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Mortgage rates fell this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.3% from last week's reading of 6.37%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.83% a year ago.MIAMI OVERTAKES LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK AS WORLD'S RISKIEST HOUSING MARKET FOR BUBBLE RISK"Compared to one year ago when rates were […]

Spirit Airlines is facing renewed financial pressure as rising fuel costs threaten to complicate its efforts to exit bankruptcy, adding uncertainty to its restructuring plan, according to reports. The low-cost carrier, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late 2024, has been working toward a financial overhaul aimed at stabilizing operations and improving liquidity. But a recent surge in fuel prices – driven by the ongoing war with Iran – […]

Walmart is giving one of its most recognizable brands a fresh look for the first time in more than a decade.The retail giant announced Wednesday that it is rolling out a sweeping redesign of its flagship Great Value label, spanning nearly 10,000 food and household products. The effort marks the brand’s first full refresh in over 10 years and the largest private-label update in Walmart’s history."Great Value has earned customers’ […]

A Disney World fan account shared video suggesting the Florida theme park has revived its famous "Ladies and gentlemen" greeting, after ditching such phrases for gender-neutral messages years ago.The fan account, known on X as "Theme Park Cheetah," shared video purporting to show the return of the greeting."It was very nice to hear that ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ has returned to the Magic Kingdom Express Monorail recently!" the account wrote in […]

More than 5,000 Graco infant car seats sold through Target, Walmart and other major retailers are being recalled in the United States after the company and federal regulators warned of an injury risk tied to the seat base.The recall applies to Graco SnugRide Turn & Slide car seats sold in the United States from January 2026 through March 2026 at Amazon, Babylist, Target, Walmart and on Graco's website."At Graco, the […]

Americans are facing a midnight deadline to file their 2025 tax return, but the refunds that await the majority of taxpayers are larger on average than a year ago with taxpayers in certain states receiving higher refunds, according to a new report.An analysis by Upgraded Points of how refund amounts have changed across geographic areas and income levels finds that the estimated average refund for 2026 is $3,571, with 72.9% […]

WrestleMania 41 proved to be as impactful to Las Vegas as it was to the pro wrestling industry as fans who were in the city last year saw John Cena win his historic 17th WWE championship.TKO Group Holdings said in a press release on Wednesday that WrestleMania 41 "delivered WWE’s largest economic impact number measured to date with $322.2 million." When the number is combined with Riyadh Season’s Canelo Alvarez […]

A widening gap between heavily regulated states and those with lighter rules is increasingly shaping where businesses choose to operate, as compliance costs and administrative hurdles weigh on growth.JAMIE DIMON SAYS NEW YORK, OTHER CITIES FACE WORKER 'EXODUS' AS LAWMAKERS PUSH HIGHER TAXESFOX Business’ Madison Alworth joined FOX Business’ Stuart Varney on "Varney & Co." to report on how regulatory burdens are influencing economic decisions across the country.Recent data from […]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Chris Brownridge unveiled Project Nightingale — the first model in the company’s newly launched Coachbuild Collection — during a FOX Business exclusive interview Tuesday, describing it as a "very special" addition to the ultra-luxury brand’s lineup."Today, we're announcing Project Nightingale," Brownridge told "The Big Money Show" co-host Taylor Riggs. "Project Nightingale is a very special motorcar for Rolls-Royce. It is the first of our Coachbuild Collection," he […]