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U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).Tom Williams | Michael A. McCoy | ReutersThe race to control the House is undecided, though Republicans are already expressing early optimism about securing a governing trifecta with their new Senate majority and freshly minted President-elect Donald Trump.”As more results come in it is clear that, as we have predicted all along, Republicans are poised to have unified government in the White House, Senate and House,” Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday in a statement.That early confidence comes as Republicans need to…

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Donald Trump’s return as president of the United States for the second time has boosted equity markets on bets of lower corporate tax, favourable tariffs and deregulation, lifting shares of banks, locally focused small-cap companies and Trump Media. His promise to make Tesla CEO Elon Musk head of a government efficiency commission after the billionaire backed Trump throughout his electoral campaign led to a 12.5 percent surge in the shares of the electric carmaker. Wall Street’s main indexes opened at record highs, while the small-cap Russell 2000 index jumped about 4.8 percent to its highest in nearly three years. “Business animal spirits…

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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! It’s that time of year again when cozy fashion essentials like turtleneck sweaters get their time to shine. Honestly, we couldn’t be more excited about it. If you’re anything like Us, you probably appreciate the simplicity and versatility of turtleneck sweaters. What’s better than a seasonal staple that you can dress up or down depending on your mood? We can’t think of one! Related: 18 Designer-Looking Sweaters on Amazon to Look Like a Southampton Mom If you’ve ever perused the…

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The virtual brokerage argued Tuesday that its settlement wasn’t too small, and asked a court to reject attempts to force it back to the negotiating table. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. EXp Realty on Tuesday pushed back against criticism of its commission lawsuit settlement, saying in a court filing that the agreement wasn’t too small and…

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We still don’t know who will control the House next year, and it could take days to count votes.Trump will have a GOP Senate, but either parties has a path to control of the lower chamber.If Democrats gain control, they could significantly curtail Trump’s power. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Donald…

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Watch: Trump promises to “help our country heal”Donald Trump is set to return to the White House, having promised action on issues including immigration, the economy and the war in Ukraine.He looks likely to enjoy plenty of support for his political agenda in Congress after his Republican party regained control of the Senate. In his victory speech, Trump vowed: “I will govern by a simple motto: Promises made, promises kept. We’re going to keep our promises.”But in some cases, he has given little detail of how he might achieve his aims.Asked in 2023 by Fox News whether he would abuse…

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One of the richest men in the world is congratulating Donald Trump for winning back the presidency … with Jeff Bezos sending Trump major props. The Amazon founder posted Wednesday morning on X … “Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory. No nation has bigger opportunities.” Bezos is also wishing Trump “all success in leading and uniting the America we all love.” The congratulations come after Jeff sparked major backlash last month when he suddenly stopped the Washington Post, the newspaper he owns, from endorsing a presidential candidate. Bezos’ decision…

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The trend of innovative software solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue as the real estate industry competes for speed and efficiency. New England-based MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) is following these footsteps with its latest partnership. MLS PIN announced a partnership with Restb.ai on Monday to bring advanced AI features to its web-based Pinergy MLS system. The new features will be gradually integrated with Pinergy throughout 2025. Erminio Grasso, president and CEO of MLS PIN, describes the Restb.ai integration as a welcome surprise for users. “Our Pinergy in-house technology remains wickedly smart and at the leading edge of real estate…

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Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Wednesday’s key moments. Wall Street soared Wednesday on Donald Trump winning the presidential election. The Dow was leading the way higher in a broad-based rally, surging more than 3% to an all-time high. Bond yields were also higher as money moved into stocks but also on concern that Trump’s policies could be inflationary. Jim Cramer said that Wednesday belongs to the stock market but Thursday will belong to the bond market. He cautioned that a continued rise in bond…

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