Move Over, TurboTax? IRS Considers Expanding Free Tax-Filing Program

The Direct File website processed more than 140,000 returns, exceeding a goal announced in March....

What to Do With Bonds When Inflation Won't Die

Readers weigh in, and our columnist responds, on how to invest for income in this market...

Exxon Spent Money to Make Money

The oil and gas giant’s spending in recent years has opened up a huge gap with Chevron, and it might widen further....

Big Mining's Deal Spree Is Just Getting Started

One way or another, some of mining giant Anglo American’s assets seem destined for new owners....

Used-Car Sales Have Moved Online—-Here's Why Both Customers and Dealers Are Happy

The migration has armed consumers with much more information and choices. It has done the same for dealerships....

China's Gold Consumption Rises on Safe-Haven Demand

Chinese buyers, spooked by a protracted property slump and a recent stock-market rout, are rushing toward gold as economic uncertainty looms, propelling a global bullion rally....

Air Conditioning and AI Are Demanding More of the World's Power—-Renewables Can't Keep Up

Rapid growth of renewable power has been a bright spot in the energy transition, but soaring demand could make all of those gains moot....

Google and Microsoft Cushion Their AI Capital Pains

Record-high capital expenditures come as both core businesses are performing well....

Chinese Financial Services Shares Gain on Consolidation Hopes

Shares of several Chinese financial services companies traded higher Friday on expectations that the sector may see consolidation after state-run Guolian Securities announced its intention to buy a...

The Thrill Factor Is Back for Retail Investors

Trading activity at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley and Robinhood has reached the highest levels since early 2022....