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Stock market
Explaining the racial gap in stock market investment
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 11, 2024
New research finds that inequities in unemployment risk can explain some of the racial gap in stock market investment.
When stocks get volatile, many pros hedge their bets with bonds
Aug 12, 2024
When stocks go up, bond prices typically go down, and vice versa. But that inverse relationship isn't a given.
How do big swings in the stock market affect consumer behavior?
Aug 6, 2024
The markets have been on a roller-coaster ride, and it seems we invest more emotion in the downs than the ups.
As Magnificent Seven stocks dip, smaller companies have taken up the mantle
by
Kristin Schwab
and Sarah Leeson
Aug 5, 2024
The companies that could profit the most from a potential Fed rate cut aren't Big Tech companies, so investors are shifting their focus.
Why are stocks cratering around the globe?
Aug 5, 2024
The disappointing July jobs report fed fears of a U.S. downturn, spurring traders to sell. But economic fundamentals are still strong.
Wall Street's question for Big Tech: When will all that money you're spending on AI finally pay off?
by
Henry Epp
Jul 30, 2024
For now, it's boosting other parts of the economy — chipmakers and contractors that build data centers, for example.
Stocks are up, but so are consumer prices. What's the connection?
Jul 8, 2024
Investors are often wary of inflation. But those higher prices can bring benefits to companies.
For public good, not for profit.
Nvidia goes up and down, a volatile week for the AI chipmaker
by
Ellen Rolfes
Jun 28, 2024
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Online comic company Webtoon is going public
Jun 26, 2024
The company, with a global community of readers and creators, is expected to start trading on the NASDAQ on Thursday.
New SEC rule says stock trades must be finalized more quickly
May 29, 2024
Trades must be finalized by the end of the following business day to minimize failures in volatile markets.