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The decrease in rates in September and the rise in new listings contributed to an increase in pending sales in October. However, could the rise in rates during October slow down this progress? Voters in swing states might be more focused on federal housing policies due to affordability concerns.

On Monday, NYP Holdings, Inc. and Dow Jones, both part of News Corp, together filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI in a federal court in Manhattan.

According to the September Housing Report from Realtor.com®, newly listed homes went up by 11.6% compared to last year, while the number of actively listed homes increased by 33.9%. This surge in listings happened as sellers responded to mortgage rates reaching a two-year low after the Federal Reserve's significant rate cut of 50 basis points in September.

A recent report from Realtor.com reveals that South Carolina, North Carolina, and Idaho are the top three states for new home construction and affordability. The report, titled "New Construction Insights," highlights how new construction is helping to increase the availability of affordable housing. This information was released on September 18, 2024, from Santa Clara, California.

In 2017, News Corp thought about stopping the use of Google's advertising products. However, they chose not to go through with it after realizing it would result in a loss of at least $9 million in revenue, according to a former executive from The Post's publisher who testified on Tuesday.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) announced today that a shareholder has put forward a non-binding proposal for the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This proposal asks the Board of Directors to create a recapitalization plan that would remove News Corp's dual-class capital structure. The Board maintains that this structure helps maintain stability within the company.

Hedge fund Starboard Value has submitted a proposal to eliminate the dual-class shares that give Rupert Murdoch control over News Corp, the company that publishes the Wall Street Journal, as reported by sources close to the situation.

News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWS) will hold its Q4 2024 Results Conference Call on August 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET. The call will feature company representatives, including Michael Florin, Robert Thomson, and Susan Panuccio, along with participants from various financial institutions. Please note that this conference is being recorded.

News Corporation's stock increased by 3% following their Q4 financial results. While their revenue and adjusted earnings per share exceeded expectations, some results varied across different segments. Even though the overall performance was good, it's unlikely that they will see significant growth in the market from this point on.