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Fund managers retain surprising optimism in the face of stagnant stock market and tumultuous bond market
Many asset allocators are waiting for bond yields to hit 6% before they flip the switch from equities to fixed income, but a significant portion are already making the transition.
Six Flags’ stock slumps near 52-week lows after fatal incident
A fatal accident on a Six Flags Entertainment roller coaster sent shares of the amusement-park operator near the lowest level of the year.
U.S. wealth has shifted to stocks from homes. There are big reasons to worry
The four-year bull market in stocks is riding high because of the AI boom. But it’s also increasing the cost of money.
A SpaceX launch shortage is fueling a $100 billion investing spree
A commercial launch bottleneck has spurred an unprecedented wave of investment in space infrastructure and applications
Options traders expect wild stock-market swings beginning later this month. Here are 4 things to watch
After an eventful summer, U.S. stocks appear to have hit a pocket of calm. Over the past few sessions, trading volume has dwindled, while major indexes have mostly drifted sideways.
Why the world’s number-one fund manager has just changed its mind on bonds for the first time in six years
After six years, BlackRock finds opportunities in government bonds.
UnitedHealth keeps medical costs under control — and raises its outlook again
The health-insurance giant said its medical-cost ratio was 88.4% in the third quarter of this year as the company tries to rein in spending on medical care.
What to expect from Europe’s most valuable company before it kicks off tech earnings
ASML will report its third-quarter financial earnings before the opening bell in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Wednesday.
My wife says we can’t afford to retire. We have $4 million. Do I just keep working?
“She wanted to take an $8,000 trip to Italy for our 30th anniversary, and I said no.”
‘Breaking Bad’ star Aaron Paul sells L.A. home for $7.5 million; he now lives in Paris
“Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul has finally found a buyer for his historic Los Angeles home, selling the storied property for $7.495 million more than a year after putting it on the market.
The Korean stock market’s in freefall, and these are the reasons why
The Korean market rises on falls on expectations for profitability of the semiconductor industry and how long it can be sustained. Sentiment is cyclical and right now, the skepticism is rising
Newlywed Jim Carrey lists $35 million Maui waterfront mansion
Jim Carrey is bidding farewell to his sprawling Hawaii waterfront retreat, listing the tropical property for $35 million just days after tying the knot with his longtime partner, Min Ah.
This one chart from the IMF tells the entire story of the world economy this year
A single chart, complicated though it may be, tells the story of the world economy this year.
Was Broadcom CEO bullish or bearish on AI? ‘Gamblers’ comment creates storm
The comments made by Broadcom’s CEO at a conference in Singapore have been cited as a reason for microchip stocks’ slumps on both Monday and Tuesday.
The global economy is starting to look K-shaped. Here are the winners and losers, and where the U.S. fits
IMF sees a split global economy, with countries less exposed to the oil shock and benefiting from AI demand pulling ahead
The SpaceX threat could loom over AT&T’s stock for a prolonged stretch, analyst cautions
Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon no longer recommends any of the major telecommunications stocks as he warns of more volatility ahead.
Investors worry the bull market is getting old. But history shows it can continue to age gracefully
Contrary to a widespread current worry among some on Wall Street, bull markets do not die of old age,
Brazilian stocks are breaking out as investors look for opportunities beyond tech
Brazil’s presidential election is powering optimism in the country’s stock market — and capturing the attention of investors wary of having too much exposure to the U.S. stock market.
Nvidia and AMD shares fall as new AI announcements fail to re-energize investors
The chip makers introduced hardware and software designs for future AI data centers, but the revenue potential is still far out, an analyst says.
Why Ciena, Lumentum and other optical stocks were among the market’s biggest losers on Monday
The sharp moves could partly be a reaction to recent cautious commentary on AI spending.
Meta is back on the AI leaderboard with its new family of Wonder models
The company’s stock was up more than 3% following the release of Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, which analysts expect to drive new business opportunities.
Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ collides with real-world problems of dwindling fuel supplies
Oil markets were struggling on Monday to gauge how President Donald Trump’s new declaration of an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine might help mitigate a deepening global oil crisis as the Middle East conflict drags on.
These stocks could be the future winners — and losers — of a massive shift in IT spending
As more money flows toward AI software offerings, Salesforce could deepen its customer relationships while Adobe looks vulnerable, analysts say.
Buy these stocks as plays on Google’s big spending, analyst says
Google Cloud is growing fast, but several chip makers and networking providers could be better ways to capitalize on that trend, according to Melius Research.
Here’s how much extra money could be in your monthly Social Security check next year
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment will boost retirees’ monthly budgets. But will it be enough?
