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25
2023-09
Dow Jones Newswires: China Evergrande shares fall after developer scraps restructuring plan
China Evergrande's shares fell early Monday after the property developer scrapped a $35 billion debt-restructuring plan designed to ensure its survival and said it is unable to issue new debt.
25
2023-09
Dow Jones Newswires: Qantas warns first-half fuel bill could jump by A$200 million
Qantas Airways said its fuel bill for the first half of fiscal 2024 could increase by 200 million Australian dollars (US$128.82 million) due to higher oil prices and a lower Australian dollar.
24
2023-09
The way I'm thinking about stocks makes them winners no matter what the Fed or bonds do
We've been stuck in a period of "wrongness" to make up a word that defines how ridiculously incorrect almost everyone who talks about stocks has been.
24
2023-09
What's Worth Streaming: What’s new on Max in October 2023 — and what’s leaving
Get ready for new seasons of 'The Gilded Age,' 'Our Flag Means Death,' 'Doom Patrol' and more
24
2023-09
What's Worth Streaming: Everything coming to Amazon’s Prime Video and Freevee in October 2023
Get ready for the slasher-comedy 'Totally Killer,' new seasons of 'Upload' and 'Bosch: Legacy' and much more
24
2023-09
Congress remains divided on budget negotiations as government shutdown looms: “Our financial ship is sinking”
If Congress does not reach an agreement before 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, the government will shut down.
24
2023-09
Market Snapshot: Stock investors face a wall of worry into the year-end, creating the need for protection
Rising oil prices, ongoing labor strikes, a potential U.S. government shutdown, and the resumption of student-loan payments are among the risks for investors.
24
2023-09
Are you overindulging your kids? Ask yourself these 4 questions
When your child is having a meltdown in the grocery store aisle, it can be hard to not appease them. However, overindulgence can have long-term consequences.
24
2023-09
Earnings Watch: How much are customers treating themselves? Shoes, skiing, wine and fancy groceries are in focus with this week’s earnings
The tail end of the second-quarter earnings season lies ahead, but the companies reporting results will offer a check-in with a wealthier consumer.
24
2023-09
This Southern city is the No. 1 place to start your own business
LinkedIn identified the top U.S. metro areas seeing the biggest growth in new companies over the last year.
24
2023-09
I took a 2-day vow of silence and stopped using my phone—here's the No. 1 thing it taught me about happiness
Inspired by the University of Pennsylvania "monk class," I put my phone in a drawer and stopped talking for 48 hours. It helped me learn a lesson on happiness.
24
2023-09
Median household incomes grew in 16 states and D.C. in 2022—see where they increased the most
The national median household income dropped by $1,750 between 2021 and 2022, but residents in these 16 states and D.C. actually saw their incomes rise.
24
2023-09
Verizon's CEO swears by a simple 1-question morning routine: It gets you into the 'right mood and right energy'
Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg says he's asked himself the same question every morning since 2009, and it's made him a better boss. Here's how.
23
2023-09
Weekend Sip: This honey-flavored gin makes the perfect Bee’s Knees cocktail
Some of you may be familiar with the expression, “You’re the bee’s knees.” But what about the Bee’s Knees cocktail?
23
2023-09
Mutual Funds Weekly: These money and investing tips build your portfolio up in a weak market
Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.
23
2023-09
The New York Post: UPS is using AI to prevent ‘porch pirates’ from stealing packages
Shipping giant UPS is using artificial intelligence (AI) to crack down on package theft by “porch pirates” and help consumers get what they ordered.
23
2023-09
: Can Coach Prime’s Colorado team draw a record viewership Saturday? It could be a boon for Disney.
The 3-0 University of Colorado football team is turning out to be must-see TV thus far this year with outspoken NFL legend Deion Sanders leading the Buffaloes.
23
2023-09
: Buying a starter home is 60% more expensive than renting in most major cities, report shows
The median price of an existing home hit $407,100 in August.
23
2023-09
Here’s the credit score you need to buy a home—it’s not a perfect 850
You don't need a perfect 850 credit score to qualify for most mortgages, but a higher score can save you thousands of dollars in additional interest payments.
23
2023-09
Despite all the gloom, we're buyers going into next week. These 3 things are on our radar
On tap for next week: Several important macroeconomic updates and a few key company events.
