Jobs Report Buzzkill: Wages Barely Grew in June
The U.S. economy added a better than expected 222,000 jobs in June. But wages once again barely budged. Bankrate's senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick explains why paychecks are barely growing.
7m Jul 07, 2017
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Should Retirees Have Life Insurance?
The conventional wisdom says no. But that isn't necessarily the case. Wall Street Journal Contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins us with the details.
5m Jul 07, 2017
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CEO-Worker Pay Ratio Generates Outrage-And Some Insight
A controversial new metric on executive pay is on Congress's chopping block. The Wall Street Journal's Stephen Wilmot reports from London on why investors should care.
6m Jul 06, 2017
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Fed Officials Ready to Start Shrinking Portfolio
June meeting minutes showed Fed policymakers were ready to start shrinking the Fed's huge portfolio of bonds and mortgage-backed securities in the next few months. Details from Wall Street Journal reporter Nick Timiraos.
7m Jul 06, 2017
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Banks' Real Stress May Be About to Begin
Bank stocks rose recently after the biggest financial institutions passed the Federal Reserve's stress tests. But banks face a challenging lending and interest rate environment, says the Wall Street Journal's Telis Demos.
8m Jul 05, 2017
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Not What We Expected: The Dollar's Slumping Badly
The dollar has fallen nearly six percent this year, the worst half-year performance since 2011. The Wall Street Journal's Chelsea Dulaney says investors are more confident of economic growth potential overseas than they are in the U.S.
7m Jul 05, 2017
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Best Credit Cards for Car Rental Insurance: Survey
Renting a car this summer? WalletHub's Jill Gonzalez reveals which credit card companies offer the best options for rental car insurance. She also says some exotic cars are not covered.
7m Jul 04, 2017
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Best Places for Buying a Summer Home: Survey
ATTOM Data Solutions has ranked the top 100 cities for buying a getaway place. The firm's Daren Blomquist lists the best markets for bargains as well as high-end homes.
6m Jul 03, 2017
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U.S. Airlines Add More Cushion to Their Schedules
Airlines are now taking into consideration weather delays, mechanical repairs and air-traffic mix-ups when creating their schedules. Wall Street Journal Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney says this approach is helping improve on-time arrival rankings.
7m Jun 30, 2017
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Brad McMillan: Similarities Between 2017 and 1999
Brad McMillan of Commonwealth Financial Network thinks the current market and economy have much in common with 1999. He explains why investors should take note.
6m Jun 30, 2017
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Big Tech's Effect on Blue Apron's IPO
Meal-kit delivery company Blue Apron had a disappointing IPO and the Wall Street Journal's Miriam Gottfried says the lackluster investor demand may stem from the influence of Big Tech, particularly companies like Amazon.com.
6m Jun 29, 2017
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A Big Reason for the Stock Market Rally? ETFs
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, were a key factor in the stock market rally during the first quarter. The Wall Street Journal's Chris Dieterich says ETFs spent nearly 100 billion dollars buying U.S. stocks the first three months of the year.
8m Jun 29, 2017
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Home Price Growth Slows in San Francisco
San Francisco saw just a five percent price growth rate in April, signaling a cooling in what was once the hottest US housing market. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto says that could presage a broader US housing slowdown.
6m Jun 28, 2017
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Why is Stock Volatility So Low? Look at the Economy
Stock market volatility has been near historic lows because the economy has been incredibly calm as well, according to the Wall Street Journal's Justin Lahart.
7m Jun 28, 2017
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Stocks Are Up, But Investors Hedge Against Selloff
Stock market volatility is way down and corporate profits have been strong. But the Wall Street Journal's Ira Iosebashvili says investors have been increasingly moving to hedge against a big downturn.
7m Jun 27, 2017
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Why Stock Picking Has Become Harder
The Wall Street Journal's Jason Zweig says the number of publicly-traded companies has shrunk by more than half since 1997. That makes it tougher for stock pickers to pick winners.
8m Jun 27, 2017
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Stress Tests Become Less Stressful for Banks
Most big banks are less likely to fail stress tests conducted by the Federal Reserve. That's because starting this year, the Fed won't flunk a bank purely for qualitative, or subjective reasons, according to the Wall Street Journal's Ryan Tracy.
