Alibaba quarterly profit drops 75% as AI investment spending grows
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s technology giant Alibaba on Thursday reported a 75% drop in profit for the…
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Hits Highest Level Since 2025
Confidence among U.S. small businesses rose in July as hiring plans improved. The National Federation of Independent Business…
Starbucks reports strong quarterly sales and raises annual outlook
Starbucks shares soared Wednesday after the coffee giant reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit and raised its financial…
SpaceX Stock Has Climbed About 50%. The ‘Flippers’ Are Kicking Themselves.
SpaceX shares have surged nearly 50% in their first days of trading and left a trail of remorseful…
I’m 62 and retired with $1M and no debt. My objective is income. A financial adviser wants 1.25%, but I’m wary of paying them regardless of performance. What’s my move?
Question: “I’m 62 and retired with $1 million in savings and zero debt. My objective is income. When…
J&J wants to be the leader in the cancer fight. Its strategy is starting to pay off as oncology sales top $25 billion in 2025.
Last Updated: Jan. 21, 2026 at 10:14 a.m. ETFirst Published: Jan. 21, 2026 at 7:26 a.m. ET Johnson & Johnson…
Is Walmart now a tech company? Stock surges after AI moves, Nasdaq-100 inclusion.
Last Updated: Jan. 12, 2026 at 12:47 p.m. ETFirst Published: Jan. 12, 2026 at 8:19 a.m. ET Shares of Walmart…
We’re 74, retired and have $100K saved. We get $3.4K per month in income, but we still owe $250K on our house. Should we use a $150K inheritance to pay that off?
Question: “We are 74 years old and retired. We have an income of $3,400 a month and we…
We’re 74, retired and have $100K saved. We get $3.4K per month in income, but we still owe $250K on our house. Should we use a $150K inheritance to pay that off?
Question: “We are 74 years old and retired. We have an income of $3,400 a month and we…
Visa: Sales are up 4.2% for first 7 weeks of the holiday period; pace lags last year
NEW YORK — Consumers stepped up their spending, particularly on items like gadgets and clothing, for the first…
Workday Third-Quarter Profit, Sales Rise on AI Momentum
Workday WDAY 3.11%increase; green up pointing triangle logged higher profit in its latest quarter as sales climbed, boosted…
Autodesk CEO Sees Long-Term Growth Due to Steady AI Demand
Autodesk ADSK 1.58%increase; green up pointing triangle expects revenue growth to continue and raised its outlook as its…