Here's what CEOs are saying about consumer spending
Consumer resilience has helped keep the economy strong through the Federal Reserve's interest rate hiking cycle. But is that strength holding, or is it faltering?
2023-08-08 19:26
Not everyone is convinced the US will avoid a recession
The case for no US recession is building, but some on Wall Street are cautioning against getting overconfident.
2023-08-07 19:26
Stocks are having their best run since 2021. Can they beat the August doldrums?
US markets just wrapped up a winning July, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both notching their fifth positive month in a row.
2023-08-01 19:51
Middle-income Americans think prosperity is within reach
It's a strange time for mid-sized banks in the US. The collapse of three regional banks earlier this year followed by the emergency merger of PacWest and Banc of California last week has created a shakeup in the industry that's been exacerbated by the Federal Reserve's continued efforts to raise interest rates.
2023-07-31 20:00
Why is the US dollar losing its shine?
The US dollar's decline has gained speed this month as investors pare back their interest rate expectations.
2023-07-28 19:15
Wall Street suddenly appears confident America will avoid a recession
Cyclical stocks that tend to rise and fall with the economy are rallying, the latest sign that investors are becoming more optimistic about the possibility of a "soft landing," i.e. no recession.
2023-07-27 19:48
The stock market is dominated by just a handful of companies. The Biden administration is worried
Just seven stocks -- Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla and Meta Platforms -- make up close to $11 trillion in market value and contributed about 75% of returns of the S&P 500 in the first half of 2023, according to a recent Bank of America report.
2023-07-25 20:52
How stock market expectations have changed this year
The stock market has stayed remarkably resilient this year, to the surprise of many on Wall Street. As the economy and market continue to hum along, some investors' expectations for what's to come are shifting.
2023-07-24 19:53
Kim Kardashian may be the hero the IPO market needs
Dealmaking on Wall Street has dried up, and it's costing big banks a fortune. Kim Kardashian could fix that.
2023-07-20 19:28
Bank CEOs are already complaining about new regulations they haven't even seen yet
Earnings season is officially underway, which means the CEOs of America's largest banks get to update the public about the health of their firms and their economic outlooks.
2023-07-19 20:27
Bulls and bears are locked in a battle for Wall Street
Bulls and bears have always engaged in battle on Wall Street. But the divide between so-called "bulls" and "bears" — optimistic investors who forecast rising stock prices and pessimistic investors who expect declining stock prices — is growing wider.
2023-07-17 19:19
Fine wine is souring as investment prices sink
Fine wine prices have been rising consistently for years, attracting investors looking to hedge against inflation, economic turmoil and stocks. Recently, the barrier to entry in the wine-as-an-investment market has fallen drastically, with a number of easy-access online brokerages and advisories popping up.
2023-07-12 20:19