23
2023-09
30-year-old bought a ‘cheap, old’ abandoned house for $16,500—and completely transformed it: Take a look inside
Architectural historian Betsy Sweeny instantly fell in love with a 131-year-old abandoned house in Wheeling, Virginia. Here's how she renovated the dream home that she bought for just $16,500.
23
2023-09
The era of America's subminimum wage for tipped restaurant workers may be ending
Chicago is set to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped employees like servers and bartenders, with uncertain consequences for diners and restaurants.
23
2023-09
These are the U.S. states where homeowners pay the most in property taxes—California isn't in the top 5
The median U.S. property tax bill is $2,331, but it can be thousands of dollars more depending on where you live.
23
2023-09
He was inspired to be a software engineer by a Steve Jobs campus visit—his company just sold for $28 billion
Michael Baum co-founded software analytics company Splunk in 2003, two decades after Steve Jobs brought Mac computers to his college campus.
23
2023-09
Help Me Retire: I’m in my 60s with almost $1 million. My home is paid off. I’d like to move but am afraid of the high prices elsewhere: ‘Will I be OK?’
Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at [email protected]
23
2023-09
Next Avenue: ‘What I wasn’t prepared for was reality.’ How do retirees survive on Social Security alone?
Millions of people approaching retirement age have lost their savings or were unable to set money aside; here’s how they plan to get by.
22
2023-09
Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Costco, Paychex and Accenture
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday told investors what to look out for in the week ahead.
22
2023-09
: 75,000 Kaiser healthcare workers are set to strike in October, accusing management of bad-faith negotiations
Unions issued a notice of an unfair-labor-practice strike, as negotiations end ahead of a Sept. 30 contract expiration.
22
2023-09
: Pfizer maternal RSV vaccine recommended by CDC advisers
New shot aims to protect babies from a leading cause of hospitalization.
22
2023-09
: Block’s stock falls toward longest losing streak in 20 months
Block shares were headed for their longest losing streak in nearly 20 months Friday as the company prepares to undergo a management transition.
22
2023-09
: A 96-year-old federal judge is fighting to keep her job
As Americans debate whether President Joe Biden, 80, is too old to run for a second term, a 96-year-old federal appeals court judge is fighting to keep her job.
22
2023-09
Brett Arends's ROI: ‘I’m 32, married with two kids, and I’ve blown half my 401(k) on my cars. Am I screwed?’
Meet someone worrying about the wrong things when it comes to his retirement
22
2023-09
The Tell: Investors dump equities at the fastest pace since December as ‘higher-for-longer’ rates raise recession risks: BofA
Investors sell stocks at a pace not seen in over nine months in the week to Wednesday, as fears that interest rates will stay higher for longer darken the outlook for the economy and risk assets, say strategists at Bank of America Global Research.
22
2023-09
: Unity updates fee structure in apology to game developers
Unity updated its new fee structure Friday in an apology to game developers, announcing a revenue share/engagement option that will go into effect in 2024.
22
2023-09
The Ratings Game: HSBC says Walmart best retailer it covers: ‘Size matters in retail’
HSBC named Walmart its favorite of a group of seven U.S. retailers in a new report on Friday, and said Dollar General Corp. is its least favorite.
22
2023-09
The Ratings Game: Instacart’s stock dips below IPO price again, but it’s still too expensive, analyst says
Shares of Instacart dipped below the key $30 level for a third straight day, but they still have to fall a lot further to turn one analyst bullish.
22
2023-09
Financial Crime: State of corruption: from Bridgegate to gold bars, New Jersey has a long history of political scandal
N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez’s indictment on bribery charges is the latest for a state plagued by corruption scandals
22
2023-09
Retirement Weekly: What a government shutdown would do to Social Security payments
Failure to approve a budget is different than hitting the government’s debt ceiling
22
2023-09
Retirement Weekly: Is an inherited IRA the best option when a spouse dies?
The spouse's age will guide your choice
22
2023-09
Retirement Weekly: 3 ways 401(k) savers can stay confident during challenging times
The number of workers who see inflation as a barrier to saving for retirement has increased significantly
22
2023-09
Market Extra: U.S. dollar heads for first ‘golden cross’ since July 2021, signaling more trouble for stocks ahead
The U.S. dollar is completing its first "golden cross" since July 2021, which can signal that the greenback is going higher and more problems for stocks.
