5 things to know about the Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Shein ahead of its IPO
The fast-fashion giant is aiming to list shares in Hong Kong on Sept. 1. It’s been trying to go public for four years.
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Alibaba shares tumble as investors question whether AI spending splurge is justified
The market’s negative reaction to Alibaba’s announcement of a major share issue illustrates a broader skepticism among…
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Samsung Electronics stock had its worst day in three weeks, and the other memory stocks are lower as well
Samsung Electronics stock had its worst day in three weeks on Monday as investors reacted to its shareholder return…
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Stock futures flat as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, as it appeared the U.S. was on the verge of an all-out trade…
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‘The market is obviously on fire’: Should I take $1,000 from my brokerage account to pay off my car loan?
“I’m curious whether there’s a downside.”
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Nvidia is the beating heart of the AI boom and the stock market — which sets up a big test
Nvidia is due to report earnings on Wednesday, and “a very broad universe of companies” is tied to the themes that the…
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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after trade talks break down
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday announced his country would impose “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs on U.S.…
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I hold my mother-in-law’s power of attorney. I’m also her executor and trustee. Do I have too much power over her affairs?
“There is a lot of legal and financial power in my hands.”
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Our 4-year-old son has $100,000 in his 529 account. Is a bull market a bad time to buy him stocks instead?
“I’d love for our son to be able to attend college without needing to take out student loans.”
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Why an announcement from the Treasury sparked a rally in gold and bitcoin this week
Cryptocurrencies and precious metals shot higher, while the U.S. dollar weakened, after the Treasury Department said it…
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Move over, credit cards: Social-media stars are tapping magic wands to buy things
Tap-to-pay is getting a TikTok makeover as shoppers turn checking out into a personalized accessory.
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Here’s some surprisingly good news for the stock market this midterm election year
There is a strong historical pattern of postmidterm strength.
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A massive ‘corporate welfare’ program is underway — and consumers want a bigger cut of it
Tariff refunds have been flowing back to companies since President Donald Trump’s levies were rejected by the Supreme…
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You can now Venmo your kid’s college tuition. But should you?
Some universities will begin accepting the nontraditional payment method as consumers seek flexible spending options.
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Soon you can buy Medicare Advantage plans at Costco. What you need to know.
The warehouse club becomes the latest consumer brand to offer health insurance.
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Tesla’s stock jumps as the company gets cleared for a Las Vegas robotaxi launch
The automaker plans to soon launch its Cybercab in Austin, Texas, and got the nod to deploy thousands of vehicles in…
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I plan to leave money to grandkids — but they must pass financial-literacy classes to get it. Is that fair?
“I do believe very much in delayed gratification.”
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Retirees: This investment gives you a guaranteed 5% safe withdrawal rate
TIPS yields are at or close to 20-year highs.
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Here’s how Bessent’s newly activist Treasury Department is undercutting the Fed’s Warsh
The surprising move this week by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to intervene in Treasury markets to lower the cost of…
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Sports betting to build wealth is becoming the new American dream
More people under 30 are using gambling as a shortcut to buying a home or paying student loans
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Former JPMorgan exec takes on Social Security advisory role
Matt Zames will take on an unpaid adviser position at the Social Security Administration, according to reports.
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The Treasury, the Fed and the threat to your money
Also in Weekend Reads: The Gen Z online sports-betting trend, what’s next for Apple as Tim Cook exits, and a bullish…
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The U.S. and Canada are scrambling to avoid new tariffs and seal a trade deal. Here’s what could be in it.
U.S. and Canadian officials were engaged in additional talks on Friday. Details about what’s in their new trade deal…
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6 AI hardware stocks to own for the remainder of the year, according to an analyst
An Evercore ISI analyst sees strong growth ahead for storage makers, networking providers and Apple.
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States are coming after prediction markets — and setting up a costly legal battle over who gets to regulate them
Prediction markets like Kalshi are regulated in different ways across states. There’s a better way for them to thrive.
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‘This is very stressful’: My son’s roof was damaged in a storm, but his insurance won’t pay. Can he fight this?
“They’re saying the roof now needs to be completely replaced.”
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Social Security union says it needs $3 billion and another 20,000 workers to fix long wait times and ‘ghost offices’
“The public is going to have a harder and harder time accessing these benefits,” union official said.
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Nvidia earnings could rescue a stalled-out stock market — if the AI chip maker breaks this trend
Shares of Jensen Huang’s company have struggled to make headway since its previous results day.
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Bitcoin on track for best week in more than two years. Can this mean the next crypto bull market has arrived?
Is bitcoin ready to move on after a lengthy slump? One analyst says investors should be careful in trying to guess a…
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When it comes to stock buybacks, anything SK Hynix can do, Samsung can do bigger
As demand far outstrips supply in the memory-chip market, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are generating outsize…
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American consumers are delivering a retail reality check as they laser in on bargains
Recent earnings results suggest that the typical shopper is ‘employed, still spending, and increasingly disciplined…
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Moderna’s personalized mRNA shot could reshape the fight against skin cancer — but it may also be overhyped
Doctors and patients are excited about the possible breakthrough, but some analysts believe there’s too much hype.
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The U.S. government plans to crack down on its $40 trillion debt — but brace for a ‘wrenching time’ ahead
Washington has no shortage of options. None are easy.
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Hedge funds are doubling down on Big Tech even after summer volatility triggered a massive portfolio cleanup
Hedge funds entered the second quarter all-in on the AI trade, but have begun to diversify their portfolios lately.…
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Legendary film editor Billy Weber of ‘Miss Congeniality’ and ‘Top Gun’ lists historic L.A. home for $4 million
Film editor Billy Weber’s tranquil Los Angeles home has hit the market for $3.99 million.
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