Unempoyment Is at Historic Lows. Why Is Hiring Slowing?
Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart looks behind the 3.8% unemployment rate and explains why some data points indicate the jobs market is experiencing a slowdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Mar 15, 2019
6m
How to Make Your Resume A.I. Friendly
The use of machine learning and artificial intelligence are game changers in job-seeking. Sparks Research CIO Jon Christiansen explains common mistakes by applicants and how they must simplify their resumes in order to be properly read by A.I. programs and ultimately land on a recruiter's desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Mar 14, 2019
11m
Is There Too Much Optimism on Wall Street?
After the fourth quarter's sharp downturn was replaced by the first quarter's sharp rally, some on Wall Street are concerned that optimism could be too strong. Wall Street Journal markets reporter James Mackintosh gauges market optimism and explains how too much could result in a market pullback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Mar 13, 2019
8m
Boeing Shares Likely to Recover After Ethiopia Jet Crash
Wall Street Journal columnist John Sindreu explains how past instances involving Boeing suggest the company's stock will recover after Sunday's crash involving one of the company's 737 MAX 8 jetliners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Mar 12, 2019
9m
Why Job-Hopping Isn't Such a Good Idea
The tight labor market may inspire workers to move from job to job seeking higher wages, but psychologist Natalia Peart explains how that could be a blemish on your career path. She also outlines best practices for workers in their 20s and 30s in anticipation of an eventual job market downturn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Mar 11, 2019
9m
Stocks Suffer Their Worst Week of the Year
Stocks had their worst week since December, ahead of the bull market turning ten years old on Saturday. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says the global economic slowdown has investors wondering what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Mar 08, 2019
7m
Cities Aim to Ban Stores From Going Cashless
Credit card use keeps growing, but Wall Street Journal reporter Scott Calvert explains some U.S. cities and states are implementing laws to require stores to accept cash as one form of payment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Mar 08, 2019
9m
Wall Street Pay Limits Are Back on Regulators' To-Do List
Wall Street Journal reporter Andrew Ackerman explains why banking regulators have renewed efforts to put limits on Wall Street pay and bonuses, even during a Republican administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Mar 07, 2019
7m
Milky Way Candy Bars, Tissues and the Tax Season
Tax preparers are arming themselves with candy and boxes of tissues when getting ready to break the news to clients about lower tax refunds this year as a result of withholding changes. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders spoke to several of them and explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Mar 06, 2019
8m
Artificial Intelligence: Boosting Your Odds for Getting a Loan?
Wall Street Journal reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis explains how credit card companies such as Discover Financial Services are using artificial intelligence technology to better gauge consumers' abilities to repay loans and how shopping at discount stores can improve the odds for getting a loan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Mar 05, 2019
11m
Mortgage Investments: The Hot ETF Play of 2019
After being battered in the market in late 2018, investors in 2019 have sought safety in ETFs that bet on home loans. Wall Street Journal reporter Asjylyn Loder has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Mar 04, 2019
7m
Stocks in Wait-and-See Mode
Stocks rose Friday, but it was a rather bumpy week following a strong start to 2019. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton says investors are awaiting the next market catalyst - such as developments on U.S.-China trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Mar 01, 2019
7m
Uber, Lyft to Offer IPO Stock to Some Drivers
Wall Street Journal reporter Maureen Farrell has details on how Uber and Lyft will reward some of their drivers' longevity with the companies by offering them opportunities to get in upcoming IPOs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Mar 01, 2019
7m
Fidelity's Obscure Mutual Fund Fee and Your 401(k)
The Labor Department wants answers from Fidelity Investments regarding a confidential fee it imposes on mutual funds. Wall Street Journal reporter Gretchen Morgenson has details and explains the potential impact of the fee on retirement accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Feb 28, 2019
8m
Decoding Warren Buffett: Book Value vs. Market Value
Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street's Spencer Jakab explains Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett's recent comments that he will no longer report the company's wealth creation in terms of book value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Feb 27, 2019
10m
Apple-Goldman Sachs Credit Card: A Study in Companionship
Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Rudegair explains how the forthcoming Apple-Goldman Sachs credit card illustrates how much big banks, which are typically wary of big tech companies, need tech to move further into consumer banking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Feb 26, 2019
8m
Market Data Point to a Sustained Rally
Wall Street Journal markets reporter Jessica Menton explains events and market data that indicate the current market rally, in which the S&P 500 has risen about 11% since Jan. 1, could have ample room to run.
