THE WALL STREET JOURNAL - Markets News
Warren Buffett Is Going Big, Not Home, in Japan
The Nikkei touched a 33-year high as a move by Buffett stirred speculation that he might increase his bet on Japanese equities.
GM's Driverless Taxis Need to Slow Down
A more cautious approach can rebuild trust, but will also threaten the commercial promise that kept robotaxi venture Cruise on the road financially.
Biden's Electric-Vehicle Push Hits a Speed Bump
Mining projects are being delayed after a plunge in prices for metals used in batteries.
For Argentina, Dollarization May Work Better on YouTube Than in Reality
Anarcho-capitalist President-elect Javier Milei is right that the country desperately needs dollars. But his economic plan for getting them may be the wrong one.
Stocks Extend Rally, Boosted by AI Optimism
Nvidia shares gain, and Microsoft hits a new all-time high as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence takes center stage again.
OpenAI Glitch Shows Weaknesses in Microsoft's AI Armor
Hiring Sam Altman offsets some risk, but Microsoft’s AI race still faces pitfalls.
Citigroup Moving On to Next Phase of Reorganization
Citigroup began making an extensive round of layoffs and organizational changes, part of Chief Executive Jane Fraser’s efforts to streamline the bank.
Two GOP Lawmakers Demand Records From FDIC
Reps. Lisa McClain of Michigan and Andy Biggs of Arizona wrote to the FDIC’s chairman that the agency “may have turned a blind eye to sexual harassment and discrimination within its staff.”
Apple Had Better Watch Its Back in China
Signals are finally getting stronger for the global smartphone market. Chinese handset makers like Huawei, which had been locked out of the race by U.S. sanctions, are dialing back in.
Company Led by Former NYSE President Buys Crypto News Site CoinDesk
CoinDesk says former Wall Street Journal Editor in Chief Matt Murray will chair an independent editorial committee.
Unions Are So Hot Even Megabank Employees Are Trying to Join
Workers at two Wells Fargo branches are expected to hold elections to decide whether to unionize.
The Pay Raise People Say They Need to Be Happy
We tend to overestimate just how much happiness money buys.
How a Hack Shook Wall Street's Multitrillion-Dollar Foundations
The cyberattack on ICBC rekindled investors’ concerns about the repo market.
Wall Street's ESG Craze Is Fading
Wall Street is quietly closing environmental, social and corporate-governance investment funds or scrubbing their names after disappointing returns.
Wall Street Has a Plan for a Soft Landing: Buy More Stocks
Investors pile in, but some say it is too soon to declare victory.
The Estate Taxes Catching Americans by Surprise
Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have estate or inheritance taxes or both. The rules can change from year to year.
A Ransomware Gang Wanted Its Victim to Pay Up. So It Went to the SEC.
The hackers didn’t wait for new rules, which would require companies to disclose major cybersecurity incidents, to go into effect.
Clean-Energy Startups Expected a Gusher of Government Money. They Are Still Waiting.
Companies often need to show progress to get government cash but struggle without it.
Embattled FDIC Chief Takes Responsibility for Toxic Workplace Culture
In staff video, Martin Gruenberg indicates he won’t resign in the face of congressional pressure.
The Score: Target, Boeing, Macy's and More Stocks That Defined the Week
Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news