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U.S. stocks were lower Thursday but still higher for the week, with the S&P 500 on the verge of breaking above 7,400 for the first time ever.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

And just over one-quarter of homes that go under contract are selling above asking price, the lowest share for this time of year in at least five years, Redfin says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“Homeowners estimate that in order to rebuild their homes, they would need more than $600,000 on average above what insurance is expected to provide,” the report found.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The chain said it expects $424 million to $428 million in revenue, above Wall Street’s estimates for $418.3 million, with same-store sales up 3% to 5%, compared to analysts’ estimates for a 3% gain.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

He held his phone above him on his bed.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith