U.S. stock futures tick higher after last week’s rally
[ad_1] U.S. stock futures were pointing modestly higher on Monday, consolidating last week’s gains as a slate of major tech company earnings await. What’s happening Futures on the Dow Jones…
Hong Kong stocks suffer worst single-day rout since 2008 as Xi consolidates power
[ad_1] Hong Kong stocks suffered their worst single session since the 2008 financial crisis after Chinese leader Xi Jinping tightened his grip on power. The Hang Seng HSI, -6.36% ended…
U.S. stock futures surge after Wall Street’s best week since June
[ad_1] U.S. stock futures surged out of the gate late Sunday, after Wall Street notched its best week since June. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures YM00, +0.52% jumped more than…
The IRS is stretching out penalty relief for Hurricane Ian victims who still need to file overdue 2019, 2020 tax returns
[ad_1] Hurricane Ian victims in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina are still trying to get their bearings after last month’s epic wind, water and flooding caused billions of dollars…
Raymond James ‘tapping out’ of home-builder stocks as a housing recession is now a given
[ad_1] Raymond James analyst Buck Horne lowered ratings on all of the home-builder stocks he covers, as he believes the recent “relentless” climb in mortgage rates has ensured a housing…
Renters in these properties have seen prices jump by $400 since February 2020
[ad_1] If you’re dreading the first of the month, you’re likely not alone. Rental costs for single-family homes were up 26% in August from the pre-pandemic prices of February 2020…
The worst air in the world today is in these two American cities and what Liz Truss can teach every worker in America about quitting. Yes, really.
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. The worst air in the world today is in these two American cities The poorest air quality in the world right now…
Microsoft to cut nearly 1,000 jobs: reports
[ad_1] Microsoft Corp. is laying off nearly 1,000 workers across multiple divisions, according to news reports Monday. Axios and Business Insider reported the cuts late Monday. Sources told the news…
The cost of health care is surging again and adding to high U.S. inflation
[ad_1] The cost of medical care is surging again after lull during the pandemic — and adding tinder to the high inflation already burning up the U.S. economy. Medical expenses…
One in five federal officials trade stock in companies their agencies oversee
[ad_1] Thousands of officials across the government’s executive branch reported owning or trading stocks that stood to rise or fall with decisions their agencies made, a Wall Street Journal investigation…
Two Trump aides contacted by federal investigators seeking information about movement of documents at Mar-a-Lago
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Federal investigators contacted at least two aides to former President Donald Trump months before the FBI searched his Mar-a-Lago resort and have sought to talk to them again in recent weeks,…
The IRS wants you to get your stimulus check and child tax credit cash if you haven’t claimed it — here’s what to look for
[ad_1] The Internal Revenue Service is mailing letters to households that could potentially get money from boosted child tax credit payments and the third stimulus check — if only they…
Infosys stock climbs on strong second-quarter results, boosted by digital revenue
[ad_1] Infosys’ stock rose more than 6% on Thursday, boosted by the Indian tech giant’s strong second-quarter results. The digital services and consulting company reported revenue of $4.56 billion, a…
Facebook’s Bay Area janitors end strike; some laid-off janitors are getting their jobs back
[ad_1] Striking Facebook janitors in the Bay Area returned to work this week after their unions reached an agreement with their employer, a vendor for Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc.,…
Amazon’s second ‘Prime Day’ of 2022: When it starts, the best deals and as more consumers pull back on online shopping, here are the biggest discounts this holiday season — and exactly when to buy them
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Amazon’s second ‘Prime Day’ of 2022: When it starts, the best deals and more Here’s what you need to know about Amazon’s…
When will mortgage rates go down? Brace yourself, economists warn house hunters that rates of 7% may be the ‘new normal.’
[ad_1] When will mortgage rates go down? And will they go down anytime soon? “Anyone forecasting mortgage rates needs to have a lot of humility,” Ali Wolf, chief economist at…
Americans are souring on the housing market. Home buyer sentiment hits lowest level since 2011 — and mortgage rates reach 7%.
[ad_1] There’s no respite for home buyers these days. From rising rates, high home prices, and an uncertain economic outlook, shoppers are finding it hard to jump into purchasing a…
Americans are souring on the housing market and California is now giving residents up to $1,050 of ‘inflation relief’ — here’s who is eligible
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. September jobs report highlights major shift in white-collar work — as Labor Department plans changes to jobs questionnaire ‘The old question was…
Decision on whether to charge Hunter Biden with tax and gun violations on hold as prosecutors confer with defense team
[ad_1] Prosecutors are holding off on a final decision on whether to bring a case against President Biden’s son, Hunter, while they review defense evidence in the long-running investigation, people…
Average CEO pay is now 399 times more than a typical worker’s wage and the ‘demoralizing’ process of buying a home in this unpredictable housing market
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. This big city is America’s favorite for a sixth straight year, says Condé Nast Traveler Chicago again scores Condé Nast Traveler’s best…
Facebook parent is no longer one of 10 most valuable U.S. companies. Here’s what just overtook it.
[ad_1] Meta Platforms Inc. is furthering its descent through the ranks of the biggest companies in the U.S., this time falling below Exxon Mobil Co. for the first time in…
Inflation is forcing people to use up their savings in a bad sign for the economy
[ad_1] Turns out Americans aren’t sitting on a big pile of savings to help them endure high inflation or another recession. The U.S. savings rate fell to a 14-year low…
Meta exec and former U.K. deputy prime minister books $2.5 million profit on house sale in tony Atherton, Calif.
[ad_1] Nick Clegg, the former deputy prime minister of the U.K., current president for global affairs at Meta Platforms META, -0.54% and the man who will decide whether to allow…
Hurricane Ian hit top end of dangerous Cat 4. Here’s what the categories mean.
[ad_1] Some 2 million people in Florida were without power heading into the weekend after Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in the Sunshine State earlier this week ranked at the…
Dow futures rise 200 points as another rough quarter concludes
[ad_1] U.S. stock futures on Friday were pointing to a positive end to another difficult quarter, with key inflation data and Fed speeches set to come. What’s happening Futures on…