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Black Friday starts early this year with bigger discounts at some stores

Holiday shoppers are already finding deals, with Black Friday starting early at some stores. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson has more on where to find discounts and how to make the most of your budget this season. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC […]

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at age 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the age of 96, the Carter Center announced. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell has more on her life, legacy and the tributes to her that have been shared. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News […]

Inside Amazon’s robot empire

In the Yahoo Finance series NEXT, Yahoo Finance anchor Allie Garfinkle travels to Matteson, Illinois, and Boston, Massachusetts, for an exclusive look at the future of Amazon’s warehouses, where the e-commerce giant is building and deploying its next generation robots. Amazon’s robotics have become the center of the company’s strategy to fulfill the pledge it makes to you, me, and anyone with a Prime membership — lightning fast delivery. These robots are mission-critical — the company is betting they will be the edge they need to corner online retail and improve margins. Amazon (AMZN) today operates at a scale that was unthinkable in the 1990s, when Jeff Bezos was mailing […]

An ode to cranberries: from the bog to your Thanksgiving table

It’s the Thanksgiving staple that often inspires debate: canned or fresh cranberry sauce? NBC News’ Harry Smith digs into the discussion, meeting a Massachusetts farmer whose family has been harvesting the crop since the 1800s. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News […]

What M&A activity could look like in 2024

2023 has seen the lowest volume in mergers & acquisitions deals since 2020, according to Bloomberg Law. A variety of factors make up this year’s uncertainty, but could there be another reason for declining M&A activity? Solomon Partners CEO Marc Cooper joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the current status of the M&A landscape and what the future of corporate mergers could look like heading into next year. “I am cautiously optimistic that things will open up next year… I can see our own volume picking up, our own backlog picking up. Certainly, when it comes to the private equity community, they have to get back in the marketplace and return […]

Israel announces death of second Hamas hostage found near Al-Shifa hospital

Israel says it recovered the body of another Hamas hostage, 19-year-old Corporal Noa Marciano, near Al-Shifa hospital. Israeli forces continue to search hospitals in Gaza, as doctors there face increasing pressure. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC […]

Mortgage rates fall 3 weeks in a row, here’s what it could mean for homebuyers

Cooling inflation may be sparking hope for more than just investors, as Federal Reserve officials have seemingly finished hiking interest rates. Mortgage rates may be sliding for their third consecutive week, but they remain rather high, hurting the real estate sector already suffering from inventory pressures. Yahoo Finance Housing Reporter Dani Romero discusses mortgage rates and weighs in on the costs and benefits of renting versus purchasing a home in this housing market climate. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #mortgagerates #stockmarket About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get […]

Sam Altman ousted as OpenAI CEO from company’s board

Sam Altman was reportedly fired as OpenAI CEO after losing the confidence of the artificial intelligence firm’s board of directors. Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton review Altman’s role in 2023’s AI hype cycle and what this news could mean for the AI landscape. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #stockmarket #yahoofinance About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription […]

Real Estate: Why falling Treasury yields the green light to buy a home?

With Treasury yields and mortgage rates dropping concurrently, as well as recent inflation data suggesting a possible soft landing for the US economy, questions arise for many Americans as to whether or not they should re-enter the housing market. While home builders have seen an increase in activity, housing inventory still remains low as many homeowners are content with previous lower fixed rate mortgages below 5% as well as existing housing prices remaining high. Yahoo Finance Reporters Dani Romero and Jennifer Schonberger join the Live show to discuss the current state of the economy and the housing market, giving insights as to how Americans should frame these recent economic developments. […]

LIVE: NBC News NOW – Nov. 20

NBC News NOW is live, reporting breaking news and developing stories in real time. We are on the scene, covering the most important stories of the day and taking deep dives on issues you care about. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC […]