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Squeezed Property Owners Put Their Faith in the Fed
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
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
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
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
The investor bought shares over the summer, when Disney stock was languishing around $80 a share.
UBS Spared $2B in Penalties
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
Retail spending data was a lot better than the headline figures suggest.
Target Gave Investors an Early Christmas Gift
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
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
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
The fund manager talks bitcoin, Sam Bankman-Fried and the future of artificial intelligence.
The $2 Trillion Interest Bill That's Hitting Governments
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
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
Major indexes jumped on hopes that the Fed’s rate hikes may be over.
As Rent Rises Cool, So Will Inflation
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
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
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
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.
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
Old fixed-rate loans rank as highly valuable assets after the surge in interest rates.