Markets

Capitol Report: U.S. Mutual Funds Exposed To High-yield, High-risk Euro Bank CoCo Bonds

Some big U.S. mutual funds are investing in high-yield securities that overseas regulators warn may not be suitable to r... Read more

Market Snapshot: Dow Sets Fresh Record As Rise In Bank, Energy Stocks Propel Market

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Thursday logs its 71st record close in 2017, buoyed mostly by gains in bank shares a... Read more

The Tell: What Should Investors Worry About In 2018? Heres A Big, Fat List Of Risk Factors

If you’re worried about what to worry about next year... this is the list for you. Read more

Asia Markets: Tech Stocks Lead Recovery In Asian Markets,

Asia-Pacific stocks gains broadened Thursday, expanding upon rebounds for South Korean and Taiwanese companies, as index... Read more

These Ordinary Americans Stood Up To Big Corporations In 2017

These moments helped change how customers and companies interact. Read more

The Moneyist: Should Jewelry Only Be Passed Down To Female Family Members?

This woman wonders whether she should ask for some of her late grandmother’s jewels. Read more

The Moneyist: Im 65 And Have Signs Of Cognitive Decline — What Can I Do To Avoid Rogue Advisers?

This woman’s mother, who died at 92, was targeted by a slew of predatory professionals. Read more

The Wall Street Journal: Shell, Barclays To Take Billions In Charges Thanks To U.S. Tax Law

Royal Dutch Shell PLC and Barclays Bank PLC said they would take large charges attributable to the U.S. tax overhaul —... Read more

China's Geely Takes $3.24B Stake In Volvo Truck

SHANGHAI -- Chinese auto maker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has made its priciest overseas play to date by acquiring... Read more

How To Potentially Get A 30% Return In Three Months With The January Effect

The practical way to take advantage of the January Effect is to buy dips in certain stocks, says Nigam Arora. Read more

Market Extra: Stock Optimism Swells As S&P 500 Hits Most Overbought Level In 22 Years

Following a year where the U.S. stock market hit a record number of records and seen basically nothing in the way of pul... Read more

ETF Focus: Robotics ETFs, Big Gainers In 2017, Could See Another Boost From The Tax Bill

While a number of prominent economists have expressed concern over the impact that automation and robotics could have on... Read more

Mitsubishi UFJ In $4B Deal For Indonesia Bank

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. said it planned to take a majority stake in a midsize Indonesian bank in a deal like... Read more

Asia Markets: Struggling Shipbuilders Drag Down South Koreas Kospi

Asia-Pacific stocks were mostly higher Wednesday, though South Korea’s benchmark underperformed again. Read more

FA Center: These Top-ranked Index Funds Arent Built To Handle A Stock-market Crash

Equal-weighted funds are poor long-term bets, writes Mark Hulbert. Read more