Portfolio manager with 50 years of experience shares 1970s bear-market lesson, and three stocks to buy now

A previous version of this column gave the incorrect date for the Fed policy decision. The story has been corrected. Investors looking at their screens this morning might feel a bit of relief, with oi...

This is the minimum amount of money you should have in savings, pros say

How much money should you have saved? Getty Images/iStockphoto You probably know the emergency fund ‘rule’ — save anywhere from 3-9 months of expenses to cover a potential unexpected expense. And whil...

Boeing receives order for up to 35 737 MAX planes from new Caribbean airline Arajet

Boeing Co. BA, -0.40% said Monday that it has received and order for 20 737 MAX planes from the new Caribbean airline Arajet. The order for the 737-8-200 model plane includes options to buy an additio...

What a Russia debt default would mean for financial markets as Ukraine invasion continues

The threat of a Russian default on sovereign debt is seen near, but investors so far aren’t panicking over any potential hit to global financial markets. “While a default would be symbolic, it seems u...

Nokia stock rallies after Raymond James says it’s OK to buy now

The U.S.-listed shares of Nokia Corp. got a boost Monday, after Raymond James analyst Simon Leopold upgraded the Finland-based network infrastructure company, citing an improving competitive position ...

Fed to hike interest rates Wednesday, undeterred by lack of visibility on Russia-Ukraine war’s impact

On Saturday, a strong late winter storm caused havoc on the East Coast, particularly in Pennsylvania, with drivers experiencing severely reduced visibility as winds blew snow across the roads. Speed l...

Alibaba stock sinks toward 6-year low as China ADRs take another dive

The U.S.-listed shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. BABA, -6.68% sank 4.6% toward a six-year low in premarket trading Monday, as the China-based e-commerce giant continues to suffer from a broad sell...

Hang Seng slumps 3% over COVID lockdown worries, oil falls as Russian attacks in Ukraine intensify

BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks were mixed in Asia and oil prices fell Monday as uncertainty over the war in Ukraine and persistently high inflation kept investors guessing about what lies ahead. Tokyo and Sydn...

Dow books fifth straight week of losses as Biden says allies trying to avoid World War III

U.S. stocks closed lower Friday, with all three major benchmarks booking another week of losses, after President Joe Biden called for a suspension of normal trade relations with Russia as part of sanc...

Russia’s stock market to remain closed for another week

Russia’s stock market will remain closed this coming week, March 14-18, the country’s central bank said Saturday. However, the central bank said the foreign exchange market, money market and repo mark...

The world’s largest asset manager and a big bond fund are reported to be early losers from the war in Ukraine

As Wall Street assesses the damage to balance sheets resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the world’s largest asset manager and a big bond fund are reported to be early losers. BlackRock BLK, ...

Gold back above $2,000 on Russia-Ukraine war, as annual U.S. inflation rate climbs to a 40-year high

Gold futures climbed back above the key $2,000 mark on Thursday as Russia ramped up its attack on Ukraine and a reading on the annual U.S. inflation rate climbed to a 40-year high. Strength in prices ...

Mortgage rates rise as Russia’s war in Ukraine stokes volatility. Experts say the short-term uncertainty over rates could continue

After two consecutive weeks of declines, mortgage rates have moved higher once again. Where they will go in the short term, though, largely depends on what happens overseas. Mortgage rates could fall ...

EBay CEO outlines new digital wallet, storage facility as part of long-term strategy

It was a coming out of sorts for eBay Inc. CEO Jamie Iannone at the company’s investor day on Thursday. In his first meeting with analysts since taking over the top spot at eBay EBAY, -4.39% nearly tw...

American Express stock a rare Dow gainer, after dividend raised by 21%

Shares of American Express Co. AXP, -1.00% rose 0.3% in morning trading Thursday, to buck the selloff in its financial peers and the broader stock market, after the credit card and travel-related serv...

Applied Materials stock surges after setting new $6 billion repurchase program, increasing dividend

Shares of Applied Materials Inc. AMAT, -1.06% surged 3.6% in premarket trading Friday, after the semiconductor-equipment maker nearly doubled its repurchase authorization and boosted its dividend by 8...

