One of the many challenges facing the Federal Reserve is that the labor force participation rate is still lower than it was before the pandemic. The fewer workers in the jobs market, the more wages wi...
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Dow on verge of a ‘golden cross,’ even as BlackRock predicts historic recession
Despite worries about inflation and an impending recession, there is at least one sign that some bullish market technical analysts might latch onto. An upbeat golden cross appears to be forming in the...
CVS Wants to Be a Healthcare Provider. So Why Doesn’t It Have Any Doctors?
Late last year, CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch unveiled a new strategy: Rather than remain simply a pit stop for toilet paper and flu shots, CVS stores would become a place that Americans—particularly old...
The Stock Market Had a Terrible Week—and Now the Fed Meeting Is on Tap
Things tend to slow down for the holidays. The stock market isn’t there yet. With Christmas just a couple of weeks away, it’s easy to look ahead to candy canes, caroling, and presents under the tree, ...
GE Healthcare Plans to Reduce Debt and Costs, Pursue Tuck-In Acquisitions
General Electric Co.’s healthcare division plans to cut debt, bring down costs and pursue tuck-in acquisitions after its spinoff in early January, finance chief Helmut Zodl said Thursday at an investo...
Legal Pressure Grows on FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried
Legal difficulties are mounting for Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX—and it doesn’t seem to be limited to the crypto exchange’s collapse last month. FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov...
DocuSign stock shoots higher after big earnings beat
Shares of DocuSign were flying higher in aftermarket action Thursday after the e-signature company topped expectations with its latest financial results. The company posted a fiscal third-quarter net ...
Verizon stock has had a tough year. Is a ‘drastic’ shakeup in order?
At a time when AT&T Inc. is winning praise for disentangling itself from recent deals, is it time for rival Verizon Communications Inc. to actually think about a merger of its own? LightShed Partn...
Costco Misses Earnings and Revenue Expectations
Costco Wholesale got a sluggish start to its new fiscal year, missing earnings and revenue expectations and sending the stock lower in after-hours trading on Thursday. Investors had been wary headed i...
AT&T has been ‘a star’ this year. Why this analyst says its stock can be one too.
AT&T Inc. has gotten itself out of its unwieldy media gamble, and the company is back to making strides in what it does best. The refined focus and wireless momentum have given the stock’s story a...
I sold my late mother’s home for $250,000. I make $80,000 and have $220,000 in student debt. I want to buy a house. Should I use all my inheritance for a down payment?
My mom passed away, and left me her house, which I just sold and will net $250,000. I’m 41 years old with no real retirement savings. I make $80,000 a year, and I am maxing out contributions to my emp...
AT&T Stock Is Now a Buy, This Analyst Says. Growth Potential Is Why.
AT&T has had a strong year, and it’s now on pace for “sustainable long-term growth,” according to Argus Research. Analyst Joseph Bonner upgraded shares of AT&T (ticker: T) to Buy from Hold and...
I’m 53, just got laid off, and wondering what to do now. I have $425K saved for retirement, $10K in an HSA, and a property I could sell for an extra $200K in cash. Is getting professional help wise?
Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I was laid off from my job of 12 years. I have a few questions about how to rearrange my future financial plan. I am 53 years old and I plan to go back to work once ...
C3.ai Completes Switch to New Business Model, as Sales Meet Street Estimates
C3.ai stock is little changed after the enterprise artificial intelligence software company posted financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended Oct. 31 that were largely in line with guidance...
Tesla has a demand problem, or so a Tesla bear says
Tesla Inc.’s recent price cuts on vehicles sold in the U.S. and China point to a possible demand problem, one that could persist into 2023 and cut down on the electric-vehicle maker’s margins. That’s ...
Dear Tax Guy: Our accountant charged us $486 for a simple gift-tax return. Why on earth would it cost so much?
We gave our daughter money towards a down payment on a home and learned we had to file a gift tax return. Our accountant charged us $486 for this. Why can’t you just add a form to your regular tax ret...
If you’re over 72 with an IRA, make sure you do this before the year ends
If you’re 72 or older, you have a crucial financial deadline approaching. By year-end, owners of individual retirement accounts (IRAs) who are 72 or older must take their required minimum distribution...
Norwegian Stock Is a Buy, Royal Caribbean Is a Sell, Says Analyst. Here’s Why.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has strong growth opportunities, while Royal Caribbean Group will be dealing with near-term funding requirements, according to a J.P. Morgan analyst. Daniel Adam assumed...
Apple downsizes, delays its autonomous car plans: report
Apple Inc. has scaled back its autonomous electric-car plans and delayed its target date until 2026, according to a new report. Bloomberg News on Tuesday reported Apple’s Project Titan has been in a s...
AT&T exec says this trend should give investors ‘confidence’
AT&T Inc. shares only registered one annual gain in the past five full calendar years. Main rivals Verizon Communications Inc. and T-Mobile US Inc. achieved the reverse, with their shares each gai...
Apple, AMD confirm they’re among TSMC’s first Arizona customers, while Intel preps for return to cutting edge in 2023
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Tim Cook confirmed at an event Tuesday that the tech giant will be one of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s first Arizona fab customers, while Intel Corp. hopes to jo...
Why Tesla Stock’s Ceiling Is Now $200. Where the Floor Might Be.
Tesla hasn’t had a lot of important fundamental news recently, which leaves the stock at the mercy of its chart. And the chart doesn’t look very good. Until something fundamental changes, Tesla (ticke...
Broadcom refuses to provide full-year outlook, cites limited visibility as it ‘scrubs’ backlog
Broadcom Inc. late Thursday gave Wall Street analysts quarterly earnings and an outlook that topped consensus estimates, hiked its dividend and recommitted to share buybacks, yet analysts kept asking ...