FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is squarely in the spotlight following his arrest in the Bahamas, but attention is also focused on the whereabouts of Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, th...
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Vanguard sees a recession in 2023 — and one ‘silver lining’ for investors
The last 12 months was a year of fast-rising inflation, fast-rising interest rates and fast-rising questions about a future recession. Prices went up while stock markets and savings account balances w...
These are the 5 most damning things FTX’s CEO has to say about Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried’s management of FTX was an “utter failure” that lacked any level of financial control and allowed his family-office trading vehicle, Alameda Research, to raid the crypto exchange’s c...
Binance and Its CEO at Risk of Criminal Charges Over AML Rules: Report
The cryptocurrency exchange Binance and executives including CEO Changpeng Zhao are at risk of U.S. criminal charges over compliance with U.S. money-laundering laws and sanctions, according to a repor...
The 4% Rule for Retirement Spending Makes a Comeback
Listen to article (2 minutes) Retirees walloped by high inflation and volatile stock and bond markets are getting some good news: The 4% spending rule—or something close to it—is back. The traditional...
Just 1 in 3 Americans understands this crucial component of planning smartly for retirement — and that lack of knowledge could prove very costly
Are you sure you’re ready to retire? No, really … are you sure? Although some 73% of American workers say they’re on track for a comfortable lifestyle in retirement, a recent report from Transamerica ...
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon reportedly hiding in Serbia
South Korean prosecutors said Monday that fugitive crypto executive Do Kwon is hiding in Serbia, according to reports. The prosecutors are working with authorities in Serbia to locate him, the Financi...
These money and investing tips can fill your portfolio with holiday cheer
Don’t miss these top money and investing features: Sign up here to get MarketWatch’s best mutual funds and ETF stories emailed to you weekly! INVESTING NEWS & TRENDS Be on guard against Wall Stree...
Netflix Stock Has Lost Almost Half Its Value. Why It Could Make a 2023 Comeback.
Netflix has had a tough run this year. But a number of Wall Street analysts are confident for a recovery in 2023, piling up bullish ratings on the stock. On Friday, Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall u...
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Buys Up More Howard Hughes Stock
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. Subsequen...
The Fed Could Drive Bitcoin to $18,000 or Unleash More Selling Pressure
Cryptocurrency prices including Bitcoin drifted slightly higher Saturday ahead of an eventful macro week for markets. Highly anticipated inflation data and a likely increase in interest rates from the...
If the bulls really were in control, these stock market sectors would be leaders right now
It’s still a bear market, according to the U.S. stock market’s sector relative strength rankings. That’s because the sectors that typically do the best at the end of bear markets have been laggards of...
The Block CEO showed ‘serious lack of judgment’ in taking loans from FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried and not disclosing them
The fallout from the implosion of FTX continues, with crypto publication The Block on Friday announcing that Michael McCaffrey has stepped down as its chief executive officer after failing to disclose...
Short selling giant Jim Chanos is still short on Coinbase, Tesla and the FOMO-investment market
Short selling giant Jim Chanos is still pretty bearish on a number of stocks including Coinbase and Tesla, he said on Thursday. In a Twitter Spaces conversation, Chanos was asked about the FTX fiasco ...
Why stock-market investors shouldn’t count on a ‘Santa Claus’ rally this year
Investors, like kids on Christmas Eve, have come to expect Santa Claus will get down the chimney, march over to Wall Street and deliver the rewarding gift of a stock-market rally. This year, however, ...
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...
Art Basel ATM begs the question: Why would you keep $9 million in a bank account?
This ATM is spitting out social commentary along with cold, hard cash. An installation by the Brooklyn art collective MSCHF stole the show at this year’s Art Basel Miami. The art piece, dubbed “ATM Le...
I have $600K invested, but my financial adviser has only made one trade this year, and left $7,500 in cash in my Roth IRA. Is it time to get rid of him?
Question: My financial advisor has made one trade this entire year and has left $7,500 in cash in my Roth IRA since January. I had $600,000 in assets at the start of the year. Some minimal reallocatio...
Queen Latifah – worth an estimated $70 million – got this money savings advice from her mom. Pros say more of us should follow it, too: ‘The best part is it scales the more you make.’
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 22: Queen Latifah attends TheGrio Awards 2022 at The Beverly Hilton on October 22, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images) Getty Image...
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...
Financial markets are flashing a warning that a recession is imminent: here’s what it means for stocks
Across markets, familiar trading patterns for stocks, bonds and commodities that have held for months are starting to unravel as financial markets grapple with expectations that the U.S. economy will ...
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...
JPMorgan looks at ‘Armageddon scenario’ of Fed jacking rates up to 6.5%. Its conclusion may come as a surprise.
The market’s expectation is that the Federal Reserve will keep lifting its policy interest rate until it brings it to 5% before pausing for some time. But it’s possible that the Fed could decide that ...
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 ...
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...
Opinion: What’s the best way to take RMDs from retirement funds? Experts rate 3 options.
I’m a retired educator, and I’m just turning 72. I’m about to start taking my required minimum distributions. I don’t need the full amount, but I guess I have to take it anyway. I don’t know when the ...