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Would Trump be inflationary? His supply-driven growth will lower prices, economic adviser argues.
Economist Kevin Hassett — viewed as in the running to become Federal Reserve chair in a second Trump administration — on Tuesday defended the Republican presidential nominee’s policies from the ...October 29 - Business -
Apple’s Steve Jobs was a rare breed — here’s why many charismatic tech CEOs fail
Should you work at that startup? Should you invest in it? Here’s what you need to know.October 26 - Business -
Ways to target – or avoid — Big Tech and megacap stocks via ETFs amid AI frenzy
“The shape of the U.S. equity market has undergone a massive change over just the last few years,” says BlackRock’s Rachel Aguirre.October 24 - Business -
Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing
Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film ...October 23 - Business -
Are U.S. stocks really headed for a ‘lost decade’? Why one strategist disagrees.
Are U.S. stocks really headed for a “lost decade,” as several prominent Wall Street firms have warned? The founder of one eponymous research shop doesn’t think so.October 23 - Business -
Starbucks’ latest financials sink shares, as CEO says it’s ‘harder to be a customer than it should be’
Shares of Starbucks fell on Tuesday after the coffee chain offered fresh signs of its struggle to bring back consumers, saying its turnaround efforts “will take time” as its new chief executive ...October 22 - Business -
Why Qualcomm’s latest diversification plans aren’t enough to help its stock
Qualcomm seems to be preparing for a world without Apple business, but one analyst thinks the company’s PC targets look aggressive.15 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.”20 hours ago - Business -
Mortgage rates are near 7%, but buyers are making a comeback
Mortgage applications rose 1.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.22 hours ago - Business -
Wall Street is lowering expectations for corporate profits in 2025. Should investors be concerned?
Wall Street analysts are partaking once again in a longstanding holiday tradition: lowering their projections for how much profit they expect America’s biggest companies to reap during the coming ...22 hours ago - Business -
Trump picking Warsh for Treasury would empower a critic of both the Fed and tariffs
Former Federal Reserve Gov. Kevin Warsh, under consideration for Treasury secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is known as a critic of both the Fed and protectionism.23 hours ago - Business -
Comcast stock gains on report that NBCUniversal cable networks will be spun off
Comcast Corp. stock rose in after-hours trading Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported the company is expected to announce a plan to spin off most of its cable TV networks.Yesterday - Business -
Why the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage isn’t going away under Trump
The second Trump administration is expected to focus on reducing the government’s footprint in U.S. housing finance. Here’s why that matters to borrowers.Yesterday - Business -
MicroStrategy has taken ‘next big step’ in ‘audacious’ bitcoin acquisition strategy, says analyst
MicroStrategy Inc.’s move to ramp up its bitcoin acquisition effort bodes well for the software company and cryptocurrency play, says analyst firm Benchmark.Yesterday - Business -
How Trump’s second presidency could fuel nuclear energy and uranium demand
If Donald Trump’s first term as president of the United States provided a good representation of how he views the nuclear market, his second term is likely to support further growth in the sector ...Yesterday - Business -
Class of 2025 college graduates could see more job openings — especially in these fields
After two years of declines, employers are planning to hire more new grads this spring than they did last year. Here’s why employers are “cautiously optimistic.”Yesterday - Business -
‘I get to escape’: Eva Longoria is leaving the U.S. and selling her $19 million L.A. mansion
The actress says she believes the country will become a “scary place” if Trump keeps his promises.Yesterday - Business -
This chart shows the tariff threat might be less than feared
Morgan Stanley strategists say that while the U.S. represents 26% of the revenue for the companies in the MSCI Europe, only 6.6% is goods exported to the U.S. from outside.2 days ago - Business -
The S&P 500 has come to a major postelection crossroads
All-time highs were made, but not with the broad market participation you want to see.4 days ago - Business -
One strategist lifts recession probability to 75% after Trump’s win and recommends how to position for it
The benefit from tax cuts may be outweighed by the damage done by tariffs5 days ago - Business -
Why these ‘Trump trade’ ETF winners are fading — and what it says about the financial markets
The postelection stock-market rally has started to fade as investors fret over how long the honeymoon could last.6 days ago - Business -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs keep your portfolio plugged in
Portfolio changes, small-caps are a big deal, and investors pile into ETFs.6 days ago - Business -
Tesla and Rivian shares were having a good week. Concerns over the future of EV tax credits ended that.
