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Benny Kass

Recent Articles from Benny Kass

Columnists June 20, 2023

Stock market today: Wall Street falls and takes a step back after its big rally

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling Tuesday in Wall Street’s first trading after a five-week rally carried it to its highest level since the spring of last year. The […]

Columnists June 15, 2023

Energy secretary Granholm says she failed to reveal stock holdings; GOP calls for investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Republican on the Senate Energy panel is calling for an investigation of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, after she told the committee she mistakenly provided false […]

Columnists June 15, 2023

‘Generation Investor 2023’: Best Resources for Investing Success

Liam Gibson | Wealth of Geeks The market narrative has been anything but straightforward this year. With recent bank failures, an unfolding artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, retreating inflation, high interest […]

Columnists June 14, 2023

Fed keeps rates unchanged for first time in 15 months but signals 2 more potential hikes this year 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation. But in a surprise move, the […]

Columnists June 14, 2023

GOLDMAN: Can’t focus at work? Blame a cheeseburger! 

Who wants you to eat healthier? Your mother. Your doctor. And your brain. That’s why, instead of that cheeseburger, you should eat a strawberry, or a walnut, or a fish. Not your […]

Columnists June 14, 2023

ENNICO: Business tips for artists 

“My husband is a famous artist but isn’t really good at the business side of things. I’ve just retired from a corporate job and want to help him out. What’s the […]

Columnists June 14, 2023

Construction employment rises in 42 states over the past 12 months 

Construction employment increased in 42 states in April from a year earlier, while only 24 states added construction jobs from March to April, according to a new analysis of federal employment data […]

Columnists June 14, 2023

Opportunity Zone home price trends mixed in first quarter 2023, matching patterns nationwide 

ATTOM has released its first-quarter 2023 report analyzing qualified low-income Opportunity Zones targeted by Congress for economic redevelopment, in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (see full methodology […]

Columnists June 14, 2023

Charlotte named top 10 best places to live by U.S. News & World Report 

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Charlotte one of the 2023-2024 Best Places to Live in the U.S. Charlotte ranked eighth in the […]

Columnists June 14, 2023

Want a cheap apartment? According to Dwellsy’s latest data report, you might want to drive inland 

         If escalating gas prices, food prices, and interest rates are squelching your spring joy, Jonas Bordo, CEO and cofounder of Dwellsy, has some good news: At least […]

Columnists June 14, 2023

Kolter Homes Honored with multiple MAME awards 

  Kolter Homes proudly announces its recent accolades at the 38th Annual MAME Awards, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte. The awards ceremony, held at the Hyatt […]

Columnists June 14, 2023

Graycor Selected as General Contractor for Bosch’s Lincolnton Expansion 

 Graycor Construction Company has been selected to build a new, 325,000-square-foot building in Lincolnton for Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services. The facility, an expansion to Bosch’s power […]

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