Mired in their worst losing streak in years, small caps could be the best way for investors to play crucial CPI data
Stuart Kaiser, of Citigroup, recommends buying iShares Russell 2000 exchange-traded fund call options before the consumer-price index for September is released on Wednesday.
Fed officials want to hold off a rate hike this month. Will this week’s inflation data let them?
A troubling rise in prices might trigger an interest-rate move at the Fed’s meeting in late October.
‘The prospectus looks impressive’: My financial adviser wants me to invest $350,000 in a UAE data center. Is this risky?
“I’m in my 60s, recently retired and living my best life.”
The bond market is doing the Fed’s job, and that could be good news for stocks, says Morgan Stanley strategist
A stronger dollar, higher bond market yields and elevated gas prices are already tightening financial conditions in the U.S. to the point that Kevin Warsh may not even need to hike rates.
My sister moved in with our widowed mother, 78, and says she deserves the family home. Is she right?
“The house is worth $925,000 and mom owns it outright. She also has $480,000 in investments.”
Here’s why Goldman Sachs just flipped bullish on stocks for the rest of the year
Goldman Sachs is leaning more heavily into stocks for the remainder of the year. That’s down to earnings and a market that has overall gotten cheaper.
Legal battle continues as Dolly Parton’s estate claims nephew put up barbed wire to avoid summons
Dolly Parton’s estate has claimed that the late country music icon’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, went to extraordinary lengths to evade being served with a summons.
Dr. Phil lists his lavish Beverly Hills estate for a whopping $67.5 million
TV host Dr. Phil McGraw and his wife, Robin McGraw, are hoping to score an impressive return on their investment, asking more than double what they originally paid in 2016.
Millions of Americans will have fewer options during Medicare open enrollment this year
There will be no Medicare Advantage plans in 181 counties in 2027, up from 67 in 2026.
We’re about to get a huge read on whether earnings can keep propping up the stock market
High hopes for third-quarter earnings are outweighing concerns around interest rates and oil prices — but one expert warns markets have gotten “extremely complacent.”
The bull market is turning 4 years old — but yields could crash the party
For four years, tech has been the answer to almost every question about this bull market.
Bank earnings to shed the first light on how higher yields are affecting the economy
The big banks kick off earnings season on Tuesday, to provide a first read on the health of the economy in a rising-yield environment.
Winter is coming and energy bills are climbing. ‘Everything just keeps going up.’
Expensive utility bills have become an increasingly sharp thorn for Americans’ wallets, but warmer weather this winter and energy assistance programs can help.
Why Nvidia’s stock is dodging the AI credit scare that is crushing Broadcom and Oracle
The P/E ratios have contracted and the CDS spreads have widened in all three cases, but Nvidia appears unscathed
‘What you don’t know is greater than anything you do know’: How Ray Dalio would build a portfolio to withstand a popping AI bubble
Look for inflation protection and unappreciated players in artificial intelligence, says the famed hedge-fund founder.
S&P 500 at 10,000 or bust: New ETF offers investors all-or-nothing bet on the index
Wall Street has continued to blur the lines between investing and gambling with one recently launched exchange-traded fund.
Trump taps Russia to boost global diesel supplies ahead of midterms. It may be ‘too little, too late,’ says strategist
The Trump administration has enlisted Russia to help boost U.S. and global diesel supplies in an effort to lower prices for the fuel ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November.
Here’s how Treasury yields could rise to 6% — even without market upheaval
The bond market will be closed on Monday for Columbus Day, but the stock market will operate normally.
Country music star Zach Bryan buys $18 million, 40-acre Tennessee estate after getting married
Country star Zach Bryan has reportedly forked over $18.25 million for a sprawling estate in Franklin, Tenn.—months after tying the knot with Samantha Leonard.
Microsoft is nearing a big milestone that solidifies its revival
Microsoft is close to reclaiming a $4 trillion market cap — and fresh records are also in sight.
Why you need to take a closer look at your favorite stock index
Also in Weekend Reads: A positive case for the bond market, how prediction markets can pull you in, and a warning to those who benefit from GLP-1s.
Trump ramps up battle to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook. Her lawyers say there’s no basis to remove her
Trump wants the committee to report on whether there are grounds for Cook’s removal from office. She hasn’t been charged with a crime.
AI chip stocks wobble even as investors get clarity on a key OpenAI issue
A new report paints OpenAI’s financial picture in a more optimistic light.
More evidence that broad-market index funds remain unbeatable, even in the era of AI stock-picking
Even with the rising use of AI, picking market-beating stocks has not become any easier this year, a new report finds.
