HomeServices CEO Denies Compass Acquisition Talks

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HomeServices of America CEO Denies Acquisition Talks with Compass

HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari is denying rumors that the company is in talks to be acquired by Compass. In a statement to franchisees, Blefari firmly stated there are no discussions, negotiations, or agreements in place to sell HomeServices, nor are any such plans being considered. This comes after a March 13 report in The Wall Street Journal claimed that Compass was in advanced talks to purchase HomeServices, the parent company of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

Blefari criticized the report as based on “rumors from unnamed sources” and said HomeServices was not given the opportunity to respond before it was published.

While Compass has not commented directly on the acquisition rumors, the company did note in February that mergers and acquisitions are part of its growth strategy. Industry experts believe further consolidation may be on the horizon, especially with changes in industry policies and Compass’s push for greater inventory and a more integrated platform.

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Judge “Leaning” Toward Injunction to Block CFPB’s “Wind-Down” Plan Amid Legal Battle

A federal judge is “leaning” toward issuing an injunction to block plans that would place the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in “wind-down mode.” Judge Amy Berman Jackson expressed concerns about the potential for irreparable damage, emphasizing the need to preserve the agency for future revival. This comes after two days of testimony highlighting the turmoil within the CFPB under Trump-era management, with one witness likening the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) actions to a “hostile takeover.”

The CFPB’s chief operating officer, Adam Martinez, described the rapid changes under the Trump administration as overwhelming. Meanwhile, testimony also revealed ongoing discussions about layoffs and the elimination of the agency, despite the court’s temporary restraining order against further firings.

In related news, a judge has allowed the CFPB’s lawsuit against Comerica Bank to proceed, rejecting the bureau’s request to pause the case. The CFPB accuses the bank of mishandling federal benefit payments to millions of cardholders.

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 U.S. Job Openings Rise in January, but Hiring Remains Modest Amid Economic Concerns

U.S. job openings saw a boost in January, rising by 232,000 to 7.74 million, according to the Labor Department’s latest report. Despite the uptick, hiring remained modest, with just a 19,000 increase in new hires. Meanwhile, layoffs dropped to their lowest level since June, down 34,000 to 1.635 million.

While the labor market holds steady, economists are concerned about future risks. Trade tensions, rising tariffs, and government spending cuts could cause a slowdown, putting pressure on business and consumer confidence. As President Trump continues to ramp up tariffs, concerns over a recession grow.

Small business optimism is also taking a hit, with the National Federation of Independent Business reporting a dip in their index for the third month in a row.

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady for now, but markets are bracing for possible rate cuts later this year, as the economic outlook darkens.

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