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Investors betting on Treasurys like it’s the 2016 election all over again could be making a big mistake
The market backdrop for this presidential election isn’t remotely like 2016, says Jamie Patton, co-head of global rates at TCWOctober 31 - Business -
Companies are increasingly talking about tariffs as Election Day nears
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump described “tariff” as his favorite word earlier this month, and it’s increasingly a word that’s coming up in S&P 500 companies’ quarterly earnings ...October 31 - Business -
With Reality Labs, Meta risks heading down slippery slope of overspending again
Zuckerberg said that he is going to keep building out Meta’s infrastructure and data centers, because the opportunity is so huge, even if investors don’t like it.October 31 - Business -
Roku’s stock sinks after streaming company posts another quarterly loss
Roku Inc.’s stock fell in after-hours trade Wednesday, after the streaming platform posted another quarterly loss and flat average revenue per user.October 30 - Business -
Ceramic mugs, condiment bars and comfier seats are coming to more Starbucks stores, as new CEO looks to re-caffeinate sales
Starbucks Corp. on Wednesday said its latest quarterly results “do not reflect the strength of our brand,” and said it needed to make fundamental changes to bring back customers.October 30 - Business -
‘We have been doing this alone.’ We are in our mid-50s with rental properties, CDs and stocks. But we recently downsized and want to retire. So now what?
Have an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com.October 30 - Business -
Apple, Meta and Amazon must show the stock market that AI spending is paying off
Big-tech bellwethers facing scrutiny on whether they are meeting competitive challenges.October 30 - Business -
The October jobs report comes at a crucial moment — but don’t expect clear answers on the economy
Job gains in October will likely be dragged down by one-off events like Hurricane Milton and the Boeing strike. Here’s how that could muddy the waters for investors and the Fed.October 30 - Business -
This popular ‘Trump trade’ may have run its course — at least for now, strategist says
One key ally of former President Donald Trump grabbed headlines recently when he suggested that $2 trillion in federal spending could be cut during a second Trump Administration. That could mean ...October 30 - Business -
Lilly’s Mounjaro, Zepbound drugs see strong demand. So why did sales disappoint?
Eli Lilly’s stock heads for biggest selloff in more than three years after sales of anti-obesity drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound came up well short of forecasts.October 30 - Business -
Gold prices break a new record, but may be near a peak
Gold topped $2,800 an ounce for the first time ever on Wednesday, but one analyst warned that the upward movement for prices may be “limited” going forward as strength in Treasury bond yields is a ...October 30 - Business -
This bank account is paying 5.25% right now as interest rates surge
Big rises in yields in recent weeks are good for savers.October 30 - Business -
Goldman Sachs managing director makes the case for a modified low-volatility ETF
Laurene Azoulay describes an indexing approach that enables U.S. investors to broaden their global exposure with a low-volatility stock-selection strategy that encompasses three other factors.October 30 - Business -
Crypto’s ‘Death Star’ election spending has wowed D.C. Will profits follow?
Digital asset companies are the biggest corporate donors in 2024October 30 - Business -
Dropbox to cut 20% of workforce as it moves to boost growth
Dropbox Inc.’s stock rose 3.9% Wednesday after the online-storage platform said it expects third-quarter earnings to meet or beat guidance for revenue and other metrics but also said it’s cutting ...October 30 - Business -
ADP jobs report shows 233,000 gain in private-sector hiring — much stronger than expected
U.S. businesses 233,000 new jobs in October to mark the biggest gain in 14 months, paycheck company ADP said, suggesting the labor market is somewhat stronger than previously believed.October 30 - Business -
Kraft Heinz’s stock drops as sales volumes fall again, more than prices rise
Kraft Heinz misses sales expectations again, as volumes keep falling, and the stock heads for a three-month low.October 30 - Business -
U.S. Treasury says debt-auction sizes can remain steady for next several quarters
Agency to auction $125 billion next week, unchanged from last quarterOctober 30 - Business -
U.K. to lift minimum wage to $15.84 an hour. Here’s how it compares to the U.S.
The U.K.’s chancellor of the exchequer confirmed the government will lift the U.K.’s national minimum wage by 6.7% in April 2025 to hourly rates of £12.21 ($15.84)October 30 - Business -
Chewy’s stock falls after SEC filing reveals that trader Keith Gill has dumped his stake
Influential trader Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty, has sold his stake in Chewy, the online retailer of pet products.October 30 - Business -
Wall Street is entering its best 6 months of the year. Why the stock-market rally has more room to run.
