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When the CEO of America’s largest appliance maker compares today’s demand to the 2008 financial crisis, it’s worth pausing before you swipe for that new fridge. On the latest earnings call, Whirlpool chief Marc Bitzer told investors that “this level of industry decline is similar to what we have observed during the global financial crisis ... Worried About a Recession? Here’s What Appliance Makers Say Before You Buy Big-Ticket Items

Figs delivered first quarter results that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations for both revenue and profitability, with management highlighting broad-based product strength and continued growth in new and returning customers. However, the market reacted negatively, with concerns centering on customer acquisition dynamics and external cost pressures. CEO Trina Spear cited “accelerating active customer growth” and successful product launches, but also acknowledged headwinds tied to tariffs and risi

Seven years after Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 went down outside Addis Ababa, a federal jury in Chicago is still assigning a dollar value to what Boeing's failures cost one family. On May 13, that number came in at $49.5 million. The verdict is not large enough to threaten Boeing's balance sheet. ...

Cash is suddenly king again on Wall Street. With recession fears lingering, interest rates still elevated, and consumers showing signs of fatigue, corporate America has been preparing for rougher weather ahead. Few companies have prepared more aggressively than Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B). The conglomerate ended the first quarter sitting on a staggering $397.6 billion cash pile, ... Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Just More Than Tripled Its Stake in Alphabet

A California woman says her estranged husband filed a joint federal tax return using her Social Security number without her consent, redirected more than $14,000 in refunds to his own bank account, and left her dealing with the fallout while...

Make sure your portfolio has companies that can raise prices with inflation to help keep up with rising prices.

(Bloomberg) -- A new era of elevated borrowing costs is potentially underway as war-driven inflation angst intensifies in the US bond market, sending 30-year yields toward a two-decade high above 5%.Most Read from BloombergWinners and Losers From Trump and Xi’s Beijing Summit TalksHormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers ExitUS, Iran Stall on Hormuz Reopening as Oil Supplies TightenTrump Gets Revenge on Republican Who Voted to Convict HimHow Keir Starmer Imploded and Plunged Britain In

Paring down the central bank's balance sheet, or doing nothing at all, poses potentially dire consequences for the stock market.

A viral X post recycles 2023 Costco CFO comments as fresh recession warnings while US beef prices hit record highs.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after reports showed that wholesale inflation accelerated more sharply than anticipated in April.

Jerome Powell's successor and the Chicago Fed president foresee wildly different interest rate outcomes from the evolution of AI.

Investors step into the week after a Friday in the red, spurred by a stable of geopolitical uncertainties post Trump-Xi summit, rising bond yields, and sticky inflation.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the April PPI report showed wholesale inflation accelerating to 6% annually, with service-sector prices rising at their fastest pace in four years.

GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ:GEHC) executives said the company remains confident in its long-term growth prospects despite a disappointing first quarter that led to a reduction in full-year guidance, citing inflationary cost pressures as the primary near-term challenge. Speaking at a Bank of

Investing.com -- Institutional investors are growing increasingly concerned about upside inflation risks in the United States while pulling back from downside growth fears.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the April PPI report showed wholesale inflation accelerating to 6% annually, with service-sector prices rising at their fastest pace in four years.

Is the end of the "Fed put" at hand?

Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it retained and failed to refund tariff-related charges after certain U.S. tariffs were invalidated by the Supreme Court. Plaintiffs claim Amazon collected unlawful tariff costs from consumers and did not pursue or return potential refunds once the tariffs were ruled unlawful. The case raises questions around consumer protection, pricing practices, and how large platforms handle regulatory changes affecting...

AI companies are boosting the U.S. economy, but it doesn’t tell the full story about inflation, wages, and the labor market.

Kevin Warsh is taking the reins at the Federal Reserve.

Ben Carlson, portfolio manager at Ritholtz Wealth Management and the voice behind A Wealth of Common Sense, dropped a line on Morningstar’s The Long View podcast that I keep coming back to. Co-host Jeff Ptak summarized Carlson’s thinking as “it’s not the latte, it’s the Lexus,” and Carlson agreed, adding “and it’s the house too.” ... Ben Carlson Says Skip the Luxury Car and House Hunt Smart. That’s Real Inflation Protection.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Arm Holdings' licensing practices for its semiconductor technology. The probe focuses on how Arm structures and prices access to its chip designs for customers across the global electronics industry. The investigation introduces fresh regulatory risk around Arm's core licensing model at a time when scrutiny of large technology suppliers is increasing worldwide. For investors following Arm Holdings...

Americans are feeling increasingly uneasy about the economy. Consumer sentiment has been alarmingly weak, according to recent University of Michigan sentiment readings. At the same time, inflation has soared since the Iran war broke out. In April, the Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% on a ...

But supporters of the platform argue that STRs help ordinary homeowners earn supplemental income, especially during periods of inflation and economic uncertainty.

It's incredibly rare when a sitting Fed chair interjects their opinion on stock valuations -- and when this happens, it shouldn't be ignored.

Analysts covering United States Antimony have adjusted their price targets, with one bullish research note moving from US$9 to US$11, while the modelled fair value remains at US$12.67 per share. That shift is tied closely to optimism around the planned hydrometallurgical facility at the Galena Complex, potential federal funding, and progress across the wider project pipeline. As you read on, you will see what is driving these views and how to track the evolving narrative around the...

McDonald's CEO has highlighted growing pressure on low income consumers as inflation and rising gas prices squeeze household budgets. The company sees signs that these customers are rethinking discretionary spending, including visits to McDonald's, which could affect its value focused offerings. Investors in NYSE:MCD are watching how these consumer trends could influence demand patterns and pricing decisions. For investors tracking NYSE:MCD, the comments land at a time when the stock has...