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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 -
Small-cap stocks are smoking the S&P 500. Bond yields may hold the key.
Small-cap stocks are on a tear this month, as investors question the sustainability of the rally and the future path of interest rates after President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House in ...November 11 - Business -
Dogecoin soars as altcoins look to benefit from Trump presidency
Dogecoin has been among the leaders of the crypto rally over the past week, as Elon Musk, a longtime supporter of the altcoin, seems to be exerting more influence on Donald Trump’s presidential ...November 11 - Business -
SoFi’s stock climbs above $14 as it logs best five-day run in over a year
The neobanking stock has been on a tear in the wake of the election.November 11 - Business -
Why this analyst lifted S&P 500 target to 7,000 for 2025 and cited ‘meltup’ risk
Donald Trump’s White House administration may fuel the S&P 500’s rally to 7,000 by the end of next year, as the apparently jubilant U.S. stock market runs the risk of a melt up, according to ...November 11 - Business -
GameStop’s stock continues its rise, registering longest winning streak in four months
Shares of GameStop Corp. stock continued their recent rally in Monday trading, with the videogame retailer and original meme stock ending the session up 9.6% to extend its winning streak to five ...November 11 - Business -
Chipotle tabs internal pick Scott Boatwright as CEO. What that means for investors.
Scott Boatwright is getting the permanent CEO nod. Chipotle’s stock is up 500% since he joined the company in 2017.November 11 - Business -
S&P 500 eclipses 6,000 and Dow surpasses 44,000. Here’s why stocks could keep climbing.
Stocks scored milestones on Monday, pushed higher by optimism about Donald Trump’s second term as president and by last week’s interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.November 11 - Business -
U.S. oil benchmark settles below $70 a barrel on China stimulus disappointment
Oil futures settled at their lowest in nearly two weeks Monday following disappointing economic data from China, the world’s largest crude importer, and expectations for higher U.S. production once ...November 11 - Business -
Bristol Myers Squibb’s stock soars after rival AbbVie reports disappointing schizophrenia-drug trial
Bristol Myers Squibb Co. shares surged 12.5% Monday after rival AbbVie Inc. reported disappointing results from the trial of a new schizophrenia drug.November 11 - Business -
Unpaid caregiving can delay your retirement by as much as 21 years
The toll on caregivers is emotional, physical and financial.November 11 - Business -
A bond bear thinks battered Treasurys could see a year-end bounce
Investors could see a “right-now” trading opportunity take shape in long-term Treasury bonds.November 11 - Business -
Warren Buffett’s growing cash hoard makes stock-market bulls nervous. Should it?
Stock-market investors are desperately trying to separate the signal from noise when it comes to Warren Buffett’s latest portfolio moves.November 11 - Business -
Why gold prices are now dropping on the heels of Trump’s win
Gold futures dropped Monday, with strength in the U.S. dollar contributing to the metal’s fall to its lowest price in more than four weeks following Donald Trump’s victory last week in the U.S. ...November 11 - Business -
Banks may face uncertainties after election euphoria fades: analyst
Moody’s banking strategist Chris Stanley sees potential headwinds along with positive trends for banks in a new Trump administration.November 11 - Business -
The 80% rule doesn’t cut it anymore: You may end up spending a lot more in retirement than you expect
Between the “go-go” years and healthcare costs, your expenses may stay the same — or even rise.November 11 - Business -
Tesla’s stock extends election surge, as Elon Musk is getting $68 billion richer
Tesla’s stock is headed for its best four-day stretch in more than four years, following Donald Trump’s election win.November 11 - Business -
Are you excited for retirement? Why you might consider waiting a few more years.
Tips to bridge the gap between retirement dreams and realityNovember 11 - Business -
Nvidia’s stock is up 200% this year. Why analysts say it still screams ‘buy.’
