States inflation data for April. This data could potentially influence the Federal Reserve’s decision on future borrowing costs in 2024. The slight fall in the dollar on the same day has also provided some relief
Several Asian currencies remained relatively flat or experienced slight losses on Monday, with the yuan facing pressure due to middling Chinese inflation data. The yuan’s USDCNY pair rose by 0.1%, reaching a two-week high following the release of data over the weekend. The consumer price index inflation in China exceeded expectations in April, indicating that
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is no stranger to stirring up controversy with his tweets. Recently, Musk made a tweet that caught the attention of the Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin communities. In his tweet, Musk drew an analogy between the United States Federal Reserve and the board game Monopoly, highlighting the Fed’s
In a surprising turn of events, a substantial amount of Bitcoin — 1,000 BTC, valued at around $62 million — was observed being transferred from a Tron DAO account to an unfamiliar wallet identified only as “16aFk.” This sizable transaction, flagged by Whale Alert, sparked intrigue within the cryptocurrency community. The transfer raised eyebrows and
On a seemingly peaceful Sunday morning, the cryptocurrency market was jolted awake by the sudden activity of two dormant Bitcoin wallets that had been untouched for over a decade. These wallets, which had been inactive for precisely 10.7 years, made a swift move by transferring their entire holdings of 1,000 BTC – a value of