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Tom Steyer spent $216 million of his own money to run for governor of California — here’s where that ranks
The latest big-spending and self-funding politician is Tom Steyer, a Democratic candidate for California governor who lo...
Marvell’s stock is on a run not seen in a quarter-century as the tech company grows in stature
Marvell now ranks No. 22 in the Nasdaq-100 with a $269 billion market capitalization that’s higher than those of PepsiCo...
Do ask a friend. Don’t pay attention to ads. Here’s advice on how to pick a doctor — from a doctor.
A cardiologist outlines the best approach to finding a doctor — and the questions to ask yourself when you do....
Looking to buy into the SpaceX IPO? This scary chart might make you think twice.
Stock performance following previous major tech IPOs has been less than stellar....
You’re over 40 and laid off. Is it age discrimination? What you can do.
Age discrimination is notoriously hard to prove. Here is what to watch out for....
The Iran war hasn’t slowed the economy, but higher inflation leads companies to freeze hiring
The largest part of the economy grew faster in May, even as businesses were coping with the worst inflation in several y...
Bill Ackman sees investors repeating a mistake of 2000: Flocking to the ‘new new’ and ignoring quality names
Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman says investors are ignoring Microsoft and other Big Tech names for the sake o...
ADP says businesses create the most new jobs in 16 months, as hiring rebounds from long lull
ADP said U.S. businesses created 122,000 new jobs in May to mark the biggest increase in 16 months, another sign that po...
OECD gives a stark warning while lowering 2027 growth forecasts
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is warning of the risks of inflation. But that’s not all....
Oil prices climb for a third straight day as peace-deal hopes teeter
WTI crude futures have risen nearly 10% in three days as hopes for a quick peace deal fade....
Investors would be crazy to turn bearish on stocks now, says veteran strategist. Maybe not, in six months.
Marco Papic is worried about where stocks are headed in six to 12 months from now, with massive tech IPOs a big part of ...
‘No one seems to wear their bling’: Is it safe to show off your expensive jewelry?
“I’ve been to many shows, operas, big parties and fundraisers.”...
I want to give my brother and his kids $5,000 each. My financial adviser is reluctant. Who’s right?
“In the past I’ve loaned my brother over $12,000, which I’m sure I’ll never get back.”...
The hottest stock market in the world has doubled this year. Now Goldman Sachs sees another 40% gain from here.
Earnings are the principal driver behind the breathtaking rallies achieved by Korean and Taiwanese benchmark indices in ...
New Trump administration tariffs, this time on forced labor, could come into force as existing ones roll off
The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed new tariffs that would come into force just as an existing levy expires....
The S&P 500 climbs for a 9th straight day — but the ‘breadth paradox’ is sending a rare warning
The S&P 500’s latest string of records has come with a catch: Fewer stocks are participating in the rally....
GameStop wants to buy back $2 billion of its own stock after an eBay-fueled selloff
The videogame retailer also said that collectibles helped drive a 14% sales gain in the first quarter....
The 6% solution is gone: How overcrowded AI-powered trading has erased investors’ advantage
So many AI-driven stock picks, so little profit....
Victoria’s Secret’s stock just had its best day ever. It came down to better bras.
Lingerie retailer’s shares were up 47% on Tuesday....
Why Lumentum, Coherent and other optical stocks are rocketing toward big gains
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang spoke highly of Marvell, and his comments are sparking broad enthusiasm for providers of optical c...
Palo Alto Networks’ stock is rising as earnings show AI is a friend, not a foe
The “latest advancements at the AI frontier have increased the level of urgency around cybersecurity,” Palo Alto Network...
Here’s how investors can protect their portfolios from the next stock-market crash
It might not be today, it might not be tomorrow, but at some point, this bull market is going to end....
Dollar General says customers are buying less food because driving is too expensive
“This pressure has been more pronounced on customers in rural communities as they work to minimize trip distance,” the d...
Beyond the ‘brazen theft’ of news: The entire $12 trillion creative economy may now be at risk from AI
AI firms heavily use news and other creative content to provide answers — but New York Times Publisher A.G. Sulzberger s...
My late husband had a higher Social Security benefit. We both claimed at 62. Can I get more on his record?
Early benefit claiming can affect your ultimate payment amount, though not always for survivors....
Trump signs an executive order on AI after it’s scaled back. Critics say it’s almost meaningless.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order on artificial intelligence that aims to set up a framework f...
Check your rent bill: You could be paying a monthly fee for a service you didn’t know you signed up for
A property-management technology company is charging people for a credit-repair service without their knowledge, a new c...
Taking care of your family shouldn’t wreck your retirement
Unpaid family work is costing caregivers $1,000 a month. Here is how Congress wants to help them catch up....
Why Virgin Galactic’s stock is having its worst day ever, after a record-smashing 7-day run
The space-tourism company made a move to pay off some debt, but investors aren’t happy that it will issue new shares to ...
Americans are using buy-now-pay-later for gas and groceries, showing just how expensive daily necessities are now
With gas prices up more than $1 a gallon from last year’s average, Americans are turning to buy-now-pay-later at the pum...
The S&P 500 has only risen this quickly 4 times since WWII. Once, a historic stock-market crash followed.
The S&P 500 has overcome worries about artificial intelligence and the fallout from the war in Iran to stage one of ...
The Iran war is jacking up fertilizer prices and forcing farmers to make tough calls. ‘If I guess wrong, I lose the farm.’
One of the biggest challenges Preston Arrington faces on his 2,100-acre corn and soybean farm is the surge in the price ...
Buying into SpaceX, Anthropic and other mega-IPOs could be a problem for your index fund
Index rules and timelines will divide winners and losers....
This winning high-yield bond strategy limits risk while seeking under-the-radar opportunities
Hunter Hayes of Intrepid Capital described an “incredibly healthy” market for high-yield bonds and a conservative approa...
I was a slave to credit-card debt, then I got laid off and turned my life around. Here’s how I did it.
“I have steadily increased my assets by more than 10% since being laid off.”...
Alphabet’s relentless AI spending is giving new shine to Broadcom’s stock
The company’s “aggressive” cadence and performance improvements for its switching chips will also keep it ahead of compe...
Trump taps Pulte for a top intelligence job. This makes an IPO for Fannie and Freddie look even more unlikely.
Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tumbled Tuesday as traders reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement that Bi...
NYC bar uses prediction markets to hedge against a new financial risk: A Knicks victory
Wall Street investors use financial derivatives to hedge against shifts in interest rates and exchange rates. Farmers us...
This space stock is rising as Blue Origin predicts quick recovery from big explosion
Blue Origin says it should be able to launch its New Glenn rocket before the end of 2026, which could help AST SpaceMobi...
Job openings and hiring leap to a 2-year high in a sign a frozen labor market is thawing out
The number of U.S. job openings jumped to a two-year high of 7.6 million in April, a surprising increase that suggest bu...
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