Marketing
- Bitcoin Falls as Trump-Fueled Rally Stalls December 23, 2024Bitcoin fell in holiday-thinned trade after failing to sustain its recent rise above $100,000, though its value has more than doubled in the year to date and some analysts expect it to reach $150,000 soon.
- Hong Kong Shares End Higher on Positive Sentiment Ahead of Holidays December 23, 2024The Hang Seng closed up 0.8%, supported by tech and bank stocks, with market sentiment positive ahead of the holidays.
- A Looming Threat to Bitcoin: The Risk of a Quantum Hack December 23, 2024Crypto executives urge better encryption technology as a safeguard against a potential attack powered by quantum computing.
- Oil Rises Amid Low Inventories December 23, 2024Oil prices rose in early Asian trading amid low inventories.
- Gold Edges Lower; Likely to Be Volatile Near Term December 23, 2024Gold prices were slightly lower in early Asian trade. Gold will likely be volatile in the short term amid expectations for fewer Fed rate cuts in 2025 and a stronger dollar, Sinolink Securities said.
- These Are the Wildest, Weirdest Stock-Market Prices We've Ever Seen December 22, 2024Why pay $1 when you can pay $2 or $12 for the same thing? Here’s a tour through history’s most entertaining price anomalies.
- Steve Ballmer, the Non-Investing Guru of Investing December 22, 2024The former CEO’s unconventional and hugely profitable strategy: own a lot of Microsoft.
- The Investing Cult Fueling MicroStrategy's Ascent: 'Have Fun Staying Poor' December 22, 2024The rally has been propelled by a group of rabid followers who are mixing songs, pouring whisky and spending hundreds of hours researching the stock.
- Here's What Retirement on a Pension Looks Like in America December 22, 2024Retirees open up about their finances and how they spend their time.
- America's Chip War with China Will Spread December 21, 2024Low-end legacy chips not subject to restrictions but vital to industry have given strength to Chinese manufacturers.
- CoinDesk Dismisses Top Editors After Story Draws Crypto Executive's Ire December 21, 2024The article, since removed, featured a key CoinDesk sponsor and a $6 million banana.
- Euro Likely to Weaken to Parity Against Dollar in 2025 December 20, 2024The WSJ Dollar Index fell 0.5% to 102.08 — snapping a three-trading-day winning streak.
- Stocks Rally on Hopes for More Rate Cuts December 20, 2024Friday’s gains help, but don’t reverse, weekly declines by major indexes; Nike says it expects lower sales and margins this fiscal quarter.
- FDIC Suspends Bonuses for Senior Officials Under Investigation for Misconduct December 20, 2024The move follows an earlier Wall Street Journal investigation that revealed a toxic and sexualized workplace culture at the bank regulator.
- U.S. Stock Indexes Rebound From Early Losses December 20, 2024Stocks bounced back, but the gains didn’t prevent major U.S. indexes from ending the week lower.
- Natural Gas Futures Fall Amid Mild Weather Forecast December 20, 2024Natural gas futures rose for the fourth consecutive session, rallying to their highest level since January 2023, as weather forecasts turn a bit colder.
- Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher December 20, 2024Gold settled up 1.4% Friday, snapping a six-session losing streak, and silver rose nearly 2%, snapping a three-session losing streak. For the week, both metals posted a loss.
- Cocoa Prices Tripled in 2024. Climate Change May Keep Them High December 20, 2024Unprecedented extreme weather boosted prices of cocoa, coffee and orange juice to new records in 2024 — and they’re showing signs of going even higher in 2025.
- There's a New Obesity King December 20, 2024Eli Lilly is now comfortably ahead of Novo Nordisk in the race to dominate the market for obesity treatments.
- You're Invited to Wall Street's Private Party. Say You're Busy. December 20, 2024Small-time investors may soon gain easier access to so-called private markets. That usually means higher fees, greater risk, more conflicts of interest and a harder time selling.
Business
- FDA approves Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea, expanding use in U.S. December 20, 2024The agency's decision expands the use of Zepbound and could potentially pave the way for Eli Lilly to gain broader insurance coverage for the treatment.
- What a government shutdown could mean for air travel December 20, 2024A government shutdown could mean thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents would go without paychecks.
- Party City to close all of its stores, report says December 20, 2024Party City on Friday announced it will close all of its stores and has initiated corporate layoffs effective immediately, according to a CNN report.
- CFPB sues JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo over Zelle payment fraud December 20, 2024Zelle, a peer-to-peer payments network run by bank-owned fintech firm Early Warning Services, allows for instant payments to other consumers and businesses.
- Starbucks baristas strike in three U.S. cities during pre-Christmas rush December 20, 2024Starbucks baristas are striking in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle.
- Netflix secures U.S. rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027, 2031 December 20, 2024Netflix said Women's World Cup coverage will include commentary and entertainment, as well as Netflix original documentaries in the lead-up to the tournament.
- What the top 75 college sports programs are worth December 20, 2024The top of the list is dominated by SEC and Big Ten schools, due largely to each conference's massive media rights deals.
- Banking app Dave, back from the brink, is this year's biggest gainer among financials with 934% surge December 20, 2024Dave, which makes money by extending loans to cash-strapped Americans, is emblematic of a larger shift that's still in its early stages, analysts say.
- Pro pickleball players are now getting a higher salary than WNBA, NWSL players December 20, 2024Pickleball continues to grow at the professional ranks after the completion of a merger in 2024 to help unify the sport.
- From Nike to Intel, CEO departures at U.S. companies hit a record this year December 20, 2024CEO exits at U.S. public companies were a record in 2024 as they faced competitive and strategic challenges.
- FAA puts temporary bans on drone flights over areas of New York, New Jersey December 20, 2024The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday added more temporarily bans on drone flights, now over 24 areas across New York, and were requested by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
- Nike CEO Elliott Hill outlines new strategy after retailer blames promotions for declining revenue and profit December 20, 2024Nike beat Wall Street's expectations on the top and bottom lines under new CEO Elliott Hill.
- Darden Restaurants stock climbs as Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse fuel sales growth December 19, 2024Darden Restaurants met Wall Street's expectations for its fiscal second-quarter results.
- FDA says Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound is no longer in shortage December 19, 2024The decision that will eventually bar compounding pharmacies from making unbranded versions of the injection.
- November home sales surged more than expected, boosted by lower mortgage rates December 19, 2024Sales of previously owned homes rose 4.8% in November compared with October, according to the National Association of Realtors
- Malls are using new restaurants to draw consumers as shopping centers reinvent themselves December 19, 2024Malls are adding new dining options, like Din Tai Fung and Eataly, to attract customers.
- From trees to decorative chickens, holiday decor could boost retailers as shoppers pull back on gifts December 19, 2024Retailers are trying to capitalize on customers going big on decorating, especially as discretionary spending is still under pressure.
- Why Americans are outraged over health insurance — and what could change December 19, 2024The shooting of Brian Thompson has unleashed a torrent pent-up of anger towards insurers, renewed calls for reform and reignited a debate over U.S. health care
- How Vuori reached a $5.5 billion valuation by taking share from Lululemon December 19, 2024Vuori has grown from a no-name brand into a $5.5 billion empire by building a profitable and growing business and taking share from Lululemon.
- Private equity looks to buy in to college sports December 19, 2024Schools with the most valuable athletic programs, and the strongest football performance, sit in the best position to capitalize.