Category: United States

“Helping Ukraine helps American workers.” Sometimes the way issues are framed in Washington can seem backwards. Take the debate about providing military aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Support for Ukraine is falling among Americans of both parties, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. It said that 41% of respondents agreed with a […]

Pros Audi style and build Competitive pricing Choice of body styles Cons Best range happens with tepid power What’s new? Minor equipment changes The 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron compact luxury SUV is the most affordable way into a new all-electric Audi. Pricing starts at $ 49,800. Available as a conventional SUV or with a sleeker […]

China’s exports beat expectations in November, ending a six-month decline stemming from weaker global appetite for the country’s goods. Exports rose 0.5% from a year earlier in November, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Thursday. A median forecast of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected November’s exports […]

“‘ ‘You want to know what has contributed to inflation in this country? Yes, it’s more government spending. Yes, it’s the fact that we’re printing too much money. Absolutely. But it is also the increase in prices that were driven by Donald Trump’s tariffs.’” — Former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie That was former New Jersey Gov. […]

The big chip and software product launch unveiled by Advanced Micro Devices Inc. on Wednesday represents the first real competitive threat to Nvidia Corp.’s dominance in artificial intelligence. AMD AMD, -1.32% unveiled a slew of products, including the official launch of its graphics processor units (GPUs) in the Instinct MI300 family for accelerating AI applications, […]

GameStop Corp.’s stock was falling 2.9% in extended trading Wednesday after the videogame retailer missed analysts’ revenue expectations with its fiscal third-quarter results, despite coming in better than anticipated on the bottom line. The original meme-stock darling reported a net loss of $ 3.1 million, or 1 cent a share, compared with a net loss […]

U.S. stocks pared or erased earlier gains on Wednesday as investors awaited further data this week on the state of the labor market after weaker-than-expected November private-sector job figures. What’s happening The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA was up 44 points, or 0.1%, at 36,169. The S&P 500 SPX was off 1 point, or less […]

Oil futures fell on Wednesday, putting it on track for a fifth straight losing session after U.S. data showed a hefty weekly climb in domestic gasoline inventories. Traders also continued to weigh the prospects that OPEC+ will follow through with its voluntary production cuts in the first quarter of the new year. Price action West […]

What are young investors getting wrong these days? Our call of the day from co-founder of data provider DataTrek, Jessica Rabe, flags seven rookie investing mistakes being made by Millennial and Gen Z investors. While just 29, Rabe has spent a decade writing about and analyzing capital markets. Here goes: Trying to pick single stocks. […]

Midsize SUVs hit a sweet spot in the market, with just the right amount of space for the people in your life and their gear without being cumbersome to drive and park, grossly inefficient, or exceedingly expensive. Whether you’re looking for a hybrid family SUV, a more premium option, or even something with burly V8 […]

At the start of 2023 and following a tough year, Christopher Tsai, president and chief investment officer of Tsai Capital, didn’t think technology would generate a 50% return for his $ 110 million portfolio. The portfolio’s bumper 2023 is thanks to investing in the right companies, with the market in agreement, meaning momentum played a […]

The Bank of Japan can make a smooth exit from monetary easing once sustainable 2% inflation is achieved, but it needs to keep policy loose for now, Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino said Wednesday. “The Bank of Japan should carefully monitor the evolution of wages and prices, judge the timing of the exit and design its […]

Rio Tinto’s RIO, -0.81% single biggest investment over the next few years is likely to be a huge African iron ore project that could reshape global supplies of the steelmaking ingredient. The world’s second-largest miner by market value said Wednesday it expects to contribute roughly $ 6.2 billion to the initial development of the Simandou […]

MongoDB Inc. easily cleared expectations with its latest results and outlook, but shares of the database company were declining 5% in Tuesday’s extended session. The database-management company posted a fiscal third-quarter net loss of $ 29.3 million, or 41 cents a share, compared with a net loss of $ 84.9 million, or $ 1.23 a […]

Dear Quentin, I have read your columns about tipping, and I am happy to say that I have decided to completely stop tipping — except for a meal in a restaurant. Fast food, coffee shops etc.? Not anymore. I’m a tradesman, and we pay for our tools, vehicles and years of training while earning zip. […]

The numbers: Job openings in the U.S. fell in October to a 28-month low of 8.7 million, adding to evidence that the labor market is cooling off in response to higher interest rates. Job listings sank from a revised 9.4 million in September, the Labor Department said Tuesday. While many openings are never actually filled, the […]

U.S. stocks pulled back on Monday following the best five-week stretch for the S&P 500 since 2020, according to Dow Jones Market Data. The market’s gains have come so fast and so furious, that some on Wall Street are starting to worry that investors might be getting ahead of themselves as they price in aggressive […]

Quick facts about starter electric vehicles Vehicle price and range — the distance the car can travel on a single charge — are essential factors for teenage drivers.  Electric car options for teens include the Tesla TSLA, -1.36% Model 3, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Nissan Leaf, and more.  If an EV doesn’t suit your teenager’s needs, consider a hybrid or plug-in […]

The renewable energy industry has benefited from rising demand and investment this year, with strength in the sector led by the solar market, according to Deloitte’s 2024 renewable energy industry outlook report released Tuesday. Wind power generation, however, struggled in part due to cost pressures, the report said. Solar is the “most flexible renewable resource,” […]

Autonomous-truck company TuSimple Holdings Inc. is winding down its U.S. operations and slashing its workforce following a tumultuous year. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, San Diego-based TuSimple TSP, +6.02% said Monday it would lay off about 75% of its U.S. workforce, or about 150 people, and will move to sell its […]