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Adani Group companies lose $26 billion in market value after U.S. indictment
Adani Group companies lost $26 billion in market cap on Thursday, after the U.S. alleged that founder and chairman Gautam Adani was involved in a $250 million bribery scheme.30 minutes ago - Business -
How Taylor Swift and Beyoncé fans could fuel a fresh meme-stock frenzy with music ETFs
GameStop co-founder Gary Kusin sees parallels between Swifties and the videogame retailer’s intensely loyal fans.4 hours ago - Business -
Snowflake’s stock flies higher as software company’s outlook impresses
Snowflake’s last three earnings reports spurred negative stock reactions, but investors seem to like the company’s upbeat guidance this time around6 hours ago - Business -
Why Nvidia investors are missing the forest for the trees
Nvidia’s GAAP gross margins — forecast at 73% for the company’s fiscal fourth quarter — are still enviable across the semiconductor industry.6 hours ago - Business -
‘We are at a low here, folks,’ Boeing’s new CEO tells employees. ‘I’m tired of it.’
Kelly Ortberg had a tough message for Boeing employees, including that the company is at a ‘low’ as employees spend more time arguing among themselves than figuring out how to beat Airbus.8 hours ago - Business -
‘I can’t deal with managing them’: I juggle 18 credit cards. How do I close them without ruining my credit score?
“I have very high limits, so charges barely make a blip on my credit-utilization ratio.”9 hours ago - Business -
‘God works in mysterious ways’: I became a Nvidia millionaire playing ‘World of Warcraft.’ Am I smart — or just lucky?
“I had no job and no unemployment benefits.”9 hours ago - Business -
Crypto traders are betting on bitcoin at $174,000 in 2026. What options on BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF tell us.
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.9 hours ago - Business -
‘My house is paid off’: How do I ensure my son-in-law never gets my money — even if my daughter dies before he does?
“I would like it to go to only my daughter and grandchildren.”9 hours ago - Business -
Nvidia’s stunning 2024 return has all the makings of a stock-market dynasty
Similarities abound to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls — only this time for Nvidia bulls.9 hours ago - Business -
Can RFK Jr. really ‘run wild’ on healthcare? Investors shouldn’t panic yet.
Vaccine skeptic Kennedy “will not have carte blanche” to do anything he wants, analyst says.November 9 - Business -
ETFs see ‘monumental’ flows after U.S. election, shattering previous record
Investors rushed into exchange-funds after Donald Trump won the race to become the 47th president of the U.S., particularly seeking exposure to the country’s stock market.November 7 - Business -
‘She did not even attend his funeral’: My friend married in secret and suddenly died. Does his widow inherit his $1 million home?
“His parents paid for the $50,000 down payment to the house when they purchased it 30 years ago.”October 26 - Business -
‘It was obvious I wasn’t in Kansas anymore’: My local bank has no cashiers — and declined to accept my money. What’s going on?
“I’ll be looking for a new bank next week.”November 5 - Business -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs are a vote for your money
Cheap stocks, higher yields and other postelection portfolio moves to consider.November 7 - Business -
Will Comcast’s spinoff of some cable networks give the stock the desired bump?
Investors are often hopeful spinoffs will lead to improved valuations. But one analyst questioned whether that will play out for Comcast given the decay of legacy media.17 hours ago - Business -
Washington state voters may have just saved our long-term-care future
After a ballot initiative fails, an experimental state program will continue.November 9 - Business -
Overnight stock trading hit a record high on the night of the U.S. election
Brokerages that offer overnight and 24-hour trading saw a surge in volume on the night of the U.S. election.November 7 - Business -
Crypto bulls doubled down on Trump for this 1 big reason
The crypto industry has faced extreme pressure under the Biden administration.November 9 - Business -
‘It strikes me as vengeful’: My friend wants to boycott a coffee shop because of the owner’s political views. Is this what America has become?
