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New York Attorney General asks judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for stonewalling on documents
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New York Attorney General asks judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for stonewalling on documents

New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks during a news conference, to announce criminal justice reform in New York City, U.S., May 21, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge Thursday to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt of court for refusing to comply with a […]

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Inside the  million hilltop palace for sale in Beverly Hills
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Inside the $87 million hilltop palace for sale in Beverly Hills

Private drive leading to the main residence at 1420 Davies Dr in Beverly Hills. Joe Bryant “For a person who likes this style there’s nothing like it, that’s why we feel bullish on the price,” listing agent Aaron Kirman of the Aaron Kirman Group told CNBC. The palatial main residence reigns over 90210 from an […]

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Developers are turning to master-planned communities to solve the housing affordability crisis
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Developers are turning to master-planned communities to solve the housing affordability crisis

Americans who are short on cash to make rent may need to face an uncomfortable reality: Conditions will likely get worse before they get better. U.S. housing supply fell to the lowest levels observed in over 20 years, according to the National Association of Realtors. That’s dramatically pushing up prices for consumers, and catching the […]

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Developers are flooding Arizona with homes even as historic Western drought intensifies
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Developers are flooding Arizona with homes even as historic Western drought intensifies

California just experienced its driest January and February ever, and the snowpack is dangerously low. As the West enters its third year of drought, water sources are drying up, and restrictions on the Colorado River are now hitting all sectors of the Western economy, inculding homebuilding. While there is a shortage of water, there is […]

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Manhattan residential real estate sales hit a record .3 billion in the first quarter
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Manhattan residential real estate sales hit a record $7.3 billion in the first quarter

Luxury high-rise apartments are viewed across Central Park South near Columbus Circle in the Manhattan borough of New York. Robert Nickelsberg | Getty Images Manhattan residential real estate sales topped $7 billion in the first quarter, marking the strongest-ever start to a year as the market shows no signs of slowing, according to new sales […]

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Getting a divorce? Here’s how to tackle those money issues
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Getting a divorce? Here’s how to tackle those money issues

Peter Dazeley | The Image Bank | Getty Images When dealing with a divorce, it can be hard to focus on your future finances. However, it’s crucial to face up to them sooner rather than later. “People often say ‘I just want out,’ but the reality is going to hit you later,” said certified financial […]

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Citi raises its forecast for China’s GDP growth, bringing it closer to the official target
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Citi raises its forecast for China’s GDP growth, bringing it closer to the official target

Real estate and related sectors account for at least 25% of China’s economy, according to Moody’s. Costfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s economy faces so much new pressure from Covid that Beijing may increase stimulus — boosting overall growth, Citi said Thursday. “Given the strong start of the year and the […]

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A stock-buying strategy to beat inflation and generate income
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A stock-buying strategy to beat inflation and generate income

Stocks with rising dividends can provide consistent and growing income in an inflationary environment. Source

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‘Significant’ evidence suggests Trump Organization misstated asset values for more than a decade, NY AG says
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‘Significant’ evidence suggests Trump Organization misstated asset values for more than a decade, NY AG says

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Iowa States Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, October 9, 2021. Rachel Mummey | Reuters The New York Attorney General Office’s probe of the Trump Organization has “uncovered significant evidence” suggesting that the company’s financial statements for more than a decade relied on misleading valuations […]

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China’s factories were hit harder this quarter than last year as Covid drags on, survey says
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China’s factories were hit harder this quarter than last year as Covid drags on, survey says

China’s bicycle exports for the first two months of 2022 fell by 16% from a year ago, after growing by 14.9% for all of 2021, according to customs data. Song Wei | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — Manufacturing, one of the main drivers of China’s growth since the pandemic began, saw slower […]

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