The U.S. stock market is about to enter historically its best six months of the year, after defying the popular Wall Street adage to “sell in May and go away” with strong gains.October 30 - Business -
Volkswagen CFO says 64% drop in profits shows ‘urgent need’ for cost cuts
The German car maker reported a sharp 12% drop in its sales in China as it said it profits were hit by higher fixed costs and €2.2 billion worth of restructuring expensesOctober 30 - Business -
Rapper Wiz Khalifa, indicted by Romanians for smoking a joint, lists Pittsburgh house for $1.3 million
Legal woes don’t seem to have stopped the rapper from making some serious moves in the real estate market.October 30 - Business -
AMD could still be a sleeper against Nvidia, but Wall Street isn’t yet convinced
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. executives made some bold statements about the company’s underdog AI accelerator chip Tuesday, and said it is ready to take the spoils from rival Nvidia Corp.October 29 - Business -
Snap shares jump after results come in better than expected
Shares of Snap Inc. rose after hours on Tuesday after the social-media platform reported third-quarter results that beat expectations and said its board authorized a stock buyback of up to $500 ...October 29 - Business -
Chipotle’s new CEO maintains focus on faster service as sales fall short
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. fell after hours on Tuesday after the Mexican fast-casual chain reported quarterly sales trends that were a bit weaker than expected.October 29 - Business -
Oil prices edge down to finish at lowest in seven weeks
Oil futures declined on Tuesday, giving up earlier support a day after suffering their largest daily percentage decline in more than two years, with U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at ...October 29 - Business -
Chip stocks are ready for a big rally, based on this ‘truly unusual’ data point
History suggests it’s highly likely that chip stocks will outperform their software rivals over the next several months.October 29 - Business -
Bond investors load up on ‘Magnificent Seven’ debt in bullish move ahead of earnings
Investors have been snapping up bonds issued by Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft.October 29 - Business -
We rescued our retirement with this money-saving hack used by digital nomads and the FIRE movement
While your income remains the same, greatly reduced expenses allow you to shrink your budget and maximize your savings.October 29 - Business -
SoFi’s stock rally takes a breather despite improving credit trends
Analysts called out improvement in credit performance as a major positive coming out of SoFi’s third-quarter report, but the stock was falling hard.October 29 - Business -
Trade deficit in goods surges to 2 1/2 year high and to whittle down U.S. GDP
The U.S. trade deficit in goods jumped 15% in September to 2 1/2-year high, a much larger increase than expected that could shave some growth off gross domestic product in the third quarter.October 29 - Business -
These two ‘low tax’ states are getting socked with fast-rising property taxes
Nationally, property taxes in major cities have gone up 30% since 2019, according to a new Redfin analysis.October 29 - Business -
Bonds are facing a make-or-break moment over the next 10 days or so
The rise in long-dated Treasury yields has been a major preoccupation for investors since the Federal Reserve delivered its jumbo cut to its policy-rate target in September.October 29 - Business -
‘I love being in Iowa’: Kelly Osbourne lists L.A. jewel box in ‘prime’ neighborhood for $4.35 million
Just weeks after her parents, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, sold one of their California properties, Kelly is selling her L.A. home.October 29 - Business -
Ford sees another $1 billion EV loss, lowers guidance and its stock falls 6%
Ford Motor Co. reported earnings late Monday, but investors looked past a beat.October 28 - Business -
Trump offers tax breaks to family caregivers. ‘It’s about time that they were recognized, right?’
Both candidates have promised to protect and expand at-home services to older Americans.October 28 - Business -
Falling oil prices may help push gas below $3 a gallon for the first time since 2021
The intensity of oil’s drop Monday showed that many traders were not prepared for what has been described as a “limited” retaliatory attack by Israel against Iran that came nearly four weeks after ...October 28 - Business -
Treasury’s stable coupon, auction sizes at risk from U.S. election results
Since May, the Treasury Department has guided market participants toward the idea that it won’t need to increase the size of its coupon issuances or auctions “for at least the next several ...October 28 - Business -
The stock market hasn’t priced in a Trump win, Morgan Stanley strategist says
The chief U.S. stock-market strategist at Morgan Stanley says the fact that financial stocks are rallying has more to do with fundamentals than with the approaching election.October 28 - Business