Elon Musk is now richer than any American ever — and it’s not even close
Musk’s trillioniare status means he’s wealthier than his next three contemporaries combined — and also worth more than historical tycoons like John D. Rockefeller.
Flu season is already here. Here’s what to know about this year’s flu shots
This year’s flu season has arrived about seven weeks earlier than in 2025 or 2024.
‘I have no children’: My aunt gave me $50,000 for a down payment. She wants me to leave my home to her two children
“The house cost $385,000. With my savings, her $50,000 and a small mortgage, I was able to close.”
Hurricane Isaias to ‘stress test’ oil markets already hobbled by tight fuel supplies
Supply disruptions during the Atlantic hurricane season usually end up being a blip. This year could be very different.
Here’s how much stocks could fall if the Democrats sweep Congress, according to BofA
The rising probability of the Democratic Party taking control of both houses of Congress in the midterm elections poses a “meaningful” threat to risk appetite, said Michael Hartnett, Bank of America’s chief equity strategist.
Florida is voting on whether to slash property taxes. Here’s who it would benefit — and hurt
Amendment 3’s passage could add momentum to other states’ efforts to slash property taxes
As AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares fall, Wall Street assesses the growing SpaceX threat
SpaceX still has a ways to go before it can seriously challenge the three major wireless operators, but it’s making moves to grow its capabilities.
Is iPhone 18 demand cooling off? Here’s how deep Apple reportedly is cutting component orders
Component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max are down about 15% in October, according to Nikkei Asia.
‘I feel like a loser’: My ETFs go up one day and crash the next. Is this a bad sign?
“I presume these are sophisticated investors taking a profit.”
Why the price of this one exchange-traded fund has suddenly gone exponential
An ETF tied to freight futures is surging.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo set to sell $7 million Tennessee home he gave her in divorce
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are bidding farewell to their $7 million Tennessee home, which the country singer handed over to his former wife following their divorce.
Why one Wall Street firm sees parallels to the late 1970s and recommends shorting U.S. stocks
The artificial-intelligence build-out is most often associated with the dot-com boom at the end of the last century, but quants at one Wall Street giant identify another parallel: to the bell-bottomed, polyester suit, high-inflation era of the late 1970s.
SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile plans are pressuring AT&T and Verizon shares
SpaceX plans to purchase Grain Management’s 800 MHz spectrum portfolio in a move to bolster its mobile ambitions. The news is lifting cell-tower stocks.
Micron, Nvidia and AI chip stocks fall as report on OpenAI’s revenue causes ‘undue concern’
OpenAI’s annualized revenue reportedly fell short of expectations — but analysts say that reflects differences in how the figure is reported, not weakness in AI demand.
My husband inherited $3 million. He wants a vacation home, but I want to save for retirement. Who’s right?
“I keep thinking about giving each child $750,000 toward a house.”
PepsiCo CEO’s message to employees: If you’re not producing growth, you’re out
PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta says that everything at the company that is not related to growth will not be part of the company.
Feel like a pumpkin-spice burrito? Analysts try to wrap their heads around a possible Starbucks-Chipotle tie-up
Starbucks investors would likely not be happy about the company adding debt to finance a deal to buy Chipotle, given that it already has a high debt load.
A big AI super PAC tried to follow crypto’s playbook to influence the midterms. Critics say it’s not working out
The political action committee says it’s “continuing to build a durable coalition that wants America to remain the global leader in AI development.”
With mortgage rates soaring above 7.5%, the smart money rents in America
If buying a home right now is such a great idea, why doesn’t Wall Street want to do it?
How to provide guaranteed retirement income while paying no commissions
Unlike the stock market, whose future returns are anything but assured, a TIPS ladder’s payout is guaranteed.
I keep comparing myself to my more financially successful friends. How can I stop?
“It’s become clear that some of the people I grew up with are going to have very different lives from me”
Why a longtime skeptic of Palantir’s stock is finally saying it’s time to buy
Palantir’s total addressable market could get a lot bigger, while its business model should sustain its lead against competitors, an analyst says
The Treasury market is facing a crucial vote of investor confidence
Higher bond yields aren’t only about inflation and the Iran war. But it means a higher cost of capital.
Layoffs haven’t been this low since the 1960s. It’s great if you have a job — but not if you don’t
It isn’t easy for anyone looking for work now to find a job. Yet people who already have jobs probably don’t have to worry much about losing them.
I’m a 68-year-old widow and give money to my two adult children. Am I putting my retirement at risk?
“I also have $310,000 in an IRA and $46,000 in savings. My house is paid off.”
This chart shows the No. 1 reason why the cost of raising kids jumped 60% in eight years
“The birth-rate crisis is really an affordability crisis.”
