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This year’s rise in Treasury yields hasn’t keep technology stocks from outperforming, while for bond investors, higher interest rates present a buying opportunity, according to BlackRock.

It is easy to add an exchange-traded fund to broaden your portfolio and possibly reduce your risk.

The Federal Trade Commission is sending checks to nearly 55,000 sellers who sold their homes to Opendoor after the iBuyer settled a lawsuit alleging deceptive practices.

Here’s what it might take for April jobs data to sink stocks — or spark a relief rally.

Large increases in labor force participation and immigration should start to bring down core services inflation, the Chicago Fed president said.

From tooth fillings to concert tickets, here’s what they said about which expenses are actually worth splurging on.

The day after Walt Disney Co. vanquished an activist investor challenge to its board, an emboldened company chief executive Bob Iger dismissed the ability of the actions of Elon Musk to sway shareholders.

Unlike much of the past half-century, the Federal Reserve isn’t facing a crisis or drastic rate cuts.

Walmart is recalling more than 50,000 Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers, because of multiple reports of cuts from the blade, with some requiring stitches.

There are financial, physical and social benefits to working in retirement, and these cities could be good places to work.

A Type 2 diabetes medication called lixisenatide appeared to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease symptoms in a small, mid-stage trial funded by the French Ministry of Health.

Alaska Air said it lost more in the first quarter than it previously estimated, but only because it changed how it recorded cash received from Boeing Co., as compensation losses suffered from the groundings of 737 Max 9 jets.

Institutional Shareholder Services is recommending shareholders vote in favor of a measure to separate the chairman and chief executive officer roles currently held by Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s David Solomon in a challenge to the big bank’s leadership, Reuters...

Parent company of Duncan Hines and Hunt’s Ketchup products beats quarterly profit and sales expectations, amid strength in its grocery and snacks business

Investors need an “aggressive” overweight for gold, says the president of Rosenberg Research, David Rosenberg.

Intuitive Machines made history earlier this year with the first commercial lander to successfully reach the moon.

“Our combined Social Security and pensions provide us with an income of $176,000 per year.”

“I told them I would give them some financial advice for a wedding present.”

Oil futures consolidate early Thursday, coming off a four-day winning streak fueled by geopolitical fears and supply concerns.

The typical home buyer would need to make nearly $200,000 a year to afford to buy in California, one analysis reveals.

The fund manager WisdomTree ran the numbers on adding bitcoin to a 60/40 portfolio and found that its inclusion doesn’t add too much volatility.

Kering is buying a historic building in Milan’s fashion district for roughly 1.3 billion euros ($1.41 billion), expanding its presence in one of the world’s most iconic avenues.

Tesla’s had a bad year. This investor expects it to get a lot, lot worse.

The plans would see Google put search engine features behind a paywall for the first time in its 25-year history

Volvo Car said Thursday that it sold a record high number of cars in a single month in March as sales rose 25% on the year.

Home prices continue to climb nationally, but some markets — particularly in the South — are slowing down.

Amazon.com Inc. is trimming hundreds of jobs from its AWS cloud-computing business in its latest round of layoffs aimed at slashing costs.

Shares of Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. are now trading higher than shares of cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc., which stunned Wall Street when it made a $29.7 million investment in the gold and silver miner in 2022.

The insider trading move that nearly scotched the recent multi-billion dollar merger of Donald Trump’s media business with a blank check company, began coming unwound following an ill-conceived phone call.

A combination of healthy economic data and a rally in oil is renewing the risk of what one major Wall Street bank calls a “hawkish negative surprise” by the Federal Reserve and other central banks.

Shares of chip maker GSI Technology Inc., an increasingly popular artificial-intelligence play, were climbing 8.8% Wednesday — continuing a rally fueled by the launch of new server products this week.

The slowdown had occurred “a bit earlier” and was “a bit bigger than we thought,” the company’s CEO says.

Meme coins are back in the spotlight. Be aware of the risks.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell was cautious about interest-rate policy in remarks on Wednesday.

AI is a ‘transformational’ technology that will create big winners and big losers, says hedge-fund titan Steve Cohen.

Other companies now offering access to the popular new class of weight-loss drugs include WW International Inc., the company formerly known as Weight Watchers International.

A gerontologist says she’s a victim of age discrimination and has advice for other older workers.

Wood has been a bull of Tesla for a long time.

Oil futures build on gains Wednesday after ending the previous session at the highest since late October.

Group of retailers currently appears to be “price for perfection,” even with positive economic outlook, analyst said.

In the competitive and expensive U.S. housing market, millennials are beating baby boomers on home buying, according to a new report by the National Association of Realtors.

SoFi has a relatively small bull camp among Wall Street analysts, but that gang just got a little bit bigger.

Lightspeed Commerce ‘s stock rose Wednesday, after the Canada-based provider of point-of-sale software announced plans to cut labor costs by 10%, but also buy back 10% of its stock.

Make sure you don’t simply set and forget your financial life.

Mortgage applications fell 0.6% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 6.91%.

Meredith Whitney, known for her prescient calls as a bank-sector analyst, expects house prices to slide.

‘I would be partially unretired’

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“There was a lot going on and I have lots of regrets, but I can’t go back and change anything.”

Shares of Paramount Global rose in after-hours trading Tuesday following a report that the media giant may soon be one step closer to selling.

The Miami hedge fund outperformed rivals in generating positive returns across all its funds

“They have lived in the same house in New Jersey for 50 years and they don’t throw anything away.”

The benchmark U.S. oil contract ended above $85 a barrel for the first time since October on fears of escalating geopolitical tensions.

Analysts see Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase potentially outshining Morgan Stanley, Citi, PNC, U.S. Bancorp and Bank of America.

Shares of VivoPower International PLC took off on Tuesday, after the U.K.-based sustainable-energy company announced a deal to sell its electric-utility-vehicle subsidiary Tembo for a big profit.

GSI Technology’s stock, which sparked a meme-like buzz last year, is skyrocketing Tuesday

Daly stills sees ‘path’ to reduce borrowing costs in 2024

In total, 3.6% of the egg producer’s overall flock as of March 2 was killed as the company follows USDA protocols for dealing with the highly pathogenic virus.

After months of rangebound trading, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield appears to be settling into a pattern similar to what was seen last October, when the rate soared to its highest level since 2007 and briefly burst through 5%.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is headed to China Wednesday, days after calling out the country’s ramped-up production in solar energy, electric vehicles and other goods.

“At this point, I think the bigger risk would be to begin reducing the funds rate too early.”

Paychex reported Tuesday fiscal third-quarter revenue that came up a bit shy of expectations, and cut its full-year growth outlook, as the human resources outsourcing company said its clients did less hiring than expected.

Shares of Amazon and Tesla are among Wells Fargo’s “high-conviction” picks for the second quarter, but the analysts there see those stocks heading in different directions.

The number of job openings in the U.S. totaled 8.8 million in February for the second month in a row, showing a labor market with plenty of residual strength.

GE Aerospace and GE Vernova begin life Tuesday as two, separate stocks as they ring the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange.

‘The reality of living in 2024 is your information is going to be stolen, so you need to act accordingly’

The hedge-fund founder defends his investments in China as others start to warm up to those embattled stocks.

The gap between our goals and reality has never been wider

Oil services company Schlumberger Ltd. announced Tuesday an agreement to buy chemical and drilling technologies company ChampionX Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at about $7.8 billion.

UL Solutions Inc., a testing, inspection and certification company, launched its initial public offering on Tuesday with plans to issue 28 million shares priced at $26 to $29 each.

Tesla’s March sales of China-made EVs in the country were nearly flat from a year before.

Jon Stewart took aim at the burgeoning technology in a segment that aired on Monday night.

