Dec 19, 2024

Signs of life in commercial real estate

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In some locations, competition for office space is heating up. Plus, the EV market is accelerating in Norway and diners are opting for cheaper fare.

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U.S. exports grew in Q3, including in computer parts

by Stephanie Hughes

Dec 19, 2024

Exports of computer-related services rose too. "You sell the machine, but you also sell the engineers" who can set it up, one expert says.

Imports also increased in the third quarter, underscoring the U.S. economy's growth, says Eswar Prasad of Cornell University.

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Amazon's need for office space is putting it in a tight spot. It's not alone.

by Matt Levin

Dec 19, 2024

In desirable districts, the space glut is over. Many companies see their business, and need for working quarters, expanding in the near future.

Amazon's Seattle headquarters. The tech leader is reportedly delaying return-to-office plans because it doesn't have enough room.

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Almost all of the new cars sold in Norway are electric. Here's how the country did it.

by Kai Ryssdal , Maria Hollenhorst and Andie Corban

Dec 19, 2024

Close to 30% of cars on the road and 96% of car sales in Norway are EVs.

Both right- and left-leaning governments have maintained policies incentivizing EV purchases, said Lundgren. Above, several EVs drive on a road in Oslo, Norway.

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Trump's Second Term

Chinese importers of American goods brace themselves for further tariffs

by Jennifer Pak

Dec 19, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump says he will place an extra 10% tariff on all Chinese exports. China is expected to counter with tariffs on U.S. exports.

Last month, President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese exports.

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Americans love a good steak — and a good deal

by Samantha Fields

Dec 19, 2024

Darden's same-store sales have been up at most of its more casual restaurants. But same-store sales at its finer-dining restaurants were down.

Diners have been trading down from fine dining to casual, experts say, opting for a $30 steak at LongHorn, for example, instead of a $60 steak at The Capital Grille.

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Juries' "nuclear" verdicts plague insurers

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Dec 19, 2024

Plaintiff compensation for pain and suffering is climbing. Insurers question the basis for huge awards and say they have to charge higher rates.

Average jury awards to compensate personal injury victims increased around 250% between 2009 and 2019, according to the Swiss Re Institute.

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Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

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Sarah Leeson Producer I

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Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

Nicholas Guiang Assistant Producer

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