Wall Street is looking a little less surefooted as a new week begins, with oil sliding as fresh COVID lockdowns in China adding to a hefty worry pile. Bonds continue to slump as well. But maybe don’t ...
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Larry Fink says globalization is over — Here’s what it means for the markets
BlackRock founder Larry Fink declared that the Russia-Ukraine war is bringing the era of globalization to an end, but investors should keep in mind that the global economy and the financial system can...
How Putin’s War Made These 3 Fertilizer Producers Hot Stocks
Illustration by Elias Stein Text size Since Russia invaded Ukraine, shares of Saskatoon, Canada’s Nutrien , the Western Hemisphere’s top fertilizer maker, have climbed 37%. The Energy Select Sector SP...
Credit Suisse Warns of $500 Million Hit From Billionaire’s Lawsuit
Credit Suisse CS 0.49% Group AG is expected to pay around $500 million after losing a lawsuit brought by a Georgian billionaire who claimed the bank mismanaged his money. Credit Suisse has spent years...
Edward ‘Ned’ Johnson, Former Fidelity CEO and Fund Pioneer, Dies
Text size Edward “‘Ned” Johnson III built Fidelity Investments into a giant financial services firm. Neal Hamberg/Bloomberg News Edward “Ned” Johnson III, who built Fidelity Investme...
It’s the beginning of the end of globalization, say BlackRock’s Larry Fink and Oaktree’s Howard Marks
“The magnitude of Russia’s actions will play out for decades to come and mark a turning point in the world order of geopolitics, macroeconomic trends, and capital markets.” That was Larry Fink, CEO of...
Warren Buffett Does Deal Making Differently. Alleghany Acquisition Shows How.
Text size Warren Buffett Drew Angerer/Getty Images When it comes to acquisitions, Warren Buffett does things differently, and Berkshire Hathaway ’s deal on Monday for Alleghany illustrates his unique ...
‘Not the Best Look From Vanguard’: Community Conversations
Readers can’t get enough of a story about a lawsuit filed against the indexing giant. In fact, the story generated record traffic for Barron’s Advisor (in less than 48 hours). Other stories that are s...
A Food Crisis Is Looming. This Fertilizer Stock Stands to Gain.
Text size The invasion of Ukraine could be one of the most disruptive events in the food and agricultural supply chain in decades. Louai Beshara/AFP via Getty Images Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, its ...
‘Where should I live and what am I going to do?’ Retirement advice we’re not getting from financial advisers
Retirement is one of the Top 10 most stressful life events, according to the psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe. As someone who recently began unretirement (or semiretirement), I concur. But...
Dealers are desperate to get their hands on your leased car—how you might make that pay off
That car you leased three years ago probably has become a cash cow. But deciding what to do with that equity — and what to drive next — has become confusing. Before the car market was turned upside do...
Constellation Energy Is a Buy at Goldman Sachs. Here’s Why.
Text size Constellation is one of the largest carbon-free energy generators in the country, relying on a mix of hydro, wind, solar, and nuclear energy. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Shares of Constellation...
Investors Sue Vanguard After Target Date Funds’ Big Tax Bill
Three investors are suing Vanguard Group for alleged negligence and breach of fiduciary duty, saying that changes the company made to target date retirement funds resulted in “massive tax bills” for i...
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...
Want to Buy a Retirement Retreat? Here Are Some Risks and Costs to Consider.
Dreamstime Text size For 35 years, financial planner Harold Evensky watched clients retreat regularly to vacation homes, enjoying serene beaches or mountains and the joy of family gatherings. And befo...
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, ...
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...
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 ...
How the Federal Reserve could cut its near $9 trillion balance sheet as it fights inflation
Slimming down might be the trickiest part after two years of the pandemic. As the Federal Reserve looks to shrink its near $9 trillion balance sheet to help cool U.S. inflation pegged at a 40-year hig...
‘I think we’re going to see some spectacular returns,’ says ARK’s Cathie Wood
“Given our expectations for growth in these new technologies, I think we’re going to see some spectacular returns.” That was the chief executive officer of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood, who gave an optimis...
Morgan Stanley Hires 2 Advisors From J.P. Morgan
Morgan Stanley hired two advisors from J.P. Morgan Securities, the brokerage arm of JPMorgan Chase. Advisors Mark Horowitz and Joel Bodner previously managed approximately $750 million in client asset...
Carl Icahn Slashes Stake in Occidental Petroleum
Text size These disclosures are from 13Ds filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 13Ds are filed within 10 days of an entity’s attaining more than 5% in any class of a company’s securities....
C3.ai increases full-year revenue outlook, but stock dips
Shares of C3.ai Inc. were headed lower in after-hours trading Wednesday, though the maker of artificial-intelligence software reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings results and raised its ...
‘They all promise to help’ but no financial adviser seems to offer what I need. I have two 401ks, Roth accounts and real estate, and want a one-time plan for managing my money myself. Can you help?
Looking for a financial planner who works for a flat fee? Here’s some advice on how to do it. Getty Images Question: I have done a lot of research to find a fiduciary, but the bottom line is I have ye...
3 simple rules for cushioning yourself against inflation
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Inflation — the rise in consumer prices — is a slow erosion of your money over time. Before 2021, the U.S. hadn’t seen annual core inflation m...
Is Now the Time to Buy or Sell? 7 Stocks to Consider During Turbulent Times.
I asked two market strategists whether U.S. investors should buy stocks here despite the pall of war in Ukraine. One says definitely, and the other says to hold off. Both are convincing. This is why I...
Stock market investors are in the danger zone. This all-weather investing strategy offers protection
We’re in a period of high inflation, with a war disrupting energy markets and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. The murky outlook calls for a multiyear cycle of central-bank policy moves tha...