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LP Building’s stock took flight Wednesday toward a fresh record close, after the wood building products maker beat first-quarter earnings expectations and raised its full-year outlook.

Pandemic-era policies appear to have produced “artificially higher” consumer credit scores, according to Columbia Threadneedle.

Gamblers who play slot machines may soon be able to win more money before the Internal Revenue Service takes notice — and it could be the recent stretch of hot inflation that melts away some longstanding rules around gambling and taxes.

Apple is astutely guarding its proprietary golden goose.

Analysts are worried about Victoria’s Secret losing market share — potentially to brands from celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Rihanna — and cutting prices in an effort to spur demand.

Prosecutors are reviewing whether Telsa or CEO Elon Musk told consumers that self-driving technology means cars can drive themselves.

The historic first crewed launch of Boeing Co.’s Starliner spacecraft will take place no earlier than May 17, after Monday’s launch attempt was scrubbed two hours before takeoff.

Shopify is expecting its gross margin to shrink by 50 basis points in the second quarter.

“Let’s stop buying from these jokers,” one consumer said. “I bet they reduce these prices real quick.”

A new Zillow report reveals exactly how much annual income someone needs to comfortably pay the exorbitant housing costs in the Big Apple and other major cities.

Carl Icahn’s investing arm narrowed its loss in the first quarter even as revenue fell.

Snap’s stock pulled back Wednesday after the parent of the video-messaging app Snapchat planned to take advantage of the recent runup in its stock price to sell convertible debt.

Intel’s stock took a hit Wednesday after the semiconductor giant disclosed that a U.S. government ruling will stop the export of some of the company’s products to a customer in China.

Affirm, the buy-now-pay-later company, issued upbeat results and guidance.

Beverage company’s chief executive may sell up to about $33 million of stock to provide “flexibility.”

Next week’s CPI data could “shock” the market in a couple of ways, cautions Goldman Sachs.

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. gave an update on its closely-monitored cash position when it reported its first-quarter results after the bell Tuesday, with the company’s cash burn, in particular, attracting attention.

Stock falls premarket as same-restaurant sales for both Applebee’s and IHOP chains fell more than expected.

Oil futures traded lower after industry data showed a rise in U.S. crude and product inventories.

Why slow and steady really does win the race.

Toyota said a combination of higher sales and stronger margins saw it more than double its profits in the first quarter of 2024, as its rival BMW saw its profits slump

The rally in Chinese stocks may have legs because options traders have yet to chase it, say analysts at Bank of America.

“When I finally learned I’d been scammed, it took me a decade to pull my money out of the various annuities little by little, year by year.”

Tech titan Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy Schmidt are selling their lavish abode in Atherton, Calif.

The dollar rallied against the Swedish krona on Thursday after Sweden’s Riksbank became the second major central bank to cut interest rates this cycle.

Joseph Maroon says he’s too busy to slow down.

Anheuser-Busch InBev reported stronger-than-forecast first-quarter profits in what was the final period where the consumer boycott of Bud Light will impact growth.

Total consumer credit rose at a slower pace in March, the Federal Reserve reported Tuesday.

U.S. bonds have been getting a boost from oil prices that have dipped below $80 a barrel.

Gold prices settle with a loss Tuesday, a day after posting their highest finish in a week, though prospects for a fresh rally remain high as traders continue to monitor developments in the Middle East.

Movie theater chain and original meme stock AMC reports first-quarter results after market close Wednesday.

A reliable recession indicator maintained by market strategists at Piper Sandler triggered last week — but the same strategists who developed the indicator believe that, in all likelihood, its triggering is bullish for stocks.

TikTok and parent company ByteDance have filed a lawsuit that challenges a new U.S. law that could lead to a nationwide ban for the app.

CVS Health Corp. is tapping the investment-grade corporate bond market on Tuesday, with a five-part deal that’s expected to price later in the day.

The specter of waning U.S. demand combined with persistent inflation is adding up to the potential for a stagflationary environment that could hit some well-known stock names, according to one Wall Street bank.

