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Fed goes quiet ahead of its Nov. 7 meeting, with quarter-point cut seen as likely
The central bank isn’t likely to change its mind, even with two key data points and presidential election coming before their meeting, economists saidOctober 28 - Business -
Boeing’s stock reverses lower after announcing a $19 billion capital raise
.Boeing’s stock knee-jerked higher after a larger-than-expected capital raise was announced, but then quickly resumed its decline.October 28 - Business -
Alphabet’s stock has stalled. Can earnings serve as a catalyst?
Alphabet will report results on Tuesday afternoon.October 28 - Business -
Roblox’s stock named a top pick as analyst makes the case for a rebound
“We think Roblox has begun its transformation from a collection of games to a true platform,” Wedbush analysts wrote.October 28 - Business -
Volkswagen to close three German factories and lay off thousands of workers, employees say
Volkswagen, Europe’s largest car manufacturer, is planning to permanently shrink the size of its German operations.October 28 - Business -
Helen Mirren’s L.A. home has a star-studded history; she just relisted it for the third time, now for $15 million
Mirren bought the estate in the 1980s. Hollywood history buffs will be intrigued to learn of the property’s background.October 28 - Business -
Philips shares slide as company blames China for lowered sales outlook
Shares of Philips slumped on Monday as the Dutch healthcare devices company lowered its sales outlook for the year.October 28 - Business -
Big Tech loses some shine ahead of a big earnings week. But ‘where else are you going to get that type of growth potential?’
As most Magnificent Seven companies gear up for quarterly earnings reports this week, some analysts expect growth that’s either still pretty good for their size, or still hard to come by anywhere ...October 27 - Business -
‘I wish Dad were here’: I received $500,000 after my late father’s wrongful-death lawsuit. My adviser suggests annuities. How do I invest it?
“I do not want incredibly high-risk investments. I want moderate risk, but something statistically stable.”October 27 - Business -
Stocks and gold are both at record highs. Only one will be right on inflation.
Gold’s gain is warning the stock market that higher inflation could returnOctober 26 - Business -
Four words you never want to hear: ‘You can’t retire now’
If you really want to stop working, get sound advice about how long your money will last.October 26 - Business -
Israel’s attack on Iran spares oil, nuclear facilities and probably markets too
Israel launched air strikes against military targets in Iran on Saturday in its long anticipated retaliation for an Iranian missile attack on October 1st, but avoided hitting energy infrastructure ...October 26 - Business -
The AI bubble is looking worse than the dot-com bubble. The numbers prove it.
Two different bubbles and two completely different revenue streams mean only one thing.October 26 - Business -
Medicare or Medicare Advantage? One of them doesn’t give you what you pay for.
Medicare open enrollment is here. It’s time for Congress to level the playing field.October 26 - Business -
The Russell 2000 is flawed — this ETF plays it in a better way for quality
If you research an actively managed mutual fund or exchange-traded fund that invests in small-cap stocks, it is most likely that the benchmark against which the fund management firm measures its ...October 26 - Business -
Tesla’s blowout earnings still leaves investors with these questions
A closer look at Tesla’s automotive gross margins and other aspects of its business are still big question marks for investors.October 26 - Business -
Wall Street is going all-in on election betting markets. What you need to know.
Political betting markets aren’t new, but a too-close-to-call, high-stakes presidential election and wariness over traditional polling has led Wall Street investors to look to the shifting ...October 26 - Business -
I’m buying a house. My real-estate agent asked me to sign an exclusive contract. Is this the new normal?
“Should we be on the lookout for anything important when signing a contract with a buyer’s agent?”October 25 - Business -
Durable-goods orders retreat due to Boeing. Manufacturing slump goes on.
