Flipping a house today, rates, timelines and buyer competition

The president hasn’t always approved of Walmart’s moves, having criticized the chain’s response to tariffs last year.

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Star Holdings (NASDAQ: STHO) announced today that it has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Net income attributable to common shareholders for the second quarter was $41.4 million and earnings per share was $3.43….

The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.05%.  The dollar is slightly higher today, boosted by hawkish comments from the Fed.  Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said that, given higher inflation, the more prudent course would have been for the Fed to wait for more information before cutting rates.  Also, Kansas City Fed President…

“Counting on” alum Joy-Anna Duggar and her husband, Austin Forsyth, are expecting their fourth child together—as they continue to build their dream farmhouse. The 28-year-old reality TV star took to Instagram to share a carousel of snaps announcing her pregnancy alongside Forsyth. In the post, Duggar could be seen cradling her bump as she donned…

Kalshi has launched what it describes as the first CFTC-regulated perpetual futures contracts in the United States, covering gold and silver. The new products trade around the clock and carry no expiration date, according to a company announcement published on September 10, 2026. The exchange said the launch addresses long-standing limitations in how commodities are…

US Senate passes sweeping Russia energy sanctions, next stop US House Senate Advances Russia and Iran Sanctions Legislation By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate easily passed sweeping Russia sanctions legislation on Friday, advancing a long-delayed measure backed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham and setting the stage for consideration by…