French bonds are suffering through their worst decade since 1803 — and investors are bracing for more pain
The spread between France’s 10-year government bond and Germany’s equivalent reached its widest last week in available Bloomberg data, dating back to 1990.
Who will benefit more from AI agents when it comes to spending – companies or you?
There’s an agent arms race unfolding, supercharging the battle for your wallet
Rising yields are quietly crashing the stock market’s earlier winners of 2026
Surging Treasury yields have begun to hammer parts of the stock market that might easily be overlooked, especially with the spotlight once again shining brightly on a small group of glamorous tech companies.
GLP-1s could offer unexpected relief from back and knee pain, but doctors urge caution
Rapid weight loss can lead to issues with bone quality, particularly in older adults.
After a 33% gain in the first half, this fund manager grew tired of the AI trade. Here’s where he’s looking now
Bill Hench, of First Eagle, stepped away from the artificial-intelligence trade with small-capitalization bets on a recovery of the U.S. housing construction market.
Higher yields are taking their toll on all areas of the stock market, except the one that matters
Technology is the only one of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors that gained since Sept. 1, as Treasury yields have climbed to multi-decade highs.
Tesla’s big AI gamble puts its EV business under a microscope
Investors are left with unanswered questions as the company leans on car sales to help fund its expensive AI ventures.
A strategist who called the Asian financial crisis sees parallels with the AI boom
Albert Edwards, well-known for his generally bearish views on equity markets, finds the economicbenefits of AI to be a promise rather than a reality at present.
A true ‘nuclear renaissance’ is taking shape, and these stocks could be big winners
The nuclear-energy industry has been having a moment, but analysts say some companies look better positioned than others to capitalize on a wave of AI-fueled demand.
My brother-in-law convinced his parents to sign over their home and life savings to buy a $3 million compound. Do I intervene?
“Both properties will be solely in his name.”
Washington and Wall Street chose to delay paying their bills — and to put them on your tab
The polite word for what the government and Wall Street are doing is deferring payment, like opening a tab at a bar that somebody else will pay later.
The ‘Magnificent Seven’ are now big enough to move the economy. Why that could be a problem
Imagine a small group of companies whose value is greater than the entire economy of almost every single country in the world. By market value, that’s roughly where the “Magnificent Seven” group of tech companies now stands.
More college students have to use credit cards just to cover basic living expenses. Here’s what it’s costing them
Nearly 9 out of every 10 students who use credit cards report doing so to pay for basic living expenses such as food, housing and gas.
This part of the bond market offers compelling yields with minimal risk
You can earn good yields with very low price risk in ultrashort bond funds.
These two hard-hit stocks are poised for a comeback, says fund manager
CoStar and Duolingo are two stocks that have faced investor pessimism, but present potential, according to Baillie Gifford.
Elon Musk and Intel CEO shore up chipmaker’s role in Terafab project — and here’s what the news is doing to the stock
Elon Musk and Intel’s CEO have said the company’s involvement in the Terafab chip plant will continue, boosting shares.
Longtime tech bull Dan Ives says these are his top tech plays going into 2027
Investors are “underestimating the scale and scope” of the AI spending wave, said Dan Ives as he laid out five stocks to own.
Josh Brolin sells Atlanta-area mansion for $4 million after slashing price
Actor Josh Brolin has sold his lavish Sandy Springs, Ga., estate for $4 million—a final sale price falling just under $1 million less than the original asking price of $4.999 million.
A Laguna Beach gem renovated by Diane Keaton is up for grabs for $10.3 million
Boasting breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, the charming 4-bedroom home is located on a triangular 0.4-acre oceanfront lot with direct access to a sandy beach via a wooden staircase.
A popular tech fund is now overbought. That’s no reason to sell, history shows
A surge to record highs for technology stocks has pushed them to what is considered by technical analysts to be overbought levels, but history shows investors should not use that as reason to cut their exposure.
How one trend-following fund outperformed rivals by bringing humans back into the decision-making process
One trend-following fund has outperformed rivals this year by deciding to take profits.
Oct. 9 has loomed large in stock-market history. Why investors still shouldn’t buy into an October jinx
Not just one, but two, major market turning points since 2000 have occurred on that day.
Google makes a fresh bet on nuclear power as the AI energy crunch intensifies
Constellation’s stock is rising sharply following a deal that equates to as much power as would be supplied by a new nuclear reactor.
The S&P 500 is back in record territory as the ‘Magnificent Seven’ ride to the rescue
After trading sideways for much of the past year, the “Magnificent Seven” have been staging a comeback, helping to re-energize a bull market threatened by rising bond yields and stubbornly high crude-oil prices.
