Trump's Davos speech put affordability front and center. Here's what the data says.

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Trump arriving in Switzerland, where he focused his Davos speech on affordability.

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Get ready to enter a bidding war in these 10 housing markets this year

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Hartford, Connecticut, skyline.
The Northeast made up more than half of the top 10 hottest metros for 2026.

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Trump's first year back in office was a mixed bag for the business world

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U.S. President Trump delivers remarks at America Business Forum in Miami

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I compared Costco shopping carts of Kirkland Signature products and brand names. The price differences surprised me.

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Packages of Kirkland Signature AA-size alkaline batteries are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on July 12, 2025 in San Diego, California.
Major retailers typically have several in-house brands. Costco just has one: Kirkland Signature.

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'This is a mistake President': Bill Ackman responds to Trump's call for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest

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Bill Ackman.

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How banning big investors from buying homes could affect prices

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Recently completed homes at the Judson Ranch Project in Redlands, CA.
Mega landlords own a higher share of single-family homes in a handful of big Sun Belt cities.

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These 10 housing markets top the list for first-time homebuyers

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A for-sale sign is displayed outside a home for sale in Los Angeles, California.

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is inaugurated, vowing to replace 'rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism'

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A photo of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji at his inauguration.
Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as the mayor of New York on Thursday. His wife, Rama Duwaji, joined him onstage at City Hall.

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These midsize Midwestern cities were the hottest places to buy homes in 2025

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The sun sets on the Illinois State Capitol in downtown Springfield.
Springfield, Illinois, was the ninth most popular market for home buyers this year, according to a Zillow analysis.

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Trump says every American military member is getting a $1,776 'warrior dividend' check before Christmas

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Trump addresses the nation
Trump pledges $1,776 bonus checks to military members funded by tariffs for Christmas.

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