8m Jun 26, 2017
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Study: Millennials Succumbing to Financial Vices
Many millennials are frequently visiting coffee shops, restaurants and bars, failing to exercise financial discipline. Sarah Berger from Bankrate.com reveals new findings about millennial spending habits.
6m Jun 26, 2017
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Shareholders Follow Jeff Bezos, Blindly
The Wall Street Journal's James Mackintosh worries that investors are not showing enough skepticism over Amazon.com's plan to buy Whole Foods. He says investor faith in Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' inventiveness provides the main support for the company's stock.
8m Jun 23, 2017
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How Investors Can Hedge Against a Downturn
Is this the calm before the storm for the markets? The Wall Street Journal's Daisy Maxey has talked to some investment strategists who suggest ways for investors to hedge against market volatility.
7m Jun 22, 2017
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Tips for Keeping Your Vacation Costs Down
No one likes racking up big credit card charges on a summer vacation. The Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher has tips on keeping your vacation costs in check, including the best day to travel and where the best deals are.
6m Jun 22, 2017
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How to Bet on a Wildly Risky Asset
If you speculate in a volatile asset, you could lose a lot of money. The Wall Street Journal's Jason Zweig tells about a money manager who mapped about a strategy for investing his own funds in Ethereum, a volatile cryptocurrency.
7m Jun 21, 2017
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The Battle over Bitcoin
The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna says there's a fight over how bitcoin should function. One side says the virtual currency should be like a commodity while the other side says bitcoin should function like a currency which can be used to settle transactions.
8m Jun 21, 2017
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Ryan Tries to Build Momentum for Tax Reform Plan
In a speech to manufacturers Tuesday, House Speaker Paul Ryan expressed confidence that a tax overhaul bill will pass this year. But the Wall Street Journal's Richard Rubin says the bill being touted faces numerous hurdles.
8m Jun 20, 2017
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Techs Are Everywhere, Making it Tough to Diversify
The Wall Street Journal's Chris Dieterich says that high-flying tech stocks are in so many different types of funds that it makes it difficult to diversify a portfolio. That could make even low-volatility funds vulnerable in bouts of selling.
8m Jun 20, 2017
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Amazon's Whole Foods Buy Fills a Distribution Gap
Amazon.com's 13.7 billion dollar purchase of Whole Foods pushes the online retailer much deeper into the grocery business. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher says it also gets Amazon much closer to customers in terms of delivering its products.
7m Jun 19, 2017
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More States Kill or Cut the Estate Tax
In the last three years, nine states have eliminated or lowered their estate taxes, mostly by raising exemptions. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Saunders says states are cutting these taxes to court affluent and wealthy taxpayers.
6m Jun 19, 2017
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Which Airlines Offer Best and Worst Coach Seats?
Wall Street Journal travel columnist Scott McCartney checks off the carriers offering the best and worst experiences in coach these days.
6m Jun 16, 2017
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Smith: Fed Moving Toward 2% Fed Funds Rate
The Fed hiked interest rates as expected Wednesday, and David Smith of Rockland Trust believes policy makers will move methodically toward a Fed funds rate of 2 percent. That way, the central bank will have a cushion if the economy weakens.
8m Jun 15, 2017
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Investors Worry About Geopolitical Risks
Investor optimism held steady near a 16-year high, according to a new survey by Wells Fargo Investment Institute. But a wide majority say they're worried about the impact of geopolitical risks on their investments. Details on the survey from Wells Fargo's Brian Rehling.
7m Jun 14, 2017
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Helping Home Buyers Saddled with Student Debt
College grads with student debt can face daunting challenges if they try to buy a home. The Wall Street Journal's Jillian Berman talks about programs from Fannie Mae and several states that offer aid for young people who want to become homeowners.
7m Jun 13, 2017
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Chuck Carlson: More Fed Hikes After This Week
The Federal Reserve is widely-expected to raise interest rates this week. So what about the rest of the year? Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services, previews this meeting and sees even more rate hikes this year.
8m Jun 12, 2017
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Fewer Airline Perks Even for Elite Frequent Fliers
Airlines have been whittling away at amenities for their customers, and the Wall Street Journal's Scott McCartney says that even elite frequent fliers are now seeing fewer perks, such as the system-wide upgrade.
