The numbers: The initial reading of consumer sentiment jumped to 83 in early March, according to an index produced by the University of Michigan. That is the highest level in a year. Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal had forecast the index would rise to 78.9. What happened: The …
Read More »The Wall Street Journal: New York City to reopen high schools for in-person learning March 22
New York City public high schools will reopen March 22 for some in-person learning, after more than two months of fully remote instruction for their students. About 55,000 students and 17,000 school staff are expected to return to 488 high schools, the city’s Department of Education said Monday morning. In …
Read More »Mortgage rates hit new high since last July
According to National Mortgage News, the mortgage rate increases noticeably stifled recent borrower applications, but further growth should slacken right as the typical prime home buying season starts, said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “While activity remains high, it’s currently on par with early March, prior to the pandemic,” …
Read More »MarketWatch Premium: These ETFs can give you high dividend yields with relatively low risk
How high is high, when it comes to dividend yields? For investors who need income, standards have changed. Long gone are the days when you could enjoy a 5% yield on a tax-exempt bond with a high credit rating. All is not lost. Investors holding stocks can make use of …
Read More »The Big Move: I’m planning to retire soon. Should we sell our home while prices are high — and rent for two years?
‘The Big Move’ is a MarketWatch column looking at the ins and outs of real estate, from navigating the search for a new home to applying for a mortgage. Do you have a question about buying or selling a home? Do you want to know where your next move should …
Read More »The Ratings Game: Twitter stock closes at seven-year high, as analyst cheers newfound ‘swagger’
Twitter Inc.’s stock took off Wednesday after the social-media company’s fourth-quarter results and commentary about the outlook helped relieve concerns about how the service will fare in the new reality. For the first quarter, the company expects 20% growth in its count of monetizable daily active users, a projection that …
Read More »Benefits of Considering High end Apartments for Rent in Japan
Your search for high end apartments for rent in Japan ends with the right selection of apartments as you will get a large number of apartments that are available with attractive amenities and facilities. Rather than spending money on the purchase of a new home, you can easily rent an …
Read More »The Ratings Game: GE stock rises to 9-month high as BofA analyst gets a little more bullish
AFP via Getty Images Shares of General Electric Co. rose Friday toward a nine-month high, after BofA Securities analyst lifted his stock price target by 18%, amid a more upbeat outlook on the industrial conglomerate’s health care business as COVID-19 cases rise globally. The stock GE, +2.64% reversed an earlier …
Read More »Metals Stocks: Gold on track to settle at a 7-week high as U.S. dollar falls
Martin Abbugao/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Gold futures traded higher Thursday, lifted as the U.S. dollar slumped and investors watched results of the U.S. elections that appeared more likely to deliver a split government. Gold for December delivery GCZ20, +2.40% was up $ 32.30, or 1.7%, at $ 1,928.50 an ounce, while …
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