SEC-targeted Chinese companies slump; Yum China warns of 2024 delisting risk

Shares of Chinese companies flagged for possible delisting in the U.S. slid in Hong Kong and Shanghai trading Friday, a move that analysts said highlighted geopolitical tensions but would have little ...

4 of the top 100 financial advisers on the best money advice they’ve gotten

Often, advisers have received tips from mentors and colleagues to help them successfully conduct business, grow wealth and interact with their investors. Getty Images When it comes to investing and ma...

Whether or not a bottom is in, here’s what will ride to the stock market’s rescue over 12 months, one strategist forecasts

So, is this it? After the powerful 2.6% rebound for the S&P 500 SPX, -0.43% on Wednesday, is the bottom in? Arguing yes is Mark Newton, head of technical strategy at Fundstrat, who notes that whil...

Rivian stock falls more than 12% after EV maker loses more than $2 billion, trims production targets

An earlier version of this report had incorrect quarterly loss figures for Rivian. It has been corrected. Rivian Automotive Inc. lost more than $2 billion in the fourth quarter, saying that supply-cha...

DocuSign stock has lost its pandemic gains, and is plunging again after weak forecast

The pandemic gains for DocuSign Inc. shares have already disappeared, and the stock is still moving lower. DocuSign DOCU, -4.25% shares sank more than 15% in after-hours trading Thursday, following an...

Oracle stock drops after earnings fall short of Wall Street’s forecast

Oracle Corp. shares fell in the extended session Thursday after the database-software company’s earnings missed Wall Street estimates. Oracle  ORCL, +0.72% shares fell as much as 8% after hours, follo...

6 financial advisers on how they’re handling their investments amid inflation

Amid high inflation, here’s what financial planners are personally doing with their money. Getty Images/iStockphoto The rate of U.S. inflation hit 7.9% in February, according to government data releas...

12 dividend stocks paying at least 3.5% that are well-suited for high inflation

Investors may have turned for a moment from Russia’s aggression in Ukraine to energy and supply shortages in the U.S. that are producing high inflation. With purchasing power crumbling, patient invest...

Portillo’s stock slides after earnings miss

Portillo’s Inc. PTLO, -6.90% shares fell 6.2% in Thursday premarket trading after the Chicago-style restaurant chain reported a fourth-quarter earnings miss. Net loss totaled $18.6 million, or 5...

FuelCell stock sinks after wider-than-expected loss, while revenue more than doubles to top forecasts

Shares of FuelCell Energy Inc. FCEL, +0.16% sank 9.0% in premarket trading Thursday, after the maker of fuel cells for clean electric power generation reported a wider-than-expected fiscal first-quart...

JD.com stock falls after swinging to net loss, while adjusted profit topped expectations

Shares of JD.com Inc. JD, +6.32% sank 6.5% toward a near two-year low in premarket trading Thursday, after the China-based e-commerce reported fourth-quarter swung to a net loss but saw adjusted profi...

CrowdStrike stock surges 15% on strong outlook, earnings beat

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. shares surged in the extended session Wednesday after the cybersecurity company’s forecast for the year came in well ahead of what Wall Street was expecting. CrowdStrike  CRW...

The most expensive state for car insurance — plus what it costs in every state

One survey from NerdWallet finds that switching car insurance could save good drivers about $417 a year. Adobe Stock (New Africa) There’s no doubt that car insurance is expensive — NerdWallet reveals ...

PayPal ‘is not broken,’ but stock still gets a downgrade

PayPal Holdings Inc. was already in the middle of a business transition, and now the changing macroeconomic climate adds a new component to the financial technology company’s ability to achieve its ai...

Planning to retire? Don’t get hit with a surprise tax bill for this common mistake

How much of your salary is withheld from your paycheck affects what you receive, or owe, at tax time – with the wrong number selected, you could be in for quite a surprise.  Retirement Tip of the Week...

12 stocks in clean energy, fossil fuels and uranium expected to keep soaring — up to 79% from here

The tragedy in Ukraine is having an economic effect on people all over the world as energy prices rise and other supply sources are disrupted. For investors, the day-to-day action is unpredictable. Bu...