The Dutch football club said Kroes decision to buy 17,000 Ajax shares prior to announcement of his new position amounts to insider trading

A federal regulator is examining index fund giants over their massive stakes in U.S. banks, according to a published report.

UBS Group said it plans to repurchase up to $2 billion of its own stock, restarting share buybacks that were put on hold last year due to its acquisition of Credit Suisse.

The heavily-indebted property developer halted trading of its shares pending publication of its 2023 results

Some of the hardest companies to get excited about are construction companies — but they’re outperforming the market.

Investors hungry for more technology IPOs look to be getting another one soon, as cybersecurity company Rubrik just filed paperwork for a stock-market debut.

Fidelity Investments is planning to charge investors a $100 servicing fee when placing buy orders on exchange-traded funds issued by nine firms.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has made more than $3 million from NIL deals, but she’s not the highest earner in the country.

Microsoft, Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Meta Platforms and Alphabet aren’t good measures of the U.S. economy’s strength.

Numbers revealed in a regulatory filing Monday stand in contrast to company’s $7.7 billion market cap.

Good news for wages and Social Security tax base, but will costs stay flat?

“When is the service so bad that you can actually, in good conscience, refuse to tip?”

Institutional Shareholder Services, which makes recommendations on shareholder votes, has given a green light for April 12 ballot to create exchangeable shares.

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a measure that would have established a legal recreational-cannabis market because, as he said, ”Cannabis is bad” for the state.

Nikola’s stock rallied Monday toward a record-long win streak, as investors wouldn’t be distracted by the electric vehicle maker’s dispute with those connected to its convicted founder and former chairman, Trevor Milton.

While this doesn’t necessarily mean the rally is nearing its end, high valuations typically lead to weaker returns over the months ahead, according to Goldman’s analysis.

The U.S. stock market has been on a tear over the past five months — and more gains may be in store for the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index, if history is any guide, according to Bespoke Investment Group.

A barometer of business conditions at American manufacturers turned positive in March for the first time in 17 months in another sign the industrial side of the economy is on the mend.

Construction spending fell 0.3% in February, the Commerce Department reported Monday.

The domestic box office has had its best March in five years, according to AMC CEO Adam Aron.

The fuel-cell maker said it inked a deal with a European bus manufacturer to supply up to 1,000 hydrogen-fuel-cell engines — its largest supplier deal since it was founded in 1979.

CalPERS and Neuberger Berman are supporting Trian director candidates ahead of Wednesday’s vote deadline.

Yields on longer-duration Treasurys ticked higher on Monday while short-dated yields declined as traders reacted to an inflation report and commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from Friday.

Rival UPS said it will become the primary air-cargo provider for the United States Postal Service.

Financial literacy helps us to plan for the future, and makes the often obtuse world of investing and retirement more accessible.

Our call of the day says big investors are missing out on a potentially lucrative trade right now: commodities.

The most critical question facing the U.S. economy this week is how many jobs were created in March.

Hulu and Netflix are still the best of the bunch in a surprisingly slow month for streaming services.

Gold continues its march higher on Monday, following data last week showing an ease a Fed favored inflation gauge.

The new president of Nippon Steel Corp. says he’s determined to push through with the $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel Corp., and that a deal would help strengthen the American steelmaker.

More individual stocks pitched in to help drive the S&P 500 to record highs during the first quarter, rebutting skeptics’ concerns that the market’s gains were too narrow to endure.

Recent productions of ‘Mere Mortals’ and ‘Big Data’ reflect the unease we feel with emerging technology

More than 400,000 service members get “permanent change of station” orders every year.

A long-overdue step toward giving investors crucial information to make informed decisions.

Increased market interest and speculative activity potentially leads to short-term price surges.

The rules surrounding inherited IRAs can be complicated.

It’s more affordable to rent rather than buy in the top 50 metros in the U.S., according to a report by Realtor.com.

A trio of siblings is worried that their elderly mother will burn through her money because of healthcare costs and taxes.

Foot traffic at top shopping centers is coming back, but “dying malls” are still a problem.

Individual investors are flocking to leveraged ETFs, leaving them more susceptible to pullbacks, analysts warn.

These 7 steps can give Boeing a path to recovery.

The S&P 500 has marched higher by nearly 30% over the past five months, prompting even bullish market strategists to entertain, or even welcome, the prospect of a “healthy” correction.

The results of a performance comparison of highly rated stocks and ones selected through analytics might surprise you.

Also, what might push stocks lower, AI-investment alternatives and how brokerage accounts work.

In 2021, Glen Taylor agreed to sell the Minnesota franchise for $1.5 billion. The team is now likely worth at least $2.5 billion.

“I harbor no ill-will towards her and I’m not looking to extort her, I just think we’re long overdue for a clean break.”

Tupperware Brands Corp. will miss the deadline to file its 2023 annual report amid cascading delays and trouble retaining employees involved in accounting.

There’s good news, and there’s bad news.

An uptick in inflation early this year and remarkably strong economic growth are likely to keep U.S. interest rates high, but probably not for long.

The current stock-market mania could come for your retirement accounts.

Intel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger got a big bump in compensation in 2023, but it still amounted to just over half what Lisa Su made as CEO of rival Advanced Micro Devices.

Eleven Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration to block its new student-loan repayment plan, SAVE, which has already resulted in more than $1 billion in debt cancellation for more than 150,000 borrowers.

The S&P 500 is up almost 50% since October 2022.

“These interest charges could be astronomical on a big purchase,” says one credit-card expert of the 31.99% interest rate on the Lowe’s credit card.

Nvidia’s stock did something this week that it hasn’t done since the first week of the year. It fell.

Some markets have seen a big bump in newly built homes, which is affecting supply-and-demand dynamics.

All 10 analysts that cover Bowlero rate the stock a buy.

Easter sales will total $22.4 billion in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation — a 7% decline from last year.

The U.S. banking system may become more of a barbell made up of the biggest and smallest banks if more regional banks go away: Bair

Robinhood wants to be ‘a one-stop shop’ for your financial life with its new credit Robinhood Gold credit card.

The numbers: The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened 1.5% to $91.8 billion in February, according to the Commerce Department’s advanced estimate released Friday. Economists polled by Econoday were looking for the deficit to widen slightly to a $90.6 billion deficit.

Warren Buffett now owns about 30% of Liberty SiriusXM’s outstanding shares.

Something unusual happened in the stock market this quarter: Both the S&P 500 and Cboe Volatility Index, better known as the Vix, rose.

Tranquil markets aren’t considered bullish, but this year proves otherwise.

“I have two biological brothers. My stepfather had four children of his own from a previous marriage that helped him with this scheme.”

Even more scary than running out of money in retirement is paying for healthcare, which can be a major drain on any retiree’s nest egg.

Terns Pharma is due to release data from an early-stage trial of an obesity treatment in pill form in the second half. Positive data would send the stock higher.

French inflation fell more than expected, closing in on the European Central Bank’s target as recent trends of easing prices continued.

Low VIX readings continue to vex market bears.

Shares of Oxford Industries Inc. fell after hours on Thursday after the maker of Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer clothing warned that its investments in expansion and consumer hesitation would weigh on profits in the months ahead.

For this week’s ETF Wrap, I caught up with State Street’s Michael Arone to talk about flows and performance this month and quarter — as well as risks to his soft-landing outlook.

“She worked for 25-plus years as a county nurse and, as such, she has a healthcare plan and a great pension, both for life.”

A winning fund’s strategy, a bitcoin milestone and a proven way to manage risk.

As much as $10 billion in customer deposits went missing from FTX, Bankman-Fried’s crypto-trading platform, as a result of his fraud.

