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Tesla’s ‘Trump bump’ fades as stock falls alongside rest of EV sector

Investors still expect Musk to benefit more broadly from Trump 2.0.

1h - Business

United Airlines stock rallies on results, as growing demand wasn’t just about premium seats

Shares of United Airlines rallied in after-hours trading Tuesday, as a record number of travelers lifted fourth-quarter results and the company offered an upbeat forecast for the first quarter.

2h - Business

Netflix’s stock surges as huge subscriber beat goes beyond traction with sports

Analysts predicted live sports might power a Netflix subscriber beat. But as the company trounced the expectations, management said sports drove only a “small minority” of additions.

2h - Business

The rich and famous don’t fear a stock market bubble. That’s why you should.

Elites at Davos believe ‘asset bubble bursts’ is a low risk over the next two years.

3h - Business

Netflix is raising prices. Here’s how much more your plan will cost.

Netflix is raising the price of its standard ad-free plan for the first time in three years, though it will still cost less than the comparable version of Hulu,

3h - Business

Trump disappoints crypto holders hoping for immediate policy changes. How is bitcoin reacting?

It’s still early days, but the kickoff of President Donald Trump’s second term appears to have left some crypto investors disappointed so far.

3h - Business

Space stocks skyrocket after Trump vows to ‘pursue our manifest destiny into the stars’

Trump thrust a spotlight on the future of American space exploration during his inauguration speech Monday.

4h - Business

TikTok is still running. Companies helping it could face $850 billion hit.

While TikTok is operating for existing U.S. users thanks to an executive order signed Monday night by President Donald Trump, analysts are warning that his order doesn’t look all that solid.

4h - Business

Oracle, Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks jump as Trump rolls out Stargate AI initiative

President Trump announced a major AI infrastructure investment of “at least $500 billion,” signaling a willingness to work alongside large tech companies.

4h - Business

Here’s how the ‘MAGA Seven’ stocks did on the first full day of Trump’s presidency

A group of stocks dubbed the “MAGA Seven” by MarketWatch have enjoyed significant gains since the Nov. 5 presidential election, some lifted by links to Donald Trump and others by a bullish market.

4h - Business

‘I am afraid to push the system for an answer’: I’m a firefighter, 57, from Oklahoma. If I die, will my husband be denied my pension?

“As you can probably guess, firefighters in same-sex relationships are not that common in Oklahoma.”

3d - Business

3 reasons Trump keeps floating U.S. control of Greenland — including one tied to tax cuts

Here’s why President-elect Donald Trump keeps talking about one idea from his first term in office — getting control of Greenland, the giant territory controlled by Denmark.

Jan. 8 - Business

Oil futures settle at their highest level since October

Oil futures finished higher on Tuesday, shaking off their losses from a day earlier to resume the rally they started the year with and buoyed by expectations for stronger demand.

Jan. 7 - Business

‘I can afford to be generous’: How much should I give my stepdaughter for her wedding gift? I want to be fair.

“I don’t have any other children.”

Jan. 12 - Business

AI threatens companies with crippling cyberattacks. Here’s their best defense.

Cybersecurity threats are no longer occasional, isolated incidents but a relentless, daily battle.

Jan. 11 - Business

Constellation Brands’ stock slides as CEO cites ‘uncertainty’ about consumer spending

The parent of the Modelo and Corona beer brands lowered its 2025 outlook, despite third-quarter profit growth.

Jan. 10 - Business

S&P 500 starts January with gains after Santa rally busts. What to watch for next.

A pair of closely watched but overlapping stock-market phenomena delivered a split decision for investors looking for clues to possible full-year performance. A tiebreaker awaits.

Jan. 9 - Business

Anthropic’s $60 billion valuation would obscure a stark reality in AI

Anthropic may be joining rival OpenAI with its own eye-popping valuation, but the hefty valuations for the two biggest AI startups obscure the fact that, for now, these companies are burning ...

Jan. 8 - Business

McDonald’s new McValue menu foreshadows cheaper fast food elsewhere — and more struggles for chains, analysts say

After fast-food chains tried to win over inflation-weary customers with discounts last year, McDonald’s Corp. kicked off 2025 with yet another deal, launching its new “McValue” menu intended to ...

Jan. 7 - Business

All these market indicators point to stocks struggling during Trump’s presidency

Keeping the ‘Trump trade’ going over the next four years looks like a tall order.

Dec. 31 - Business

Oil futures end higher, with Brent turning up for the week

Oil futures gained on Thursday, with global benchmark prices turning higher for the week and buoyed by optimism over the outlook for demand.

Jan. 9 - Business

Wall Street’s riskiest stocks are melting down as retail traders face ‘day of reckoning’

Retail traders who had developed a taste for gambling on speculative stocks were facing a day of reckoning on Wednesday as many of their favorite trades suffered a startling meltdown.

Jan. 9 - Business

America’s frozen housing market is finally starting to thaw

After nearly three years of grappling with an expensive housing market, home buyers are showing signs of getting used to it.

Jan. 8 - Business

Disney’s stock gets upgrade amid content ‘renaissance’ and streaming profit growth

Walt Disney Co.’s stock was upgraded to buy Tuesday by analyst firm Redburn Atlantic, which cited improved content performance and growth in streaming profit.

Jan. 7 - Business

These 20 stocks in the S&P 500 rose the most in 2024

Big Tech led another banner year for the U.S. large-cap benchmark stock index.

Dec. 31 - Business

The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.22 billion, and that’s not the only thing fueling December lottery sales

Scratch-off games are also popular during the holiday season

Dec. 27 - Business

Here’s a list of the market’s most speculative stocks

Using a screen to find so-called lottery stocks, here are some of the most speculative plays in the stock market.

Dec. 27 - Business

Are Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively ‘working class?’ Their swanky real estate holdings say otherwise.

Reynolds got blasted for his ‘working class’ comment—but says his kids are in touch with gratitude.

Dec. 27 - Business

Retail sales point to a robust holiday shopping season. U.S. economy starts off 2025 with some momentum.

Retail sales rose at a solid pace in the final month of 2024, capping off a good holiday shopping season and suggesting the economy entered the new year with some momentum.

5d - Business

Trump’s SEC should be good for Robinhood. The platform’s latest SEC settlement is proof of that.

The settlement covers violations across more than 10 different securities laws.

6d - Business

‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ author: Fix the insurance industry to calm Americans’ rage

Anger at insurers goes beyond health coverage.

Jan. 11 - Business

The stock market is at the same valuation as when Greenspan made his ‘irrational exuberance’ comment

Stocks by one valuation measure are at the exact same place they were when former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan made his infamous “irrational exuberance” comment.

Jan. 9 - Business

Jobless claims fall to a nearly one-year low as Trump set to take office

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits in the first week of the new year fell to an 11-month low, the latest sign layoffs remain extremely low even as businesses cut back on ...

Jan. 8 - Business

Holidays and higher egg prices lift Cal-Maine’s results and stock

Results reflected ‘seasonal boost leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday’ as well as higher prices due to bird-flu outbreak

Jan. 7 - Business

‘I’ll be the bad guy if I reject their offer’: My son and his wife want to buy our rental for half the market value. Is that fair to our other children?

“We charge them $1,450 per month for rent. Both parents contributed to their $100,000 wedding.”

Jan. 7 - Business

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