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Squeezed Property Owners Put Their Faith in the Fed

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 5:25am
After the good news on inflation, indebted commercial landlords need interest-rate cuts to follow fast.

There's a Reason a Killer Money-Saving AppStill Doesn'tExist

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 9:00pm
The end of Mint and the search for a better way to budget.

Stocks Continue to Rally, With Investors More Confident in a Soft Landing

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 4:45pm
Producer prices and retail sales both fell, sparking hopes that Fed rate hikes are winding down.

U.S. Crude-Oil Inventories Rise by 3.6 Million Barrels

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 2:11pm
U.S. oil inventories increased by 3.6 million barrels in the week ended Nov. 10, above forecasts calling for a rise of 800,000 barrels.

Activist ValueAct Builds Stake in Disney

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 1:41pm
The investor bought shares over the summer, when Disney stock was languishing around $80 a share.

UBS Spared $2B in Penalties

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 11:13am
UBS Group won’t have to pay around $2B after the French Supreme Court partly overturned a previous court decision, but confirmed a ruling that the bank had helped wealthy clients in France evade taxes.

How Consumers Are Spending Is a Reason for Cheer

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 11:00am
Retail spending data was a lot better than the headline figures suggest.

Target Gave Investors an Early Christmas Gift

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 10:56am
Lower markdowns, lower freight costs and lower supply chain and digital fulfillment costs all helped Target achieve a surprise earnings gain.

It's Too Soon to Bet on China's Housing Turnaround

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 8:34am
Chinese housing stocks jumped after an unconfirmed report of stronger support for the market—and very poor housing data.

Republican FDIC Board Members Call for Broader Oversight of Probe Into Misconduct

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 8:11am
Two members of the five-person board request the board, not just the chairman, oversee the investigation.

Cathie Wood Urges Investors to Heed the Risks of a Deflationary World

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 5:30am
The fund manager talks bitcoin, Sam Bankman-Fried and the future of artificial intelligence.

The $2 Trillion Interest Bill That's Hitting Governments

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 11:00pm
Rising debt-servicing costs are complicating plans in many countries for more military and climate spending.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Sheds Investments in GM, J&J, P&G

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 9:51pm
Berkshire’s stock portfolio is concentrated in five companies: Apple, Bank of America, American Express, Coca-Cola and Chevron.

Stocks, Bonds Soar After Inflation Data

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 4:51pm
Major indexes jumped on hopes that the Fed’s rate hikes may be over.

As Rent Rises Cool, So Will Inflation

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 12:21pm
The Labor Department’s measure of shelter inflation has come down a lot, but it has a lot further to go.

'What the Hell Is Going On at the FDIC?' Lawmakers Grill Agency Chairman

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 12:13pm
Martin Gruenberg told a Senate panel he is “deeply troubled” by accounts of alleged harassment and a toxic culture within the bank regulator.

Home Depot Looks to Pros for Shelter

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 12:00pm
High interest rates are affecting demand for the most expensive renovation projects, but the retailer is courting the people most likely to get that work.

Marvel's Bomb Won't Blow Up Hollywood's Formula

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 6:00am
Movie audiences are tiring of overused franchises, but the blockbuster success of “Barbie” and “Super Mario” demonstrates the value of familiar properties.

Earnings Estimates Are Falling. These Two Companies Are Shouldering the Blame.

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 5:30am
The stock market is rallying after a decline in Treasury yields boosted the case for company shares.

The Trillion-Dollar Win Hiding in Your Mortgage

Mon, 11/13/2023 - 9:00pm
Old fixed-rate loans rank as highly valuable assets after the surge in interest rates.

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