PacWest Stock Climbs After Dividend Cut. Other Regional Banks Are Rising Too.
The moves follow a strong rebound in regional bank stocks at the end of last week as attention turned to whether the sector's sharp selloff has bee...
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Occidental, Berkshire Hathaway, PacWest, AMC, PayPal, and More Stock Market Movers
Warren Buffett tamps down speculation that Berkshire Hathaway, which owns 24% of Occidental Petroleum, wants to buy the entire company, while PacWe...
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U.S.-China Tensions Are Changing Manufacturing. 10 Funds That Could Benefit.
Vietnam has long benefited from efforts to keep costs low as wages have risen in China, but the latest shift is broader and offers more opportunites.
Bitcoin or Gold? Big Investors Think It's a No-Brainer.
Between March and early May, money managers added heavily to their exposure to gold futures. Interest in Bitcoin has gone the opposite direction.
Buffett Says Berkshire Won’t Seek Control of Occidental Petroleum
The company owns 24% of the oil company, leading to speculation of a full takeover. Apparently not.
Berkshire Earnings: Operating Profit Rose 12.6%, Chevron Stake Pared
The Warren Buffett-led conglomerate bought back $4.4 billion of stock in the period, up from the fourth quarter but below 2020 and 2021 levels.
The Reverse 4% Rule Puts Retirement Income—and Spending—Into Perspective
A part-time job is like temporarily having a bigger nest egg while splurging on that luxury SUV will lower your spending for your entire retirement.
6 Companies That Raised Their Dividends This Week
PepsiCo said it will raise its quarterly payout to $1.265 a share, an increase of 10% from $1.15.
The Debt-Ceiling Debacle: The Wrong Way to Fix a Real Problem
U.S. budget problems are too complex and fundamental to cook up an answer in a few weeks of party politics, writes Leslie Lipschitz.
The Fed Is Set Up for a Pause. Why the Stock Market Is Set for a Fall.
Banking turmoil continues, rates were still raised, and the risk/reward argues for waiting to but the stock market.
Who You Gonna Believe on Rates, Powell or the Market?
April’s strong employment report suggests that the Federal Reserve still has room to lift interest rates, even if traders are betting on rate cuts.
Oil Takes a Surprise Tumble. Blame Soft Demand in China.
After OPEC cut output in April, most observers expected oil prices to rise. Instead, a slower Chinese recovery sent prices sliding. The question now: How will OPEC react?
Natural Gas Services, Masimo See Activist Investor Action
Mill Road Capital reached a cooperation agreement with equipment maker Natural Gas Services. Politan Capital disclosed a large stake in monitoring-tech firm Masimo.
Uber as a Top Pick, Nibbling at Chewy, and More Analyst Reports
Analysts weigh in on Uber Technologies, Chewy, Diamondback Energy, Verisk Analytics, MetLife, and Molson Coors Beverage.
What Shareholders Are Saying, and Buying, at the Berkshire Annual Meeting
The high point of the gathering will be a Q&A session with Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger on Saturday. Shopping was the focus on Friday.
No Good Options for the Fed?
Readers weight in on the Federal Reserve, the debt crisis, the threat of default, closed-end bond funds, and a baseball analogy
Why Investing in Media Looks Like a Booby Trap
Political polarization and the digital revolution have turned the media business—everything from movies and TV, to theme parks to journalism—into a complex game. But investors keep trying.
Artificial Intelligence and Jobs: Who’s at Risk
A study analyzes occupations with exposure to generative AI. While the results don’t necessarily mean job loss, they are disturbing for humanities professors, who take eight of the top 10 spots.
Jewels Created for Princess Diana Going up for Auction in New York
The ‘Swan Lake’ necklace and matching earrings are filled with diamonds and South Sea pearls
Apple Defies the Trend
Smartphone shipments were down 13% in the first quarter industrywide, but Apple still managed to grow its iPhone sales.
Apple, Carvana, PacWest, Redfin, Lyft, Coinbase, and More Stock Market Movers
Apple's better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter revenue was driven by strong iPhone sales, Carvana's first-quarter loss narrowed, and regional bank stocks are rising.
Phil and Penny Knight Invested $400 Million to Boost Portland’s Black Community
The commitment will seed the nonprofit 1803 Fund’s inaugural Rebuild Albina project
