The S&P 500 was on track for its worst day since April. The Nasdaq composite was down by the most since late 2022.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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Oil Companies are Thriving as the World Pushes for Clean Energy
High prices and growing demand have helped U.S. oil producers take in record profits despite global efforts to spur greater use of renewable energy and electric cars.
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The Election Muddle Aside, Investing Has Been a Snap Lately
Stocks prospered in the first half of 2024 but national politics clouds the outlook.
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Investors Bet on Rate Cuts as Recent Data Suggests Slowdown
Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to make roughly two reductions of a quarter-point each this year.
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Bonds Are Boring Again. But Political Turmoil Could Change That.
After years of horrendous returns, core bonds were beginning to look like attractive, ho-hum investments. Then the debate happened.
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Why You’re Better Off Ignoring the 2024 Election When Investing
With one big caveat, our columnist says most people are likely to be better off if they forget about politics when it comes to investing for the long haul.
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S&P and Stocks So Far This Year: Turbulence Behind Gains
The S&P 500 has climbed sharply this year, with few big swings. Below the surface, though, there’s a great deal of turmoil
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Volkswagen Will Invest Up to $5 Billion in EV Maker Rivian
VW and Rivian, a maker of electric trucks that has struggled to increase sales and break even, will work together on software and other technologies.
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Boeing Is Said to Offer Stock to Buy Spirit, Preserving Cash Amid Struggles
The plane maker is expected to soon strike a deal to acquire most of the operations of Spirit AeroSystems, a troubled supplier that makes the bodies of the 737 Max.
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Where Have All the Chinese I.P.O.s Gone?
Chinese companies’ stock market listings once flooded Wall Street. These days, China’s initial public offerings are in a drought.
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Investing Can Be Boring. Some Financial Advisers Prefer It That Way.
For many financial professionals, investing is just a tool to help people achieve their meaningful life goals.