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Americans are most optimistic about the economy since 2021, consumer sentiment shows
Growing optimism about how the economy will perform in 2025 pushed a survey of consumer sentiment to a seven-month high shortly before the presidential election that saw former President Donald ...November 8 - Business -
As the Fed cuts rates, here’s which CDs are actually increasing their APYs
The general trend since September has been lower CD yields, but some are going in the opposite directionNovember 8 - Business -
Why mortgage rates could be heading to 8%, despite a Fed cut
The 30-year rate inched up for the sixth week in a row ahead of an expected interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.November 8 - Business -
Paramount’s earnings lag estimates as streaming gains are offset by weak film and TV revenue
The company still expects to close its merger with Skydance, the studio run by David Ellison, in the first half of 2025.November 8 - Business -
Market responds negatively to latest China stimulus moves
Futures on Hong Kong-listed stocks slumped on Friday after the country unveiled its stimulus program.November 8 - Business -
Rivian’s losses widen, but investors like hearing of ‘progress’ in next-gen EV
Rivian posted a wider loss and lower sales than Wall Street expected, but says it is making progress with its next-generation EV platform.November 7 - Business -
Affirm sees booming buy-now-pay-later growth, but stock dips after earnings
The company is seeing more of its business shift toward interest-bearing products.November 7 - Business -
Phunware narrows quarterly loss amid revenue decline, and stock sinks further
Phunware Inc. reported a narrowed loss in the mobile-advertising company’s third-quarter results after market close Thursday, although net revenue declined sharply from the same period last year.November 7 - Business -
S&P 500 in a ‘mania’ as stock-market rally overshoots, says Wall Street bear
One of Wall Street’s last remaining bears warned Thursday that the S&P 500 is approaching “mania” levels as stocks become more expensive, setting up the potential for a further surge in the near ...November 7 - Business -
Molson Coors sees weakness in U.S. beer volumes, leading to a sales miss
Molson Coors sees sales volumes drop amid weakness in the U.S. beer industry.November 7 - Business -
10-year Treasury yield ends below 4-month high after Fed cuts rates again
Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt dropped from their highest levels since early July on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected quarter-point interest-rate cut.November 7 - Business -
JPMorgan may be ‘best in class’ but it’s time to take profits, analyst says
Baird’s David A. George downgrades megabank to underperform because it’s “more than fully priced” at recent levels.November 7 - Business -
WK Kellogg’s stock soars as strength in granola and premium cereals boosts sales
WK Kellogg Co.’s stock was enjoying a record rally on Thursday, after the cereal company beat third-quarter earnings expectations as strength in premium granola sales helped mitigate ...November 7 - Business -
Bitcoin bulls eye $100,000 by year-end after Trump win. But watch for this catch.
Bitcoin’s rally to an all-time high on Wednesday could open the door for the crypto to reach as high as $100,000 by the end of the year, analysts said.November 7 - Business -
Hospital stays can be unhealthy for some patients. How to bring the hospital to your home.
It works best for those who need short-term hospitalization with relatively stable diagnosesNovember 7 - Business -
Can Trump really lower prices? Here’s what his second term might mean for your wallet.
The president-elect has pledged to lower prices, cut taxes and slap huge tariffs on imports. But don’t plan on a quick fix for inflation, experts say.November 7 - Business -
Druckenmiller: I’m worried the Fed declared victory on inflation too early
Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller fears a re-run of the 1970s inflationary experience.November 7 - Business -
Band-Aid, Tylenol parent’s sales miss the mark amid weakness in skin health
Kenvue tops profit view but sales fall a bit shy, as skin health and beauty see weakness.November 7 - Business -
Tapestry’s stock climbs on sales and earnings beat, raised outlook
Tapestry’s first-quarter revenue was fueled by topline growth at Coach.November 7 - Business -
‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?
“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”November 7 - Business -
Rosie O’Donnell’s former Star Island home goes on the market for $54 million
The comedian’s former Miami mansion is listed two decades after she sold the home for less than a third of that price.November 7 - Business -
DJT stock jumps as former president Trump wins election, then pulls back
Trump Media & Technology rose Wednesday morning after its majority shareholder, former President Donald Trump, declared victory.November 6 - Business -
Trump’s legal woes will probably disappear after his election win. Here’s how.
In the case of Donald Trump, the voters ultimately served as the judge and jury.November 6 - Business -
Why most healthcare stocks are falling with Trump’s win, with some exceptions
Investors are worried about what a Trump administration means for hospital operators and vaccine makers, but are optimistic about the fate of Medicare Advantage plan providers.November 6 - Business -
Why software stocks could see fresh shine after Trump’s presidential victory
Analysts see the potential for a friendlier merger climate and growth in IT budgets.November 6 - Business -
‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?
“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”November 6 - Business -
Tesla’s stock is soaring on Trump’s win. Here’s why Wall Street is so upbeat.
CEO Elon Musk has close ties to Trump. Plus, Tesla could benefit from potential higher Chinese tariffs, an analyst says.November 6 - Business -
Cannabis stocks crater as Florida fails to garner needed votes for adult use
North Dakota and South Dakota also failed in their efforts to legalize cannabis for recreational use, while a medical measure passed in Nebraska.November 6 - Business -
Banks and Tesla lead list of top-performing stocks following Trump’s victory
The S&P 500 financial sector rose 5% when trading opened on Wednesday.November 6 - Business -
Super Micro’s stock tumbles, as one line was ‘all investors needed to hear’
Super Micro shares set to shed another 20%-plus on Wednesday as the company acknowledged its filing delay could have some impact on the business.November 6 - Business -
What the Trump win means for the mega-cap tech giants, according to this high-profile analyst
Shifts in the White House attitude to AI, regulation and electric vehicles may have a big impact on big tech.November 6 - Business -
Phunware’s stock soars on Donald Trump’s election victory
Shares of mobile-advertising company Phunware have soared in recent weeks.November 6 - Business -
Renewable-energy stocks tank after Trump wins White House
Trump, a climate change denier, is expected to upend green policies implemented by the current administration, which include solar tax credits and incentives that were part of incumbent President ...November 6 - Business -
Huge loss on Malibu property doesn’t stop Kanye West from buying a $35 million Beverly Hills mansion
Kanye West isn’t letting a $36 million loss on his most recent home sale stop him from throwing himself back into the real estate market.November 6 - Business -
Super Micro still can’t say when it will file annual report, and its stock drops
Server maker doesn’t expect its accounting issues to impact its ability to serve customersNovember 5 - Business -
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems says there’s ‘substantial doubt’ about its ability to keep operating
Aircraft-parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc. on Tuesday said that there was “substantial doubt” about its ability to keep running as a “going concern,” as losses, debt, and difficulties ...November 5 - Business -
10-year Treasury yield ends lower after strong auction as investors await election results
Long-dated Treasury yields erased their rise to end lower Tuesday following an auction of 10-year notes that met solid demand as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.November 5 - Business -
Oil ends higher for a fifth straight session as traders await U.S. election results
Oil futures settled Tuesday with a fifth straight session gain as investors awaited the outcome of a contentious and close U.S. presidential election and weighed developments in the Middle East.November 5 - Business -
The typical U.S. home seller has never been this old, Realtors say
Homeowners who are selling are closer to retirement than those in decades past, National Association of Realtors data showNovember 5 - Business -
Forget betting on Trump vs. Harris. These people are wagering that Costco will raise the price of its $1.50 hot dog–and–soda deal.
Kalshi, a New York-based exchange platform, is letting traders predict what the future holds for the famed Costco combo.November 5 - Business