President Joe Biden’s visit to the Dairy State on Wednesday will feature the Democratic incumbent highlighting a Microsoft expansion plan on land meant for Foxconn during the Trump era, according to a Milwaukee newspaper’s report.

The biggest question facing the U.S. central bank is whether inflation is going to continue to resume its downward trend or settle at around a 3% level, in which case monetary policy may have to be tightened further, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari...

The BP chief executive said the oil major is set to make a series of 30 decisions that will determine whether the company meets it climate ambitions

European airline stocks slumped on Tuesday after the chief executive of Ryanair was quoted as saying ticket fare prices will rise by less than previously forecast.

The expected November rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is perhaps the biggest event on this year’s geopolitical calendar. Yet, it doesn’t appear to have had much of an impact on markets.

IP shares rise by 5% on potential deal that would value the company at a premium

Shares of Infineon AG stood out as a top performer in Europe on Tuesday, as analysts shook off another sales guidance cut from the German chip maker to focus on recovery hopes.

Nikola’s stock dropped premarket Tuesday, reversing a brief gain, after the electric-truck maker reported first-quarter revenue that fell to less than half what was expected, offsetting a narrower-than-expected loss.

Celsius Holdings Inc.’s stock was down by 5% in premarket trading after the energy drink and protein bar maker’s revenue missed the FactSet consensus estimate.

Stanley Druckenmiller told the hosts of CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Tuesday morning that his firm had cut its stake in chip giant Nvidia Corp.

Crocs acquired the Italian brand Heydude in 2022 for $2.5 billion in cash and stock, adding a line of lightweight, casual slip-on shoes for men, women and children to its line-up.

TikTok could have been a positive force for change in the U.S. tech industry.

Oil futures edge lower as Russia indicates OPEC+ could consider raising crude output and Israel rejects a Gaza cease-fire proposal.

Residual seasonality that has boosted first-quarter price data will drag them down in the second half, say Morgan Stanley strategists.

“They purchased their house for $360,000, and it is now valued at nearly $700,000. He would like to downsize to a condo due to his health, but she is reluctant as she has custody of two grandchildren.”

The 2025 Lexus NX is a fine contender among compact luxury SUVs, with a well-rounded bundle of attributes.

Start small or tackle the big stuff? Run the numbers and know your comfort level.

UBS shares surged 8% on Tuesday as the bank outstripped analysts’ expectations

The WSJ, citing sources familiar with the matter, said the project, dubbed ACDC — for Apple Chips in Data Center — has been underway for several years.

The maiden crewed flight of Boeing Co.’s Starliner spacecraft was scrubbed Monday night, about two hours before it was scheduled to launch.

The investment-banking executives expects AI capital-raising around power and energy to fuel data centers.

“As cemeteries run out of space, they are going to have to adapt or die.”

An Israeli invasion of Rafah in Gaza would likely stoke fears of a wider Middle East conflict that could endanger the flow of crude oil.

It’s been a good 2024 for the “T-bill and chill” proponents — but all eyes are on what the Federal Reserve’s next moves will be.

Experts say the judge still has options short of sending Trump to jail for contempt.

Recent data whiplash only confirms the wisdom of being slow to move interest rates, the Richmond Fed president says.

Jefferies cuts TD’s price target on fears of a “lost decade” while KBW reiterates outperform rating in more bullish stance.

Some colleges have canceled their school-wide ceremonies, while other schools are planning for disruption.

Chief Executive and Founder Thomas Shannon said the quarter started slowly due to weather.

U.S. consumers expect mortgage rates to rise to near double digits over the next three years, according to a new survey by the New York Federal Reserve.

Oil prices rise as Israel warned that an invasion of Rafah in Gaza may be imminent.

Treasury yields held steady Monday morning amid a limited calendar that had traders focused on auctions later in the week and developments in the Middle East.

For the last several months, personal-finance guru Dave Ramsey has been telling aspiring homeowners that it’s a great time to buy a house — even though monthly housing costs are at a record high.

