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Legend Group Hires Noah Larson

The Legend Group ha shired Noah Larson to its team of financial advisors. Larson is a Jamestown native who graduated from Jamestown High School before earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond, majoring in philosophy, political science, economics, and law. He has ...

Looking To Buy A Home?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thinking of buying a home with the help of a real estate agent? You can no longer take it for granted that a seller will cover the cost of your agent’s commission. Home sellers have traditionally offered a blanket commission to a buyer’s agent when they listed their ...

The Price Of Gold Is At A Record High, Here’s Why

NEW YORK (AP) — A gold rush is here. The precious metal hit an all time high this week. The spot price for gold closed Tuesday above $2,514, according to data from FactSet. That’s the highest closing price recorded for the commodity to date. Here’s what you need to know. What is the ...

Target Reverses Sales Slump While Macy’s Reports Another Quarterly Decline

NEW YORK (AP) — Grocery aisle deals and an emphasis on affordable but stylish clothes helped Target reverse a year-long sales slump, while Macy’s on Wednesday reported another quarterly decline and said sales for the fiscal year will be weaker than expected due to a “more discriminating ...

New Surveys Show Signs Of Optimism Among Small Business Owners

NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners overall are feeling positive about their business and achieving the goals they set for this year despite inflation and high labor costs, according to two new surveys. “At the mid-point of 2024, we asked small businesses to look back on the goals they set for the year, and we found that they’re satisfied with their progress and successes over the first half,” said Gina Taylor Cotter, executive vice president and general manager of American Express’ small business products. The American Express survey of more than 1,100 small business ...

Kayak CEO Says Being Number 2 To Google In Travel Searches Is ‘Not A Bad Place To Be’

Travel is booming, with record numbers of passengers surging through U.S. airports, and Kayak CEO Steve Hafner says searches on his company’s site are still rising as people start to think about holiday trips. Hafner says interest is rising fastest for premium travel experiences, whether that means a better seat in the main cabin or an upgrade to business class. The company that he co-founded two decades ago is now part of Booking Holdings, which doesn’t break out Kayak’s financials. Hafner spoke recently to The Associated Press about the travel business and the company he ...