America In Focus: March retail sales rise, Trump’s approval rating on economy falls
In the past week, many Americans remained laser focused on the economy, inflation and how those forces could…
US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in March to their slowest pace nine months, as easing mortgage…
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
NEW YORK — Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at…
Chinese auto sales plunge in February on weak demand
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s domestic passenger car sales fell sharply in February from a year earlier, industry…
US homes sales bounced back in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes bounced back in February as home shoppers took advantage of easing mortgage…
Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending
American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late…
Warren Buffett’s successor Greg Abel addresses Berkshire Hathaway shareholders
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Greg Abel paid tribute to his predecessor Warren Buffett while promising in his first…
Wendy’s closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales
Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter.…
China moves to curb auto price wars after sales sink
HONG KONG (AP) — China moved on Thursday to curb a fierce price war among automakers that has…
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…
Palantir’s stock surges as AI demand drives another record quarter
Last Updated: Feb. 2, 2026 at 8:15 p.m. ETFirst Published: Feb. 2, 2026 at 4:13 p.m. ET Palantir Technologies reported…
These overlooked stocks are a backdoor way to play the AI chip boom
Published: Jan. 31, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET Investors looking for ways to play the artificial-intelligence boom beyond high-profile…