The company said the “Wells Notice” states that the SEC Staff decided to recommend the SEC file “an enforcement action” against Robinhood, alleging securities violations.

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is set to make its first crewed flight to the International Space Station on Monday, carrying two NASA astronauts to the orbiting space lab.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners team up to pay $67 a share.

Shares of Tyson Foods Inc. climbed toward a 15-month high in premarket trading Monday, after the meats company reported a fiscal second-quarter profit that rose well above expectations — the first bottom-line growth in two years — as strength in beef and pork sales...

Baird sees “meaningful upside opportunities” for Micron and notes a recent pullback in the stock.

Freshpet’s stock ran up in premarket trading Monday, heading toward a high not seen since 2021, after the dog- and cat-food company reported a surprise first-quarter profit, citing to higher sales, improved gross margin and lower logistics costs.

Morgan Stanley’s chief investment officer says investors need to lean on consumer staple companies in hard times.

“I processed a $50 copay, and attended my appointment with the psychiatrist. It went fast, and every time I asked a question about antidepressants, he popped a medical study in the chat box.”

It’s not about efficiency, it’s just wild power for a wild ride.

The actress became the sole owner of Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., after her mother Lisa Marie Presley died in 2023.

The all-electric 2025 Porsche Taycan midsize luxury car puts pace, poise, and prestige into one highly desirable package.

A week after Starbucks Corp. reported disappointing quarterly earnings and a gloomy annual forecast, its former chief executive said the coffee chain needs to own up to its mistakes and work harder to deliver a better experience for its customers.

The latest results from Berkshire Hathaway shows that the conglomerate had nearly $200 billion — $189 billion, to be precise —in cash at the end of the first quarter.

As the Fed keeps its key interest rate at a 23-year high, consumers are becoming increasingly stressed, which, if continued, could spell trouble for the U.S. stocks.

One month through this year’s second quarter earnings season, analysts are getting cautiously more optimistic about corporate America’s profitability.

“He woke one morning and announced he was done.”

This year’s race, on May 4, marks the 150th edition of the Run for the Roses.

Biden unfairly gets poor marks for handling of the U.S. economy — which is improving.

While the U.S. retirement system relies on employer-provided 401(k) plans to help most workers save and invest for their golden years, few of these plans help retirees avoid outliving their old-age savings.

The promised American switch to electric vehicles from gas-engine cars is hitting speed bumps, and a new survey offers fresh indications of that slowdown.

The veteran investor’s recipe: Find a good business with good management, buy the stock at a reasonable price and hold long-term.

Government debt can be a valuable tool — but it has consequences.

Americans are on a frustrating search for a soft economic landing.

The U.S. is the sole major engine of global growth in an increasingly less-stable world.

Americans aren’t having as many kids, but the economy can handle that — for now.

Deliberately weakening social protections has created greater financial and economic insecurity.

Companies in the S&P 500 increasing sales by double digits while improving profit margins also include Netflix, two home builders and American Express.

The pandemic spurred new investment in financial-education programs. But some critics say it’s a shortsighted solution to the challenges we face in managing our money.

Many retirees take the wrong level of risk because they don’t understand it or they don’t want to think about it

Gold is not considered a respectable investment in polite circles, but maybe it should be.

Credit reports are supposed to be available for free every week, but many consumers can’t get to their data, a Consumer Reports study found.

Health savings accounts are powerful tax-advantaged tools to pay for healthcare, but there are hidden fees that could cost consumers some of their savings, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warns.

Whatever your age, you need to invest more in your future to ensure you age well.

As inflationary pressures leave older adults with little wiggle room to pay for everyday items and cover emergency costs, credit cards have become the financing method of last resort. As a result, balances have jumped since last year.

“My business has been doing well lately, and I am able to take nice owner distributions of $10,000 to $30,000 per month,”

Executives in the know aren’t biting at discounted share prices.

A couple needs to make a housing decision fast, and the only place to get the funds is their retirement savings.

The latest jobs report shows the labor market is still strong, but some workers say they’ve been forced to take jobs that pay almost half what they earned before.

