Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.
LATEST
‘Showing Up in Droves’—Gen Z Trades Graduation Caps for Hard Hats
The share of Generation Z workers in the construction labor force more than doubled between 2019 and 2023, according to a recent report.
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180,000 New Apartments Being Converted for Adaptive Reuse in US: Report
Hotels account for one-third of conversions, while schools saw the largest increase in 2024.
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Applied Materials to Cut 1,400 Jobs Worldwide Amid Automation Push
The company is the second-largest semiconductor equipment supplier in the world, and the job reduction represents 4 percent of its global workforce.
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Walmart Brings Back Thanksgiving Basket, Turkey at Lowest Price Since 2019
The basket, including a turkey, serves 10 people for under $40, according to the retailer.
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US Homebuyers Score Biggest Autumn Discounts in Years: Report
Meanwhile, the number of buyers’ markets in September doubled from a year ago.
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US Family Health Plans Near $27,000, Employees Contribute About $7,000, Report Finds
Increased weight-loss drug use is one factor driving up premiums, and some firms offering GLP-1 coverage may limit it, according to the report.
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JPMorgan Chase Opens New $3 Billion 60-Story Headquarters in New York
With a five-day in-office policy in place, CEO Jamie Dimon said the new building is a ’testament' to the company’s commitment to clients and employees.
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Only 11 Percent of Americans Relocated in 2024, a Record Low, Study Finds
New York had the lowest mobility rate, while Alaska had the highest in the country.
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Auto Loan Delinquencies Jump 50 Percent in 15 Years
Increasing car prices, higher financing costs, and elevated interest rates are being blamed for the delayed payments.
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Merck Breaks Ground on $3 Billion Virginia Plant, Advancing $70 Billion US Expansion
The expansion could create more than 500 full-time positions, as well as 8,000 construction jobs.
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‘Showing Up in Droves’—Gen Z Trades Graduation Caps for Hard Hats
The share of Generation Z workers in the construction labor force more than doubled between 2019 and 2023, according to a recent report.
|
180,000 New Apartments Being Converted for Adaptive Reuse in US: Report
Hotels account for one-third of conversions, while schools saw the largest increase in 2024.
|
Applied Materials to Cut 1,400 Jobs Worldwide Amid Automation Push
The company is the second-largest semiconductor equipment supplier in the world, and the job reduction represents 4 percent of its global workforce.
|
Walmart Brings Back Thanksgiving Basket, Turkey at Lowest Price Since 2019
The basket, including a turkey, serves 10 people for under $40, according to the retailer.
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US Homebuyers Score Biggest Autumn Discounts in Years: Report
Meanwhile, the number of buyers’ markets in September doubled from a year ago.
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US Family Health Plans Near $27,000, Employees Contribute About $7,000, Report Finds
Increased weight-loss drug use is one factor driving up premiums, and some firms offering GLP-1 coverage may limit it, according to the report.
|
JPMorgan Chase Opens New $3 Billion 60-Story Headquarters in New York
With a five-day in-office policy in place, CEO Jamie Dimon said the new building is a ’testament' to the company’s commitment to clients and employees.
|
Only 11 Percent of Americans Relocated in 2024, a Record Low, Study Finds
New York had the lowest mobility rate, while Alaska had the highest in the country.
|
Auto Loan Delinquencies Jump 50 Percent in 15 Years
Increasing car prices, higher financing costs, and elevated interest rates are being blamed for the delayed payments.
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Merck Breaks Ground on $3 Billion Virginia Plant, Advancing $70 Billion US Expansion
The expansion could create more than 500 full-time positions, as well as 8,000 construction jobs.
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