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Here are the stakes for stocks, bonds, gold and other markets as investors await too-close-to-call election
Investors are bracing for a range of scenarios after voters finish going to the polls on Tuesday.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
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.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Here is the most important thing investors can do ahead of the presidential election outcome
The real question is not who will win Tuesday's election — but rather, how quickly will we know who won.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
The next U.S. president could face a tax battle in 2025 — here's what it means for investors
The next U.S. president could face a tax battle in 2025 over expiring tax breaks enacted by former President Donald Trump. Here's what it means for investors.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Apple is trying to sell loyal iPhone users on AI tools. Here's what Apple Intelligence can do
Apple customers starting on Wednesday can go to Apple stores for sessions on Apple Intelligence — the company's suite of AI tools.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
Amazon ‘has never been stronger.’ So why isn’t its stock getting more love?
Amazon’s stock has trailed the S&P 500 over three months, owing in part to concerns about operating income and margin compression. Will Thursday’s earnings alleviate fears?Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.
Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.Business - MarketWatch - October 13 -
Why stock investors have been on edge over the prospects of a total sweep for Republicans
A so-called “red wave” sweep of the White House and Congress would most likely make it easier to pass the Republican Party’s agenda, according to market participants.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Why it’s good for the stock market that retail investors didn’t chase the post-election rally
Analysts at Vanda Research, who track retail stock-market activity, found buying relatively muted compared to the gains in the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Goldman Sachs: Why individual investors need to look at private investments to further grow wealth
In the past decade, private investments exploded from $4 trillion to $14 trillion.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why
Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.Business - Inc. - October 13 -
Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Americans love TJ Maxx. Here's why big brands do, too
TJX Companies has worked to shift its brand’s image as a discounter to a fashion-forward retailer.Business - CNBC - October 15 -
Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why
These two-check months happen a few times each year.Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Here’s Why Economists Say Trump’s Economic Plans Would Worsen Inflation
Tariffs, the GOP hopeful’s go-to economic policy plank, would raise average household costs by $2,600 a year, and experts say Trump’s other plans would do more harm than good.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Here's why the U.S. retirement system isn't among the world's best
Annual rankings show the U.S. is in a lackluster position relative to global retirement systems.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Want to succeed on ‘Shark Tank’? Your best bet may be walk away without a deal.
As the hit show begins its 16th season, it’s clear some entrepreneurs hit it big even when they fail to win over the sharks.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Here’s Why NASA Sidelined Boeing’s Troubled Space Capsule for a Year
The space industry is changing, making more room for private companies. SpaceX is a big player, but some startups are trying to be part of plans for the International Space Station’s replacement.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Vistra’s stock has quadrupled in a year. Here’s why it’s not too late to buy.
Vistra’s stock is J.P. Morgan’s top pick among independent power producers, even though its shares have already rocketed more than fourfold over the past 12 months.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Gold may not reach a price ceiling anytime soon. Here’s why.
The rally in gold showed little sign of a slowdown on Thursday, even as futures prices for the precious metal touched their highest intraday level on record — for the 33rd time so far this year.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
These two crypto funds will likely do better if Trump wins. Here’s why.
Grayscale Investments’ Digital Large Cap Fund and Bitwise Asset Management’s Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund could provide attractive opportunities to bet on Donald Trump’s victory in next month’s ...Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Wall Street hates Treasurys. Maybe it’s time to give them some love.
Maybe it’s time to show them a little appreciation.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Here’s why some Latinos are genuinely embracing the Republican Party
Latinos who prioritize their American identity are more likely to identify as Republicans, while those who prioritize their ethnic identity are more likely to identify as Democrats, due to ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Here’s Why the American Airlines Brand Hit Turbulence This Week
Days after the carrier got praised in the press and on social media for battling early boarding cheaters, the airline was shamed and fined for its poor treatment of disabled passengers.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Why Is North Korea Deploying Troops to Help Russia? Here’s What to Know.
The move gives Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, leverage to ask President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia for a lot in return.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Apple’s stock gets rare bearish call — and here are the four reasons why
KeyBanc worries about low upgrade rates and the potential for a lower-cost iPhone SE to cannibalize sales of more expensive models, for example.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Ukraine wants to join NATO — here’s why that's such a dangerous prospect
Ukraine’s ambassador to NATO recently stated that the Ukrainian government would like a formal invitation to join the alliance before President Biden leaves office in January. But admitting ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
'It's rough out here': Why Trump and Harris should listen to this mum of seven
Inflation and high prices are primary concerns for Sin City's voters ahead of the 5 November vote.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Big companies are seeing more turnover in the CFO chair. Here's why that matters
CFO turnover hit 8.9% globally during the period, surpassing levels in 2022 and 2023.Business - CNBC - October 26 -
U.S. stocks could face scariest week yet of 2024. Here’s why.
The U.S. stock market’s record-setting rally could face its scariest stretch of 2024 in the week ahead, with a dizzying array of risks on the docket.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
With the clock winding down, here's why polls suggest Trump has the edge
With only days to go, it is clear that Donald Trump is in a much stronger position than he was just weeks ago.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Here’s Why Apple Fans Are Waiting for an Exciting Hardware News Week
Apple’s VP of marketing teased that the tech giant would be releasing a bunch of new hardware this week. Expect these products to have a lot to do with AI.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
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.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Here’s Why Blood Manor, a Haunted House in NYC, Costs $45
It’s not as if Blood Manor can just transform into an office after Halloween.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Inflation is down — but the middle class is still feeling financial pressure. Here's why
Economists say there's a strong role for policy in affecting the prices of essential goods for American families.Business - CNBC - October 29