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It's taking Americans a decade longer to buy their first homes compared to previous generations as boomers dominate the home-buying market.

The average home buyer is 56 years old as first-time buyers fall to historic lows

The New York Times' tech team has gone on strike, threatening the newspaper's real-time coverage of Election Day results.

New York Times’ tech staff walks out before Election Day

Demolition has started at New Orleans' abandoned Six Flags, closed since Hurricane Katrina. The site is set for redevelopment.

Years after Hurricane Katrina, demolition at Six Flags in New Orleans begins

The business world is watching the 2024 presidential election as tariffs could come after a Trump win.

Businesses prepare for effects of possible tariffs if Trump wins

Investors think the dollar would weaken in a Harris economy and strengthen in a Trump-led economy. But why?

Why investors think a Kamala Harris victory leads to a weaker dollar

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been unloading a huge portion of its Apple holdings over the last nine months.

Warren Buffett keeps selling Apple stock to hoard cash. But why?

Boeing workers voted to accept the company’s latest contract offer Monday night, putting an end to the costliest strike in the U.S. in more than two decades. Members of the International Association of Machinists voted 59% in favor of the deal.

Boeing union members accept new contract ending strike

Election Day 2024 is finally here. Hear former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris’ final pitches to supporters.

Trump, Harris vie for the White House as Election Day arrives

After a strong October for the "Trump trade," today's markets are paring down bets on the former president ahead of the election.

Markets are more uncertain about Trump victory in final days

TV networks and streaming services are bringing out their latest advancements in election night coverage to win your vote.

TV networks, streaming services add features to win election night

Wendy's plans to close 140 outdated locations, replacing them with modernized restaurants featuring updated tech and design.

Wendy’s to close 140 underperforming, outdated locations

The striking union warned they "risk a regressive or lesser offer in the future" if members don't vote yes on Boeing's latest contract offer.

The best it gets? Boeing machinists union urges striking members to vote yes

Ford is halting production of the F-150 Lightning, as the automaker‘s electric division is set to incur a loss of around $5 billion this year.

Ford halts F-150 Lightning production amid $5B in EV losses

A new kind of schizophrenia drug promises fewer side effects.

FDA approves new drug for schizophrenia, promises few side effects

Arizona recreational pot industry sees big changes with new home delivery

Arizona recreational pot industry sees big changes with new home delivery

The U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October after huge gains in September. Two major strikes and two hurricanes affected the survey.

Economy adds 12,000 jobs in last report before election amid hurricanes, strikes

On the final weekend before Election Day the candidates are looking to rally undecided voters in the west.

Harris, Trump look to win the West with 4 days until Election Day

A former Disney employee is accused of hacking the company’s servers, including claiming certain foods were peanut-free.

Fired Disney worker accused of hacking menus, claimed items as peanut-free

Apple is expected to see a 20% boost in iPhone sales in China when it reports earnings. Meanwhile, more phones are being assembled in India.

What Apple’s big iPhone surge in China tells us about China relations

Former President Donald Trump is embracing President Joe Biden's "garbage" comment about his supporters.

Trump brings trash truck to rally as Harris distances from Biden’s comment

Trump repeatedly floats getting rid of income tax and replacing it with revenue from tariffs, pointing to the 1890s as proof it can work.

Can Trump get rid of income tax and replace revenue with tariffs?

A solar panel factory in Ohio is drawing criticism for receiving federal subsidies while being partially owned by a Chinese company.

US renewable energy subsidies benefit a Chinese solar company in Ohio

Ford CEO Jim Farley faces criticism for driving a Chinese-made Xiaomi EV while his company promotes their American-made electric vehicles.

Ford CEO drives Chinese EV as his company promotes US-made models

Nerds Gummy Clusters have become this year's trendiest Halloween candy and leading the Ferrera Candy Company to financial success.

Nerds Gummy Clusters rack up $500M in 2024 before Halloween