22
2023-09
The Moneyist: ‘I’ve sacrificed my career’: My husband and I may divorce soon, but he will inherit $1 million. How do I make sure I get half?
‘He plays golf. I stay home. He gets a promotion. I take our child to birthday parties and after-school activities.’
22
2023-09
In One Chart: Households pounce on $25 trillion Treasury market as yields jump
Higher yields in the $25 trillion U.S. Treasury market are a hit with households since the Federal Reserve began aggressively raising interest rates.
22
2023-09
The Margin: The restaurant behind David Brooks’s viral $78 Newark Airport meal is serving the same burger dish for just $17.78
The New Jersey restaurant operator is now offering the 'D Brooks Special' at its Trenton location. Yes, the booze is included.
22
2023-09
Top Ten: How to protect your portfolio if you expect the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to jump to 6%
Also, housing costs and a possible mistake by the Fed, how long high CD rates might last, an interview with Palantir's CEO and an investment case for Micron.
22
2023-09
Brett Arends's ROI: This quiet crisis, unfolding now, is the future of Social Security and Medicare
Teachers, firefighters, cops and other public employees are retiring. They need the money they were promised.
22
2023-09
Key Words: Record-low poverty was fleeting, PPP was a ‘waste of money,’ and more lessons from the U.S. pandemic response
"In the long run, we’re building evidence about which policies work and which policies don't" to help alleviate poverty, one expert says.
22
2023-09
The Fed: Bowman says Fed needs to raise interest rates higher to curb inflation
Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said it "will likely be appropriate" to raise interest rates further "because inflation is still too high."
22
2023-09
: ‘If we do nothing, Social Security will be bankrupt in 10 years,’ Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says
Republican candidate Nikki Haley wants to raise retirement age, limit benefits for some, to save Social Security
22
2023-09
Corporations say they have a new No. 1 risk, and they're spending big to defeat it
Covid and inflation dominated corporate fears in recent years, but now companies say government regulation has returned as the biggest threat to business.
22
2023-09
: The new obstacle to climate innovation: activists
Climate activists' increasingly aggressive and public criticisms of climate-conscious businesses are having the opposite intended effect.
22
2023-09
: More than 236,000 global tech workers have been laid off so far this year
Networking giant Cisco Systems Inc. will lay off 350 employees in Silicon Valley next month
22
2023-09
: Twitter and Threads users are spending less time on those services
X had an average of 21 million daily active users in the U.S. in the first half of September, down from around 22 million in July but a slight uptick from 20 million in the last week of August.
22
2023-09
: Costco ‘on a roll’, boosted by back-to-school, according to foot traffic data
“Costco Wholesale is on a roll,” writes Shira Petrack of analytics company Placer.ai
22
2023-09
Credit card losses are rising at the fastest pace since the Great Financial Crisis
Goldman Sachs predicts credit card losses will continue to climb through the end of 2024 or early 2025 for most issuers.
22
2023-09
: How Deion Sanders is making a lot of people around him rich
‘Coach Prime’ is seizing the moment at Colorado, and so are his players and the school
22
2023-09
: Regulator blocks bid to launch U.S. political-betting site
CFTC issued an order Friday blocking Kalshi exchange from issuing event contracts based on who will control the U.S. Senate and House after the 2024 elections.
22
2023-09
This is 'the single most important' AI skill to learn, says tech expert: 'You can learn the basics in 2 hours'
Employers want AI-savvy workers right now, says Anant Agarwal, chief platform officer of education tech company 2U — especially ones with a particular skill.
22
2023-09
The Fed: Fed’s Collins doesn’t rule out more interest-rate hikes
Boston Fed chief Collins said interest rates could go higher and that they're likely to stay "higher, and for longer, than previous projections had suggested."
22
2023-09
Jim Cramer says the strong 2023 rebound in Meta Platforms stock isn't over yet
The run in Meta Platforms (META) shares has not reached the finish line yet, CNBC's Jim Cramer said Friday.
22
2023-09
Economic Report: U.S. economy loses momentum toward end of summer, S&P surveys show
The U.S. economy lost momentum toward the end of summer as rising interest rates and still-high inflation took a bite out of growth, S&P surveys showed.