7m Feb 25, 2019
7m
Trade, Fed Chair Powell in Focus
Stocks ended higher Friday and for the week on hopes the U.S. and China will strike a trade agreement. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton says investors will watch trade talks and Fed chair Jerome Powell's Congressional testimony in the new week.
7m Feb 22, 2019
7m
New Tax Law and Your 401(k): Should You Contribute More?
The new tax law, which is impacting this year's tax returns, could make it sensible for some taxpayers to increase contributions to their 401(k) retirement accounts. WSJ Wealth Management Expert Alicia Munnell explains.
7m Feb 22, 2019
7m
Can a 'Smart' ETF Protect You From Market Turbulence?
Wall Street Journal reporter Asjylyn Loder outlines some exchange-traded funds that pick less risky stocks and could provide investors with some protection during market turbulence.
5m Feb 21, 2019
5m
Doing Your Taxes? Know These New Tax Rules
Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders some key points of the new tax law, which takes effect in this year's tax returns. She also explains a new WSJ guide, which boils down areas of the new tax law into plain language.
7m Feb 20, 2019
7m
How to Negotiate a Higher Salary
The current job market has tilted the balance of salary negotiation power toward employees. Robert Half senior executive director Paul McDonald outlines some tips for negotiating a higher starting salary, or a raise, at work.
9m Feb 19, 2019
9m
Stocks Rise on Hopes for a U.S.-China Trade Deal
A very strong week for U.S. markets was capped by Friday's big gains. This, on rising hopes the U.S. and China can reach a trade agreement. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says slowing global economic growth could present hurdles to 2019's market rally.
7m Feb 15, 2019
7m
How Stock Price Gaps Cost Investors $2 Billion Per Year
Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Cezary Podkul explains momentary gaps in stock price across numerous equity exchanges that wind up costing investors billions.
9m Feb 15, 2019
9m
Investment Banks' Newest Revenue Source: The HR Department
Morgan Stanley's acquisition of Solium Capital highlights investment banks turning to managing the employee-benefit programs at other firms, and pitching their services to other companies' human resources departments. Wall Street Journal reporter Liz Hoffman explains.
7m Feb 14, 2019
7m
IRS Suffered Significant Harm During Government Shutdown
The government shutdown that lasted from December to mid-January resulted in the IRS not being able to keep up with correspondence and impeded its ability to provide assistance to taxpayers. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Richard Rubin explains.
9m Feb 13, 2019
9m
Tech Cash Will Keep Flowing Despite Cautious Tone
Has the demise of big tech spending been greatly exaggerated? With capital spending by Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Facebook up 57% from the year before, the Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher explains why a closer look at those companies' recent quarterly reports suggest spending might not be so constrained.
8m Feb 12, 2019
8m
'Young Money': Where Should Millennials Start Investing?
A new WSJ column focuses on the spending, saving and investing concerns of young people, including 'milliennials.' Wall Street Journal reporter Kevin McAllister, entering his mid-20s, discusses the biggest financial concerns facing the younger generation.
7m Feb 11, 2019
7m
At the End of the Day, It's Still About Earnings
Stocks rallied to end mixed Friday, and the Dow's winning streak has hit seven weeks. But the Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says there's uncertainty on several fronts, and most worrisome is the prospect of an earnings decline for the first quarter.
7m Feb 08, 2019
7m
Investors Feeling More Bearish About the Stock Market
A recent Charles Schwab survey indicates investors are growing more worried about the economy and their investments, and that fear is driven in part by the new makeup of Congress. Schwab Branch Network's Joe Vietri explains investors' sentiment.
7m Feb 08, 2019
7m
Cryptocurrency Mystery: How Did $140 Million Disappear?
A Canadian cryptocurrency exchange says about $140 million in customers' holdings are stuck in an electronic vault because the company's founder died without sharing the password. Researchers don't think the story is that simple. Wall Street Journal cryptocurrency reporter Paul Vigna explains.
13m Feb 07, 2019
13m
Drug Companies Say 'Don't Blame Us!' for Rising Prices
Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Hopkins explains how drug companies are blaming the middlemen, namely pharmacy-benefit managers and health plans, for price increases. But critics of the industry aren't buying the companies' claims.
7m Feb 06, 2019
7m
Small Businesses Not Partaking in the Q1 Rally
Wall Street Journal reporter Ruth Simon explains the sentiment among small business owners who are worrisome about the pace of economic growth to come.