The home-furnishings company’s fourth-quarter results didn’t “provide resolutions to the key debates” around its future performance, one analyst says.

Retail gasoline prices are set to rise as they usually do just as the U.S. summer driving season gets underway, but to say the average national price will climb to $4 a gallon is a bit of a stretch.

Monness Crespi Hardt analyst cuts AI technology company’s rating to bring it ‘back to reality’

Stock-market investors get a key piece of economic data on Good Friday, but won’t be able to trade on it.

Rest assured, Walt Disney Co.’s annual shareholders meeting next week will not be the happiest place on earth.

The U.S. 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.79% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Persistent inflation has eroded Americans’ ability to prepare for their financial futures by causing them to reduce savings, take on debt and withdraw from retirement accounts.

Americans express increasing confidence that inflation will continue to ease — and reduce the financial strain on households.

Oil futures rose Thursday, on track for solid quarterly gains.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Jamie Dimon has sold another batch of stock about a month after he raised $150 million through an earlier insider transaction.

The Chicago Business Barometer, also known as the Chicago PMI, weakened further in March, dropping to 41.4 from 44 in the prior month. Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal forecast a 45 reading.

Movie theater chain and original meme stock AMC wants to boost liquidity “in light of the low first quarter box office”

Citigroup analysts are greenlighting the next round of AI stock buying, but say look beyond U.S. shores.

The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell slightly to 210,000 and continued to hover at very low levels in a sign of strength for the economy.

Wedbush’s Dan Ives trims his stock-price target to $300 from $315 after a “perfect storm” of issues.

“We are in our late 60s, in good health and we have a second home worth $900,000 that is fully paid for.”

Data from a Phase 1 trial is the latest bullish news from the biotech that may offer cheap entry to weight-loss mania.

“I’d like to have a nest egg of my own for the future as I will need to pay for private care or for a senior-living center.”

A proposed settlement announced by the National Association of Realtors could quickly saddle home buyers with additional costs, one professor said.

London listed Spirent Communications called on shareholders to back Keysight Technologies’ takeover plan

Shares of RH rallied after hours on Wednesday, after the luxury furniture chain said it expected demand to pick up through this year, after contending with what it said was “the most challenging housing market in three decades.”

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio sees China heading for a ’100-year big storm.’

Walmart Inc. and smart-TV maker Vizio Holding Corp. said late Wednesday that they would refile paperwork related to their proposed merger.

The furniture maker said that a “lagging” housing market, rising interest rates, and other headwinds contributed to lower sales.

Opening Day is here. With more people cutting the cord and additional games only available on streaming networks, watching baseball has gotten more complicated — and expensive. Here’s how much.

Cannabis stock Canopy Growth has been rising sharply since March 14 and has gained 140% in the past week.

Carnival Corp.’s stock dropped Wednesday after the cruise operator reported an narrower-than-expected fiscal first-quarter loss but also provided an estimate for what the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore would cost it this year.

Novocure Ltd.’s stock soared 15% Wednesday after the company announced positive results from a late-stage trial of a medtech device to treat patients with lung cancer that has spread to their brains.

Russia’s decision to deepen its oil production cuts could lift global benchmark crude near $100 a barrel by September, but demand destruction may play a part in dampening price prospects, said analysts at J.P. Morgan.

Shares of Land’s End surpassed the $10 mark for the first time since August 2023.

“The U.S. is an under-penetrated EV market in need of high quality, cheap battery tech. China is a highly penetrated EV market with an oversupply of batteries.”

A new Pew report on Asian-American poverty finds that education does not always create opportunities.

The Treasury market closes early on Thursday, March 28

Some of the biggest clothing and department-store chains rely on their own private-label credit cards to cushion their bottom lines.

Oil futures declined on Wednesday but pared some of their early losses after official U.S. data revealed a weekly increase in commercial crude inventories that was smaller than what was reported by an industry trade group.

GameStop Corp., which reported a significant sales decline its fourth-quarter results late Tuesday, could meet its demise before the end of this decade, according to analyst firm Wedbush.

Momentum stocks are coming off their best stretch of outperformance in years — since just before the financial crisis, in fact. That’s making some investors nervous.

A growing ‘wall of worry’ that U.S. stocks are entering a period of irrational exuberance.

U.S. banks are struggling to keep up with evolving artificial-intelligence technology that has enabled fraudsters to easily impersonate customers and spread malware using AI-generated text, according to a report published Wednesday by the Treasury Department.

Much chatter has been devoted to what’s needed for the U.S. stock market rally to continue this year. A big one on the to-do list? Seeing gains spreading beyond the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks, which themselves have not been moving in tandem.

Higher office space vacancies trigger rise in criticized and modified loans, as a maturity wall looms

Merck’s stock rallied into record territory Wednesday, after the drug giant’s treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension, Winrevair, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The problem isn’t a lack of controls, visibility or knowledge. It’s the lack of innovative thinking.

Traditional utilities are no match for upstart rivals seeking fast growth.

When borrowing costs are high, cash deals can be enticing — but they can also eat up a nest egg.

The landmark agreement will limit the fees that businesses pay to accept credit cards — but customers aren’t likely to see savings.

International Paper has offered to buy DS Smith for £5.72 billion after Mondi submitted a bid to buy the firm for £5.12 billion earlier in March

Peacock to stream Week 1 game from Brazil, while Prime Video gets a wild-card playoff game.

A new sales directive is boosting Tesla’s stock on Tuesday.

GameStop Corp.’s shares fell in in extended trading Tuesday, after the videogame retailer and original meme stock missed analysts’ top- and bottom-line estimates in its fourth-quarter results.

Shares of medical-device maker Shockwave Medical Inc. rose Tuesday following a report that Johnson & Johnson was in talks to acquire the company.

Oil futures were little changed on Tuesday, consolidating after bumping higher in the previous session on worries over the global supply outlook.

“Starting them at that age is great,” one financial adviser says of a viral TikTok video about a mom who makes her young children “pay” for rent, groceries and utilities.

WWDC kicks off June 10 and is expected to feature an AI announcement.

Burns, about to play in March Madness’ Sweet Sixteen, says, ‘I’m gonna be honest, I can’t eat what’s in my vending machines’

Many people think spreading their accounts around to different institutions will keep their money safe, but that might be more trouble than it’s worth.

Sahm has been calling on the Fed to cut interest rates since December.

“She flipped the title on his car, sold all his furniture and told us that our dad didn’t leave me or my sister anything.”

Trump has some unique political strengths, experts tell MarketWatch. But it’s not clear if it can overcome his dollar deficit.

The first two months of 2024, which brought more signs of surprisingly persistent U.S. inflation, have paved the way for the annual headline rate of consumer-price gains to remain above 3% well into June or July.

‘It was the fastest I’ve ever done my taxes,’ says one user. An estimated 19 million people could be eligible to use Direct File, the IRS says.

Three years after the Internal Revenue Service began sending out stimulus checks amid the pandemic, the IRS is reminding taxpayers that there’s one more chance to claim any missed-out money and other overlooked refunds from 2020. But the deadline is coming up fast —...

McCormick’s net income climbs 19% as spice company refocuses on more profitable products.

The retirement crisis facing America is so “big and urgent” that government and corporate leaders need to stop business as usual and tackle the problem so that future generations will be able to grow older with dignity, according to the chair and chief executive of...

Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock soared Tuesday on their debut under the new DJT ticker symbol, providing a windfall for the former president.

Case-Shiller 20-city home price index up 6.2% year-on-year in January.

Micron has cemented itself in Wall Street’s eyes as a financial beneficiary of artificial intelligence, and investors are excited about what’s to come.

