Etsy Inc., once known as a quirky marketplace for handmade, artisanal and vintage items, seems to be moving further away from its origins amid a much tougher e-commerce…
Read more Etsy drifts further away from its roots with first Super Bowl adAs the U.S. Federal Reserve’s three-year reign in the headlines potentially comes to an end, an analysis of this year’s market themes can offer valuable insights for predicting…
Read more How to navigate market risk from interest rates, the economy and politics in 2024There’s a common belief that “overbought” is a technical condition for a stock, but in practice it seems to be more of an ability. Meta Platforms Inc.’s stock…
Read more Meta’s stock is the most overbought in 11 years, but that could be a good thingWith a rough 2023 in the rearview mirror, Levi Strauss & Co. this year is trying to tackle its problems with new pants. That includes pants with lighter-weight…
Read more Denim pioneer Levi’s is rolling out ‘tech pants’ and other new offerings this year. But will retailers stock them?The U.S. dollar has had a relatively strong start to 2024 — but some analysts believe the greenback is still more likely than not to depreciate over the…
Read more The U.S. dollar had a strong start to 2024. Here’s why it’s unlikely to last.U.S. stocks appear on course for “another year of flip-flopping market narratives” as falling inflation may “roller-coaster back up” and rattle investor expectations for a “soft landing,” according…
Read more Beware ‘pricey’ stocks as inflation may ‘roller-coaster back up,’ says BlackRockDonald Trump is unlikely to get his wish that a U.S. stock-market crash occurs this year. I’m referring to the former U.S. president’s comments last week that he…
Read more Why Donald Trump is unlikely to get his wish for a 2024 U.S. stock-market crashNvidia Corp. is raking in billions in cash, but one analyst thinks the chip maker could throw $100 billion more onto the pile if it started to look…
Read more If Nvidia looked more like Salesforce, it might unlock billions more in cashThe Russell 2000 Index soared 12% in December, which might reflect investors’ exuberance about the state of the U.S. economy — it appears the Federal Reserve has won…
Read more The Russell 2000 Index has soared, but you might be better off looking elsewhere for quality small-cap stocksShares of Uber Technologies Inc. and the ride-hailing giant’s smaller rival, Lyft Inc., have sprinted higher this year. But analysts on Friday suggested there might not be much…
Read more Uber and Lyft shares rallied in 2023 but may not go much higher, analysts sayGeneral Electric Co. has saved its best year for its last. At the beginning of the second quarter, GE’s power and renewable-energy business will be spun off as…
Read more GE's stock has its best year on record ahead of final breakupAs sneaker makers try to stay relevant amid waning demand, Nike Inc. executives on Thursday said they were banking on “newness and innovation” to win over reluctant shoppers.…
Read more Nike says 'newness' is crucial to its growth. One analyst says it's not workingYields on 3-month BX:TMUBMUSD03M and 6-month BX:TMUBMUSD06M Treasury bills have been seeing yields north of 5% since March when Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse ignited fears of a broader…
Read more Fed could be the Grinch who 'stole' cash earning 5%. What a Powell pivot means for investors.The stocks of long-neglected small companies are finally showing signs of life as the market rally broadens. But these tiny companies still remain vastly undervalued. So, they are…
Read more 'Smidcap' companies are becoming a big deal. Here's a look at some of the best.November’s sharp pullback in 30-year fixed mortgage rates may not last if the labor market remains strong, said Mark Palim, deputy chief economist at Fannie Mae. Palim was…
Read more Mortgage rates' dip to 7% could be brief if jobs market stays strong, Fannie Mae economist saysStreaming customers are likely to see more familiar faces and less megabudget content in the coming year. Shifting consumer tastes and corporate strategies portend changes in programming, with…
Read more What to expect as Netflix, Disney and other big streaming names shift strategyRep. George Santos was expelled from Congress in an historic vote Friday, following a House panel’s findings of substantial evidence of lawbreaking by the New York Republican. But…
Read more Will George Santos still qualify for a pension and strolling around the House floor?A number of Amazon.com Inc. executives have disclosed sales of some of their Amazon stock holdings in recent weeks, but Jeff Bezos, the company’s executive chair and a…
Read more No, Jeff Bezos hasn’t been unloading Amazon stockBoth the House and Senate are due to get back to work this week after their Thanksgiving break, and lawmakers have a lot on their plates. A divided…
Read more Congress returns to face big to-do list: Israel and Ukraine aid, possible border or tax deals, and moreWhen COVID-19 struck, companies had little choice but to adapt swiftly. Office spaces were replaced by living rooms and in-person meetings transitioned to virtual calls — a temporary…
Read more Remote workers are flexing their muscle, and the best-run companies won’t fight them
