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Crypto prices soar after Trump says strategic reserve will include bitcoin, XRP, Solana and others
Cryptocurrency prices surged Sunday after President Donald Trump announced certain digital assets that would be included in his proposed U.S. strategic crypto reserve.5h - Business -
Wall Street can’t stop talking about the ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord.’ Here’s how the currency deal would work.
A theory about how the Trump administration could restructure the international financial system to better serve American interests is starting to be taken seriously on Wall Street.5h - Business -
A dear friend, 91, wants to add me to the deed of his house. His daughter died and he’s not close to his son. Is that a good idea?
“What is the best way to add my name, so there are no issues upon his death?”6h - Business -
‘Why am I so afraid to retire?’ I’m 60 and lost $1.2 million in a divorce. Can I rebuild my life?
“If the rule of 4% is applied, I could use savings and the proceeds from my house sale to buy a condo, and at 62 draw $110,000 per year.”6h - Business -
Why Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa program could make the pricey U.S. housing market even more expensive
An influx of immigrants who pay $5 million for a visa could increase demand in the “ultrahigh end of the real-estate market,” said a National Association of Realtors economist.6h - Business -
Walmart’s earnings failed to please investors. Can Costco and these other retailers do better?
Earnings Watch: Costco, Target, Macy’s, Gap and other retailers report this week, as consumer confidence sinks and boycott pressure intensifies7h - Business -
Why the February jobs report may push a jittery stock market toward a correction
Angst over the health of the U.S. economy has investors nervous about the possibility of an approaching recession — and the next big jobs report may not be enough to calm nerves for very long.8h - Business -
What’s worth streaming in March 2025: Oscars, John Mulaney, March Madness and more
‘The Righteous Gemstones’ returns to Max, Disney revives ‘Daredevil’ and Apple reloads its lineup8h - Business -
My dying cousin supposedly ‘fell in love’ with his hospice nurse. She inherited his entire estate. How can this happen?
“‘He wasn’t married and didn’t ever have children.”10h - Business -
Two thieves bought a $500K lottery ticket with a stolen credit card. The victim wants $250K. Does he deserve it?
This sordid tale is so unusual that it could only be a fictionalized moral quandary dreamed up by the likes of David Lynch10h - Business -
The stock market is ignoring what could be its No. 1 threat
“Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn.Feb. 15 - Business -
Will your tax preparer save you money or make costly mistakes? Look for these red flags.
How to make sure you get what you pay for.Feb. 22 - Business -
The iPhone 16e has one big drawback
The new device has all the bells and whistles we have come to expect.Feb. 22 - Business -
Is the stock market open today? Will the post office deliver mail on Presidents Day?
What you need to know about how the Presidents Day holiday on Monday affects financial markets, government services, schools and more.Feb. 17 - Business -
Medical tests can cost you money, time and stress. How to know if it’s worth it.
You need more medical care as you get older. But how can you tell if it’s necessary—or a waste?Feb. 15 - Business -
Eli Lilly to spend $27 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing with four new sites
Eli Lilly & Co.’s stock rose 1.6% Wednesday, after the drug company announced plans to expand its U.S. manufacturing sites by adding four more locations this year, along with 13,000 high-wage jobs.4d - Business -
With Trump back, are Roth conversions less attractive?
The wisdom of Roth conversions depends on your household’s circumstancesFeb. 15 - Business -
The top 5 things no one tells you about retirement
Almost half of retirees struggled in the transition to retirementFeb. 15 - Business -
This gold ETF jumps to record after its longest winning streak since 2020 amid tariff concerns
Gold was shining bright Monday, as investors monitored the tariff front for expected developments this week.Feb. 10 - Business -
Nike bonds sell off, mirroring the sneaker maker’s stock slide
There has been significantly more selling than buying in Nike’s bonds, although investment-grade spreads have hardly budged.Feb. 7 - Business -
How a more focused growth index can cut your risk in the stock market
Nick Kalivas of Invesco suggests a growth strategy that lowers investors’ risk from the S&P 500’s Big Tech concentration.Feb. 1 - Business -
Federal jobs went from reliable to risky overnight. Here’s where Americans can find stable work now — and in the future.
No job is disruption-proof, but these industries are projected to grow over the next decade.1d - Business -
Trump to ratchet up China tariffs again. Here’s why American consumers will feel the pain this time.
New York Fed analysis suggests “missing imports” from China could mean higher costs ahead.3d - Business -
Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi may already be eyeing a new house in the U.K.
The couple have only been living in the U.K. for a few months, but new reports suggest that there are issues with the $18 million farmhouse they initially moved into.4d - Business -
Trump’s IRS layoffs have some Americans asking: ‘Why bother’ filing taxes this year?
Accountants say some clients are wondering if they should blow off their taxes amid IRS cutbacks.Feb. 22 - Business -
Older adults live 7 years longer than they can safely drive: How to plan for ‘driving retirement’ on your own terms
‘The single biggest mistake is waiting until that moment of crisis’Feb. 15 - Business -
U.S. population growth is stalling, threatening the once-reliable returns of these ‘recession-proof’ investments
Some real-estate and municipal bond markets may be under threat by changing demographics.Feb. 15 - Business -
What eliminating the nation’s top consumer watchdog means for home buyers and renters. ‘It’s open season.’
The Trump administration appears to be shuttering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a government agency that has returned $21 billion to consumers who were defrauded or otherwise harmed.Feb. 12 - Business -
My mother did not receive Social Security after my father died. Could a new law change that?
“My mom has always been a school teacher and never paid into Social Security.”Feb. 10 - Business -
Rockwell Automation crushes profit estimates but says customers are still cautious
Rockwell’s numbers eased investor concerns after the company missed sales estimates in three of the last six quarters.Feb. 10 - Business -
My son’s father died, but his stepmother won’t return his calls. We don’t even know if there’s a will. What now?
“My son is hurt, to say the least, that she is acting this way.”Feb. 8 - Business -
Uber’s stock is having its best two-day run since 2023. Why Bill Ackman is a believer.
Uber’s stock extends its surge as hedge funder Ackman says he’s amassed a 30.3-million-share stake since early January.Feb. 7 - Business -
DeepSeek and tariffs have roiled the market. History shows deeper pullbacks are coming, this strategist says.
Don’t be tempted to buy on these headline-driven stock-market dips, bigger opportunities are coming, says Truist’s Keith Lerner.Feb. 5 - Business -
The only January indicator worth following has a message for investors
Analyzing the “January Sentiment Effect.”Feb. 1 - Business -
Mortgage rates are falling. Here’s how much income you need now to buy a house for $250,000, $400,000 and $1 million.
Mortgage rates fell for the sixth week in a row, offering more financial relief to home buyers.1d - Business -
People are worried about their jobs. Here’s why that matters for stocks and bonds.
Low credit spreads aren’t reflecting rising concerns about Trump policies or the economy.2d - Business -
U.S. trade deficit in goods balloons to record high as businesses race to avoid tariffs
The trade sector seems set to be a drag on headline GDP growth in the first quarter, but it is hard to estimate how much.2d - Business -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs put you in the driver’s seat
Plus: What Warren Buffett really thinks about the stock market, and a potential successor to the “Magnificent Seven” stocks.2d - Business -
AMC’s most liquid bond is rallying following the movie-theater chain’s fourth-quarter results
AMC reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue this week, boosted by an improving box office3d - Business -
Nvidia is biggest chip player. But it also leads by this metric — which may surprise you.
These 15 companies are expected to show the highest compound annual growth rates for revenue from calendar year 2024 through calendar year 2026.3d - Business