Gregory Schmidt
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Burberry Replaces C.E.O. Amid ‘Disappointing’ Results
The British luxury group appointed Joshua Schulman to replace Jonathan Akeroyd, and said it expected earnings to suffer as an industry downturn deepens.
Inflation in U.K. Slows to 3.2%, Lowest in More Than 2 Years
As the economy cools, pressure is building on the Bank of England to cut interest rates.
As Gen X-ers Inch Toward Retirement, They’re Considering Where to Live
The oldest members of Generation X are several years from stopping work, but some are already seeking homes that will suit their later years.
New Home Sales Continue to Grow
As owners remain reluctant to put their properties on the market, developers are rushing to build new homes to meet demand.
Netflix to Stream W.W.E.’s ‘Raw’ in $5 Billion Deal
The weekly wrestling program will move to Netflix in 2025 as part of a 10-year agreement that represents a big leap into live events for...
Why Are Mortgage Rates So High, and How Long Will They Stay Up?
Economists say loan rates are affected by a complicated combination of factors, but there are tactics consumers can use to land a lower rate.
U.S. Mortgage Rate Jumps to Highest Level Since 2002
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has been rising again, making it even harder for buyers to afford homes, which are in short supply.
How Do You Personalize Your Cubicle? We Want to See It.
Once ridiculed as a symbol of homogeneity and ennui, the work space is popular again as employees seek privacy and quiet in the office. How...
For Many Small-Business Owners, a Necessary Shift to Digital Payments
The pandemic accelerated a transition to cashless payments, forcing a reckoning among small-business owners. But there are benefits: One owner said the switch saved her...
A Timeline of 18 Tumultuous Months at CNN That Led to Licht’s Firing
The cable news network has struggled to weather a series of controversies, which culminated this week in the sudden departure of its chairman, Chris Licht,...