Wedbush is excited about the potential for AI to give a big boost to Microsoft’s cloud business.

Months after calling off a planned spinoff of its cloud-computing unit, Alibaba said its logistics unit will forego initial-public-offering plans as well.

Krispy Kreme’s stock soared Tuesday, after the doughnut seller said its doughnuts will start becoming available at all of the fast-food giant’s U.S. restaurants.

Is it now time for 55% stocks, 40% bonds and 5% bitcoin in a portfolio?

Former President Donald Trump has joined the ranks of the biggest billionaires in the world, thanks largely to his stake in a social-media company that just completed a merger with a blank check company.

Troubled aviation giant needs to restore its engineering and safety reputation.

If you want to get a fascinating insight into the crisis that has enveloped Boeing, look no further than the company’s filings relating to executive compensation — or, some might say, executive plunder.

“My brother is named executor, and he also has the sign-in passwords to all our father’s investment accounts.”

WeWork Inc.’s co-founder and former chief executive Adam Neumann has submitted a bid to buy the bankrupt company for more than $500 million, the Wall Street Journal reported late Monday.

Recognizing its financial and political clout and adapting accordingly is the key to India’s continued growth.

Over 27% of all money wagered on the women’s NCAA Tournament winner was bet on Iowa, according to BetMGM.

A bond decision lifts immediate financial pressure off the former president while a Nasdaq listing windfall moves closer to fruition — but trouble still looms as a first criminal-trial date is set.

EU opens probes of Big Tech under new law

Affiliate of Saudi sovereign wealth fund will buy $1 billion of a new series of convertible preferred stock via private placement.

The record-setting rally in U.S. stocks could run into trouble if companies report disappointing profits, according to a top equity-market strategist at Morgan Stanley.

Digital World Acquisition Corp. powered higher Monday, after the merger with former President Donald Trump’s social-media company officially closed.

The DOJ said that more than 10,000 individuals and organizations were targeted in total, including “government officials around the world who expressed criticism of the PRC government.”

Masimo Corp.’s stock was up by nearly 5% on Monday after Politan Capital Management said it plans to nominate two more members to the patient-monitoring-technology company’s board.

While U.S. allies and adversaries may be impressed by the growth in the stock market and overall U.S. economic growth, “I wouldn’t say they are overly impressed by the U.S. economic engine,” he said.

Californians face yet another setback on the housing front as a major insurer pulls out of 72,000 home-insurance policies, citing costs.

Wall Street analysts are playing catchup with the 2024 stock-market rally.

MNC ups its take-private price to $37.50 a share from $35 a share.

New home sales at 662,000 annual rate in February versus 664,000 in the prior month.

The EV company had been in talks with a big carmaker about a potential transaction, but that company has terminated negotiations.

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said Monday he now expects three quarter-point interest rate cuts this year.

Steve Mollenkopf elected to become board chair, and will lead efforts to select next CEO.

Another analyst has joined the bull camp on shares of Super Micro, which have experienced a nearly 800% surge over the past 12 months.

Over the past 70 years, the first two weeks of April have boosted U.S. stocks.

Why gold-mining stocks look set to outperform physical gold.

Goldman Sachs lays out a scenario for the S&P 500 to hit 6,000 by the end of the year thanks to Big Tech.

Oil futures rose early Monday, lifted as investors monitored geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and kept an eye on developments in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Beijing has introduced new procurement guidelines that seek to promote use of Chinese tech

Earnings growth is where Europe has turned a corner without investors in the U.S. realizing it.

Morgan Stanley upgraded its view on energy stocks, arguing they have lagged the price of crude oil this year with compelling valuations.

An interest-rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, though now widely expected, should not be viewed as decision that has already been made, Fed watchers say.

Investors betting on a ‘perfect’ landing will focus on PCE inflation data in the week ahead

‘When I married my husband, he sold his house, which was valued at about $100,000 more than mine, but he had no equity in it.’

Data show a correlation between use of a common vaccine and lower risk of getting dementia, a drug company executive said

“I live in a small town home. I refinanced my $185,000 mortgage a few years ago at 3.1% interest.”

A new survey says consumers find e-commerce sites often fail to meet expectations. Experts say that’s because shoppers have become accustomed to how Amazon gets things done to their liking.

Retroactive removal of deduction limits is a giveaway to corporations.

Cost of in-home care soars by double digits in just a few years

In four charts, here’s how much money the campaign to rein in inflation may have cost you since it began in March 2022.

The Biden administration is taking steps to protect Americans’ sensitive personal information and government-related data.

Politically diverse fund-management teams perform better.

The goal is to spell out everything in advance just in case you hit the jackpot, attorneys say.

Ways to figure out whether your savings will cover your care.

Riding a wave is exciting as long as it lasts — but watch out when it crashes.

Videogame makers like Epic and Electronic Arts are facing a strike threat over AI-generated voices.

One good year doesn’t make a trend.

Volatility is low and market signals are still flashing green.

The Federal Reserve might be able to wrestle inflation down to its 2% annual goal, but it’s going to have a hard time keeping it there.

The chip giant is poised to sell more recurring-revenue products, rather than just one-and-done hardware sales.

Apple’s move to license Google’s Gemini for some new AI features on its iOS operating system underscores the urgency of partnering with a generative-AI leader on the fast-moving technology.

The U.S. dollar has strengthened its grip on the global financial system since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, defying expectations of “de-dollarization.”

Already one of the most highly paid CEOs in the U.S., Steve Huffman will get a bonus of more than $20 million if Reddit’s stock can maintain a $5 billion market capitalization, which would only increase his outsize voting power over the company

There are still a number of companies in the private market that are potential IPOs — but underwriters will likely take a cautious approach this year.

There’s the potential for more beat-and-raise quarters, plus opportunity in sovereign AI, analysts say.

“The number of safety-related events in recent weeks have rightfully caused us to pause and evaluate whether there is anything we can and should do differently,” the memo says.

The Democratic-run U.S. Senate in Saturday’s early hours passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that prevents a partial government shutdown.

Reddit’s post-IPO stock action has benefited executives as well as Sam Altman, Tencent and other investors.

The co-creators of “Seinfeld” are both incredibly wealthy, but one of them has pulled far ahead of the other financially.

Larger deals would be scrutinized more closely under proposed rules on reviewing bank mergers.

If home sellers stop paying real-estate agents’ commissions, buyers may end up footing the bill.

Gold’s run to all-time highs could spell trouble on the inflation outlook, some analysts say.

The stock rose another 35% on Friday after Germany voted to decriminalize cannabis.

Also: Stormy seas for Apple, Nvidia news, alternatives to tech stocks and advice on how to avoid taxes.

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that prevents a partial government shutdown. It’s now up to the Senate to act before midnight.

Erstwhile “Bond King” Bill Gross doubled down on his stock-market skepticism in his latest investment outlook, where he warned that “irrational exuberance” has driven markets since 2022.

“We were told that the attorney had attempted to call Mary’s family but that none of the numbers worked.”

Digital World Acquisition Corp.’s stock rallied Friday, as investors awaited results of a shareholder vote that would determine the fate of the special purpose acquisition vehicle’s proposed purchase of former President Donald Trump’s social-media company.

Skin-care company Galderma makes strong debut in Switzerland

There was a time when the S&P 500 reaching record highs without any help from Apple Inc. was almost unthinkable. But those days are over, at least for now.

The actress, director and author reflected on why she hired her former lawyer, who is now serving a 14-year prison sentence for wire and tax fraud.

Ocugen shares climbed early Friday after a federal appeals court upheld a lower court’s ruling against shareholders who alleged the company misled investors about its COVID-19 vaccine.

The latest sign of demand issues for Tesla? A reported production cutback in China.