22
2023-09
Here are the 13 stocks Jim Cramer is watching, including Amazon, Oracle and Nike
Here are some of the tickers on my radar for Friday, Sept. 22, taken directly from my reporter's notebook.
22
2023-09
Market Extra: Here’s what Germany should be called instead of the ‘sick man of Europe,’ says Deutsche Bank
Germany has unfairly earned a resurgence of an old nickname, the "sick man of Europe," says Deutsche Bank
22
2023-09
: 4 tips to save money on airport food so you don’t pull a David Brooks
The New York Times columnist went viral for complaining he spent $78 on his meal in Newark Airport. Here’s how travel experts save dough when they’re on the go.
22
2023-09
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Stocks head toward another losing week, while Apple launches iPhone 15.
22
2023-09
: Palantir’s CEO has this message for skeptics and believers alike
Palantir has become a polarizing stock in the artificial-intelligence era, but its CEO says AI isn't a 'hype cycle' for the companies actually delivering.
22
2023-09
Futures Movers: Crude oil prices climb after Russia bans gas and diesel exports
Oil prices climbed on Friday, trading near the highest level in 10 months seen earlier this week, after news Thursday that Russia has banned the export of diesel and gasoline which has pushed up prices in Europe.
22
2023-09
Cash accounts are paying more than 5% in interest—but 'don't load up on it,' says money expert
A series of interest rate hikes mean that cash equivalents come with decent yields. But that doesn't necessarily mean they should be part of your portfolio.
22
2023-09
: Nikola’s stock extends pullback after convertible-debt offering
Nikola's stock dropped Friday toward a fourth-straight loss, after the electric vehicle maker disclosed a convertible debt offering.
22
2023-09
: GOP debate: What time it starts, who’ll be on stage
The Republican presidential candidates are set to debate for a second time on Wednesday in California. Here's what you need to know.
22
2023-09
The 'Great IPO Reopening' may be on hold: rising rates and weaker stocks are a killer
Cash-strapped unicorns have three choices: raise additional capital in the private markets, merge or be bought out; move into the public markets.
22
2023-09
MarketWatch First Take: Tech money is finally flowing again, and it may be just the beginning
When the financial fantasyland of 2021 came to an end, tech's rivers of cash dried up. But money is beginning to stream once again, and a flood could be near.
22
2023-09
Key Words: Chris Christie fires back at Donald Trump as the Republican race heats up in New Hampshire
The former New Jersey governor said Trump should attend the Republican presidential debates instead of posting on his Truth Social site
22
2023-09
Metals Stocks: Gold prices slightly higher after worst day in nearly two months
Gold prices recovered some ground on Friday, paring some of their losses from their worst day in nearly two months on Thursday as markets looked to finish a roller-coaster week on a quieter note.
22
2023-09
Beth Pinsker: Should I let my kid take an $80,000-a-year gamble on college financial aid with an early decision application?
There’s a lot of pressure to commit to one school, but this year, there’s no good way to know how much it will cost.
22
2023-09
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: AstraZeneca, Wayfair, Alibaba and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.
22
2023-09
Market Extra: A major stock-market shift that Wall Street has been waiting for all year is finally starting. But can it last?
The rest of the U.S. stock market is starting to finally take cues from highflying technology names that drove much of this year's rally.
22
2023-09
The Ratings Game: Arm’s stock is not a buy at current levels, another analyst says
Arm's stock hasn't gotten much love since it debuted last week, as another Wall Street broker advised investors on Friday not to buy at current levels.
22
2023-09
: Merck and Eisai say two lung-cancer trials failed to meet their main goals
Two late-stage trials of a treatment for a certain type of non-small lung cancer failed to meet their primary goals, the companies said Friday.
22
2023-09
Market Extra: This credit gauge shows investors still have risk appetite, despite recession fears
Investors in U.S. corporate bonds are betting on resilience for the U.S. economy, despite the Federal Reserve indicating borrower costs could stay high in 2024.
22
2023-09
: Amazon to add limited ads to Prime Video starting in early 2024
U.S. consumers will have the option to pay an extra $2.99 a month to remain ad-free.
