After months of roaring share prices, stock investors were rattled this week by reports of souring debts on bank balance sheets.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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For 3 Years, the Bull Market Defied Inflation, Tariffs and Gravity
Born during the Biden administration, the market’s bull run almost ended in April, but stocks got a second wind with the artificial intelligence boom.
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Delta and United Are Leaving Other Airlines Behind
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have accounted for most of the industry’s profits since 2022. Their appeal to wealthy travelers could become a liability if the economy weakens.
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Delaware’s Highest Court Considers Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay Plan
The justices on the state Supreme Court heard arguments in a long dispute about whether the Tesla chief executive’s compensation was fair to shareholders.
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The Rules of Investing Are Being Loosened. Could It Lead to the Next 1929?
A group of financiers is trying to convince the public to invest heavily in private equity and crypto — a risky gambit with some real 1920s vibes.
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Searching for Meaning in the Gold Rally
The price of gold often rises during periods of economic turmoil. This time around, bond markets are stable and stocks are at record highs. So what gives?
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S&P and Nasdaq Slump as Stocks Fall on Trump China Tariff Threat
The S&P 500 slumped more than 2 percent for the first time in six months, rattling investors after a long stretch of gains.
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Nasty News? Forget About It. The Markets Say All Is Well.
The third quarter was fabulous for investors, and market signals are upbeat. It’s as though all were calm in the world.
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Los Angeles Times Moves Closer to a Public Stock Offering
The company, which says it plans an initial public offering next fall, announced on Thursday that it would seek to raise up to $500 million selling private shares to investors.
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Tesla Reveals Cheaper Versions of Model Y and Model 3
Elon Musk’s electric car company said the new versions would start at around $37,000 and $40,000, prices that bring its cars closer to comparable gasoline vehicles.
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Gold Price Nears $4,000 an Ounce, a Sign of Turmoil and Unease
Approaching the milestone for the first time, the precious metal is on course for its best year since the 1970s, highlighting unease among investors.
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Yen Plummets, Stocks Rally: Markets Greet Japan’s Next Leader
The governing party’s unexpected choice of Sanae Takaichi to lead it rattled markets on Monday, causing the yen to weaken and sending Japanese stocks sharply higher.