“I understand that we could provide each of the five with $18,000 per year as gifts. Or could we only give to one child per year? Are the gifts really received tax-free?”

Crude prices look for direction Friday.

The trend is “a notable reversal of fortune” for some of the country’s lowest-earning workers, researchers said — but the gains might still fall short.

Selling covered call options against your stock positions is a portfolio security blanket.

Shares in Puma, Adidas, and JD Sports fell as investors feared headwinds in the apparel sector

Activist investor Nelson Peltz on Thursday received a mega-endorsement in his bid to join Walt Disney Co.’s board, as influential proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services threw its support behind him.

Historically, the current bull market really isn’t that exceptional, say strategists at HSBC who are becoming more positive on U.S. stocks.

New commissioner of Social Security Martin O’Malley is bringing relief to millions hit by the overpayments scandal

Amid faltering demand for shoes and clothing and slipping digital sales, Nike Inc. on Thursday said it will bank a lot more on the thing it has spent the past several years turning away from: other retailers.

Lululemon Athletica Inc.’s stock slumped 11% in after-hours trading Thursday after the retail company posted quarterly results that topped analysts’ revenue and earnings estimates but offered light guidance.

FedEx Corp. raises guidance and says it will continue to cut costs and trim spending.

The former president could reap billions of dollars on paper in the merger of his social-media company, but he wouldn’t be able to cash in for at least six months.

Exchange-traded funds that buy U.S. bank stocks are rising Thursday, extending their big gains notched on the back of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting.

Beating the market, momentum investing and the power of saying “I don’t know.”

Shake Shack is a bigger company, but its stock has not measured up to Papa John’s performance.

Donald Trump’s likelihood of winning the 2024 presidential election is holding around an all-time high, but Joe Biden’s has recovered to a level last seen in mid-May 2023.

Approval of an ether futures ETF doesn’t guarantee a spot product will be approved.

Factors contributing to declining ice cream consumption may include climate change and a desire to avoid dairy products.

Cities experiencing more significant inflation typically have undergone rapid population growth, leading to an increased demand for goods and services, an analyst said.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.87%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

The lawsuit accuses Apple of using its dominant position in the market for smartphones and related applications to prevent customers from switching phones or using non-Apple products in conjunction with the iPhone.

Oil futures looked to tally back-to-back declines on Thursday, pressured in part by concerns over the outlook for energy demand.

The Wall Street bank with the most dovish Federal Reserve rate forecast has pared back its expectations for rate cuts, though it’s still expecting a flurry of reductions next year.

The memory-chip market is known for being cyclical, but Wall Street seems especially excited about Micron’s ability to ride the current uptrend.

This isn’t just touching the third rail of American politics. It’s throwing your arms around it while soaking wet.

“I was legally married to him and never spent one night away from him.”

The Philadelphia Fed said Thursday its gauge of regional business activity stayed in expansion territory in March, slipping only slightly to 3.2  from 5.2 in the prior month.

“It feels like the rally in the banks was perhaps because [The Fed] didn’t take rate cuts off the table despite some hotter inflation prints,” one banking analyst tells MarketWatch.

Darden Restaurants’ stock took a bitter turn Thursday, after the parent of the Olive Garden and Ruth’s Chris Steak House chains reported a surprise decline in same-restaurant sales, citing a tough sales environment.

Beth Kindig, lead tech analyst at the IO Fund, has made prescient calls on Nvidia in the past. Here are her next big predictions.

Picking winners in both March Madness and the stock market winners is hard. Managing risk is key.

“We have separate bank accounts. I have five children and he has two kids.”

“I don’t want to make promises I can’t financially live up to. I own my own house and struggle to keep that in order.”

Nationwide will pay Branson’s Virgin Enterprises a £250 million exit fee to stop using the Virgin brand

From auto pros who are also parents, here are some top picks for the best SUVs for families, plus some features to look for.

The dollar surged against the Swiss franc after the Swiss National Bank cut interest rates on Thursday, as the country is one of the few in the industrialized world with tepid inflation pressures.

The memory-chip company swung to a surprise profit and vastly exceeded the consensus view with its outlook.

Samsung and Hynix will soon have rival high-bandwidth memory chips on the market.

Gold showed little reaction in the immediate aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday, then rallied toward record highs.

Oil futures finished lower Wednesday, pulling back from five-month highs after back-to-back session gains.

Nordic countries and Switzerland consistently rank high in the Gallup World Happiness Report, because they “give a certain level of predictability that you find nowhere on earth.”

Slower growth and significant risks to the U.S. fiscal outlook are posed by mounting debt, CBO says.

PDD’s stock powered higher Wednesday, after the China-based e-commerce company and parent of fast-fashion platform Temu reported fourth-quarter earnings that rose well above expectations, citing signs of improving consumer spending.

Citigroup cuts Wells Fargo rating to neutral on ‘balanced’ risk/reward but boosts price target

U.S. Labor Department pension report may run counter to life insurance industry practices.

The server maker’s stock is still up about 800% over the past 12 months.

Signet Jewelers’s stock was suffering their worst day in nearly two years after the seller of diamond jewelry warned of a surprise same-store sales decline in the current quarter, as marriage engagements drop off before a gradual recovery over the long term.

President Joe Biden’s administration on Wednesday released a much-anticipated final rule on tailpipe emissions for new passenger vehicles, putting forward a regulation that looks set to increase sales of electric vehicles while also making concessions sought by the...

“He wants to leave his house — worth about $200,000 with a $28,000 mortgage — to his own adult children.”

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.’s stock rallies Wednesday after the fast-casual restaurant chain said its board has approved a 50-for-1 stock split.

There are beautiful retirement spots across the country and in a range of budgets

Gucci owner Kering also posted a 4% drop in sales over 2023

Boeing’s CFO said cash flow will be worse than the company had expected even back in January as the troubled plane maker focuses on quality after a spate of incidents.

General Mills’ stock jumped Wednesday, after the consumer-foods company reported fiscal third-quarter profit that rose above expectations, as price increases and cost savings helped offset volume declines.

Borse Dubai is selling nearly 27 million shares to reduce its stake in the Nasdaq to 10.8%.

The study showed that who practiced time-restricted eating had a greater chance of dying from heart disease.

BioNTech’s stock sank toward a more than two-year low Wednesday, after the Germany-based biotechnology company reported fourth-quarter results that fell sharply below expectations, weighed down by inventory writedowns by COVID-19 vaccine collaboration partner Pfizer.

Fundstrat Global Advisors, Tom Lee, makes a bet on a post-Fed rally, offering five reasons for that and stocks he thinks investors should hold onto.

“I owe $280,000 after using the equity and simultaneously having my equity used up by unscrupulous mortgage companies.”

As Alzheimer’s disease claims the lives of increasing numbers of people in the U.S., detection and diagnosis of the condition aren’t keeping pace with the challenge, a new report shows.

An influential former foreign exchange official in Japan said Tokyo may enter the market to support the currency if it falls much further against the buck.

Earnings momentum for tech giants should dissipate.

Some 195,000 borrowers scammed by their schools were supposed to have their debt wiped out by Jan. 28. Tens of thousands are still waiting.

Reddit’s looming IPO has thrust the company firmly into the spotlight, although Kamran Ansari, venture partner at Headline, expects the social media platform to retain the quirkiness and edginess that have become its hallmark.

Wall Street is about to get a new way to play the intersection between chips and artificial intelligence.

President Joe Biden’s administration is expected on Wednesday to release a much-anticipated final rule on tailpipe emissions for new passenger vehicles.

Options traders are growing more cautious — but only slightly — as the rally in U.S. stocks recently hit a speed bump.

