Most analysts predict a drop of about a quarter to a half a percentage point in mortgage rates. "I think psychologically it will help," said Ivy Zelman, executive vice president of research and ...

Businesses and government agencies posted 7.1 million open jobs at the end of November, the Labor Department said Wednesday, down from 7.4 million in October. Layoffs also dropped, however, as ...

Altria is the largest cigarette maker in the United States. The company's core business has been in decline for years. Management's efforts to find a new avenue for growth are important to focus on.

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite were unstoppable in 2025, with respective gains of 13%, 16%, and 20%. According to one time-tested valuation tool, this is the second ...

Lev Facher covers the U.S. addiction and overdose crisis. The significant, recent decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths was driven in large part by a sudden shift in North America’s illicit drug supply ...

Going to the movies last year became one ideological battle after another. It was clear throughout 2025 that movies and media offended our trust under the guise of entertainment content that was often ...

Newly agreed rents across Britain dipped by 0.7% in 2025 to an average £1,371 per month, according to Hamptons latest letting index. This marked the first time rents fell over a full calendar year ...

2026 has begun, and it looks to be a very exciting year for video games. In addition to being the first full year for the Switch 2--we'll surely hear about even more games for the system as we move ...