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Super Micro’s stock falls further as it faces new hurdle with filing deadlines
The server maker disclosed it will be late with its quarterly filing in addition to its past annual one. Super Micro also said it needs additional time to find a new auditor.November 13 - Business -
This is what history shows after big stock-market jumps like this one
There have been eight instances of 36%+ S&P 500 rallies over 52 weeks since 1995November 13 - Business -
‘I feel we’ve failed’: My son wants me to take out a $150,000 student loan so he can attend an out-of-state college. Is that fair?
“We are not eligible for any need-based aid.”November 13 - Business -
Starbucks turnaround plan has ‘merit’ but its unknown cost makes the stock a ‘sell,’ analyst says
Redburn Atlantic’s Edward Lewis downgrades coffee-shop giant after new Chief Executive Brian Niccol unveils his “Back to Starbucks” plan.November 13 - Business -
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
Mortgage applications rose 0.5% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.November 13 - Business -
My grandmother gave her neighbor $6,000 to buy a car. There was no car. How can I protect her from further exploitation?
“The neighbor is living it up and — lo and behold! — there is no vehicle.”November 13 - Business -
What should my wife do with my Roth IRA when I die?
Beneficiary designations are not the answer in every situationNovember 13 - Business -
Here’s one reason investors should stick with stocks — despite warnings of a ‘lost decade’ ahead
Stocks have been on such a spectacular run lately, it’s easy to forget that it wasn’t always this way.November 13 - Business -
Ivanka Trump has been living the high life in her $24 million Miami megamansion since she left politics
Since 2021, Ivanka has pursued a celebrity lifestyle, traveling the world, attending red carpet events, and renovating the mansion.November 13 - Business -
TikTok influencer Loren Gray on the challenges of living in a 300-year-old house with spiders
Gray says the Pennsylvania property has no built-in closets, leaving her to take drastic measures to find space for her collection of shoes and clothing.November 13 - Business -
Cars were once a financial engine of America’s middle class. Now they’re a ‘wealth killer.’
Rising vehicle expenses have turned cars into a financial trap for many Americans.November 13 - Business -
Spirit may be at the end of its runway as Frontier talks break down, bankruptcy looms
Beleaguered Spirit Airlines reportedly is discussing its options with creditors as Frontier Airlines abandons merger talks.November 12 - Business -
Instacart’s weak outlook for the end of the year drags the stock lower
Instacart says sales are up 12%, but investors worry about weaker outlook and the prospect of cooling demand.November 12 - Business -
Cannabis stock valuations and investments hobbled by regulatory uncertainties, experts say
A reality check around regulatory challenges facing the cannabis sector has taken hold among some of the leading financiers in the industry, as optimism around the promise of a legal market has faded.November 12 - Business -
House governance will be ‘very difficult’ for Republicans due to slim majority: analyst
Republicans appear on track to maintain their control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the new year, though yet again a narrow majority looks likely to cause headaches for GOP leaders.November 12 - Business -
Wells Fargo touches all-time high as analyst hikes price target to new level
The outperformance of Wells Fargo & Co.’s stock over other big bank stocks continued Tuesday, as its touched an all-time high for the second straight day and a BofA analyst hiked his price target ...November 12 - Business -
Oil prices post first gain in 3 sessions, but demand concerns prevail
Oil futures finished higher on Tuesday, recouping a small portion of back-to-back losses driven by worries about the prospects for demand, which contributed to a retreat in the U.S. benchmark below ...November 12 - Business -
MicroStrategy to lose ‘controlled company’ exemption, and stock seesaws higher
MicroStrategy said that because of the volume of share sales to raise money to buy bitcoin, Michael Saylor, the company’s co-founder and chair, will no longer hold the majority of voting power.November 12 - Business -
Trump’s tax plans: $7,500 EV credit likely to get axed, as tariffs spark anxiety
One tax credit that appears on track for elimination is an Inflation Reduction Act provision that can provide up to $7,500 to buyers of electric vehicles.November 12 - Business -
Tesla is likely to thrive in a Trump administration. These are the ways these analysts see it happening.