New research sees gold lagging U.S. inflation by more than 7% a year over the next decade.

Apple said it will increase its cash dividend by 4%, which is good news for Warren Buffett’s company.

“As more consumers make tequila their spirit of choice, we’ve seen them gravitate towards high-quality, premium tequilas,” Patrón executive says.

U.S. stocks have swung to an upbeat start in May, with Wall Street’s “fear gauge” easing to its lowest level since the end of March as investor anxieties tied to inflation appeared to subside.

Dreaming of buying a house in today’s challenging real estate market? In this economy, you’ll need to make at least six figures — in most markets.

Shares of videogame retailer and original meme stock GameStop surged on no apparent news this week.

Oil futures finished lower Friday — with easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, strong U.S. production and signs of slowing demand prompting prices to register their largest weekly percentage loss since early February.

Safe & Green Holdings Corp. shares skyrocketed 86.7% Friday, a day after the design- and construction-services company completed its reverse stock split.

Cocoa futures on Friday marked a drop of 30% from their all-time highs, as a buying frenzy that lifted prices to a record just two weeks ago gave way to expectations for better crop conditions and worries about a drop in demand.

Egan-Jones has joined fellow proxy advisers Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis in stepping into activist Ancora’s board battle with railroad operator Norfolk Southern.

“Americans need to reprioritize their cash flow in difficult times,” according to one financial planner. “McDonald’s and Starbucks will survive.”

What will you do in retirement? Whatever piques your interest, there’s probably a class for that.

FuboTV’s took a dive Friday, after the sports-first TV-streaming company reported a first-quarter loss that was only half what was expected, but said monopolistic, extremely high content costs led to the loss of some programming.

Also: Mario Gabelli talks about how he selects stocks for long-term investment.

New research shows that as we get older, we get lonelier.

Voters remain most concerned about inflation.

The regulatory agency said that hundreds of audits done by BF Borgers CPA PC contained “deliberate and systemic failures” that included false documentation to make it appear their reports complied with standards set by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

Here’s what will be top of mind for investors when Warren Buffett takes hours of questions at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting on Saturday.

The Institute for Supply Management said on Friday that its service-sector PMI dropped sharply to 49.4% in April from 51.4% in the prior month.

Analysts see more gains ahead for Amgen after a stock surge fueled by upbeat comments on experimental obesity drug.

The tax agency announced new goals in an effort to show what it’s doing to maximize the billions of dollars provided by the Inflation Reduction Act.

“The biggest surprise when we got married was that my husband’s family saw me as a paycheck, even though they are all educated.”

Turning around Intel Corp., the second-largest chip maker in the world, is taking a lot longer than many investors were counting on — but they need to be patient because the ongoing strategic changes may yet save the company.

Investors are piling into mortgage bonds as the Federal Reserve looks to exit

“We are off to a strong start and remain on track to deliver our business strategies and financial commitments for the year,” the company’s CEO said Friday.

Apple has a strong track record fighting antitrust enforcers, but the global scope of its current fight is something new.

Stay overweight stocks but prepare for a volatile period, says Goldman Sachs

“I asked to be put on the deed to my mother’s home and I was met with a swift ‘no’ from her partner. He said that since he had paid off the mortgage, the house is his.”

President Joe Biden’s administration is rolling out a newly finalized regulation that allows “Dreamers” to access health plans through the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

The French banks both outstripped analysts’ expectations, causing their share prices to surge

The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a superb little sports car that a wide range of drivers can relish. Pricing starts at $30,150.

A boom in crypto trading during the first quarter led cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global to a dramatic reversal of fortunes from the prior year, but the company warned of “elevated expenses” in the second quarter as it tries to handle the flood.

Shares of Anglo American rose on Friday after a report that Glencore was considering making a rival offer for the mining company.

One problem-gambling organization is concerned about ‘youth exposure’ to betting at Dave & Buster’s.

Rivian said that the money will go toward factory expansion, as well as improvements in public infrastructure and job training for its workforce as the plant.