8m Jun 09, 2017
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Stock Pickers Can Thank Big Tech for Big Gains
Big tech names like Apple, Amazon and Facebook are a big reason why many stock pickers have beaten the market this year. The Wall Street Journal's Chris Dieterich says many funds have large holdings of these super-performing stocks.
8m Jun 08, 2017
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Might the Fed Change Its Plans?
It's a virtual lock that Fed policymakers will raise rates at next week's meeting. But the Wall Street Journal's Justin Lahart says a still-sluggish economy and stalled economic legislation in D.C. may just prompt the Fed to put further action on hold.
7m Jun 08, 2017
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Not Enough First-Time Buyers in Housing Market
The U.S. housing recovery has been held back by a lack of potential first-time home buyers, particularly young people. But the Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto says the good news is that this is starting to change.
7m Jun 07, 2017
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Finally - Wage Growth Could Be Picking Up
The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath says that with the labor market shifting to more higher-paying jobs, we could see faster growth overall in workers' wages.
7m Jun 07, 2017
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Will Apple Fans Pay Up for Pricey HomePod?
Apple has unveiled its voice-activated home speaker called the HomePod. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher says the HomePod costs nearly twice as much as Amazon's Echo.
7m Jun 06, 2017
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Are Cancer-Drug Combinations Worth the Cost?
A new study has stirred debate about whether combining drugs to treat cancer is worth the cost. According to the Wall Street Journal's Peter Loftus, critics say the study found modest benefits in patients from drugs whose costs can run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
7m Jun 06, 2017
7m
Bill Stone: Little Market Impact from U.K. Attack
Bill Stone of PNC Global Asset Management sees little economic or market impact from the weekend's terror attack in London. But he says it could give a boost to U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May and ruling Conservatives in Thursday's election.
7m Jun 05, 2017
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What's Behind Apple's Surging Stock Price?
Sales of Apple's iPhones or iPads don't explain the big rise in Apple's stock, which is up about 70 percent from a year ago. The Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle says other factors are at play, including the Warren Buffett factor.
8m Jun 05, 2017
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IRS is Getting Better at Nailing Overseas Tax Cheats
The IRS has new tools to find secret accounts held overseas by Americans. And the Wall Street Journal's Laura Saunders says tax evaders who've intentionally hidden money offshore from Uncle Sam are receiving harsher penalties, including prison time.
8m Jun 02, 2017
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Gourmet Burgers Are Causing Sticker Shock
More restaurants are selling designer hamburgers with gourmet toppings and artisan buns. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Jargon says it's resulted in much higher prices for burger-and-fries meals. Consumers are finding it's much cheaper to grill at home.
8m Jun 02, 2017
8m
Going Straight to College May Be a Bad Idea
With college so expensive these days, many Americans who have gone straight from high school to college have had regrets about it. The Wall Street Journal's Doug Belkin says that's the finding of a new Gallup poll.
7m Jun 01, 2017
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How Computers Could Pick Our Investments
We trust computers for countless tasks in our lives, so why not trust them for picking our investments? The Wall Street Journal's Jason Zweig talks about the possibilities of making stock decisions based on algorithms.
7m Jun 01, 2017
7m
Amazon Hits $1000 as Techs Lead the Market
The Wall Street Journal's Ben Eisen talks about Amazon.com and a handful of other tech companies that are helping to power the market's gains this year.
7m May 31, 2017
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Americans' Credit Scores Hit a Record High
The average U.S. credit score hit a record high in April. Meantime, the share of Americans deemed to be some of the biggest credit risks hit a record low. The Wall Street Journal's AnnaMaria Andriotis says it could provide a big boost for lending and consumer spending.
7m May 31, 2017
7m
Cash-Out Option is Hot Again with Home Refinancers
More Americans who refinance their mortgages are using the cash-out option. The Wall Street Journal's Christina Rexrode says the rate of cash-out refis is at the highest level since 2008.
7m May 30, 2017
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The Stock Split: An Endangered Species?
Stock splits were once seen as a way to keep shares affordable for the average investor. But they've become increasingly rare and we find out why from Wall Street Journal MoneyBeat editor Erik Holm.
8m May 30, 2017
8m
Jobs Report Tops This Week's Economic Schedule
It'll be a holiday-shortened week, but a busy one for economic data. The Wall Street Journal's Jeffrey Sparshott, previews the week, which is highlighted by the May employment report.
8m May 29, 2017
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