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AM WALL STREET BUSINESS – 01-02-2026

Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 6:27 am

AM WALL STREET BUSINESS – 01-02-2026

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AM WALL STREET BUSINESS – 01-01-2026

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 at 6:28 am

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AM WALL STREET BUSINESS – 12-31-2025

Wed, Dec 31, 2025 at 6:34 am

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Home prices rise at slowest annual rate in 13 years

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 at 4:45 pm

Rising home prices are showing signs of slowing down. U-S home prices rose in October, but at the slowest annual rate in more than 13 years. Government data show home prices went up just 1-point-7 percent last month from a year earlier. Home price increases are now a fraction of what they were during and immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s another positive sign in a housing market that’s been too expensive for many would-be home buyers.

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AM WALL STREET BUSINESS – 12-30-2025

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 at 7:13 am

AM WALL STREET BUSINESS – 12-30-2025

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Pending U.S. home sales hit highest level since 2023

Mon, Dec 29, 2025 at 3:26 pm

There are some hopeful signs for America’s real estate market. Pending home sales in the U-S surged in November to their highest level in three years. The National Association of Realtors says sales rose 3-point-3 percent last month, after October’s sales were revised upward. It’s the best performance since February 2023. The numbers suggest improving affordability conditions for home buyers.

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AM WALL STREET BUSINESS – 12-29-2025

Mon, Dec 29, 2025 at 6:50 am

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AM WALL STREET BUSINESS – 12-26-2025

Fri, Dec 26, 2025 at 6:15 am

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Visa and Mastercard report 4% growth in holiday sales

Thu, Dec 25, 2025 at 6:35 am

The two biggest credit card companies are reporting 4-percent growth in U-S holiday retail sales. Visa and Mastercard released the figures, showing that consumers largely shrugged off their economic worries. According to the data, shoppers were more deliberate with their purchases by shopping early and leaning on promotions to get the best deals. Sales of electronics like TVs and smartphones led spending in Visa transactions, while Mastercard said its card users focused on clothing and jewelry.

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