Trump waives rules on red-dyed diesel, but local tax and other concerns remain
Highway drivers will be allowed to use a red-dyed farm fuel that’s tax-exempt through the end of 2026.
‘Trump accounts’ could force MAGA children to own New York Times stock
This is going to bring a lot of problems that almost anyone could have predicted
Marvell just impressed Wall Street with ‘good numbers plus a better story’
Marvell’s stock is popping after the company not only delivered with its financial forecasts but also demonstrated its diversified mix of customers and products.
How Meta’s stock can surge to $1,000, according to the biggest bull on Wall Street
A Wells Fargo analyst warns of a near-term profit hit from AI infrastructure spending and legal costs — but thinks that will set up massive gains by 2028.
Loneliness and social isolation can take six years off your life
Loneliness and social isolation can cut almost six healthy years from your life, according to a study that quantified the impact of social problems that often plague older adults.
These 5 chip stocks are cheaper than the S&P 500 — and offer faster growth
Micron and Nvidia are among high-profile semiconductor companies that have been raking in cash and still have inexpensive stocks.
‘The pain was excruciating’: A friend in her 80s fell down her basement stairs. What could we have done to prevent it?
“She developed pleural effusion — fluid between the lungs and ribs — compressing her lungs and making it hard for her to breathe.”
As a mortgage loan officer, I rejected wealthy couples. Here’s what can get your application declined
“People in the U.S. need to wake up.”
Worse than taking away your parents’ car keys? Taking away their cell phone. How to protect your aging parents
Parental controls aren’t just for kids anymore.
Prediction markets are coming for pop culture
What to know before buying event contracts around your favorite reality shows and entertainers.
America’s renters are emerging as a political movement
Housing policy has long prioritized homeownership. As young Americans face the prospect of renting indefinitely, more tenants are seeking political clout.
America’s favorite index is misleading investors about the state of the stock market
For decades, the S&P 500 has been the preferred benchmark for monitoring the performance of the U.S. stock market. But these days, it is behaving less like a barometer of broad market health and more like a funhouse mirror.
Should I put my nest egg in a 30-year Treasury bond?
Risk comes in many forms, even with “safe” investments.
Elon Musk’s wealth tops $1 trillion. These entire countries produce less
Is Musk wealthier than the national economy of Poland or Ireland? Find out here.
The S&P 500 is facing rate chaos and narrow breadth. Why one Goldman Sachs insider is still bullish on stocks
Stocks are not expensive in an historical context, seasonal factors are supportive and Goldman Sachs hedge fund research forecasts a record high for the S&P 500 before year-end.
Former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo buys a 7-acre Hamptons estate for $9.6 million cash
Andrew Cuomo has splashed out $9.6 million in cash on a sprawling Hamptons estate—nearly a year after the New York City mayoral primary that marked his return to electoral politics.
The case for Nvidia’s stock to march even higher after clinching its first record high in months
Analysts highlight the stock’s cheap valuation and the chip maker’s central role in the AI ecosystem.
This new AI model could help America close a technological gap with China
Nvidia-backed Reflection AI announced Beam, a new ultra-efficient open model that boasts capabilities on par with those of Chinese ones
This rare stock-market divide means an elevated chance of a big surge — or a deep plunge
There’s a huge and rare divergence between the two-month returns of the Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Trump is promising $90 Medicare rebate checks ahead of the midterms. Here’s the hidden cost
The president is betting that he can make seniors forget rising healthcare costs
Intel’s stock drops after Musk hints at an additional partner for big chip venture
Intel may not be the only semiconductor company tapped to help with chip manufacturing for the Terafab project, as Elon Musk said discussions with TSMC are ongoing.
Investors see big opportunity in ferocious 2026 bond-market rout
The bond market rout of 2026 may be jolting markets, but it’s also gaining a important following among savers and the risk averse.
Western Digital and Seagate shares bounce back as analysts downplay the Toshiba threat
Even if Toshiba doubles its capacity, analysts say it has a ways to go to catch up with Western Digital and Seagate
Microsoft’s blazing stock comeback isn’t even close to being over, analyst says
Microsoft looks like a winning play in an environment where investors are looking for safer bets on the AI trend, according to Melius Research.
Saudi Aramco’s CEO may be too downbeat about the road to restocking global oil supplies
Some see record oil production and more alternative routes for delivery once the Strait of Hormuz fully opens.
SpaceX’s stock could actually be a bargain, according to this metric
The stock is expensive when valued solely by operating profit, but SpaceX is cheaper than Meta and Alphabet when you bring growth into the mix.