Analysts at Deutsche Bank set out to explain how exactly they see Tesla benefiting from a Trump administration, given the close association of Chief Executive Elon Musk and Trump, Vice ...November 12 - Business -
23andMe’s stock falls after company says there’s substantial doubt it can stay in business
Shares of 23andMe fell 4% Tuesday after the DNA-testing company reported its latest quarterly loss and included “going concern” language in its financial statements, shedding gains made late Monday ...November 12 - Business -
Home prices only beginning to feel the bite of climate change, J.P. Morgan analysts warn
Home prices are reaching new all-time highs, but those prices may be built on outdated assumptions about climate risk, J.P. Morgan analysts warned in a new note.November 12 - Business -
Hertz booked a $1 billion charge as the value of its cars dropped
Hertz’s stock slips, but bounces sharply off earlier lows, as $1 billion write-off of car values reflects acceleration of fleet rotation.November 12 - Business -
Schrödinger’s stock pops as it enters collaboration pact with Novartis worth up to $2.5 billion
Schrödinger will receive $150 million upfront plus up to $2.3 billion in milestone and royalty payments.November 12 - Business -
There’s more evidence that Americans might finally be feeling better about the economy
Consumers are more optimistic about inflation, the job market and their own finances, New York Fed survey shows.November 12 - Business -
Nvidia may break its beat-and-raise streak, but there’s good news for investors
Nvidia’s outlook for the January quarter may not wow Wall Street when the company posts earnings next week. But Mizuho analysts see bright prospects for later next year.November 12 - Business -
Honeywell’s stock leaps toward a record after activist investor pushes for a breakup
Shares of Honeywell International Inc. rallied into record territory Tuesday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management L.P. disclosed a large stake and said it was pushing for a breakup ...November 12 - Business -
Shopify’s stock heads for best day ever on upbeat holiday forecast
A Shopify executive says the company’s latest results showed “continued discipline of balancing both future growth investment and operational leverage.”November 12 - Business -
Fed’s Barkin says economy looks ‘pretty good,’ but labor market bears watching
“The labor market might be fine or it might continue to weaken,” Barkin said.November 12 - Business -
AbbVie’s disappointing schizophrenia drug trial bodes well for rival Bristol Myers, analysts say
AbbVie’s “pain” is Bristol Myers Squibb’s “gain,” says Truist Securities analyst Srikripa Devarakonda.November 12 - Business -
Tyson Foods’ stock jumps as beef, chicken sales strength fuel an earnings beat
Tyson Foods’ stock surges after a healthy earnings beat, helped by strength in beef and chicken sales.November 12 - Business -
Another Trump presidency could be a boon for the dollar — but some expect a bumpy ride
President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the November U.S. presidential election has helped revive Wall Street’s faith in “king dollar.”November 12 - Business -
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son: AI will become ‘super wisdom’ for the happiness of all humanity
In gunmetal grey jacket and a Jobs-esque black turtleneck, Masayoshi Son has a heartening message for the world.November 12 - Business -
Plug Power disappoints with its forecast but says it’s still making progress
The clean-energy company pointed to improvement in operating cash flow and a narrowing loss, though it also cut its revenue outlook for the full year.November 12 - Business -
What are the Medicare premiums and costs in 2025?
Beneficiaries are seeing price hikes across various services next year.November 12 - Business -
This investor’s Trump basket is up 87% since March. Here’s what he likes now.
Citrini Research recommends buying every company Lina Khan has spoken negatively about.November 12 - Business -
Trump is ‘the most pro-stock-market president’ America has ever had — here’s why it’s not even close
Financial markets could benefit from Donald Trump’s second term, says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel. But they could also serve as a check against certain excesses.November 12 - Business -
‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek is loving his Texas ranch even as he battles colorectal cancer
The actor and his wife traded their spread in Beverly Hills back in 2020 for the roomy Austin compound.November 12 - Business -
Here’s how much Jimmy Buffett’s 1925-era Palm Beach bungalow sold for
Late singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s charming Palm Beach, Fla., hideaway has sold—and not for a song.November 12 - Business -
23andMe to slash 40% of its workforce, end therapeutics program to cut costs
DNA-testing company 23andMe Holding Co. will slash its workforce by about 40% and discontinue its therapeutics program as part of a restructuring effort to cut costs, the company said Monday.November 11 - Business