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Abu Dhabi makes pitch to private sector in multi-billion dollar investment drive
The Abu Dhabi Government is turning to the private sector for the next phase of its multi-year, 50 billion dirham ($13.6 billion) economic stimulus plan known as Ghadan 21. Read Article
Weekly mortgage applications take a hit as mortgage rates tick up
The refinance boom took a step back last week, bringing down total mortgage applications. Mortgage application volume decreased 6.4% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Read Article
Tesla ordered to halt work on German factory amid anger over chopping down trees
Environmental activists are concerned by Tesla's plan to chop down trees to clear land for its new Gigafactory. Read Article
T. Rowe Price's investment in WeWork is their fault: Walter Isaacson
CNBC's "Closing Bell" team discusses the problems plaguing WeWork with Walter Isaacson, advisory partner at Perella Weinberg and CNBC contributor, and Mike Isaac, technology reporter with The New York Times. Read Article
Here's which renovation projects create the biggest boost in home resale value
CNBC's Diana Olick details which renovation projects will give sellers the best returns in 2020. Read Article
These home renovations provide the biggest returns
Americans are moving much less frequently. Mobility is actually at a record low. That is fueling strong growth in the home remodeling market. But not all renovation investments yield equal payback. Read Article
Caribbean-like lagoons give homebuyers the benefits of the beach without the risk
Crystal Lagoons began building these massive oases in South America and the Middle East, and is now expanding into the U.S. at a fast clip. Read Article
Crystal Lagoons is disrupting beach-front real estate
Crystal Lagoons is building man-made, Caribbean-like lagoons with white sandy beaches and water sports, away from the actual coasts of the U.S. It is a multinational company that has developed and patented new technologies, allowing it to build and maintain crystal clear lagoons of unlimited sizes at a low cost. Read Article
Small Business Services chief: Revenues in Chinatown down 40% due to coronavirus
Gregg Bishop, commissioner of New York City's Department of Small Business Services, and Jim McGregor, chairman of the greater China region at APCO Worldwide and a former chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, join "Squawk Box" to discuss the business impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Read Article
Low mortgage rates spark refinance boom
CNBC's Diana Olick reports on weekly mortgage application data. Read Article