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Interest rates keep going down but mortgage rates aren't following suit. Here's why

Markets

'We have nowhere else to go' | Hotel residents in North Carolina say they're getting kicked out with no notice

Advocates are trying to push back on what they are calling an illegal eviction until they can get the displaced residents help.
Business

23 acres of Sandburg Mall is being auctioned off

In 2019, Sandburg Mall was subdivided into five lots. One owner is auctioning off their property, and Galesburg hopes the next owner treats the space better.
Your Money

Your Money with Mark | Technology sector driving recent boost to the stock market

News 8's Devin Brooks talks with financial expert Mark Grywacheski about some of the driving forces behind the latest stock market boost.
Economy

Stock market plummets during opening day at Wall Street, signals weakened US economy

The downturn of American stocks has consumers on edge, sending ripple effects as far out as Japan and Taiwan.
Economy

Stock market woes, but is the economy headed for a recession?

Many market analysts believe a common financial rule is signaling that a recession is coming.
People

Analyzing the impact of the stock market drop on investors

Our financial expert Mark Grywacheski touches on what he thinks is causing the stock market meltdown and how it's causing investors to panic.
Economy

US economy showing stronger second-quarter earnings than anticipated

The US's gross domestic product rose 2.8%, doubling over the last quarter. The number of jobs also rose in the US, companies creating around 206,000 jobs last month.
Your Money

Your Money with Mark | Considering the long-term effects of inflation on consumers

News 8's financial expert Mark Grywacheski highlights some basic necessities that inflation is beginning to cool, and which remain high in the US.
Nba

LaMelo Ball buys Cam Newton's Uptown condo for $2.47 million

Ball has reportedly leased the property since 2020 under a "handshake agreement" that he'd eventually buy it.
National

Walmart announces private product label to help consumers with more affordable costs

Walmart announced in April they will start rolling out a new private label called "Bettergoods." The label will have 300 products going from frozen foods to coffee.
Your Money

Your Money with Mark | Reviewing recent volatility within the US stock market

The stock market had been going strong early into 2024, however, there's been a recent sell-off of shares. News 8's financial expert breaks this down for consumers.