Earnings Season: Will China Cut into Revenues?
After Apple warned investors of lower earnings due to economic struggles in China, are other large U.S. companies likely to follow suit? Wall Street Journal reporter Inti Pacheco explains.
7m Jan 15, 2019
7m
Slack to Spotify: See You on Wall Street
The popular workplace instant-messaging app Slack plans to go public later this year, but bypass the traditional IPO route, as Spotify did last year. Wall Street Journal reporter Maureen Farrell explains.
8m Jan 14, 2019
8m
Earnings a Big Test for the Markets
Stocks posted healthy gains this week as worries about trade and interest rate hikes subsided. But the Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says upcoming earnings reports will be closely watched, since analysts have already downgraded their profit forecasts.
8m Jan 11, 2019
8m
Energy Stocks Soar to Begin 2019
The energy sector, among the most battered of all stocks in 2018, has raced out to substantial gains in 2019, and clocks in as the best-performing sector in the S&P 500 so far this year. Wall Street Journal reporter Jessica Menton has analysis.
6m Jan 11, 2019
6m
Fed Members Leaning Away From Interest Rate Increases
Wall Street Journal reporter Michael S. Derby discusses his recent interview with FOMC member James Bullard, one of several committee members who favor limited moves on interest rates until a clearer track by the U.S. economy emerges.
9m Jan 10, 2019
9m
IRS Will Pay Tax Refunds During Government Shutdown
Wall Street Journal tax reporter Richard Rubin explains the decision to allow the IRS to release tax refund payments during the government shutdown
6m Jan 09, 2019
6m
Why January Could Bring Big Gains for Stocks
After stock markets took investors on a roller coaster ride for much of the fourth quarter of last year, Wall Street Journal markets reporter Jessica Menton explains why January is expected to mean smoother trading days as well as gains for stocks.
8m Jan 08, 2019
8m
Who Is the CryptoMom, and Why Do Crypto Startups Like Her?
Wall Street Journal reporter Dave Michaels explains why cryptocurrency traders and startups see SEC member Hester Peirce as an important ally in the growth of the currency.
10m Jan 07, 2019
10m
Rate Hike Reassurance, Earnings Unease
Jerome Powell sent the markets soaring with his pledge that the Fed would be patient and flexible regarding future interest rate moves. But the Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says more uncertainty lies around the corner with upcoming earnings.
6m Jan 04, 2019
6m
Rental-Home Companies Are Building Houses to Meet Demand
Instead of buying existing homes, institutional landlords have found it cheaper to build their own homes to meet booming consumer demand for rental properties. Ryan Dezember of the Wall Street Journal explains.
7m Jan 04, 2019
7m
Banks Pulling Back on Rewards Credit Cards
Wall Street Journal reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis explains why banks are cutting some perks and rewards that have attracted consumers to their credit cards.
11m Jan 03, 2019
11m
Finding the Best Interest Rates on Savings Accounts
Ally Bank senior director Emily Shallal discusses how to find the right online savings account to build a nest egg, including seeking out the best interest rate.
6m Jan 02, 2019
6m
Finding the Best Interest Rates on Savings Accounts
Ally Bank's Emily Shallal has tips for getting the most out of online savings accounts, including how to find the best interest rate.
8m Dec 31, 2018
8m
A Volatile Week Marked by Uncertainty
U.S. stocks posted solid gains in an incredibly turbulent week. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton says the volatility has occurred despite the fact that we're not in a crisis. The problem is that investors are confronted with so much uncertainty.
7m Dec 28, 2018
7m
Why Women Are Victims of Scams More Than Men
Certified financial planner Bill Francavilla offers tips for consumers to avoid being scammed by fraudsters over email, including emails and calls from people claiming to be from the IRS.
11m Dec 28, 2018
11m
Parents Would Give $5,000 to a Child in Debt
In a recent survey, parents said they'd be willing to give a child at least $5,000 to help them out of debt. But not all debt is created equal. CreditCards.com's Ted Rossman discusses exceptions to parents' sense of generosity.
6m Dec 27, 2018
6m
Getting Your Finances in Order for 2019
Hightower Treasury Partners chief investment officer Richard Saperstein explains materials investors should be gathering throughout the year and have when meeting with their financial planner to begin the new year. He also details sectors to avoid, and the biggest mistakes investors typically make.
