The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued Microsoft Corp. to block its $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard Inc. The acquisition, which would be Microsoft’s MSFT, +0.83% largest and Read more
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U.S. stocks open modestly lower, on pace for fifth day of losses as economic growth worries linger
U.S. stock indexes opened lower on Wednesday morning, struggling to recover ground after a four-day losing streak amid worries about the chances of an economic downturn in coming months. How Read more
Microsoft to bring ‘Call of Duty’ to Nintendo if Activision merger approved
Microsoft Corp. said late Tuesday it has made a “10-year commitment” to bring the massively popular “Call of Duty” videogame series to Nintendo Co. consoles, when — and if — Read more
$3,000 gold and more outrageous market predictions investors shouldn’t brush aside.
Monday served as another smackdown for investors who are banking on a Goldilocks economy and a less aggressive Fed. Some are now not ruling out a Grinch-like turn from the Read more
10 Dividend Aristocrat stocks expected by analysts to rise up to 54% in 2023
Stocks of companies that raise dividends consistently have outperformed during this year’s bear market. Below is a screen showing which stocks are analysts’ favorites for next year among an expanded Read more
Wages are up, but so are costs. Help us report on how that’s affecting you.
We want to hear from readers who have stories to share about the effects of increasing costs and a changing economy. If you’d like to share your experience, write to Read more
20 dividend stocks with high yields that have become more attractive right now
Income-seeking investors are looking at an opportunity to scoop up shares of real estate investment trusts. Stocks in that asset class have become more attractive as prices have fallen and Read more
IMF head joins chorus calling on China to adapt COVID strategy as officials pledge to boost vaccinations among elderly
The head of the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday joined the chorus of people urging China to adopt a more targeted approach to the coronavirus pandemic as the country’s zero-COVID Read more
Nestle lifts guidances, confirms plan to buy back $21 billion shares over 2022-24
Nestle SA has lifted its full-year organic sales-growth guidance and outlined targets for 2025 ahead of its investor seminar on Tuesday. The Swiss packaged-foods giant NSRGY, +0.11% NESN, -0.58% said Read more
China’s zero-COVID strategy makes no sense and its homegrown vaccines are not ‘particularly effective,’ says Fauci
Widespread protests across China over the government’s zero-COVID policy dominated pandemic headlines Monday, with Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, weighing in with the view that the strategy does Read more