Stocks Poised to Open Higher
Another busy week of earnings awaits investors, including reports from Walt Disney and Uber Technologies.
China Services-Sector Gauge Shows Slower Activity Expansion
A private gauge of China's services sector showed activity grew at a slightly slower pace in April, as the Chinese economy struggles to shake off the impact from a prolonged property downturn.
Why the Fed Is Right to Bide Its Time on Rate Moves
Not that critics of Jerome Powell's latest move don't have some good points, says Streetwise columnist James Mackintosh.
Disney, Uber, Occidental, Palantir, Airbnb, and More to Watch
Earnings season continues with results from BioNTech, Palantir, Ferrari, NRG Energy, Occidental, Walt Disney, and more.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds
Central bank decisions in Australia and the U.K. will likely take center stage, though investors will continue to watch any signals from the U.S. regarding the possible timing of an interest-rate cut.
Stock Funds Fell 5% in April
Month's pullback still leaves performance in the green so far in 2024. Also: A flashback to the 40th anniversary of the Continental Illinois banking crisis.
Property's Waiting Game Is Getting Harder
As hopes of interest-rate cuts fade, some commercial real-estate borrowers want to cut loose.
Largest U.S. Pension Sold Verizon, Disney, and Peloton Stock. It Bought Moderna.
Calpers slashed investments in Verizon, Disney, and Peloton stock, and doubled down on Moderna shares in the first quarter.
Leveraged Loans Are in the Market's Sweet Spot
An economy that continues to grow, but slowly enough to bring rate cuts, would be ideal for funds that hold the junk-rated debt.
The Rocket Fuel Behind China Shock 2.0: Weak Currency, Deflation
Flat to falling prices coupled with inflation elsewhere and a lower exchange rate have turbocharged China's export boom.
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