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J. Lo and Ben Affleck: Why it’s taking so long to sell their $68 million home with 24 bathrooms
Lots of attention has done little to attract a buyer. The Beverly Hills estate has now sat on the market for 100 days.October 30 - Business -
10-year Treasury yield closes below 4.3% after Tuesday’s initial selloff fades
Long-dated Treasury yields finished lower on Tuesday after a selloff of U.S. government debt that began during European trading hours faded by the end of the New York session.October 29 - Business -
Pfizer’s earnings crush estimates as company raises guidance
Drug company Pfizer saw strong growth for its heart-disease drugs and migraine treatment.October 29 - Business -
The biggest U.S. homebuilder misses on earnings as it says buyers are staying on the sidelines
D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. homebuilder by market cap, on Tuesday reported earnings well below estimates as it said interest rates were keeping buyers on the sidelines and forcing the company to ...October 29 - Business -
Stocks are expensive, but their rally can continue for at least another year. Here’s why.
Stocks’ stellar run over the past 18 months has given investors plenty of reasons to celebrate. But it has also saddled them with some of the most expensive valuations in recent memory.October 29 - Business -
The story behind the viral Taco Bell house listing and NFL star Davante Adams’ move to the NY Jets
When Taco Bell posted a house listing with pictures of the fast-food restaurant inside, the internet naturally assumed it was Adams’ Nevada home.October 29 - Business -
Vans maker VF Corp. rallies 23% on results, and CEO says he feels good about Q3
Shares of VF Corp. rocketed higher after hours on Monday after the parent company of Vans and the North Face reported second-quarter results that beat expectations, as it looks to tighten up ...October 28 - Business -
Apple Intelligence is key to new iPhone sales, but don’t expect a big revenue jolt right away
With Monday’s rollout of Apple Intelligence on Apple Inc.’s newest iPhones, investors need to remember that the addition of generative artificial intelligence is unlikely to immediately lead to a ...October 28 - Business -
Palantir is now worth $100 billion — and may be like Nvidia in one regard
Palantir is helping companies incorporate AI into their businesses — and one analyst says it’s succeeded “more than any company (not named Nvidia).”October 28 - Business -
Robinhood is joining the election-betting party by offering wagers on Harris and Trump
With the U.S. presidential election a week away, another brokerage is letting people bet on whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will win.October 28 - Business -
Manchester United’s stock climbs after soccer club fires manager Erik ten Hag
Shares of Manchester United Ltd. were up 4.5% in premarket trading after the English soccer giant fired manager Erik ten Hag.October 28 - Business -
How a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could help Americans and challenge China’s global influence
Direct investment in long-term international development projects could boost Americans’ well-being for generationsOctober 26 - Business -
Considering Medicare Advantage during open enrollment? Watch out for this trap.
People age 65 need to understand this key risk before signing up.October 26 - Business -
Flagstar, formerly NYCB, reports a wider-than-expected loss as charge-offs jump
The bank formerly known as NYCB reported another wider-than-expected quarterly loss and provided a downbeat outlook.October 25 - Business -
Why stocks are getting that same look they had just before the 2022 bear market
Key market indicators are breaking down, suggesting weakness ahead for stocks.October 24 - Business -
Why U.S.-Russia tensions have sent palladium prices soaring
Palladium futures rallied Thursday to their highest price of the year, buoyed by the suggestion of sanctions on exports of the metal from Russia, which is the world’s largest exporter.October 24 - Business -
‘I own my home’: I’m 74 with $300,000 in annuities and live modestly. What should I do with my retirement savings?
”I am not very savvy with the stock markets.”October 24 - Business -
The economy avoided recession. And then it sped up. Here’s why.
The U.S. recession that was supposed to happen now appears to have become the economic expansion that just won’t end.October 24 - Business -
‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible?
