Category: Stocks and Bonds

Lucid Motors Steps Up Production as Supply Chain Problems Ease

The New York Times – Business:
The maker of electric luxury sedans said it made more than 7,000 cars in 2022, achieving a scaled-down target.
Judge Hears Final Arguments in Suit Over Musk’s Tesla Pay

The New York Times – Business:
Shareholders’ lawyers challenged the board’s contention that Elon Musk’s record-setting compensation was deserved and an effective tool of motivation.
The Week in Business: A Chatbot Yearns for Existence

The New York Times – Business:
The nation’s growing budget deficit. Inflation is cooling, but not as quickly as expected. And the Fed will offer insights into its thinking.
Bao Fan, Star Banker, Goes Missing in China

The New York Times – Business:
Bao Fan, a well-connected banker, is the latest businessman in China to disappear, raising concerns that Beijing’s crackdown on the technology and financial industries will continue.
Authorities Step Up Their Crypto Crackdown

The New York Times – Business:
A string of enforcement actions, the latest involving the multibillion-dollar collapse of Terraform Labs, has put the chill on a recent Bitcoin rally.
Why a Strong Economy Is Making Stock Investors Jittery

The New York Times – Business:
After stocks jumped more than 6 percent in January, the tone shifted markedly this week as a steady flow of data showed the economy continued to run hot.
The Uneasy Dance Between the Markets and the Fed

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Exuberance in financial markets is likely to only strengthen the Federal Reserve’s resolve and shake up those very markets, our columnist says.
Stocks Slip as Inflation Story Gets More Complicated

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The prospect of a drop in the pace of inflation has recently boosted hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon stop increasing interest rates.
The Week in Business: Microsoft’s Big Bet on A.I.

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Robert Iger, brought back as Disney’s C.E.O., unveiled his vision for more austere operations. New inflation data is coming out.
Why Adani’s $100 Billion Loss Hasn’t Tanked India’s Markets

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The steadfastness of India’s economy attests to the size and seeming strength of the country’s broader business landscape.
For More Certainty in Your Retirement Portfolio, Consider Annuities

The New York Times – Business:
Higher interest rates made annuities more attractive in 2022. Better quality products are increasingly available, but consumers still need to read the fine print.
The Week in Business: The Fed Slows Down

The New York Times – Business:
Jobs numbers soared far past analysts’ forecasts. Meta’s stock price surged. And Robert Iger faces a major test as Disney reports its first quarterly earnings since he returned as C.E.O.