The soon-to-be-drafted NFL player spoke with MarketWatch about his financial adviser, missing out on being in EA’s college football videogame — and his Honda Accord

Artificial intelligence will lead to automation in parts of the labor market, says Jan Hatzius of Goldman Sachs.

Bitcoin on Tuesday fell to as low as below $63,000, as exchange traded funds investing in the crypto on Monday saw their first day of net outflow since March 1.

Nvidia CEO’s concertlike keynote didn’t pack too many surprises, but analysts say it showed how the company remains well ahead of the pack.

International Paper investors cheered Tuesday, after the paper and packaging company named an investment advisor as its new CEO, replacing a chief executive whose only experience has been with the company.

Hertz is hampered by rising expenses but supported by “solid” travel demand, analysts say.

A 12-year global run of negative interest rates comes to a close. The debate over its effectiveness will continue.

Marquee bank is using artificial intelligence to generate insights for financial advisers, joining tech companies in a bid to capitalize on the hot trend.

Dan Monson of Long Beach State was recently fired, but will still coach in the NCAA Tournament

Congressional leaders have announced a deal to fund the federal government in advance of a weekend deadline, but they will need to act quickly to avoid a partial shutdown.

Oil futures hold ground Tuesday at their highest prices since October.

It’s a conversation loaded with potential tension around concerns about independence, money, burden, and the future

Shares of Siemens slumped Tuesday as the company’s chief financial officer said it’s still struggling in China.

“I was never able to restore my full retirement payment.”

Starbucks, PNC and Cisco have been unloved over the past 12 months, but for a patient investor, better times are ahead, says this money manager.

Fund managers were divided, even while remaining heavily invested in the Magnificent Seven which have surged on hype around AI.

The server maker and Nvidia partner intends to offer 2 million shares of its common stock in a public offering.

Harrison Street sees bright spots in senior housing and other demographic-driven commercial real-estate.

Expect more bank failures and bailouts as a result of Federal Reserve decisions.

The loss of value after an accident might be significant or minor, but it’s a fact of life. Here’s what to know about diminished value and insurance.

There’s some hope car prices will drop this year, but a survey indicates would-be buyers are still in a gloomy mood.

The bonus pool for dealmakers remained at $33.8 billion, while the average bonus fell by $3,500.

A survey of 5,000 car shoppers examines what the different generations care about when it comes to brands and most important factors in a car.

Japan’s central bank raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years Tuesday, tightening its monetary policy amid stubborn inflation.

Unilever on Tuesday said it may spin off the ice cream-unit that produces Ben & Jerry’s as the multinational consumer goods company said it expects to slash 7,500 jobs globally.

AstraZeneca is buying Fusion Pharmaceuticals for $2.4 billion as the London-listed group looks to build its presence in cutting-edge cancer treatments.

In the run-up to Wednesday’s policy update by the Federal Reserve, traders in overnight index swaps gravitated toward a less-than-50% likelihood that policy makers will deliver their first interest-rate cut in June.

House hunters looking to buy a home this spring are continuing to find the housing market challenging.

Reddit’s IPO is drawing comparisons to that of another popular social-media platform.

Cisco Systems Inc. on Monday completed its $28 billion acquisition of Splunk Inc. “much faster than we thought,” Cisco Chief Financial Officer Scott Herren said in an interview.

Raymond James sees credit costs taking a bite out of earnings, while Moody’s hikes rating by one notch after $1.05B injection.

The S&P 500’s consumer-discretionary sector is one of the worst-performing areas of the U.S stock-market index this year.

Reddit’s closely watched initial public offering is between four and five times oversubscribed, according to a Reuters report.

“Gray divorces” are pushing older Americans into a heated housing market.

In a legal filing before the New York Court of Appeals on Monday, former President Donald Trump said he has approached nearly 30 surety companies to help back the bond he needs in order to pursue an appeal, and that all have said no.

Nuvei’s stock charged up toward a seven-month high Monday, after the Canada-based financial-technology company confirmed that it has held talks regarding a potential buyout.

“I believe that my sister’s assets exceed those of her husband. They live in her new husband’s home in California, which has a mortgage.”

Apple reportedly is considering using Google AI technology in the iPhone, which analyst says could prove a “validation moment” for Alphabet after slip-ups.

Oil futures begin the week with gains.

U.S. stocks were trading higher Monday as investors balance optimism over artificial intelligence with concern over monetary policy.

The interview, which appeared on YouTube on Monday after a planned partnership to put it on Musk’s X platform was cancelled, did touch on business topics but mostly focused on social issues.

EV maker said it is taking advantage of a 30-day grace period on the interest payment while it seeks partnership with automaker.

Nvidia “is many things,” according to Truist Securities, but a pricey stock isn’t one of them.

Sentiment at market tops is not the mirror opposite of sentiment at bottoms

Tesla’s stock closed at a 10-month low last week and has been the S&P 500’s worst performer this year.

You can keep your comfort but still be rewarded for diversification

There are several reasons why Wall Street may not outperform Europe in the medium term says JPMorgan

Crypto-market participants have been hoping that the recent launch of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds will draw financial advisers — who oversee trillions of dollars in client assets — into the space.

Shares of computer peripheral maker Logitech International slumped Monday after the company said its chief financial officer was leaving.

The heart of the risk is that Tesla lets users set up their phone as a key to their car, and offers free Wi-fi at its Superchargers.

MarketWatch spoke with Cynthia P. Stafford, the big winner in a 2007 Mega Millions drawing.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will likely play his cards close to his vest this week, and not signal an imminent cut in interest rates.

“I was told the only way to get this removed is through bankruptcy.”

Investors will be watching the Federal Reserve’s forecasts to see if policy makers still see scope to deliver the equivalent of three quarter-point rate cuts in 2024.

It’s no secret that lots of analysts like tech behemoths like Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Nvidia Corp. amid the AI gold rush. But as of Friday, they liked one just a bit more, at least based on the percentage of ‘buy’ recommendations: Delta Air Lines Inc.

“If one of us needs to go into a nursing home, is the other safe in the home?”

“He is not going to drive two hours to the city for the weekend if he is not sure that we are going to be serious.”

There were 11.5 billion $20 bills in circulation in 2022, down from 11.9 billion the year before.

Ji’Ayir Brown, who played in the most recent Super Bowl, wanted to pay extra to get a Tesla Cybertruck early, but his adviser told him not to.

Another Wall Street strategist warns the economy has gone from ‘goldilocks to stagflation,’ and investors are ignoring it at their own peril

S&P 500 companies that mentioned “AI” on their fourth-quarter earnings calls have seen their shares gain an average of nearly 30% in the past year, according to FactSet.

Thanks to its drinkable appeal, the St. Patrick’s Day favorite has soared in popularity over the past couple of decades — and seems poised for more growth

The U.S. housing market is undergoing a major disruption, as a century-old practice that determines how homeowners and home buyers pay their real-estate agents is about to change.

The power of ‘I don’t know.’

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into Reddit’s licensing of user data to artificial-intelligence companies — just days before the social-media company’s long-awaited initial public offering.

Hertz shares have fallen nearly 30% so far this year.

HashiCorp Inc.’s shares climbed more than 12% after hours Friday, after a report revealed that the cloud-adoption software company is considering putting itself up for sale.

One family’s verdict in a baby-formula lawsuit brings hope for other families whose newborns developed digestive diseases, though they’re not guaranteed to see the same success.

From loud budgeting to girl math, TikTok has spurred discussion of finances. Now what?

This spring and summer “will probably be the best time to buy a car in the last few years,” says one expert — but people who bought during the pandemic will lose more money on trade-ins.

Shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. fell on Friday, a day after the beauty-products retailer forecast full-year profit that disappointed investors.

