The market for rental apartment buildings is tumbling at its fastest-rate since 2009 in the wake of the Great Financial Crisis. The Washington Post obtained data from research firm CoStar Group that show a 74 percent year-over-year drop in sales in the first quarter of 2023. The report found that the decline is partly the result of higher interest rates pushing up financing costs for investors. The recent banking crisis has also been a damper on the market.
Ivanka Trump began testifying Wednesday in the civil fraud trial that is publicly probing the Trump family business, making an appearance she tried to prevent.
Walmart announced it's looking to create a calm morning shopping experience by turning TV walls to static non-moving images, silencing radios, and dimming store lights.
Biotech company Biogen lowered its full-year profit forecast, citing higher costs related to its purchase of drug maker Reata Pharmaceuticals as well as the launch of its Alzheimer's drug.