6m Dec 26, 2018
6m
Investors Who Lost Big on Bitcoin Can Get a Tax Break
Investors who suffered from the bitcoin tumble can get some relief from the U.S. tax code. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Saunders says one thing investors can do is use bitcoin losses to offset taxes on winning investments, either now or later.
8m Dec 24, 2018
8m
A Market Cave-In Ahead of the Holidays
U.S. stocks were hammered again Friday, capping the worst week in a decade. Is there any respite ahead for the markets? Not right away; the Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says investors are looking to 2019 before they think about buying again.
7m Dec 21, 2018
7m
Cryptocurrency Contracts Will Pay in Bitcoin
For the first time, cryptocurrency investors who buy contracts to bet on prices will be paid in bitcoin. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel Rubin explains.
6m Dec 21, 2018
6m
Tax Law: What It Means For Your 2018 Taxes
Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders reviews some significant changes to tax rules as a result of the new tax law, including adjustments to the standard deduction, benefits of charitable deductions, and the alternative minimum tax.
8m Dec 20, 2018
8m
Special Fed Coverage: How Investors Should Read a Rate Hike
Greg Peters, Senior Portfolio Manager at PGIM Fixed Income discusses the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%, and how investors should in turn adjust their portfolios.
9m Dec 19, 2018
9m
Paying Your Cellphone Bill Can Boost Your Credit Score
The Experian credit reporting agency will soon begin factoring cellphone and utility bill payments into credit scores. What's the risk fctor for consumers? Wall Street Journal reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis has details.
11m Dec 19, 2018
11m
Midday Brief for Tuesday, December 18th
The Trump Foundation to dissolve following a lawsuit filed by the Attorney General's office. The Justice Department to classify bump stocks as illegal machine guns. The CDC investigated public advice for 24 multistate outbreaks in 2018 thanks to pathogen DNA mapping. J.R. Whalen reports. amid allegations of
2m Dec 18, 2018
2m
Stocks Need a Santa Rally to Close 2018 in the Green
U.S. financial markets have typically staged a Santa Claus rally to close out the year. But that could be tough in 2018; stocks are down for the year over issues like trade, the Fed and global growth. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton explains.
7m Dec 18, 2018
7m
Bitcoin: Bubble, Or No Bubble?
Heard on the Street columnist Spencer Jakab discusses the characteristics of Bitcoin's dramatic drop in value over the past year and how it has triggered a debate over whether it represents what is often called a bubble.
10m Dec 17, 2018
10m
Stocks Tumble Into Correction Territory
Friday's stock plunge sent the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P down at least ten percent each from recent highs. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says investors don't want to be long in stocks ahead of perhaps another tumultuous weekend.
8m Dec 14, 2018
8m
Under Armour: Are #MeToo and Growth Problems Connected?
Heard on the Street columnist Elizabeth Winkler explains how Under Armour investors should have seen the companies #MeToo issues as a sign of poor corporate governance and anticipated potential growth weakness.
5m Dec 14, 2018
5m
Small Cap Stocks: Edging Toward a Bear Market
After enjoying a steep run-up in the first three quarters of 2018, small-cap stocks are off more than 15%. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Jessica Menton explains what the trajectory of mid-cap stocks tells us about the health of the broader economy.
7m Dec 13, 2018
7m
College: Calculating the Risks
College costs have leveled off. But as Wall Street Journal higher education reporter Douglas Belkin explains, obstacles still exist that can leave some worse off than if they hadn't gone to college.
7m Dec 12, 2018
7m
Stock Market: What Goes Down Doesn't Then Go Back Up
After a banner first nine months of 2018, it's been a tough slog for stocks seeking momentum to match extended losses with a series of gains. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses what has held markets in check and what could propel them upward.
9m Dec 11, 2018
9m
Tariffs Have U.S. Companies Paying Up, Facing Tough Choices
Even with a trade truce currently in place between the U.S. and China, U.S. companies are paying record amounts in customs duties as a result of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that are taking effect. Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Zumbrun explains.
8m Dec 10, 2018
8m
Stocks Have Worst Start to December Since 2008
The Dow fell 558 points Friday, and the major indexes ended with a weekly loss of more than four and a half percent each. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch on the flood of concerns dogging investors.
