Markets

First-quarter Earnings Season Was Great—except For This Small Thing

As the first-quarter earnings season heads toward a close, analysts are cheering the strong growth recorded by S&P 5... Read more

Bulls Break The Downtrend In Stocks, But Will It Last?

There are positive indicators: The downtrend line has been broken; there is a triple bottom, which will offer support fo... Read more

Economic Report: New U.S. Jobless Claims Cling Near 49-year Low Of 211,000

The rate of layoffs in the U.S. stuck near a 49-year low in early May, just more proof that an ultra-tight labor market ... Read more

Currencies: Dollar Headed For 2nd Day Of Losses After Weaker-than-hoped Inflation Data

The U.S. dollar edges back Thursday, with a key gauge on course for a second straight loss, as April consumer price infl... Read more

CryptoWatch: Crypto Prices See Muted Trade; Asia Still Dominant Market For Digital Currencies

Crypto prices continue to trade sideways ahead of next weeks Consensus conference in New York that one analyst has said ... Read more

NerdWallet: Reality Check: Are You A Financial Adult?

Financial maturity isn’t tied to an age or a milestone—it’s tied to these 4 habits. Learn them now. Read more

Grow: Confused About These Investing Terms? Youre Not Alone

Passive vs. active funds? Growth vs. value stocks? Here’s the lowdown on 19 common investing terms. Read more

Europe Markets: Italian Stocks Lead Europe Lower As Populist Parties Seek To Form Government

European stocks were set to break a four-day winning run on Thursday, with Italian shares dragging the benchmark index l... Read more

Need To Know: Keep Believing In This Market As Freed Korean-Americans Come Home

The Dow might make it six up sessions in a row today. Are the recent good vibes linked to the three American detainees w... Read more

15 Ways To Make More Money In Your 401(k)

Your future self will thank you. Read more

Encore: 401(k) Lawsuits Are Surging. Heres What It Means For You

Lawsuits may lead to lower fees, but may also stifle innovation Read more

Dont Feel Ready For Retirement? Youre Not Alone

Projected retirement comfort has been as high as 59% and as low as 38%. Read more

The Tell: Goldman Blames Mom-and-pop Investors For Volatility In Stocks

The U.S. stock market has come under heavy volatility in 2018, with major indexes seeing wild swings on nearly a daily b... Read more

The Tell: Goldman Joins The Cash Is King Bandwagon Amid Market Uncertainty

Count Goldman Sachs among the major Wall Street firms that are warming up to cash amid of period of heavy uncertainty fo... Read more

Called To Account: SEC Says Companies Should Brace For Comment Letters On New Revenue Rule

A senior Securities and Exchange Commission official told an audience in New York last week that more companies can expe... Read more