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Here's What Retirement on a Pension Looks Like in America
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0500
Retirees open up about their finances and how they spend their time. Read more...
America's Chip War with China Will Spread
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500
Low-end legacy chips not subject to restrictions but vital to industry have given strength to Chinese manufacturers. Read more...
CoinDesk Dismisses Top Editors After Story Draws Crypto Executive's Ire
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:21:00 -0500
The article, since removed, featured a key CoinDesk sponsor and a $6 million banana. Read more...
Euro Likely to Weaken to Parity Against Dollar in 2025
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:47:00 -0500
The WSJ Dollar Index fell 0.5% to 102.08 — snapping a three-trading-day winning streak. Read more...
Stocks Rally on Hopes for More Rate Cuts
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:41:00 -0500
Friday’s gains help, but don’t reverse, weekly declines by major indexes; Nike says it expects lower sales and margins this fiscal quarter. Read more...
FDIC Suspends Bonuses for Senior Officials Under Investigation for Misconduct
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:39:00 -0500
The move follows an earlier Wall Street Journal investigation that revealed a toxic and sexualized workplace culture at the bank regulator. Read more...
U.S. Stock Indexes Rebound From Early Losses
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:32:00 -0500
Stocks bounced back, but the gains didn’t prevent major U.S. indexes from ending the week lower. Read more...
Natural Gas Futures Fall Amid Mild Weather Forecast
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:23:00 -0500
Natural gas futures rose for the fourth consecutive session, rallying to their highest level since January 2023, as weather forecasts turn a bit colder. Read more...
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:49:00 -0500
Gold settled up 1.4% Friday, snapping a six-session losing streak, and silver rose nearly 2%, snapping a three-session losing streak. For the week, both metals posted a loss. Read more...
Cocoa Prices Tripled in 2024. Climate Change May Keep Them High
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:47:00 -0500
Unprecedented extreme weather boosted prices of cocoa, coffee and orange juice to new records in 2024 — and they’re showing signs of going even higher in 2025. Read more...
There's a New Obesity King
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:07:00 -0500
Eli Lilly is now comfortably ahead of Novo Nordisk in the race to dominate the market for obesity treatments. Read more...
You're Invited to Wall Street's Private Party. Say You're Busy.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500
Small-time investors may soon gain easier access to so-called private markets. That usually means higher fees, greater risk, more conflicts of interest and a harder time selling. Read more...
Oil Demand Concerns Weigh on 2025 Price Outlook
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:41:00 -0500
Brent crude is expected to average $71.57 a barrel next year, while West Texas Intermediate is seen at $67.44 a barrel. Global oil demand growth slowed significantly this year. Read more...
Treasury Yields Weaken as Prices Rise Less than Forecast
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:02:00 -0500
Treasury yields weakened after November PCE inflation accelerated a little less than expected. Read more...
The Fed Cut Rates. Mortgage Costs Went Up.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0500
Average 30-year mortgages have climbed to around 6.7% since the Fed started lowering rates in September. And they are only poised to rise further. Read more...
How American Health Insurance Got So Infuriating
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0500
The UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting has sharpened the public’s focus on the role of private insurers, a necessary evil in the U.S. healthcare system. Read more...
Bitcoin Went Mainstream in 2024. Are Ether, Solana and Other Risky Tokens Next?
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0500
Asset managers hoping to seize on the momentum of bitcoin funds are jockeying to put smaller tokens into exchange-traded funds. Read more...
Oil Headed for Weekly Loss Amid U.S. Dollar Strength, Demand Worries
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:09:00 -0500
Oil prices were lower in Europe and remained on track for weekly losses of roughly 3%, pressured by a stronger dollar and worries about global demand growth. Read more...
More Men Are Addicted to the 'Crack Cocaine' of the Stock Market
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0500
Gamblers Anonymous meetings are filling up with people hooked on trading and betting. Read more...
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.27% to 102.56
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:31:00 -0500
The WSJ Dollar Index rose 0.3%, its third consecutive advance, reaching a new 52-week high. Read more...
Thousands of Amazon Workers Strike During Pre-Christmas Rush
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:59:00 -0500
The action comes over contract negotiations and the company’s refusal to recognize the Teamsters labor union. Read more...
