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Schroders shares tumble after fund manager reports outflows
Shares of U.K. fund manager Schroders fell on Tuesday after it reported outflows in the third quarter and said more money would leave the firm in the fourth quarter.November 5 - Business -
I’m 48 with $223,000 saved for retirement. I want to contribute an extra 1% every year. Will that have any meaningful impact?
“I anticipate that could have a large impact even though my retirement horizon is a bit short.”November 5 - Business -
Martha Stewart wants to pay your rent—if she can get the quiz answers right
The lifestyle guru put herself in the hot seat of a popular online game show to rack up money to pay the monthly rent of up to 10 people.November 5 - Business -
No, tariffs did not make American industry great
New research suggests that America’s manufacturing rise came despite high tariffs, not because of them.November 5 - Business -
Marqeta’s stock may shed a third of its value as these factors spur weak outlook
The fintech company’s forecast fell short of prior guidance as some customers are moving to in-house solutions and others are reacting to heightened banking regulations.November 4 - Business -
Some traders see opportunity in Wall Street’s election-related anxiety
Wall Street is still on edge ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. election. But some traders appear to be getting a head start on bets that a relief rally will take hold once the vote tallies are known.November 4 - Business -
Nuclear power is coming back — and that could be a win for older workers
The revival of nuclear power — and the push for clean energy — may depend on keeping older workers online for longer.November 4 - Business -
U.S. factory orders tumble in September, for fourth drop in the past five months
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Monday. It is the fourth decline in orders in the past five months.November 4 - Business -
Stock-market investors should treat Trump and Harris election playbooks with caution
Wall Street makes trading elections sound as easy as falling off a log. Reality often disappoints.November 4 - Business -
Michael Bloomberg’s $50 million donation to Harris campaign could be half of what the billionaire’s real estate is worth
From the Hamptons to the Bahamas, Bloomberg has amassed an incredible portfolio of lavish properties around the globe.November 4 - Business -
How to prevent one wrong trade from wiping out your investment account
Successful trading isn’t about finding the perfect system. It’s more about knowing yourself, says Shay Huang, a.k.a. ‘Humbled Trader.’November 2 - Business -
WNBA star Angel Reese says of her $73,439 salary: ‘Does that even pay my car note?’
Reese’s comments came just a few days before WNBA players decided to opt out of their collective bargaining agreementNovember 2 - Business -
This stock-trading strategy can give you a win leading up to the presidential election
A plan to lock in a profit no matter how the S&P 500 reacts after Election Day.November 2 - Business -
This surprising investment strategy could boost your retirement nest egg—but proceed with caution
Most people want to play it safe with their retirement nest egg — but they could also lose ground that way.November 2 - Business -
Trump-Harris election may take weeks to decide. Here’s what investors must know.
Election Day is supposed to be a one-day affair, but if polls and recent history are a guide, the results of the Nov. 5 presidential race and key congressional contests may not be known for days or ...November 2 - Business -
Four reasons the bull market for stocks can continue
Also: Apple and more Big Tech earnings, bond ETFs and some easy Medicare savings.November 2 - Business -
Squinting for good news in a bad October jobs report? Here it is.
Like a squirrel trying to find an acorn in a grassy field, it’s hard to find a nugget of good news in a bad October jobs report. The unemployment rate staying at 4.1% might be the only one that ...November 2 - Business -
Nvidia to replace Intel in the Dow, underscoring downfall of an industry titan
Nvidia will replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, illustrating a changing of the guard in technology and the downfall of what was once an industry titan.November 1 - Business -
Weak jobs data can’t stop 10-year yield’s climb as stock-market rally lost steam
Bond-market traders shook off Friday’s weak nonfarm payrolls report for October by sending the benchmark 10-year yield to its highest level since early July, which may have sapped some momentum out ...November 1 - Business -
Oil prices lifted by report Iran may be planning another major strike on Israel
Oil futures finished higher on Friday, finding support after a news report that Iran may be planning another major strike on Israel.November 1 - Business -
The U.S. election need not be scary. History shows this is the way to trade it, says Citi.