5m Feb 05, 2019
5m
How to Boost Interest Rates on Your Cash
Wall Street Journal 'Intelligent Investor' columnist Jason Zweig says there are $8 trillion sitting in banks earnings an average rate of 0.09%. He outlines ways investors can seek out higher rates on their cash investments.
8m Feb 04, 2019
8m
Fed Turbo-Charges Stocks
Stocks were mixed Friday; but the Fed's plan to be patient with rate hikes made it a strong week for the markets, which also had a great January. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says investors are looking ahead to U.S.-China trade talks.
8m Feb 01, 2019
8m
On Wall Street, It's the 1980s All Over Again
In January, the Dow Jones Industrials and the S&P 500 notched their best one-month gains in 30 years. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains what fueled the runup in stocks and what obstacles might be on the horizon.
9m Feb 01, 2019
9m
Fed Chairman: Another Shutdown Will Damage the Economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank, which left interest rates unchanged this week, is in a holding pattern with regard to rate increases, and feels another government shutdown could be damaging to the economy. Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip has analysis.
9m Jan 31, 2019
9m
Why Would Wall Street Reward Earnings Season Losers?
Wall Street Journal markets reporter Michael Wursthorn explains why shares of some companies that missed earnings expectations this cycle have risen.
6m Jan 30, 2019
6m
Closing Bell Brief for Tuesday, January 29th
Social media companies and chip makers dragged the S&P 500 lower Tuesday. Harley-Davidson was among the S&P's biggest decliners. J.R. Whalen reports.
1m Jan 29, 2019
1m
Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Smaller Than Expected
Wall Street Journal tax reporter Richard Rubin explains the impact of the new tax law on tax refunds and why they'll likely be smaller than expected for many.
8m Jan 29, 2019
8m
A.I. and Machine-Learning: Jobs that Pay Big Bucks
Artificial-intelligence and machine-learning workers are expected to earn some of the highest salaries for information-technology jobs in the next year. Wall Street Journal reporter Angus Loten explains.
6m Jan 28, 2019
6m
Stocks Rise; Investors Await Jobs Data and the Fed
Stocks posted solid gains Friday but were little changed for the week. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says a deal to end the government shutdown removed a big source of tension for investors.
7m Jan 25, 2019
7m
Millions Hide Money, Accounts From Spouses
A new survey indicates nearly 30 million people hide savings, cchecking or credit card accounts from their spouse or live-in partner. CreditCards.com analyst Ted Rossman explains people hide assets, how the problem can be solved, and why millennials are more likely to hide funds.
8m Jan 25, 2019
8m
Mortgage Lending Rules: No Tax Retirns? No Problem!
Lenders are allowing consumers with harder-to-document finances to borrow, fueling growth in the kind of home loans criticized for its role in last decade's housing meltdown. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen explains.
7m Jan 24, 2019
7m
Tech and Industrials Earnings Could Upend Markets
Wall Street Journal markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains why the market momentum seen in the first two weeks of the year will be put to the test when earnings reports from tech and industrial companies are released.
7m Jan 23, 2019
7m
How the Rich Avoided Paying a 70% Top Tax Rate
Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders explains how wealthy Americans avoided paying a top tax rate 70%, or higher, in recent history. Such a high tax rate was recently suggested by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) as a way to raise revenue.
7m Jan 22, 2019
7m
Stocks Off to a Strong Start for 2019
The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says a lot of uncertainty has subsided for investors with regard to both trade and interest rates. He adds that earnings will be closely watched as we enter the thick of the reporting season.
7m Jan 18, 2019
7m
Remembering Vanguard Group Founder Jack Bogle
Wall Street Journal 'Intelligent Investor' columnist Jason Zweig discusses the legacy of Vanguard Group founder Jack Bogle, who created the first mutual fund tied to an index and who made investing affordable for millions of people.
9m Jan 18, 2019
9m
Hacker Made Millions After Breaching SEC Computers
Wall Street Journal reporter Dave Michaels has the story of a Ukrainian man who allegedly hacked into SEC databases twice, and on one occasion was able to pilfer confidential corporate earnings data.
10m Jan 17, 2019
10m
Bank Earnings: Look Deeper for Warning Signs
Earnings reports from JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo had some positive news, fueled in part by higher interest rates, but Heard on the Street columnist Aaron Back looks deeper and finds troubling signals about the track of the U.S. economy.
6m Jan 16, 2019
6m