Go ahead and get that poetry degree. Republican law won’t prevent people with humanities majors from getting student loans
The vast majority of bachelor’s and graduate degree programs pass new rules meant to hold colleges accountable
An AI ‘reality check’ may take the S&P 500 to 5,000. Here’s the trades to make, this strategist says
Keep an eye on artificial-intelligence spending in the upcoming earnings season, Panmure Liberum’s Klement said.
Bitcoin’s big bounce has graduated to a longer-term uptrend. Is it too late to buy?
A bullish “golden cross” technical pattern has appeared for the first time in more than three years. The last one worked out pretty well.
The bond selloff is opening up rare opportunities for investors. Here is where to look, says major bank
The chief investment office at Standard Chartered said bond and money markets have been overly hawkish on the Federal Reserve.
Micron’s historic cash bonanza is set to rain down on investors
Micron is taking in more cash than Apple and Nvidia. It’ll soon start doling that money out to shareholders in the form of stock buybacks..
The average U.S. stock is quietly getting crushed. Morgan Stanley says these ones are worth buying now
Investors have fallen out of love with a large chunk of stocks, such as industrials, and Morgan Stanley sees an opportunity to pick up some names on the cheap.
What Bessent is now saying after bond yields didn’t stop rising on ‘I am the house’ remark
In a televisxed interview with Axios, Treasury Secretary Bessent defended his department’s record in the bond market and walked back his “I am the house” declaration from a month ago
Larry Ellison to list Palm Beach property for $165 million
Billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is planning to bid farewell to the third-largest oceanfront parcel in Florida’s Palm Beach County, with hopes to fetch $165 million.
Tyler Perry lists huge Beverly Hills mansion for $57 million: ‘Yep, moving to Puerto Rico’
Filmmaker Tyler Perry is bidding farewell to his Beverly Hills mansion, listing the property for $57 million—mere weeks after revealing his plans to move to Puerto Rico.
This $23 billion software deal was struck at a decade-low valuation, as AI winner takes out loser
Schneider Electric, the maker of electrical equipment that has thrived from the AI build-out, on Monday struck a $23 billion deal to buy an industrial design software company at a bargain-basement valuation.
Corporate America has never been this upbeat about future profits
As third-quarter earnings kick off this week, more companies than ever have expressed optimism about their bottom lines.
October can be a scary month for stocks. Here’s what investors need to watch this year
If stocks see another big swoon this year, investors already know why.
Fed minutes coming this week could give markets important clues about future rate hikes
Minutes from the September meeting may provide extra context, as the real fed-funds rate is now surprisingly low.
‘I don’t want to die on the sales floor’: I’m 67 and earn $19.50 an hour at a big-box store. When can I finally retire?
“I started taking Social Security at 66 and receive $2,410 a month. I have $214,000 in my 401(k).”
‘I want to make her proud’: My mother, a divorcée, died and I’m her executor. Do I need to file for probate?
“The only debts were utility and credit-card bills, which we will pay off.”
Switching jobs to get higher pay works best in these industries
Finding a new job is one way to get a pay increase at a time when inflation has been outpacing wage growth.
‘I have $400,000 in equity’: I’m 80. Should I sell my house because of dangerous stairs — or spend thousands renovating?
“Generally, the advice I’ve read says not to sell because I have a low-interest-rate mortgage.”
This city saw 1 in 3 home sellers slash their asking price in September to attract reluctant buyers
As hesitant buyers drive home prices down, these are the places with the most price cuts and the biggest markdowns.
I made $500,000 from a stock sale in my IRA. Could this change my retirement?
Diversification and tax planning go hand-in-hand.
The next big AI battle is all about cuteness
Meta and other tech companies are betting that fuzzy mascots can win over AI skeptics.
As Treasury yields touch generational highs, investors brace for the market fallout
The surge in bond yields to generational highs has investors around the world watching and worrying about what could crack, spiral or leave a trail of carnage in its path.
These companies look set to face high-profile hearings and other scrutiny if Democrats win the House
Law and lobbying firms in Washington, D.C., are telling companies to prepare for a new level of scrutiny, since most modern midterm elections result in some loss of congressional control for the party that holds the White House.
Falling wages, soaring energy prices and inflation: It’s beginning to look a lot like the 1970s
Is it time to dust off the financial playbook from that dismal decade?
Why mixing politics with your stock portfolio might be costing you money
Data shows that partisan ETFs result in higher fees and lower market returns
The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans. These proposals seek to stop it
Debt among older Americans is rising, both in terms of the number of older households carrying debt and the amount borrowed.