The S&P 500 looks well set for the rest of 2024, but there’s also a way to gain from short-term volatilityNovember 1 - Business -
All assets posted negative returns in October apart from gold, silver and oil, Deutsche Bank says
Markets have just gone through one of the toughest months they’ve experienced in 2024 so far, according to a new analysis by Deutsche Bank.November 1 - Business -
Abbott Labs and Reckitt Benckiser shares surge on court’s baby formula ruling
A court in St. Louis, Missouri ruled in favor of Abbott Laboratories and Reckitt Benckiser over claims their specialized baby formula caused users to develop a bowel disease called NECNovember 1 - Business -
Intel books big charges for restructuring, but here’s why its stock is surging
The company says business trends are improving despite ‘noisy’ earnings.November 1 - Business -
This Halloween, I’m not buying candy for trick or treaters. I have better things to spend my money on. Am I a bad person?
“Nor am I going to turn off the lights and pretend I’m not home.”October 31 - Business -
2-year Treasury yield sees biggest monthly rise since February 2023
Treasury yields finished little changed on Thursday after a closely followed inflation reading, but booked solid monthly increases.October 31 - Business -
Amazon, Walmart and Aldi compete to offer supercheap Thanksgiving meals — while other retailers wait in the wings
Good news for Thanksgiving shoppers: Your holiday meal could be cheaper than it was last year.October 31 - Business -
Trump 2.0 would need 53 GOP senators for a ‘truly reliable’ majority, analyst says
If Republican nominee Donald Trump is elected president, he would need 53 GOP senators to have a “truly reliable” Senate majority, reckons one analyst. With a Kamala Harris presidency, certain GOP ...October 31 - Business -
‘DJT’ stock has seen ‘aggressive’ selling by retail investors leading into election
During Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign for president, investors have used shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. as a way to bet on the outcome of the election. But with just a few days to go ...October 31 - Business -
Wendy’s stock falls as same-restaurant sales miss again, by a wide margin
Shares of Wendy’s Co. were knocked lower on Thursday after the fast-food burger chain missed same-restaurant sales expectations again, by the widest margin in more than four years.October 31 - Business -
Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October
Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.October 31 - Business -
Roblox’s stock soars on third-quarter bookings beat and raised guidance
Roblox shares rose after the online gaming company reported better-than-expected third-quarter bookings and raised its full-year guidance.October 31 - Business -
Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May
Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000.October 31 - Business -
MicroStrategy’s Saylor on the strategy to load up on bitcoin and how investors should value it
A recent interview helps explain what MicroStrategy is doing with its strategy to issue securities to buy bitcoin.October 31 - Business -
Harris improves her odds over Trump, according to these economic indicators
Those betting on Trump may want to consider the latest economic data, which indicate Harris could benefit from material tailwinds that become a decisive factor in a close race.October 31 - Business -
Why the bond market may have it entirely backwards on Trump and Harris
A reduction in labor supply would weigh on the U.S. economy, and impact the bond market.October 31 - Business -
Bristol Myers’s stock pops as earnings top estimates and company raises guidance
The company says it “made important strides in the third quarter.”October 31 - Business -
Uber logs an earnings beat — but misses on a closely watched industry metric
Uber’s stock is falling after a miss on gross bookings, which measures the dollar value of things like rides and delivery orders.October 31 - Business -
What the presidential election means for gold, oil, natural gas and other commodities
The U.S. election outcome isn’t likely to have a big impact on commodities such as energy, metals and grains in the short run, but oil and natural gas could be influenced in the years to come by ...October 31 - Business -
French banks diverge as Société Générale shares surge, BNP Paribas stock sinks
France’s top two banks saw their share prices take rival trajectories on Thursday as Société Générale shares surged on news of a management shakeup while BNP Paribas shares slipped on a mixed set ...October 31 - Business