Stories Tagged as
Investment
What business investment says about our economy's future
by
Justin Ho
Nov 28, 2018
After the tax law passed last year, Republicans argued that companies would take their tax savings and make big investments in themselves — plants, equipment, trucks, that sort of thing. But over the last year, there are signs that business investment is slowing. GM’s plans to shut down five plants are just the latest example. Economists […]
Target's investments in online shopping are paying off
by
Erika Beras
Nov 26, 2018
Target missed earnings expectations for the third quarter, yet the company is maintaining its forecast for the whole year. The reason? The retailer’s investments in its online segment are weighing down on its profit margins, but those investments are getting some traction as online sales jumped 49 percent in the latest quarter. Click the audio […]
Investors finance lawsuits for potentially big returns
Nov 22, 2018
The practice of advancing portions of expected personal injury settlements to plaintiffs draws scrutiny from states.
The low-fee wars have no end in sight
by
Justin Ho
Oct 11, 2018
Management fees race to the bottom as investors embrace passive index funds.
The battle for small e-investors
by
Erika Beras
Sep 4, 2018
Big banks are slashing fees — or even eliminating them.
Why the former education secretary says "education runs on lies"
by
Amy Scott
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 3, 2018
There's a disconnect between politicians' words on education and their actions, says Arne Duncan.
For public good, not for profit.
Kenyan president comes to the White House
by
Erika Beras
Aug 27, 2018
President Donald Trump will welcome Kenya’s president, Uhuru Kenyatta, to the White House today. When it comes to trade and investment, there’s a lot for them to talk about. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Investors flock to previously flooded Houston neighborhoods with hopes of big returns
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 22, 2018
Some homeowners are eager to sell, but officials fear new renters will be put in harm's way.
Turkey’s new debt problem
Aug 13, 2018
Because of the country’s falling currency, its foreign debt just got a lot more expensive.