Dollar Tree Names Michael Creedon Jr. Permanent CEO
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:37:00 -0500
Dollar Tree said it has named Michael Creedon Jr. as the discount retailer’s permanent chief executive, removing the interim tag he has carried since early November. Read more...
Roche's Parkinson's Drug Candidate Misses Key Goal in Mid-Stage Study
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:33:00 -0500
An experimental Parkinson’s drug missed its primary goal in a mid-stage trial, Roche said, in what is the second setback this week for candidate treatments for the neurodegenerative condition. Read more...
Lamb Weston Replaces CEO, Cuts Outlook
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:53:00 -0500
Lamb Weston Holdings said it was replacing its chief executive and slashing guidance again as demand for frozen potato products sputters, sending shares sharply lower. Read more...
Activist Investor Widens Call for Review of Rio Tinto's Dual-Listing
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:02:00 -0500
Palliser Capital doubled down on its call for a review of Rio Tinto’s dual listing in London and Sydney, adding that it now has the backing of more than 100 shareholders. Read more...
Apple Faults Meta For Software-Access Requests as EU Crackdown Looms
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:47:00 -0500
Apple called out Meta for seeking access to software tools that it said could compromise user privacy, a criticism that comes as the EU tries to force the iPhone maker to give developers greater access to its technology. Read more...
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:43:00 -0500
Find insight on Fluence Energy, Rivian and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. Read more...
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:31:00 -0500
Find insight on Kingboard Laminates, Syrah and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. Read more...
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:25:00 -0500
Find insight on Hyundai , Renault, Air Canada and more in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport. Read more...
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:11:00 -0500
Find insight on UniCredit, QBE Insurance, EFG International and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. Read more...
Volkswagen and Unions Enter Fourth Day of Talks
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:56:00 -0500
Intensive negotiation between Volkswagen and labor leaders continue over how to proceed with cost cuts at the auto giant. Read more...
The Risky Strategy Behind Nike's Massive Holiday Discounts
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0500
The sneaker giant’s new CEO is trying to clear out inventory, pressuring retailer partners. Read more...
U.K. Water Utilities Can Hike Bills by 36% Over Next Five Years, Watchdog Says
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:38:00 -0500
Water companies in England and Wales can raise customers’ bills over the next five years to help pay for improvements to prevent sewage spills into waterways, the regulator said. Read more...
European Indexes Fall on Slower U.S. Rate Cut Projections
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:25:00 -0500
Indexes were lower in Europe’s morning trade, as markets digested hawkish comments from the Fed’s Powell which left investors blindsided, Richard Hunter, Head of Markets at Interactive Investor, said. Read more...
Sony to Raise Stake in Kadokawa, Becoming a Top Shareholder
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:48:00 -0500
Sony Group plans to acquire an additional stake in Japanese publishing house Kadokawa for more than $300 million to become one of its largest shareholders. Read more...
Ant Group Warns Against 'False' IPO Rumors
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:44:00 -0500
The Chinese fintech company, co-founded by billionaire Jack Ma, said it has no plans to go public, striking back at social-media posts contending the company was exploring a potential backdoor listing. Read more...
Atos Completes Financial Restructuring
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:19:00 -0500
The beleaguered group said it reduced its gross debt by 2.1 billion euros, and it now has a more sustainable capital structure and much-needed liquidity. Read more...
Sibanye-Stillwater, Franco-Nevada Sign Gold and Platinum Supply Deal
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:59:00 -0500
Sibanye-Stillwater said it entered into a $500 million agreement with mining royalty company Franco-Nevada for the long-term supply of gold and platinum from three of its mines in South Africa. Read more...
The Last-Ditch Efforts to Win Over Critics of the Nippon-U.S. Steel Deal
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:38:00 -0500
The Japanese company continues to campaign for support from mayors, governors and especially members of the steelworkers union. Read more...
Woodside, Chevron Agree to Asset Swap
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:40:00 -0500
Chevron and Woodside Energy agreed to an asset swap that they said will sharpen their focus on the massive LNG operations they each operate in Western Australia. Read more...
Rickey Henderson, Baseball's All-Time Stolen Base Leader, Dies at Age 65
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 18:19:00 -0500
The Hall-of-Fame outfielder stole 1,406 bases in his 25-year major league career and was one of the most colorful characters ever to play the game. Read more...
