Markets

Key Words: Positive Discrimination — Another Way To Say Affirmative Action — Even Makes Victims Of White Guys: Noah Rothman

To “positively discriminate,” another phrasing for affirmative action, really only fosters “negatively discriminat... Read more

Cryptos: Bitcoin Is About To Do Something It Has Never Done Before — Hint: Its Not Good

For those bitcoin enthusiasts hoping to put 2018 behind them, 2019 hasn’t exactly got off to the best start with the b... Read more

Market Extra: The Last Time The S&P 500 Had This Strong A January Surge Fatal Attraction Was In Theaters

The S&P 500 is on pace for its best January in more than three decades. To put that in perspective, gains for the ma... Read more

Earnings Watch: Mastercard And UPS Say Online Spending Is Strong—but Amazons The Real Test

Consumer spending is in full focus Thursday, following upbeat indications from United Parcel Service Inc. and Mastercard... Read more

People Complain About Waiting 3 Hours On IRS Hotline — How To Get Answers For Free

In some cases, you just need your tax documents and blank forms. Read more

Futures Movers: Oil Gains, With U.S. Prices Up More Than 20% For The Month

Oil futures head higher for a third straight session on Thursday, with U.S. prices looking to end the month of January w... Read more

Mark Hulbert: This Popular Investing Strategy Isnt So Great For Retirees

There’s a better way of picking dividend stocks. Read more

Investment Conundrums: Quilter Cheviot's McIntosh On Why Brexit Fears Will Be Unfounded Just Like Y2K Bug

Market fears over the upcoming departure of the UK from the European Union (EU) on 29 March are becoming like the 'Y2K ... Read more

The Moneyist: My Uncles Caregiver Raided His Social Security To Pay For Her Car, Cell Phone And Cable Bill

‘His shoes were held together by insulating tape — he said he didn’t have any money.’ Read more

Market Extra: Just Weeks To Make A Deal — Whats Next For Brexit

With only about two weeks to go until the next big vote in the British Parliament and less than two months until Brexit ... Read more

Outside The Box: Are You Saving Too Much For Retirement?

You may need less than you think Read more

Bond Report: Treasury Yields Inch Higher As Traders Await Fed Policy Decision

Treasury yields rise Wednesday as investors look forward to the end of the Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting, which co... Read more

Market Extra: Heres The Debate Over Whether Feds Balance-sheet Runoff Is Slowing The Economy And Stoking Volatility

Speculation that the Federal Reserve will reveal changes to its balance sheet reduction process on Wednesday stirs hopes... Read more

What Are My Options With An Inherited IRA And 401(k)?

You’ll have many choices — and some restrictions. Read more

The Fed: Fed To Stress Patience And That Means No Interest-rate Move Until At Least June

The Federal Reserve next week will stress patience and that means no interest-rate move until at least June. Read more