Investors to Big Tech: Mind Your Pocketbook

Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla have a combined $275 billion cash pile....

Half-Birthday Parties for Adults Are Now a Reason to Spend Big

Younger adults especially are throwing themed picnics, booking DJs and planning vacations that run into the thousands of dollars....

How Insurers Game Out Disaster Risk and Drop Customers

Companies are trying to cut their exposure, but their methods can be flawed....

Young Americans Are Getting Left Behind by Rising Home Prices, Higher Stocks

Higher asset prices are considered signs of a good economy. But for many people, they are hurting more than helping....

Regulators Seize Troubled Philadelphia Bank, Republic First

The bank had some of the same problems as the ones that failed in 2023....

Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Contest

Read about our columnists’ favorite and least-favorite stocks and see how they have performed....

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....

Magnificent Seven Power Stocks' Rebound

Nasdaq’s gains accelerated Friday while energy stocks edged lower amid earnings reports from Exxon and Chevron....

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....