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American gated communities have evolved to fit a variety of budgets, lifestyles and needs. They aren’t just a haven for retirees or the ultra-wealthy, although those communities are still prevalent. Florida and California have the highest number of gated communities, in part because of weather and space. Retirees in particular chose Florida in the 1970s because…
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 taxis at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on May 16, 2025. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Southwest Airlines on Wednesday posted second-quarter earnings and revenue that fell short of Wall Street’s estimates but said travel demand has stabilized, echoing other airlines in recent weeks. Shares fell roughly…
The UnitedHealth logo on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Friday, July 7, 2023. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images UnitedHealth Group revealed Thursday it is facing a Justice Department investigation over its Medicare billing practices, adding to a string of setbacks for a company that owns the nation’s largest and most…
American Airlines‘ third-quarter profit forecast fell short of expectations as the carrier reinstated its 2025 financial forecast well below its outlook at the start of the year. American on Thursday forecast a 2025 adjusted per-share loss of as much as 20 cents or earnings of as much as 80 cents, down from adjusted earnings estimates…
Chipotle Mexican Grill on Wednesday cut its forecast for same-store sales growth this year after traffic declined for a second straight quarter. The burrito chain now anticipates flat same-store sales growth for 2025, down from its prior projection of a low-single-digit percentage increase. Chipotle trimmed its same-store sales outlook for the second consecutive quarter. But the company said sales trends are turning around. Starting…
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, arrives in Downing Street with his wife Brigitte Macron during his first inward State Visit to the United Kingdom on 9th July 2025 in London, United Kingdom. Mark Kerrison | In Pictures | Getty Images French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, on Wednesday sued right-wing provocateur podcaster Candace…
A Sold sign in front of a home under construction at the Waterways subdivision in Gulf Shores, Alabama, US, on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Micah Green | Bloomberg | Getty Images Real estate experts are weighing in on a potential end to capital gains tax on home sales — as floated by President Donald Trump…
A “For Rent, For Sale” sign is seen outside of a home in Washington, U.S., July 7, 2022. Sarah Silbiger | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists,…
British musician Ozzy Osbourne performs at the World Music Theater, Tinley Park, Chicago, Illinois, August 20, 2000. Paul Natkin | Archive Photos | Getty Images Ozzy Osbourne, the wailing Black Sabbath singer-turned-solo act who took the “Crazy Train” from a bleak childhood in working-class Birmingham, England, to heavy metal stardom, has died. He was 76….
A 12-pack of Coca-Cola is displayed on a counter in a 7-Eleven convenient store in Austin, Texas, on July 17, 2025. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations. Shares of the company rose 1% in premarket trading. Here’s what the company reported compared with what…