One analyst made Nvidia’s stock his new top large-cap chip pick, while another likened Nvidia’s position to Apple’s in the early days of the iPhone.November 11 - Business -
The post-election rally should continue — except this one part, says Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson
Cyclicals are attractive as the Trump-trade continues, but small-caps may struggleNovember 11 - Business -
Richard Gere is moving to Spain after unloading his $10.75 million Connecticut home
Gere bought the estate from Paul Simon to start a farm, but now says he wants to relocate his entire family to Spain.November 11 - Business -
‘If I can’t afford a first-class ticket, I don’t fly’: Airlines should raise prices to reduce the number of passengers. Am I wrong?
“The airlines have crammed every last bit of humanity onto planes. They offer horrible service.”November 11 - Business -
U.K. government cuts NatWest stake by £1 billion
The British government on Monday said it further trimmed its crisis-era investment in U.K. bank NatWest.November 11 - Business -
Bitcoin tops $81,000 for first time, extending its Trump-fueled rally
The price of bitcoin topped $80,000 for the first time Sunday, extending a rally fueled by crypto optimism following Donald Trump’s election win.November 10 - Business -
More companies than usual are downbeat on the end of the year — but Wall Street’s profit estimates are still strong
As Wall Street’s attention turns to the final three months of the year, more companies are downbeat, even as analysts remain upbeat about profit growth.November 10 - Business -
Flaws of the Medicare Advantage ‘quality’ ratings exposed in insurance-company lawsuits
Lawsuits raise questions about the validity of the star ratings system.November 9 - Business -
‘I’m a mother in turmoil’: My daughter refuses to see me — and she won’t let me see my grandchild. Should I cut her out of our will?
“Our family trust is a couple of decades old and needs revision.”November 9 - Business -
What a second Trump term means for Social Security, Medicare and affordable housing
Congress may have more impact than the president when it comes to retirement.November 9 - Business -
Trump’s election victory might be good for my retirement — but I’m still skeptical
The president-elect made some appealing promises to older Americans.November 9 - Business -
Retiring to another state for lower taxes? The hidden costs you need to know.
Moving can work out well financially, but there are some expenses that you may be overlookingNovember 9 - Business -
The latest inflation woe: Your fast-food breakfast now costs 53% more
Prices for the morning meal have surged over the past five years, according to a new studyNovember 9 - Business -
Would the Fed ever rely on AI to decide interest rate moves? The risks are high.
Challenges of artificial intelligence directing U.S. central-bank decisions are substantial.November 9 - Business -
5 cheap stocks that value manager Bill Nygren likes in this overpriced market
Is the stock market expensive? Not if you know where to look.November 9 - Business -
How to trade the post-election, post-rate-cut melt-up
Stocks are set to rally further — but the bond market doesn’t like what it sees.November 9 - Business -
How ‘Trump 2.0’ could push this ‘Roaring 2020s’ stock market into the 2030s
Relaxed regulatory environment and lower corporate and income taxes under “Trump 2.0” should boost stock prices, economist Ed Yardeni says.November 9 - Business -
‘I’m devastated she didn’t win’: I voted for Kamala Harris. Am I disloyal for taking advantage of the Trump stock-market rally?
“Am I trading off my candidate’s loss? Does that make me a turncoat?”November 9 - Business -
Enphase to lay off workers and end some operations in Mexico
Microinverter maker Enphase aims to “better align its workforce” with its business needs and will incur in up to $20 million in charges related to a restructuring.November 8 - Business -
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is happy about Trump’s victory. The stock is climbing.
GameStop shares extended their winning streak to four days — their longest since a seven-day streak that ended on July 16.November 8 - Business -
Oil ends down on the day, up for the week on conflicting supply-demand prospects
Oil futures finished lower on Friday, with China’s latest round of stimulus measures failing to lift expectations for energy demand in the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s support for more ...November 8 - Business -
Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans
Wall Street investors are bracing for a battle over Trump policies and plans that risk ballooning the U.S. debt load.November 8 - Business