New York (CNN Business) Fourth of July celebrations are going to be a lot more expensive this year. The silver lining? Beer is still relatively cheap. In the four weeks ending on June 12, the price of a hot dog package jumped about 17% compared to last year, according to the market research firm IRI, which tracks total US multi-outlet retail sales at US supermarkets, big-box retailers, convenience stores and other locations. In that same period, ketchup prices spiked 21%, ground beef prices increased 11%, and hamburger and hot dog buns jumped nearly 13%. Other grilling items also got more expensive. Frozen meat, not including poultry, went up 16%, frozen sausages got nearly 27% pricier, and lettuce prices rose about 13%. Mustard also got about 13% pricier. Beer, on the other hand, spiked only about 4%. That's a bargain, considering that the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, a key inflation gauge, increased by 6.3% for the … [Read more...] about Your July Fourth celebrations will be more expensive this year
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EV demand is so hot that Tesla owners are flipping their cars like houses
Dennis Wang lost money on his first try, but then he learned from his mistakes. On his second effort as an electric vehicle flipper, Wang made $4,000. On his third, he hit what he considered the sweet spot, a $7,000 profit. All the deals involved Teslas that Wang bought and resold, flipping them like tickets to a hot concert. “I have a Model S currently that I’m probably going to sell within another three months, pending the market,” Wang said. “I also have another Model Y and a Model X on order.” Buying and reselling stuff is as old as commerce itself, complete with cautionary tales and questionable legality. House flipping has become so alluring that multiple reality TV shows hype the process and personalities involved . Now a new breed of flipper has emerged hoping zero emissions equal big profits. Helping them is an unusual confluence of factors plaguing EV manufacturers (supply chain problems, semiconductor shortages, unmet production goals, an emerging scarcity of … [Read more...] about EV demand is so hot that Tesla owners are flipping their cars like houses
South Cobb: 5 Latest Houses To Hit The Market
0 Real Estate Wondering what's on the market? See what the newest properties in and around South Cobb have to offer. Real Estate News , Patch Staff Posted Reply SOUTH COBB, GA — Whether you’re actively in the market for a new home or just thinking about other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest listings in South Cobb featured below. Follow the address links below to see more photos of homes that spark your interest. Here’s a sampling of the latest batch of new properties to go up for sale in and near South Cobb — including one in the Austell area with 3 beds and 2 baths for $319,000, and another in the Mableton area with 5 beds and 4.5 baths for $675,000. Like what you see? Simply click on any address in the list to get additional pics and details. Happy house hunting! Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Redfin . Please report any errors or other … [Read more...] about South Cobb: 5 Latest Houses To Hit The Market