8m Dec 07, 2018
8m
'Friends' Reruns Staying on Netflix...For Now
'Friends' reruns viewers were relieved when Netflix announced the series will remain in the lineup. Heard on the Street columnist Elizabeth Winkler explains why series owner WarnerMedia (and parent AT&T) chose not to bring the series in-house until at least 2020.
6m Dec 07, 2018
6m
Airlines Bumping Far Fewer Passengers From Flights
Following a high-profile 2017 incident in which a passenger was 'bumped' from and dragged off a United Airlines flight, airlines are bumping far fewer passengers off of flights. Wall Street Journal 'Middle Seat' columnist Scott McCartney explains.
8m Dec 06, 2018
8m
In 2018, Cash Is Wall Street's Stable King
Cash and cash equivalents are emerging as smart bets on Wall Street in the face of market gyrations and instability, such as Tuesday's broad selloff. Wall Street Journal reporter Riva Gold explains.
6m Dec 05, 2018
6m
Strong and Quiet: Microsoft's Rise to the Top
Unlike some of its tech rivals, Microsoft became one of the world's most valuable companies with neither fanfare nor splashy headlines. Wall Street Journal reporter Jay Greene explains.
6m Dec 04, 2018
6m
How to Pay Your Taxes Like a Billionaire
Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders explains how billionaires use multiyear tax planning to save substantial amounts of money. She offers tips for taxpayers who want to set out and do the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Dec 03, 2018
10m
How to Pay Your Taxes Like a Billionaire
Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders explains how billionaires use multiyear tax planning to save substantial amounts of money. She offers tips for taxpayers who want to set out and do the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Dec 03, 2018
10m
Has Good News Been Baked in for Investors?
Wall Street Journal markets reporter Akane Otani says good news like solid employment growth and strong earnings has already been priced into markets. So there could be more downside ahead with all the uncertainty facing investors.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Dec 01, 2018
7m
Microsoft Proves Big Tech Can Weather the Storms
Unlike many of its big-tech peers, Microsoft has remained relatively unscathed in the face of this quarter's market selloff. Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher explains how Microsoft is evidence that big tech is here to stay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 30, 2018
7m
Oil Prices at 1-Year Low; Why Isn't Wall Street Filling Up?
Wall Street has been reluctant to jump back into the oil market after this past year's extended selloff. Oil markets reporter Stephanie Yang explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Nov 29, 2018
6m
Pensions Taking on Riskiest Real Estate Bets
In an effort to close funding gaps often in the trillions, many U.S. pension funds have turned to some of the riskiest types of property investments. Wall Street Journal reporter Heather Gillers explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 28, 2018
9m
Amazon's HQ Decisions Raise Questions About Seattle
Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Kusisto explains the impact on Seattle's housing market of Amazon's decision to build new headquarters locations in New York City and Northern Virginia.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Nov 27, 2018
6m
Inheritance: The Mistake of Not Passing Down Knowledge
Families often make the mistake, when setting up inheritance plans, of not passing knowledge or family money values to younger generations. AllianceBernstein's Stephen Lewis offers steps families can take to avoid a generational finance knowledge gap.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Nov 26, 2018
8m
Oil Slide Adds to Investors' Downbeat Mood
Stocks fell Friday, capping a bad holiday-shortened week. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says tumbling oil prices added to concerns about slowing global economic growth.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 24, 2018
9m
Fighting the Pressure to Overspend on Holiday Gifts
From re-gifting to mapping out a family holiday gift strategy, there are ways to alleviate the pressure to buy too many presents and in turn overspend. Bankrate's Adrian Garcia explains, and discusses men and women approach holiday shopping differently.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5m Nov 23, 2018
5m
Apple's Lessons Learned from Lower iPhone Demand
What can Apple and the rest of corporate America learn from lower iPhone demand that forced Apple to cut production? Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart has answers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 21, 2018
7m
The Corporate Earnings Boom Leaves Some in a Bust
The October-into-November market downturn has forced investors to be more careful about investing, and has turned them toward companies that might be insulated from an economic decline. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Akane Otani explains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Nov 20, 2018
6m
How Cash-Strapped Millennials Can Save for Retirement
People in their 20s and 30s are finding it harder than previous generations to save for retirement. The Wall Street Journal's Anne Tergesen has tips on how they can boost savings, like putting 10 percent aside for a 401(k).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 19, 2018
9m