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Why Walmart moved
Q. I read that Walmart left the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) last year and is now listed and trading on the Nasdaq stock market. Why? -- T.P., LaCrosse, Wisconsin
A. There are several possible reasons, such as cost, image and listing requirements.
The NYSE dates back to 1792, and many consider it more prestigious. Compani ... (full story)
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
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NEW YORK (AP) — Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates.
But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?
Some workplace experts argue that with more businesses adopting AI tools, sof ... (full story)
Edmunds' five best used performance cars for less than $25,000
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If you like the idea of owning a fun-to-drive car but can’t afford a new one, this summer is an ideal time to consider buying used. Right now, quite a few performance cars that might have been out of reach for you when new can be had for less than $25,000 on the used market.
Edmunds’ editors reviewed what’s ava ... (full story)
The best places to park your short-term investments
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As you consider your options for short-term investments, keep three key items in mind.
1. Yield: The accounts with the highest yields typically require you to maintain a minimum balance. “Teaser” rates may apply to the first few months but drop after that. Additionally, that high yield may only apply to balances unde ... (full story)
US home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices
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Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated last month to their fastest pace since December, a sharp turnaround in demand after a lackluster start to the spring homebuying season.
Existing home sales rose 3.2% in May from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units, the National Associat ... (full story)