“Can they take our house?”October 24 - Business -
Tractor Supply Co. ekes out sales gain in ‘tepid’ demand environment
Tractor Supply Co.’s third-quarter sales fell slightly short of estimates on Thursday in a lackluster environment, but the rural lifestyle retailer raised the lower end of guidance ranges.October 24 - Business -
Eurozone activity contracts again in October, S&P PMI surveys suggest
The eurozone’s economy looks set to weaken further, with activity contracting for a second-straight month, as policymakers at the European Central Bank consider whether to accelerate interest-rate ...October 24 - Business -
Uber may use tech from Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony AI outside the U.S.: report
PonyAI increased the size of its IPO ahead of its U.S. stock-market debut. with Uber as a potential investor.10 hours ago - Business -
U.S. oil prices score a more than 6% weekly gain on supply risks tied to the Russia-Ukraine war
Oil futures settled higher on Friday, with the U.S. crude benchmark up by more than 6% for the week as traders monitor escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, which is among the world’s ...11 hours ago - Business -
‘We’re living in uncertainty’: My sister has Alzheimer’s disease. How do I know the right time to take control of her finances?
“My eldest sister has asked me to take on her power of attorney for her, and together we met with her attorney.”12 hours ago - Business -
This neglected issue is a workplace productivity and talent retention threat that demands C-suite attention
Eldercare benefits aren’t just a nice perk. They’re essential to solving this $33 billion productivity problem.14 hours ago - Business -
BP approves expansion of West Papua LNG project at meeting with Indonesia’s new president
The British oil giant approved plans to expand the facility in the troubled Indonesian province of West Papua at a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.17 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 question18 hours ago - Business -
Beyond Inc. was set to rescue the Container Store. Now that’s off the table.
Beyond says it can’t move ahead with its planned $40 million investment.18 hours ago - Business -
These dividend-paying stock ETFs are jumping as investors await ‘Trump 2.0’
This week’s ETF Wrap takes you inside the rally in dividend-paying equity ETFs as investors seek to position for President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the White House.Yesterday - Business -
Treasury yields steady as traders weigh increased Russia-Ukraine tensions
Thursday’s rally in U.S. government debt faded as trading progressed, leaving yields little changed again, as market participants assessed media reports that Russia had fired missiles on Ukraine.Yesterday - Business -
After Nvidia’s earnings, this is the most impressive feat
Nvidia’s stock is largely holding its own despite a lack of oomph in the guidance. That reflects how well investors understand the company’s narrative and cadence.Yesterday - Business -
BJ’s stock rises on first membership-fee increase in 7 years
Warehouse retailer BJ’s will increase its membership fee for the first time in seven years, the company said when it announced third-quarter earnings results Thursday.Yesterday - Business -
Philadelphia Fed’s manufacturing gauge shows activity contracted in November
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve said Thursday its gauge of regional business activity stumbled to negative 5.5 in November from 10.3 in the prior month. Any reading below zero indicates ...Yesterday - Business -
Jobless claims drop to 7-month low as economy plows ahead
he number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months, reflecting steady growth in the economy and the need for most businesses to remain ...Yesterday - Business -
Viking Therapeutics is more than just a weight-loss stock, and that’s drawing cheers
The biotech’s liver-disease treatment is also viewed as best-in-class, earning it a full slate of buy ratings from analysts.Yesterday - Business -
‘God works in mysterious ways’: I became a Nvidia millionaire playing ‘World of Warcraft.’ Am I smart — or just lucky?
“I had no job and no unemployment benefits.”Yesterday - Business -
Biden makes moves to cancel Ukraine’s debts ahead of Trump’s inauguration
The Biden administration is seeking to cancel $4.65 billion worth of debts owed to the U.S. by Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 2025.Yesterday - Business -
How Taylor Swift and Beyoncé fans could fuel a fresh meme-stock frenzy with music ETFs
GameStop co-founder Gary Kusin sees parallels between Swifties and the videogame retailer’s intensely loyal fans.2 days ago - Business -
Bitcoin sits at record high — and it’s less volatile. How can that be? Here’s the answer.
With bitcoin touching all-time highs again, investors are more confident that the latest bull run will be more sustainable compared to previous cycles, with subdued volatility as the crypto ...2 days ago - Business -
Target CEO says ‘consumers continue to spend cautiously’ amid triple-miss earnings report
Target’s stock is set to suffer worst day in more than two years after profit, revenue, comparable sales and outlook all came in below expectations.2 days ago - Business