The Ark ETFs spent more than $35 million to buy Tesla shares Thursday, the most in one day since buying restarted.

Japan — the world’s last bastion of negative interest rates — appears ready to tighten its monetary policy as early as next Tuesday, raising the potential for a mild to more forceful reaction in financial markets a day ahead of the Federal Reserve’s own policy...

The Ringling circus is back, but can it hold its own in the ‘Eras Tour’ era?

Helium is an irreplaceable raw material that is hard to transport, has many more uses than you might think, and is often overlooked by investors.

As Reddit makes the final preparations for its initial public offering, the social-media platform has plenty of ways to drive revenue and push toward profitability, according to Ido Caspi, a research analyst at Global X ETFs.

The powerful National Association of Realtors has agreed to eliminate rules on commissions in order to settle lawsuits, and to pay $418 million in damages.

It’s a lot harder than social media makes it look to legally justify a deduction from your small business income for a child’s wages.

Big American cities are still losing people, long after the pandemic first drove people out of urban centers, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data. But one expert says the figures actually reveal a positive trend.

Also: Tech stocks, a changing EV landscape, Reddit’s coming IPO and advice for tax time.

The reading from a survey of consumer sentiment fell slightly in early March from a 32-month high, indicating some uncertainty among Americans as to how the economy will perform in 2024.

How much is needed for a secure retirement varies by person and situation, but clearly, nothing is not enough.

The cost of imported goods rose in February for the second month in a row and added to a small upturn in U.S. inflation early in the new year.

The continued return of manufacturing to the U.S., coupled with the “robust” U.S. infrastructure program, will support strong demand for years.

A Guggenheim analyst still sees a “mountain of challenges” but says Snowflake’s full-year forecast looks beatable.

Jabil called out “revenue headwinds” as it posted slightly disappointing top-line results for its latest quarter and issued a downbeat outlook.

Oil futures pull back, but remain on pace for strong weekly gains after breakout to four-month highs.

Jon Gray said interest rate cuts are set to lift real estate prices, creating opportunities for investors

“I also buy all the groceries and household items.”

Apple has reportedly acquired a Canadian artificial intelligence startup, ahead of the company’s planned rollout later this year.

U.S. stock futures were pointing to a steady start Friday, with worries that inflation will linger capping momentum after a hot start to the year.

The German luxury brand’s 3-row midsize SUV is its most family-oriented model. It features posh seating for seven, standard AWD, and innovative technology.

Large stakes in two undervalued German carmakers have put a wrench in the shares of holding company Porsche SE.

Swisscom will merge its Fastweb unit with Vodafone Italia.

Japan’s largest labor confederation said large companies will be giving the highest pay raise in 33 years, possibly setting the stage for the end of negative interest rates next week.

Wall Street is again proving that investors seem to make all their money during the winter months.

Companies around the world are defaulting on their debt at the fastest pace since the global financial crisis as high interest rates and stubborn inflation continue to take their toll, according to a report from S&P Global Ratings.

How has the economy avoided recession despite high inflation and high interest rates? Most Americans, especially younger ones, aren’t worried about losing their jobs.

Target has cut jobs for two straight years but increased its store count in each of the past nine years.

NYCB also sold a commercial cooperative loan for an undisclosed gain.

“She signed out of fear and after she had just gotten out of the hospital.”

Under Armour surprised investors late Wednesday with the news that its CEO is departing to be replaced by founder and former CEO Kevin Plank.

Analyst Kazuya Nishimura says Goldman may offer ‘the strongest profit growth potential’ among major banks

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.74% Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Savings yields soared in 2023—and all that interest income is now showing up on people’s tax returns.

The $2.99 canvas totes have gotten plenty of attention on social media

Move comes as the online shopping giant faces competitive pressure from ultra-low-cost e-tailers Temu and Shein.

Late in December, Nvidia Corp. topped a list of favorite stocks among analysts working for brokerage firms. But with the stock continuing to soar this year, running the same screen of the S&P 500 produces a different result, with Nvidia no longer even making the...

Shares of Fisker Inc. dropped 47% in the extended session Wednesday after a report said the embattled EV maker is exploring a bankruptcy filing.

Investors should better understand how they experience pain to ensure they’re less likely to make stupid decisions in moments of market panic, a new paper says.

Products from anti-aging cosmetics and procedures to elder-care facilities are growth areas as China’s demographics go gray.

The president is promoting a positive narrative about America’s economic turnaround, but in downplaying widespread financial anxiety, he risks alienating middle-income voters.

Oil futures rose Thursday, finding support after the International Energy Agency lifted its forecast for oil-demand growth this year and cut its outlook for supply from countries outside the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

The oil major’s new carbon intensity target sits in line with a strategic shift which will see growth in its power sales slow

Christian Heck of First Eagle Investment Management makes the case that Japan’s stock market is still inexpensive as its companies improve.

“Run with the bulls,” says Société Générale’s head of U.S. equity strategy Manish Kabra, who says the U.S. stock index is far from overexuberance still.

Altria late Wednesday said it plans to sell part of its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev which it will use to buy back its own shares.

The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is a rarity in the compact SUV class because it offers three seating rows. Pricing starts at $28,505.

EVs spend less time in the shop than gas cars, but when they do need repairs, they can be pricey. Here’s a guide to EV maintenance.

Shares of Lanxess slumped in early action Thursday, after the German chemical company said this year won’t be that much better than one marked by multiple crises.

Hon Hai Precision Industries, better known as Foxconn, said its fourth-quarter profit jumped 33% despite revenue going down.

Is now the time to pounce on the stock of Apple and Boeing? Retail traders seem to think so, according to an analysis of trading last week by JPMorgan.

Oil futures rose Wednesday, with U.S. benchmark prices scoring their first gain in five sessions after the Energy Information Administration reported a weekly fall in domestic crude supplies.

Shares of Williams-Sonoma Inc. rallied into record territory Wednesday after the home-products retailer beat quarterly earnings expectations, with “full-price selling” and supply-chain improvements helping boost margins.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks to MarketWatch about how AI is “lying to people” — and what’s causing his Harvard-educated son to have “the attention span of a praying mantis.”

Better pricing is “driven by sustainable, structural changes in industry practices.”

”I know that his retirement benefits will be larger than my own.”

As Super Micro Computer shares have rocketed higher, Wall Street’s bullish price targets haven’t kept up.

“Upon our father’s death, my stepmother chose to split the funds among other beneficiaries, including herself and her adoptive daughter.”

Investors and traders continued to take February’s hotter-than-expected consumer-price index in stride on Wednesday, by signaling a willingness to tolerate above-target inflation while waiting for a few more months of data to roll in.

“Part of me fears that if I sell I will not be able to buy again in the Southern California market, specifically in Orange County.”

A failed business left a family with debts to the IRS, the Small Business Administration and others.

‘A profound unfairness’: The merciless stigma of being an older long-term unemployed person

Stocks are on fire, but some market watchers don’t like what they see — or more precisely, don’t see — below the surface.

Analyst Alexander Hacking said Citi remains a “steel sector bull” for the time being.

Shares of Tesla extended their selloff toward a 10-month low Wednesday, as a Wells Fargo analyst moved to a bearish stance on the stock.

Cresco Labs earned nearly $5 million in the quarter, reversing a year-ago loss of $181 million.

Analyst Ben Gerlinger says reduced Fed rate cut outlook has weighed on bank names.

SpaceX’s third Spaceship flight test could come as soon as Thursday, pending regulatory approval, says the private space company.

Petco’s better-than-expected sales come as it posts another loss amid weak demand and over-capacity.

