Markets

China Wants More Talks Before Signing Trumps Phase 1 Deal, Report Says

A trade deal with the U.S. lauded by stock markets last week was looking shaky on Monday after a report China is insisti... Read more

Private-equity Deals Depress Worker Wages, Study Finds

Private-equity deals result in workers seeing worse pay, and depending on whether the buyout target was public or not, l... Read more

The Moneyist: My Dad Is Moving Into A Condo With His Lady Friend — Will He Have To Deplete His Savings To Pay For Her Health Care?

‘He wants her to live out her life in the condo should he pass away before her.’ Read more

Columbus Day: Which Markets Are Closed?

Many market participants are hoping for a little quiet on this upcoming U.S. holiday after lots of stormy sailing. ... Read more

1 In 5 LGBTQ Adults Isnt Registered To Vote, Despite High 2020 Stakes

Half of the LGBTQ adults registered to vote next November said they were Democrats and 15% were Republicans. Read more

Why $2,467 Could Be The Magic Number For Emergency Savings

Two economists crunched the numbers on more than 70,000 lower-income households. Read more

Outside The Box: The End Of Globalization Is Here — Now Investors Need To Prepare For Whats Next

Get ready for a new world order of trade blocs and roadblocks to economic growth, writes economist Neil Shearing. Read more

The Fed: Fed Says It Will Start To Buy Treasury Bills Next Week To Ease Money-market Pressure

The Federal Reserve announced Friday it will buy Treasury bills to maintain ample reserves in the banking system. Read more

The Tell: Does Central-bank Stimulus Mean The End Of Stock Market Corrections?

Deutsche Bank’s Torsten Slok worries that markets are ignoring a worsening macro picture Read more

How Do Super Savers Know When They Can Quit Their Jobs?

These people on the path to early retirement took their time, even when they had the money to leave Read more

Deep Dive: Bank Earnings Preview: The Good Times Are Coming To An End

The effects of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts will be felt for an extended period. Read more

Why No Streaming Company Will Be Able To Dethrone Netflix

Netflix’s endgame is global dominance, and it’s slowly and surely getting there, says Beth Kindig. Read more

GE Freezes Worker Pensions — What To Do If Your Employer Changes The Terms Of Your Retirement Plan

Once the Holy Grail of a secure retirement, pensions are becoming less reliable Read more

Mortgage Rates Drop Once Again — Sparking More Interest In Loan Refinancing

While the decline in rates has prompted many home owners to refinance their loans, it may not be enough to create a majo... Read more

Market Snapshot: Dow Closes 300 Points Higher After U.S.-China Trade Truce

U.S. stocks notched significant gains Friday, though they closed off session highs, after reports that the U.S. and Chin... Read more