Orders at U.S. factories fell almost 1% in September — mostly due to fewer aircraft bookings — and showed little sign of a rebound in a slump-ridden manufacturing industry.October 25 - Business -
Colgate-Palmolive beats profit views, even as prices fall in North America again
Colgate-Palmolive’s stock turned red in premarket action Friday, after the consumer-products company beat third-quarter earnings expectations and lifted its outlook, but saw relative weakness in ...October 25 - Business -
Foreign appliance maker on Trump tariffs: Risks, opportunities, ‘but mostly uncertainty’
A Swedish appliance maker with factories in the U.S. doesn’t know quite what to make of the possibility of new tariffs in a second Trump presidency.October 25 - Business -
The Yankees-Dodgers World Series features the biggest combined payroll ever
A by-the-numbers look at two teams who have played each other in 12 World SeriesOctober 25 - Business -
Three ways to play the bond market as the Fed lowers interest rates, this analyst says
Falling interest rates will steepen the yield curve and make these credit ETFs attractiveOctober 25 - Business -
TikTok stars Savannah and Cole LaBrant list Nashville home for $5.4 million
With 5 kids, the family has been in the public eye for more than a decade now, since Savannah started her popular fashion blog.October 25 - Business -
Conflicts can turn you against your financial adviser. Avoid these 3 big ones.
Service, fees and performance expectations are all potential hot spots.9 hours ago - Business -
From bibles to sneakers to guitars: Trump-branded merchandise is everywhere, but could it create legal woes for the president-elect?
Now that he’s again headed to the White House, Trump may not be in the same position to hawk his branded items, experts say.9 hours ago - Business -
I’m 54, but my wife is already 63. Can she claim on my Social Security record as a spouse?
Spousal-benefit rules are complicated, especially if there’s a big age difference.9 hours ago - Business -
Why gold is a better bet than stocks for 2025
Sentiment readings currently don’t suggest a major top is near.10 hours ago - Business -
‘I opt to fly private — no matter what the cost’: The caviar in first class tastes like burnt plastic. What ever happened to airline standards?
“I truly feel sorry for the poor souls who are subjected to these kinds of horrors.”10 hours ago - Business -
‘I’m young, debt-free and happy-go-lucky’: My boyfriend has $45,000 in debts, two houses, two kids and pays child support. Is he a safe bet to marry?
“Lately, we’ve been discussing the future, including marriage.”10 hours ago - Business -
Why do workers still yearn for a traditional pension over a 401(k)?
A closer look at the Boeing negotiations10 hours ago - Business -
‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?
“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”10 hours ago - Business -
Here are 4 biotech stocks that could get a boost from Trump’s new regulatory climate
Biotech-stock investing has one tough test for success — and it’s about to get easier11 hours ago - Business -
‘Would this ruin her life — or transform it?’ My daughter is 25. Should I create a $5 million trust so she can give up her job and see the world?
“I just worry that she does not have the same opportunities I had early in my working career.”11 hours ago - Business -
Qualcomm is moving fast to boost growth and trim its dependence on Apple
Tech giant sees its future in cars, laptops and the Internet of Things.12 hours ago - Business -
The latest $5 meal? This year’s Thanksgiving dinner.
The average cost per person for a Thanksgiving meal is expected to fall this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.12 hours ago - Business -
These stocks could bask in the ‘Glicked’ glow as ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ open
“Wicked,” based on the popular musical, and “Gladiator II,” the sequel to the hugely successful historical epic, opened in movie theaters Friday.12 hours ago - Business -
Biden needs to push through promised student-loan relief before Trump returns to White House, powerful Democrat warns
The Biden administration needs to move quickly to cancel the student loans of borrowers who were already promised relief before President-elect Donald Trump takes office or risk having this White ...13 hours ago - Business -
Trump’s shifting stance on TikTok ban signals a regulatory roller coaster in second term
The president-elect has changed his tune on banning TikTok, but how much he can or will do to stop a legally-mandated sale of the social-media platform remains in question13 hours ago - Business -
Thanksgiving travelers can be grateful for the lowest gas prices since 2021
Gasoline prices are at their lowest since 2021, leading to a 75% rise in the number of travelers expected to take a road trip for the Thanksgiving holiday this year compared to last year.13 hours ago - Business