Spanish retailing conglomerate Inditex on Wednesday said it will launch its Zara resale platform in the U.S. after a year of strong profit growth.

The Anglo-Dutch oil major has focused on investor returns over climate initiatives under new CEO Wael Sawan who took control in January 2023

Mick Rasmussen, fund manager at a gold medalist ranked fund, talks about an AI play no one is looking and other stocks.

The S&P 500 is eyeing its 18th record close of 2024 as investors absorb a stickier-than-forecast consumer price index report with equanimity

Sportswear maker Adidas on Wednesday said it plans to sell its remaining Yeezy inventory at cost, as it forecasts a near doubling of its operating profit this year.

The London headquartered company sold $430 million worth of rough diamonds in the second five-week cycle of 2024, up 15% on the first cycle of the year

Maserati has unveiled a beautiful convertible with extreme performance and a price that will probably keep it in your dreams, not your driveway.

Neil Young’s music is returning to Spotify, two years after the rock legend yanked his songs off the service to protests its exclusive deal with podcaster Joe Rogan.

Global dividends rose 5% to a record $1.66 trillion in 2023 as growth in bank payouts compensated for lower distributions from miners

Stocks trading around the world have trudged to record or near-record highs this year, leaving them vulnerable to a correction once the “sugar high” of excessive investor enthusiasm wears off.

“She has also dealt with a couple of men at her company who have tried to date her and wouldn’t give up even when she repeatedly turned them down.”

The program, relied upon by 6 million students annually, is facing a serious financial shortfall.

Last year was busy for live music: Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Morgan Wallen, Ed Sheerhan and BLACKPINK all had blockbuster concerts.

Economists are growing concerned about the size of the deficit.

Swiss running-shoe company On Holding AG’s stock fell 14% Tuesday to put it on track for its biggest one-day selloff in almost two years, after the company posted an unexpected loss for the fourth quarter and revenue that fell short of estimates.

Apple likely saw declining iPhone unit shipments over the last three years, but a BofA Securities analyst sees some silver linings.

The U.S. stock market tends to fall on the Monday after the clock loses an hour.

Being a tech employee, especially in Silicon Valley, has rarely been more perilous.

The U.S. central bank should stay the course and avoid prematurely celebrating the end of inflation above 2%.

The agricultural giant’s quarterly earnings fell short of estimates, but the company provided upbeat guidance for 2024.

Deutsche Bank shares rose as much as 5% after the bank’s chief executive said its fixed-income division will see revenue growth this quarter.

NYCB’s stock rises as struggling bank finalizes plan to bulk up its balance sheet.

A lower inflation rate doesn’t necessarily lead to lower prices. Here’s which items actually could get cheaper.

Kohl’s fourth-quarter revenue and full-year guidance were weaker than expected.

3M Chief Executive Mike Roman will step down from the role he’s held for past six years — a period marked by a steep drop in the company’s share price.

Some more academic heft is coming to the view that illegal immigration may be the surprise factor that’s keeping the economy running strong yet allowing inflation to cool down.

Oil futures trade flat to slightly higher early Tuesday.

JPMorgan Chase’s chief executive says the central bank may want to ‘wait past June and let it all sort out’

Experts say the once-dominant retail concept needs to adapt and evolve. But the clock is ticking.

A $32.5 million grant program would encourage states to create plans for aging

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead in South Carolina

How is he planning to make his numbers add up?

The 2024 Toyota bZ4X is an all-electric compact SUV with an airy cabin and a smooth ride. Pricing starts at $43,070.

A car’s event data recorder stores crucial information before, during, and after an accident. Here’s how that can save you money.

Inflation in Germany fell to a more than two-year low, according to data released Tuesday that suggest interest-rate cuts may be coming soon.

Old views of traditional retirement are gone. New retirement will look different.

Consumers still look resilient in the current bull market for U.S. stocks, despite worries to the contrary due to the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening, according to BofA Global Research.

Dollar stores Dollar Tree Inc. and Dollar General Corp. have been enjoying strong foot traffic in the run-up to the companies’ fourth-quarter results this week, according to data from analytics company Placer.ai.

Midsize investment bank sees opportunity in muni bonds and public-power financing

A month after the U.S. stock market suffered its worst consumer-price index release day in over a year, investors are worrying about a reprise when the latest inflation data arrives on Tuesday morning — data that could shake up the Federal Reserve’s monetary-policy...

Marcia L. Fudge, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is stepping down from her position.

The former president’s rhetoric on China was tougher than his actions, experts say.

AMC shares have hit a series of record lows recently in a far cry from the heady days of the meme-stock frenzy.

The Biden administration on Monday pushed back against criticism of its housing-market proposals after detractors said a plan to provide a $10,000 tax credit to first-time home buyers would increase demand and help keep home prices elevated.

Gold and the S&P 500 have both rallied to record highs in March, but an analysis provided by Jefferies suggests that the precious metal may perform a bit better than the index in the next month.

The latest snapshot of consumer prices is likely to show a hottish inflation reading in February. Why? Blame the cost of housing, car insurance and gasoline.

The Magnificent Seven are not overvalued, but European cyclicals are, JPMorgan’s analysts said

The two companies have been at loggerheads since Choice went hostile with its cash-and-stock bid for Wyndham in October.

Investors increasingly vulnerable to a market event, such as Tuesday’s consumer price inflation (CPI) report.

The business-intelligence software company increased its crypto holdings by about 12,000 bitcoins in the two weeks through Sunday.

Stock gains after Oppenheimer analysts raise their price target by 17%.

“There has been a lot of use of that [Bitcoin] and I’m not sure that I would want to take it away at this point.”

Evercore ISI’s C.J. Muse sees ample upside for Nvidia shares “once investors gain conviction 2025 is not a peak year.”

Oil futures edge higher as traders weigh the demand outlook and the willingness of OPEC+ members to stick to production cuts.

Viking Therapeutics Inc.’s stock fell 5.6% Friday, in a pullback from recent highs, after strong data from Novo Nordisk on an oral version of its weight-loss drug raised the competitive bar for Viking, which is expected to release data from its oral-drug trial late...

A sharp reversal for Nvidia shares on Friday may be a worrying signal for the wider market

Social-media company plans to offer 22 million shares for proceeds of up to $748 million

U.S. stock futures slipped on Monday, edging lower a day ahead of an eagerly awaited report on inflation.

Scrolling through touchscreen menus to honk the horn or turn on windshield wipers is a dangerous distraction, safety advocates say.

A panel of 98 journalists in 30 countries grant the awards. Here are the 18 finalists.

Electric cars are living up to their promise of limiting human demand for oil and cutting transportation emissions, just not so much in the U.S., according to a new report.

Shares of U.K. electronics retailer Currys fell sharply Monday as the activist investor Elliott Advisors said it won’t make a bid for the company after failing to get the board to engage.

Bitcoin surged past $70,000 on Monday morning, continuing a remarkable run for the cryptocurrency.

“My husband started collecting Social Security at Full Retirement Age. He is now 73.”

The U.S. stock market is facing an inflation reading that will test its 2024 bull run and offer clues as to whether the economy remains on course for an anticipated soft landing.

Results from dollar stores Dollar Tree Inc. and Dollar General Corp. this week will offer some sense of whether buying the basics has gotten any easier.

The vegan-friendly franks cost considerably more than the real-meat version.

We’re learning that many things that are good for our general health area also good for fighting dementia.

U.S. corporate boards are supposed to have at least 50% independent directors, but how independent are they really?

About three-quarters of last year’s job gains were in three industries. That’s affecting workers’ perceptions of the job market and sparking worries of a sharp slowdown ahead.

All the major players are trying to surf this next wave of AI, including Intel, Nvidia, AMD and Arm Holdings.