U.S. economy speeds up despite shutdown, but tariffs weigh on exports and business confidence

The U.S. economy is still growing during what's been a very turbulent year. The most recent obstacle has been a long government shutdown. The U.S. economy sped up in October during the ongoing ...

'Big Brother is watching how we spend our dollars': I asked to withdraw money from my bank. The teller started grilling me. Is this normal?

We left feeling a little unsettled, like Big Brother is watching how we spend our dollars. Or perhaps we should have replied, "Really, it's none of your business." I should mention that this is a ...

GSK Wins FDA Approval for Blood-Cancer Drug Blenrep — Update

GSK won approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for blood-cancer drug Blenrep, paving the way for a return to the market of a medicine the company sees as a potential blockbuster.
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Here's one question about AI that even ChatGPT can't answer

The investment value of a stock comes from the cash flow it generates. Speculators, in contrast, care not a whit for cash flow; they are focused instead on future stock prices. This is the "greater ...

Here's one question about AI that even ChatGPT -2-

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U.K. to Reopen Sept 2038 Index-Linked Gilt Via Syndication in Week Starting Nov. 10

The U.K. Debt Management Office plans to reopen the September 2038 index-linked gilt through syndication in the week starting Nov. 10, subject to demand and market conditions, it said on Friday.

ICE Canola Nudges Higher

Aside from slight increases in Chicago soymeal, there were losses in soybeans and soyoil, as well as in MATIF rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil. Crude oil was a pinch higher, offering some upward ...

'I'm furloughed due to the government shutdown': Do I pull money from my Roth 401(k) or $450K home?

"I have a Thrift Savings Plan, Roth 401 (k) and an investment account that could provide funds to sustain me for how long I estimate this will last." (Photo subject is a model.) ...

ChatGPT will have a hard time answering this question about AI

The investment value of a stock comes from the cash flow it generates. Speculators, in contrast, care not a whit for cash flow; they are focused instead on future stock prices. This is the "greater ...

Alphabet Is a Leader Across Digital Advertising, Video, and Cloud Infrastructure

We view Alphabet as a conglomerate of stellar businesses. With solutions ranging from advertising to cloud computing and self-driving cars, Alphabet has built itself into a true technology behemoth, ...

'I'm in the home stretch': I'm 80. Do I leave my kids a 'Magnificent Seven' dynasty trust or a brokerage account?

"How do I decide what approach I should take?" (Photo subject is a model.) ...

The Week in Oil: U.S. Sanctions on Russia Trigger Price Rally

OVERVIEW: Oil prices stabilize after rallying on new U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil sector. Brent crude trades at around $66 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate is around $62 a barrel.