U.S. markets fear recession and see interest rate cuts ahead as Fed loan survey looms
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Stocks and real estate are vulnerable to a systemic banking crisis that could last months, if not years.
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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 been overdone.
Three questions that can help you decide if your business idea is a winner or a dud
Before leaving the 9-to-5 for a life as a small-business owner, you need to know if your business idea is a moneymaker or a money pit.
Why the used car market could get worse for buyers. What will reverse the pattern?
There's a shortfall of some 8.1 million cars that are not reaching the used market today, and used car inventories are near the lowest levels in over a decade.
Here are some of the most advanced car tech features you should know about
Take a look at today’s crop of best and most advanced car features, as well as a few cutting-edge technologies just gaining a foothold.
50th high school reunion? No thanks. Here’s why I’m not going.
The class of '73 has survived many awful events, and found a way to maintain our optimism, sense of humor and strength.
A different spin on ‘retail therapy’ can help you manage rising financial anxieties
Shopping, browsing and interacting with sales clerks may all reduce sadness and stress. But spending more money when finances are tight can worsen debt fears.
Market Talk Roundup: German Industrial Production Disappoints
Market Talk Roundup: German Industrial Production Disappoints
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 PacWest shares surge after the regional lender says it's reducing its dividend.
PacWest shares jump 12% in premarket after lender says it’s cutting dividend
PacWest Bancorp shares PACW rose 12% in premarket trade after the embattled lender late Friday said it was reducing its dividend. “Given current economic uncertainty, recent volatility in the banking sector and potential c...
Intesa Sanpaolo On Track for Pre-Great Financial Crisis Profitability -- Market Talk
Intesa Sanpaolo On Track for Pre-Great Financial Crisis Profitability -- Market Talk
Is a Credit Crunch Coming? We'll Get Some Clues on Monday.
The Fed's Senior Loan Officer Survey will show how much banks are pulling back, following the collapse of several regional banks.
Wacker Chemie Buys ADL BioPharma For More Than EUR100 Mln
Wacker Chemie Buys ADL BioPharma For More Than EUR100 Mln
German industrial production fell in March as car manufacturing slumped
Industrial output--comprising production in manufacturing, energy and construction--fell 3.4% in March compared with the previous month on a price.
3 Takeaways From Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting
Warren Buffett addressed the banking turmoil, prospects for large acquisitions, and his hand-picked successor Greg Abel.
The Debt Ceiling Fight Is Just Getting Started. This Week Could Be Crucial.
The window of opportunity to hammer out a deal is closing. Bond markets have jitters.
Summer Travel Demand Is Red Hot. It'll Be Pricey, but Good for These Stocks.
Airfares and hotel room rates are soaring as the market for international trips booms. Several companies stand to benefit in a big way.
iFlytek Rises After Unveiling Chinese Rival to ChatGPT
iFlytek Rises After Unveiling Chinese Rival to ChatGPT
Binance twice pauses bitcoin withdrawals due to ‘large volume’
Crypto exchange Binance paused bitcoin withdrawals twice Sunday, saying the blockchain was congested by too many pending transactions.
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Biden to Propose Airline Rule to Compensate Passengers for Delays, Cancellations
The measure comes after officials found that factors within carriers’ control drove an increasing share of flight disruptions in recent years.
Chinese Foreign Minister Scolds U.S. Envoy Over Taiwan
China’s foreign minister rebuked the American ambassador in Beijing for what he said was Washington’s support of Taiwan.
AI Researchers Worry the U.S. and China Will Leave Everyone Else Behind
After ChatGPT sparked a frenzy among tech companies, a conference in Africa is focusing on AI’s promise and peril for poorer nations.
The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Multitasking
Our brains aren’t wired to juggle tasks. Remember what it was like to do one thing at a time?
Eight People Fatally Struck by Vehicle Outside Texas Homeless Shelter Housing Migrants
At least 10 people taken to local hospitals for treatment.
Officials Probe Texas Mall Shooter’s Possible Link to White Supremacy
Eight people were killed at a suburban mall near Dallas. The gunman died at the scene.
Proud Boys Remain Active After Jan. 6 Capitol Attack, Despite Criminal Convictions
The far-right group is pivoting its activism from denying 2020 election results toward cultural issues.
Bill Barr’s Warning on Trump
The former Attorney General says his one-time boss lacks the ability to deliver on his policy priorities.
Atlanta Shooting Highlights Risk of Violence in Medical Facilities
States are pushing to increase penalties and programs aimed at reducing such attacks.
The ‘Gilded Age’ Myth, Then and Now
‘Robber barons’ of the 19th and 21st centuries enrich, not exploit, the poor and middle class.
Don’t Let Unspent Covid Funds Become Slush Funds
Clawing these appropriations back would reduce the deficit and give power back to Congress.
Ignore the Hysteria on AI and Jobs
A study found that 60% of employment in 2018 was in roles that didn’t exist in 1940.
A Colombian Hero Dragged Into U.S. Court
President Petro’s old M-19 allies are trying to rewrite history using judicial warfare.
‘The Last Secret of the Secret Annex’ Review: Anne Frank’s Betrayer
Cold-case investigators have theorized about who informed the Nazis of the Frank family’s hiding place. Could they have been wrong?
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Delivers $100 Million-Plus Debut for Disney’s Marvel
The third installment of director James Gunn’s trilogy tallied $114 million in domestic ticket sales this weekend, giving Marvel Studios a strong but tepid start to the aging franchise.
West Looks at China’s Potential Role in Ending Ukraine War
Ukraine’s expected spring offensive is seen by U.S. and European officials as paving the way for negotiations with Russia.