Suspect in German Christmas Market Ramming Had One Main Enemy: Islam
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 12:14:00 -0500
The 50-year-old psychiatrist, detained after an attack that left at least five people dead, is a well-known anti-Islam activist who seems to have felt increasingly persecuted by Germany. Read more...
The West Auditions Syria's New Leaders
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:06:00 -0500
Senior U.S. diplomats visit Damascus, as Washington and Brussels weigh lifting sanctions against the country’s transitional government. Read more...
Russia Taps Soviet-Era Stockpiles as Armored-Vehicle Supply Dwindles
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:05:00 -0500
Moscow has stepped up efforts to refurbish old equipment, including Soviet-era tanks used as props in films, after losing an estimated 11,000 armored combat vehicles in the Ukraine war. Read more...
The Global Hunt for Putin's 'Sleeper Agents'
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0500
A quiet suburban mom, a hard-drinking war correspondent and an Arctic researcher were hiding in plain sight, championed by the Kremlin’s No. 1 fan of spy fiction. Read more...
Suspected Christmas Market Attacker Was Anti-Islam Activist
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:23:00 -0500
A driver rammed a car into a Christmas market in the eastern German town of Magdeburg, leaving at least two dead and more than 60 wounded. Read more...
Canada's Trudeau Is Losing Grip on Power as Allies Turn Against Him
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:23:00 -0500
The prime minister is facing a storm of criticism over his policies and unpopularity. Read more...
Currency Tailspin Forces Brazil's Leader to Do the Unthinkable: Cut Spending
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:52:00 -0500
Brazil’s currency plunged to its lowest level in 30 years after breakneck spending on pensions and social services. Read more...
Eight People Convicted in Trial for Beheading of French Teacher
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:12:00 -0500
Samuel Paty was killed in 2020 in a Paris suburb after showing caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad in class as part of a lesson on free speech. Read more...
Brevity of Some Pelicot Rape Trial Sentences Is French-Style Justice
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:24:00 -0500
Legal systems in Europe are often geared toward rehabilitation than punishment, but the length of some of the sentences in the trial surprised many. Read more...
Elon Musk Shook Up U.S. Politics. Will the U.K. Be Next?
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:45:00 -0500
Musk has already helped propel Donald Trump into the White House. Now he might have his sights on another iconic address: 10 Downing Street. Read more...
The Search for Missing Flight MH370 Is Back On
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:44:00 -0500
Malaysia plans to authorize a private robotics company to renew its search for the passenger jet that vanished a decade ago. Read more...
China Tells Chief Economists: Be Positive, or Else
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:31:00 -0500
Experts at leading brokerages say they are hewing closer to the official government line in response to signs of tighter monitoring. Read more...
Israel's Expanded Perch on Syrian Border Puts Damascus in Its Sights
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:48:00 -0500
Israel’s military has seized a strategic mountain top in its contested border area with Syria and advanced on positions beyond it, reshaping the frontier potentially for the long term. Read more...
Taiwan Is Getting Its U.S. Weaponry---but Years Behind Schedule
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0500
The five-year wait for the arrival of 38 Abrams tanks to Taiwan highlights the strains on U.S. industrial capacity as concerns grow over China. Read more...
Israel vs. Turkey: The Intensifying Middle-East Power Struggle
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500
Turkey and Israel are the main strategic beneficiaries of the collapse of the Syrian regime, but now they are on a collision course of their own. Read more...
Canada's Trudeau Preparing Cabinet Shuffle
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:36:00 -0500
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to unveil a revamped cabinet Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter. Read more...
China Lets European Investigators Board Ship Suspected of Sabotage After Weeks of Secret Talks
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:57:00 -0500
China agreed to allow European investigators to board the ship suspected of sabotaging two key data cables in the Baltic Sea, if they are accompanied by Chinese officials. Read more...
Gisèle Pelicot's Ex-Husband Jailed for 20 Years in Mass Rape Trial
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:40:00 -0500
Dozens of other men were also convicted of raping Pelicot after her then-husband drugged her, in a case that shook France. Read more...
Putin Signals No Rush to End Ukraine War in Marathon TV Appearance
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:07:00 -0500
The Russian president appeared in no hurry to seek an end to the war despite President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to secure a speedy resolution. Read more...
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