22
2023-09
Need to Know: Bill Ackman says go short the long bond. Here’s why.
Long term Treasury yields will go higher on more supply, less demand and stubborn inflation, says hedge fund manager Bill Ackman
22
2023-09
: The Fed’s inflation read is dead wrong. That’s why a 2024 downturn looms, says professor who pioneered popular recession predictor
Campbell Harvey, a Duke University finance professor, says the Fed's read on inflation is out of whack, making a recession likely.
22
2023-09
Monthly Meeting Q&A with Jim Cramer on 20 stocks in everything from tech to health care to retail
During the September Monthly Meeting, we answered questions directly from Investing Club members.
22
2023-09
Bond Report: ‘Hurricane’ in bond markets relents slightly as yields dip
Bond yields eased slightly on Friday, after a turbulent week on signs the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high for an extended period of time.
22
2023-09
: India to be added to JPMorgan’s emerging-market bond index
India will be added to JPMorgan's emerging market government bond index next year, paving the way for more foreign inflows to the number-five economy.
22
2023-09
Movers & Shakers: Scholastic stock tumbles on loss, Activision share rises on Microsoft deal news and more moving stocks
Activision Blizzard, AstraZeneca, Scholastic, Faraday Futures, Alibaba and NIO were the most active stocks ahead of Friday's market open.
22
2023-09
Market Snapshot: S&P 500 futures point higher for first time since Fed’s higher-for-longer message
U.S. stock futures were mostly higher Friday for the first time since the Federal Reserve hiked its interest-rate forecast for next year.
22
2023-09
NerdWallet: Packing hacks for travelers who like to buy souvenirs
With these three packing tips, you can avoid overpacking and make room for souvenirs, too.
22
2023-09
Kelley Blue Book: The 2024 Ford Maverick review: A versatile compact pickup that’s good for work and play
The impressive 2024 Ford Maverick powers its way to the top of our compact pickup ratings with its many talents. Pricing starts at $23,400.
22
2023-09
Next Avenue: If your medication seems less effective over time, here’s why, and what you can do about it
Many older adults who have been on medications start noticing the prescription isn’t doing what it once did or may create sudden side effects.
22
2023-09
Europe Markets: JPMorgan says there may be many oil crises this decade as it lifts rating on energy stocks
JPMorgan on Friday pounded the table for energy stocks, as higher-for-longer interest rates further squeezes the flow of capital into new supply.
22
2023-09
: American Airlines becomes latest to find unapproved replacement parts: report
The airline industry has been on a worldwide hunt to find spare parts for jet engines that were sold using unapproved documents.
22
2023-09
Dow Jones Newswires: U.K. consumer confidence improves to highest level since January 2022
Consumer confidence in the U.K. improved in September to the most optimistic level in more than a year and a half, a signal of improving prospects for the country's economy and that pressures on household spending could be easing, according to a survey published Friday.
22
2023-09
MarketWatch First Take: By buying Splunk, Cisco is closer to becoming a software company
Cisco's plan for 50% of its revenue to come from software by fiscal 2025 is still on track
22
2023-09
Dow Jones Newswires: Nippon Television acquires iconic animation company Studio Ghibli
Nippon Television Holdings shares rose sharply Friday morning following its plan to acquire shares in Studio Ghibli to make the animation powerhouse a subsidiary.
22
2023-09
Dow Jones Newswires: Japan’s overall consumer prices continued to rise more than 3% in August
Japan's overall consumer prices rose 3.2% from a year earlier in August, staying above the Bank of Japan's inflation target for 2%, government data showed Friday.
22
2023-09
: UAW strike: Additional walkouts could be announced Friday
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is scheduled to announce at 10 a.m. Eastern time Friday where the union's members will strike next starting at noon if no significant progress is made in negotiations with the Big Three.
21
2023-09
Dow Jones Newswires: Faraday Future’s top execs agree to salary deduction, stock-purchase agreement plan
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric said on Thursday that several of its executives have voluntarily entered into salary deduction and stock purchase agreement plan.
21
2023-09
: Adidas CEO has apologized for remarks about Kanye West, ADL head says
Adidas Chief Executive Bjorn Gulden has apologized for recent remarks downplaying rapper Kanye West's anti-Semitic rants last year.