Financial markets that spent two years anticipating a recession that never came took two days to price in surging odds of a recession that might come by invitation. With one of the nastiest two-day selloffs in history following President Donald Trump’s launch of punitive tariffs on most trading partners, the …
Wall Street fought through a pair of inflation reports and more tariff headlines to post a strong week of gains. On Valentine’s Day, the S & P 500 even flirted with a fresh all-time high before ending Friday’s session with a tiny loss. For the week, the S & P …
My top 10 things to watch Friday, Dec. 20 1. Wall Street was back in the soup Friday morning but trimming some losses on a cooler reading from the Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation measure. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq closed modestly lower Thursday for their third straight session. The …
When the man who’s built the greatest fortune in history from investing alone – and whose preferred holding period is “forever” – becomes a resolute seller of two of the most widely held stocks in the world, the questions about what it means for the market and economy are inevitable. …
Nelson Peltz adds stake in U-Haul Trian Fund Management added a nearly $80 million position in U-Haul Holding during the second quarter, according to a securities filing released Wednesday. Trian is run by activist investor Nelson Peltz, though it is not clear if he is trying to influence company management …
Whether you’re taking a family vacation or a romantic cruise, travel insurance can help if the unexpected happens. From trip cancellations to lost luggage to medical emergencies, the right policy can protect you financially and provide you with peace of mind. There are several common types of travel insurance coverage: …
One of the messages that Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway’s top insurance executive, Ajit Jain, sent to investors during the company’s recent annual shareholder meeting in Omaha was that cyber insurance, while currently profitable, still has too many unknowns and risks for Berkshire, a huge player in the insurance market, …
Trucks wait to enter the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, US, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. The US Census Bureau is scheduled to release trade balance figures on December 5. Photographer: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The latest shipping data is …
Buffett found Munger to be truly honest Warren Buffett said Charlie Munger was a trusted business partner, but he’s also been able to look elsewhere for personal support. “I trust my children and my wife totally,” Buffett said. “But that doesn’t mean I ask them what stocks to buy.” “In …
COO and President Dan Sheridan of Brooks Running Courtesy: Brooks The longtime CEO of Berkshire Hathaway’s Brooks Running, Jim Weber, is stepping down after more than 20 years in the top job, the company will announce Tuesday. Brooks veteran Dan Sheridan, who started at the running company in a marketing …