Worries that EV tax credits may go away under the Trump administration hit a fever pitch on Thursday, dragging down the stocks.6 days ago - Business -
Tapestry’s stock soars and Capri erases losses as fashion giants scrap merger deal
Tapestry Inc.’ stock soared Thursday, while Capri Holdings Inc.’s stock erased losses to gain 4%, after Tapestry said it’s terminating its $8.5 billion merger agreement with its smaller rival.6 days ago - Business -
Republicans clinch control of House, setting stage for quicker action on extending tax cuts
Republicans are poised to keep their hold on the House in the new year, as the AP just called enough House races in their favor. Having scored a sweep in this month’s election, the party is ...November 13 - Business -
MARA’s moves beyond bitcoin mining may be good business, but bad for the stock
MARA’s stock falls as J.P. Morgan recommends selling in wake of the bitcoin miner’s quarterly results.November 13 - Business -
What will a second Trump term mean for student-loan borrowers? Project 2025 and the Betsy DeVos era offer clues
The president-elect’s approach to student-loan debt is likely to mark a radical departure from the Biden administration’sNovember 12 - Business -
Rallying bank stocks have further room to run, analyst says
Hovde’s Feddie Strickland sees additional gains despite rally ‘if history serves as a guide.November 11 - Business -
Why the stock market can count on another Fed rate cut in December
The trend in short-term rates leading up to the U.S. presidential election usually persists.November 9 - Business -
Trump victory sparks seismic week for stock market. Investors need to keep cool.
Donald Trump’s election victory made for a seismic week on Wall Street — but investors should guard against getting pulled into emotionally charged market narratives that might not endure.November 9 - Business -
Bank of America upgraded to buy ahead of Trump’s return to the White House
Citi analyst Keith Horowitz expects differences in bank-stock metrics to flatten as the sector benefits from lower taxes and lighter regulation under the second Trump administration.November 8 - Business -
Fluor’s stock tumbles after a big earnings miss, plan to deconsolidate NuScale
Fluor misses revenue expectations by the widest margin in five years, will deconsolidate NuScale, and the stock tumbles.November 8 - Business -
Director Ridley Scott says he won’t retire from movies despite being 86: ‘Are you kidding?’
Scott, who directed “Blade Runner” and “Gladiator,” compared himself to the 94-year-old Clint Eastwood.November 7 - Business -
Oil prices end higher as traders weigh potential Trump policies
Oil futures finished higher on Thursday, recouping their losses from a day earlier and then some, as traders continued to tackle uncertainty surrounding incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s ...November 7 - Business -
Moderna’s stock pops after biotech ekes out a surprise profit, and revenue beats by a wide margin
Moderna Inc.’s stock was higher but off its early highs Thursday, after the company’s third-quarter earnings showed an unexpected profit as well as revenue that beat estimates by a wide margin.November 7 - Business -
Trump has a ‘super clear’ mandate on taxes — but here’s why it’s not a done deal
If tax policy is a poker game, the open matter of House control is a valuable chip.November 7 - Business -
Wholesale inventories fall for first time in six months in sign of business caution
Wholesale inventories fell 0.2% in September to mark the first decline in six months, reflecting caution on the part of businesses until they get more clarity on the direction of the U.S. economy.November 7 - Business -
AMC reports better-than-expected Q3 results amid improving box office
AMC Entertainment Holdings reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue and a narrower loss after market close Wednesday, with the movie-theater chain and original meme stock pointing toward ...November 6 - Business -
Lumen reveals latest numbers around AI deals, and stock leaps higher
Lumen’s CFO says an additional $3.5 billion in AI business “really allows us to go after the capital structure and actually reduce debt.”November 6 - Business -
Markets look past Trump tariffs, but they could be ‘life or death’ for some companies
Donald Trump’s most consistent policy commitment is to tariffs, or taxes paid by U.S. importers of foreign goods.November 6 - Business