The International Monetary Fund is warning that the growing popularity of cryptocurrency in emerging market economies poses a threat to their government’s ability to implement effective economic policy, while threatening […]
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Back to news homeNewsWatch: The biggest risk facing investors this earnings season is lurking just beneath the surface
Growth rates of more than 27% for EPS and more than 15% for sales suggest corporate earnings have staged a strong rebound from their pandemic lows. But for some companies, […]
: Mortgage rates jump above 3%, creating pressure for home buyers
Mortgage rates rose above 3% for the first time since the beginning of July — and home buyers could feel the crunch. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.01% for the […]
They Want to Hand Your Kid a Debit Card. What Do You Do?
Then, a few basics. If you’re seeking regular allowance distribution and management, most services can handle that. But if you’re paying your children for chores and want to check tasks […]
Private Jet Market Grapples With Surge in Get-Me-Away Demand
What’s causing problems are jet cancellations. “Most of these jet cards, if the operator cancels it because of a mechanical issue, they guarantee you a replacement aircraft at no cost,” […]
Record Junk-Loan Sales Fuel Dividend Payouts
U.S. companies have sold a record amount of junk-rated loans to raise money for dividends this year, powered by a recovering economy and investors’ demand for higher-yielding assets. Nonfinancial companies […]
As Inflation Fears Grow, Investors Flock to TIPS
Fears of rising prices have ignited interest in Treasury inflation-protected securities as a way to hedge against inflation. A popular approach to investing in TIPS has been through mutual funds […]
Exxon Sees Green Gold in Algae-Based Fuels. Skeptics See Greenwashing.
Some scientists regard Exxon Mobil Corp.’s long-running quest to turn algae into a transportation fuel as little more than a PR stunt. The oil giant says they are wrong. Using […]
IPO Report: Amplitude stock surges in software company’s public debut as a direct listing; traditional IPOs are ‘antiquated,’ says CEO
Shares of Amplitude Inc. popped significantly above their reference price Tuesday after the software company made its public debut through a direct listing. Amplitude AMPL, +50.74% shares opened at $50, […]
: House’s No. 2 Democrat says lawmakers considering bill that would just prevent government shutdown
The No. 2 Democrat in the U.S. House on Tuesday said the party’s top lawmakers were thinking about backing legislation that would just avoid a partial government shutdown by keeping […]
