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“British fintech Wise reports 280% jump in profit as higher interest rates boost income”

“…Wise reported revenue of £498.2 million, up 25% year-on-year, in the half-year ended on Sept. 30, 2023. Including interest income, the company’s total income stood at £656 million for the period, up 58% year-on-year. Before tax, company profit came in… Continue Reading…

Business

“China’s largest chipmaker SMIC posts a 80% drop in third-quarter profit”

“China’s largest chipmaker SMIC on Thursday posted a 80% drop in third-quarter profit as global demand weakness hit foundries hard. Net income for the quarter ended September plunged 80% compared to a year ago — larger than the 64% drop posted in second quarter… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Trade Desk shares plunge about 30% on weak guidance tied to auto, Hollywood strikes”

“The Trade Desk shares plunged about 30% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the ad-tech company issued fourth-quarter revenue guidance that fell well short of analysts’ estimates. Third-quarter results topped estimates. Here’s how the company did: For the December period, Trade… Continue Reading…

Banking, Business

“Citigroup considering at least 10% job cuts in major businesses…”

“Citigroup’s managers and consultants working on CEO Jane Fraser’s reorganization have discussed job cuts of at least 10% in several major businesses, CNBC reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the process… Last month, Citi said it would cut… Continue Reading…

Economy

“62% of Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck, making it ‘the main financial lifestyle,’ report finds”

“…As of September, 62% of adults said they are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new LendingClub report. The figure is unchanged from last year. “Living paycheck to paycheck remains the main financial lifestyle among U.S. consumers,” the report said…” https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/31/62percent-of-americans-still-live-paycheck-to-paycheck-amid-inflation.html… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. GDP grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the third quarter, better than expected”

“…Gross domestic product, a measure of all goods and services produced in the U.S., rose at a 4.9% annualized pace in the July-through-September period, up from an unrevised 2.1% pace in the second quarter, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.. Economists surveyed by… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Nikola stock surges 9% after disgraced founder Trevor Milton ordered to repay $165 million”

“Shares of electric truck maker Nikola traded higher Tuesday after the company said in a regulatory filing that its disgraced founder, Trevor Milton, has been ordered to pay the company about $165 million in damages. Shares closed up about 9%, trading at a little… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Only 19% of Americans increased their emergency savings in 2023. ‘That puts households in a bind,’ expert says”

“Largely due to high inflation and rising interest rates, 81% of adults said they did not contribute to their emergency savings this year, and 60% also said they feel behind when it comes to building a cash cushion, according to a new Bankrate report…”… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“…Now the 8% mortgage rate is back”

“…Now the popular 30-year fixed mortgage rate is at 8%, the highest in decades, making things even tougher. Mortgage demand is at its lowest point in nearly 30 years… Would-be sellers, meanwhile, are trapped. They have little desire to trade the 3% rate… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage rates near 8%, an ‘inventory crisis’: Homebuyers face a ‘tricky’ market, expert says”

“…With fewer people selling their houses, she said, there is now an “inventory crisis.” “We’ve seen a crunch — our first-time homebuyers are struggling,” she added… Mortgage rates are currently approaching 8%, the highest level in decades, and have priced many first-time… Continue Reading…