How much higher can bond yields rise — and what does it mean for stocks?
Also in Weekend Reads: Adjustable-rate mortgage loans, Gen Z entrepreneurs and advice from the Moneyist.
Why bond investors quickly lost their enthusiasm for weak jobs figures
A weak U.S. labor report did what bad news hadn’t done in a while: It made U.S. debt look like a safe haven again — albeit briefly.
Europe’s leaders rush to release diesel from stockpiles as fuel-shock hangs over U.S. midterms
Europe leaders agreed Friday to release some of diesel stockpiles, pulling prices of oil down by more than 4%.
Tesla’s EV sales beat Wall Street’s expectations again, and the stock jumps
EV giant Tesla had the best three-month period for vehicle sales this year, but it was less than a year ago.
Why Western Digital and Seagate are seeing big stock drops today
Investors are worried that Toshiba will boost its production of a key AI storage product, potentially hurting the strong pricing power that Western Digital and Seagate currently enjoy.
The U.S. can’t find enough of this critical machine component to win the humanoid-robots race
Humanoid robots have the potential to revolutionize life as we know it — but the U.S. does not have a supply chain that can produce key parts.
I’m in my 20s and keep getting laid off. Should I invest in my employer’s 401(k) or look into other options?
“I have lost faith that the traditional career spanning decades at one company even exists anymore.”
TV dinner overload? The frozen-food aisle may be too crowded for its own good
Industry giant Conagra Brands has so many frozen-food items that they’re competing against each other, an analyst says.
Three reasons why this Wall Street market-making powerhouse says investors should reload on stocks now
September provided a reset for stocks, pointing to a good end to the year, says Scott Rubner
Here’s the bond-market alternative as U.S. and other developed markets debt deteriorate
Jefferies’s Christopher Wood says bonds of the Group of Seven have been in a “structural bear market” since March 2020.
Brazil is holding an election — and for the stock market, there’s more to gain than to lose, says fund manager
Were Flavio Bolsonaro to outperform current polling Sunday, an emerging-market fund manager see the opportunity for a sharp rally in stocks
Another viral AI doomsday report claims ‘it’s over.’ Why home prices could take a hit as screen-based jobs disappear
Egan-Jones has become the latest to issue a viral AI doomsday report, zeroing in on difficulties facing screen-based workers and the housing market.
Amazon is hiking chip-rental prices and reportedly moving Nvidia processors off the balance sheet
In a sign of the financing crunch facing the hyperscalers financing the AI revolution, Amazon has announced it is raising prices on how much it charges to rent high-performance microchips as it reportedly is going to sell and then lease back Nvidia chips.
Famed former Boston Celtics commentator lists sunny Boston penthouse for $1.5 million
A piece of sports history has officially hit the market, with former Boston Celtics commentator Mike Gorman listing his Boston penthouse for $1.495 million.
I’m 71 and still working. I earn $108,000 a year. Am I doing the right thing?
“I have $152,000 in my IRA and Roth accounts.”
Here’s who’s joining the S&P 500 in the index’s latest shakeup
Twilio gets the nod, as current component Warner Bros Discovery is due to merger with Paramount.
The hidden silver lining of high interest rates: safer, cheaper retirement income
Annuity payout rates are closely tied to interest rates
Nike’s troubles are mounting, and sales could fall further
The company has faced struggles in China and in its sneaker business.
The stock market is anything but normal right now — and these charts show it
The S&P 500 is trading just shy of record territory, even as most individual stocks are struggling.
Here’s how much more groceries, clothing and household appliances could cost as diesel prices keep surging
Here’s a breakdown of how much more households items could cost due to a diesel premium
Republicans sabotaged their own bill to prevent people in Congress from trading stocks. Why?
There are two possibilities. Both of them are bad.
Bond yields suddenly retreat from recent highs as buyers step back into the Treasury market
There’s a tug of war going on in the U.S. Treasury market right now
The Treasury Department started Trump accounts for 60 million kids — but families still have to take this step if they want one
Here’s what parents seeking the $1,000 seed money for their child need to know.
Financial stocks are falling below a key chart level to warn the worst is yet to come
Financial stocks have struggled over the past several weeks, and it’s becoming clear the decline may not be over.
This silent alarm in the bond market tells you which stocks to buy and which to avoid
Widening credit spreads send an important signal that investors should heed about which stocks to buy and which to avoid
Trump’s SEC wants to allow fund managers to charge extra fees for better performance. Here’s why it’s a terrible idea
Think twice before embracing any new fund with high performance-related fees in your 401(k).
