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Bernard Arnault has just become the richest person in the world.  So who is he?  |  CNN Business

Bernard Arnault has just become the richest person in the world. So who is he? | CNN Business

London CNN — Bernard Arnault, the chairman of French luxury giant LVMH (LVMHF), has just become the first European to top Bloomberg’s list of the world’s richest people, relegating Elon Musk to the second place. Worth $171 billion, Arnault’s fortune eclipsed the Tesla CEO’s $164 billion fortune on Tuesday, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. …

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5 things to know before the stock market opens on Tuesday

5 things to know before the stock market opens on Tuesday

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), December 7, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Here are the most important information investors need to start their trading day: 1. Take the temperature of the economy The government’s latest reading on inflation is expected to drop at 8:30 a.m. ET. Economists polled …

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The Fed will raise rates again.  But that's playing with fire |  CNN Business

The Fed will raise rates again. But that’s playing with fire | CNN Business

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber ? You can register here. New York CNN — The Federal Reserve is almost certain to announce on Wednesday that it will raise interest rates again. But investors are hoping it will be a smaller increase than the …

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Heat pumps are an energy improvement for homeowners that becomes a climate and financial winner

Heat pumps are an energy improvement for homeowners that becomes a climate and financial winner

Heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular for residential housing with rising energy prices and the need to reduce the use of fossil fuel heating systems. Andrew Aitchison | In pictures | Getty Images Are you thinking of a domestic heat pump? New and expanded government incentives, coupled with a steep rise in utility costs, make …

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Mortgage rates fall for the fourth consecutive week |  CNN Business

Mortgage rates fall for the fourth consecutive week | CNN Business

CNN — Mortgage rates fell again this week, falling for the fourth week in a row. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.33% in the week ending December 8, down from 6.49% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate was 3.10%. Mortgage rates have risen for most of 2022, …

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GameStop reports lower revenue and sharp drop in cash

GameStop reports lower revenue and sharp drop in cash

A screen displays GameStop’s logo and business information on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 29, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters GameStop said Wednesday that its sales in the third fiscal quarter fell and its cash flow fell sharply, as the bricks-and-mortar retailer worked to expand its digital presence. During …

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What is the link between hearing aids and dementia?  A new study explains |  CNN

What is the link between hearing aids and dementia? A new study explains | CNN

CNN — Hearing aids could be an important tool in the effort to prevent cognitive decline and dementia, according to a new study. Research has established that hearing loss is an important risk factor in the development of dementia, but it’s less clear whether hearing loss intervention will also treat progression of cognitive decline, the …

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