BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil rose on Friday after the U.S. said it had destroyed an Iranian drone near the Persian Gulf, where a lot of the world's oil is shipped through. Stock markets were largely stable as…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading on Wall Street Friday and chipped away at the week's losses. Markets have been volatile throughout the week as investors assess the latest corporate earnings reports. Financial results…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks moved lower in early trading on Wall Street Thursday after Netflix reported a slump in new subscribers and dragged down communications companies. The streaming video service plunged after subscriber additions fell far below Wall…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) - Roughly one-third of teenagers have summer jobs, according to the Pew Research Center. Some of these jobs may make you very familiar with the letters "SPF." But every working student should know a different abbreviation to…
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets mostly fell on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he could impose more tariffs on Chinese goods and Japan's exports tumbled. Benchmarks in London, Frankfurt, Shanghai and Tokyo all declined, as did Wall…
NEW YORK (AP) - I do not know of a single person who doesn't like to save money. And the supermarket is one of the most important places to be shopping-savvy. The good news is there are so many easy…
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares drifted lower Wednesday as investors await another batch of corporate earnings following Tuesday's mostly disappointing results, which put an end to Wall Street's five-day winning streak. The latest round of U.S. corporate financial reports ramps…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes were posting slight losses in early trading on Wall Street Wednesday as a weak showing for railroad operator CSX pulled industrial companies broadly lower. Banks were also falling as investors worry that lower interest…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged lower as investors assessed a mixed bag of corporate earnings and economic reports. Technology companies led the broader market lower with the heaviest declines coming from chipmakers. Intel fell 1.4% and Texas Instruments…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook's ambitious plan to create a financial eco-system based on a digital currency faces questions from lawmakers, as it's shadowed by negative comments from President Donald Trump, his treasury secretary and the head of the Federal Reserve.…
TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets were mostly higher on Tuesday after several major U.S. companies reported quarterly earnings that were better than expected. France's CAC 40 was up 0.6% to 5,611, while Germany's DAX was 0.4% higher at 12,432.…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) - Well done, America. Credit scores across the nation are going up. On the other hand, knowledge of how credit works is declining. Consumers' grasp of credit is the lowest it's been in eight years, according to…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) - Retirement coach Sara Zeff Geber visited several Northern California assisted living facilities to interview "solo agers" — people, either single or coupled, who don't have children to help them as they grow older. At many facilities,…
BANGKOK (AP) — Global shares were mixed Monday after China reported that its economy grew at the slowest pace in at least 26 years in the last quarter, leading investors to opt for caution despite Friday's record highs on Wall…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged lower in early trading Monday on Wall Street as a decline in banks offset solid gains in technology companies.The losses follow record high finishes for every major stock index last week. The S&P 500…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks were modestly higher in midday trading on Friday, as declines in health care stocks were offset by gains in technology, consumer and industrial company stocks. The gains came a day after the Dow Jones…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) - If you're gearing up for summer vacation, you might be wincing at the cost. Plane tickets, hotels, rental cars, meals and activities can turn any getaway into a financial burden. But what if this year's vacation…
NEW YORK (AP) - Technology and communications companies pushed stocks higher on Wall Street in early trading Thursday, extending the market's gains from the day before. The early buying briefly nudged the Dow Jones Industrial Average above the 27,000 point…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chairman Jerome Powell signaled Wednesday that the Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates late this month for the first time in a decade in light of a weakening global economy and rising trade tensions. Delivering…
TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets were steady Wednesday, with investors remaining cautious ahead of a closely watched congressional testimony by the chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell. Traders will be listening closely to the exchanges between Powell…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) - Stocks moved higher Wednesday as Wall Street welcomed new signals from the Federal Reserve that the central bank is ready to cut interest rates for the first time in a decade. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said…
NEW YORK (AP) - Major U.S. stock indexes were mixed in morning trading Tuesday, leaving the broader market little changed after a two-day losing streak. Wall Street got off to a weak start for the third straight day as it…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) - Earth-friendly school supplies might sound expensive, but you can be gentle with the planet and respectful of your wallet. Start by widening your idea of what's "green." LOOK FOR FREEBIES FIRST Using what you already have…
TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets were mostly lower Tuesday as investors looked for signs of how far the U.S. Federal Reserve might cut interest rates after upbeat economic data in recent days. Shares on Wall Street are poised to…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) - Many families struggle to pay college expenses for one or two kids. Certified financial planner Sarah Carlson, mother of two sets of twins, will soon have all four of her children in college at the same…
LONDON (AP) — Global stock markets recovered their poise Monday after a big sell-off in Asia in the wake of unexpectedly strong U.S. employment data tempered hopes the Federal Reserve will aggressively cut interest rates.Fed leaders have indicated they are…
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks fell on Wall Street in early trading Monday amid growing speculation among investors that unexpectedly strong U.S. employment data may keep the Federal Reserve from aggressively cutting interest rates. The market rallied through much of…
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks fell broadly and bond yields rose on Wall Street in midday trading Friday after the government reported a strong pickup in hiring last month, complicating the Federal Reserve's decision later this month on whether to…
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks advanced Friday while European markets opened lower as investors waited for U.S. jobs data that could help determine whether, or how soon, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. Analysts expect a solid 165,000 increase in…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) - There's a best time to buy just about anything , but knowing which product will go on sale at what time isn't always easy. So here's a list of general shopping rules that can apply to…