This couple took out an adjustable-rate mortgage when rates were over 8%. Here’s how it worked out
Adjustable-rate mortgages have made a comeback as mortgage rates surge and buyers seek relief from high housing costs.
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg is coming for Apple’s empire
Apple has a grip on consumer technology through its iPhone business, but Meta is betting that the AI era warrants different types of hardware.
30-year mortgage rate posts biggest jump in four years
Mortgage rates surged to roughly a three-year high, a fresh setback for an already depressed housing market.
Tesla’s delivery report is just around the corner. Expect a sales drop
Investors have become less interested in Tesla’s EV business lately, but Friday’s report still has the potential to be market-moving.
U.S. manufacturers say inflation is bad and not getting any better
American manufacturers are expanding and have plenty of new orders, but high energy prices and new Trump tariffs appear to be blocking even faster growth.
September jobs report may show labor market is on the mend — but it’s far from cured
The U.S. job market has been stuck in what economists call a low-hire, low fire mode for the past two years — and the September employment report is likely to be in line with this unusual trend.
More than 10 million older adults are now living in poverty as Social Security cuts loom: ‘I don’t know how anyone is making it’
Even seniors with savings are struggling to get by
The latest oil-price shock rippling through the economy is a refining crisis — not a crude crisis
‘We’re solving the crude dilemma, but we are not solving the product dilemma’
Meta, ServiceNow and these 7 other tech stocks could lead the next leg of the AI trade
Deutsche Bank analysts just shared their top stock picks in the tech sector for the remainder of the year.
The stock market is a hollow tree that could be about to snap, warns bond king Gundlach
Stocks are facing a lot of issues right now, even if investors think everything looks great on the surface warns DoubleLine Capital’s Jeffrey Gundlach.
Oracle has reportedly signed a $7 billion deal with Tencent. It could provide relief for the troubled stock
Tencent signed a five-year deal which allows it to access artificial-intelligence chips not previously available in the country, according to the Financial Times.
France’s bond market is stumbling. Should Americans care?
As French bond yields rise, is it a threat to the U.S.?
Retail investors are aggressively piling into this bold contrarian bet through one ETF
After a harrowing third quarter for Treasurys and as the stock market stalls , bond yields at multi-decade highs are attracting retail investors into fixed-income ETFs..
My wife never went back to work after raising our kids. Do I have to share my retirement savings 50/50?
“For 14 years I have gotten up every morning and gone to work while she has been free to pursue whatever interested her.”
Angelina Jolie sells L.A. mansion with illustrious Hollywood history for $24.75 million
Angelina Jolie has sold her enormous Los Angeles estate for $24.75 million—months after putting the opulent property on the market and confessing she wants to leave the U.S. for good.
Cars have become unaffordable for many Americans. Here’s what the numbers show
At today’s prices and rates, even the average used vehicle can exceed some commonly used affordability measures.
Google shows it’s not out of the AI race just yet
The company’s Gemini 4 Argon announcement shows Google is back with the pack when it comes to cutting-edge AI models.
A brutal September for bonds points to an even darker October
September has been a brutal month for the bond market. If history is any guide, October might be even worse.
U.S. bond yields post biggest jump in a generation as global rout rattles investors
Yields in the global bond market have risen with startling speed over the past few months, and the more than $30 trillion market for U.S. government debt certainly hasn’t been immune.
Paramount’s mega debt sale reveals how higher bond yields are squeezing corporate America
‘Over the near term, we expect supply to fall off, unless someone has to borrow,’ says Invesco’s Matt Brill
Billionaires like Ken Griffin are doling out tons of money to prove that a college degree still matters
Despite questions swirling around colleges and universities, Griffin’s $3 billion donation to Carnegie Mellon University is one of many from billionaires to colleges this year
After I sold TOMS Shoes for $400 million I was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder — and it almost cost me everything
Most people land in a psychiatrist’s office because something happened: a loss, a breakup, the end of a career.
Why the ‘Halloween Indicator’ isn’t working — and what smart investors are doing instead
Followers of ‘sell in May and go away’ have lost out on a stock rally
These bond strategies can help you get a safe 5% return on your cash
With U.S. Treasury yields on the rise, financial planners say they’re seeing a growing interest in bonds, especially among investors looking to secure fixed income in retirement.
Trump touts economic wins in battleground states — like a $54 billion Alaskan pipeline — as the midterms draw closer
President Donald Trump is spending time this week talking up big job-creating projects in battleground states.
Former NFL players are nearly four times as likely to die with brain damage. Is it time to boycott football?
New research says the problem is worse than we thought.
The U.S. economy is defying gravity. Here’s all the good news
Wall Street just got a health check on the U.S. economy — and almost all the news was positive.