“There was a pile-on of hate and jubilance at the thought of putting this man out of business.”November 9 - Business -
7 big clues that a recession is going to clobber the stock market
“I would be well below my maximum equity allocation,” investment strategist Doug Ramsey cautions.November 9 - Business -
Starbucks’s new CEO is making changes — here’s what customers and industry experts think of them
“It’s about time they stopped charging for all the different milks,” said one restaurant-industry consultant.November 9 - Business -
The bull market is ‘still an infant’: Why Evercore sees the S&P 500 at 6,600 by mid-2025
The stock-market rally still has room to run, as Donald Trump’s stunning comeback for the White House and a potential Republican sweep in Congress may propel the S&P 500 to 6,600 by mid-2025, ...November 7 - Business -
Oil prices end with a modest loss as Trump’s win lifts the dollar
Oil futures finished lower Wednesday, but pared much of the earlier losses that pulled U.S. prices briefly below $70 a barrel, as traders weighed the potential impact of former President Donald ...November 6 - Business -
Oil prices end higher on surprise fall in U.S. crude supply, rise in gasoline demand
Oil futures finished higher Wednesday, with official U.S. data showing a surprise decline in crude supplies in the latest week and strength in gasoline demand, prompting prices to post their first ...October 30 - Business -
I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?
Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.October 30 - Business -
Boeing reveals $6 billion quarterly loss ahead of key vote by striking machinists
Boeing Co.’s third-quarter earnings showed better-than-expected revenue despite the impact of a strike by machinists, but the company’s loss was wider than expected.October 23 - Business -
Texas Instruments earnings show some improvements, despite weak industrial sales
Texas Instruments grew overall revenue on a sequential basis, though industrial sales still dropped sequentially.October 22 - Business -
United sees nearly 30% surge in demand for flights to European Christmas markets versus 2019
The carrier said it’s offering more nonstop flights to destinations, including Dresden, Strasbourg, Vienna and Cologne — homes to some of the most visited Christmas markets.Yesterday - Business -
The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight was a payday for more than just the winner
Here are the big financial winners of the Tyson-Paul boxing match on Netflix, which drew 60 million households2 days ago - Business -
‘I handle my dad’s finances’: My father is in a nursing home and will get $100K in compensation. What should I do with it?
“I’ve thought about CDs, money-market and mutual funds.”2 days ago - Business -
RFK Jr. is not a fan of weight-loss drugs or vaccines. Stocks are tanking.
The stocks of companies that make or are developing the new class of weight-loss and diabetes-management drugs were sharply lower Friday, after President-elect Donald Trump named Robert F. Kennedy ...4 days ago - Business -
AST SpaceMobile stock slides after Q3 loss widens
Shares of AST SpaceMobile Inc. fell in extended trading Thursday after the space-based broadband company’s third-quarter loss widened.6 days ago - Business -
Bayer’s stock slumps after warning on crop-sciences unit
Bayer’s stock slumped on Tuesday as the German giant gave a profit warning on agricultural demand.November 12 - Business -
The stock market is expecting more interest-rate cuts than the Fed can give
The U.S. central bank doesn’t have much room to combat the next U.S. economic crisis.November 9 - Business -
How does a gambling site lose money? DraftKings just lost $250 million in revenue — mostly on NFL games.
The company experienced “the most customer-friendly stretch of NFL sport outcomes we have ever seen,” its CEO said.November 9 - Business -
Sony stock rises as gaming and imaging units boost profits
Sony shares rose in premarket trade Friday after the company reported booming profit growth in the fiscal second quarter.November 8 - Business -
Powell sends one crystal clear message to Trump: Firing me is ‘not permitted under the law’
When questioned if he would leave his post if asked by Trump, he answered simply, “No.”November 7 - Business -
Get ready for a relatively quick extension of some 2017 tax cuts if GOP holds on to House
If Republicans end up with a sweep of the House, Senate and White House, they’re expected to focus on using a budget process known as reconciliation to address the upcoming expiration of their 2017 ...November 7 - Business -
U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered
U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal ...October 30 - Business