By Xavier Fontdegloria The U.S. manufacturing sector contracted in December at the steepest pace since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic as demand remained subdued and production weakened, data from Read more
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Eat, drink and be merry: Here’s where shoppers have been spending the most money this holiday season
Restaurants are set to become the biggest winners of a holiday season that could turn out to be the most normalized since the onset of the pandemic. That’s according to Read more
The brands and models car shoppers want most—despite inventory levels
Toyota dealers are low on cars. All the same, more American car shoppers consider a Toyota TM, +1.95% than any other brand. Fully 35% of American car shoppers looked closely Read more
Nursing home? No thanks. 70% of people surveyed would rather not.
The pandemic damaged views on nursing homes to the extent that a vast majority of older Canadians are more likely than before to shun nursing homes after observing the initial Read more
What to watch as polls close across the country
As Democratic control of Congress hangs in the balance as polls close this Election Day, here is what you need to know about the timing for closures and which competitive Read more
The stock market and midterms: What investors expect as U.S. voters go to the polls
Many investors are talking about the potential for Tuesday’s midterm congressional elections to spark a stock-market bounce, arguing that the potential for a divided government if Republicans take control of Read more
Midterm elections: Voters head to polls with control of House and Senate up for grabs
Americans who hadn’t voted early in the midterm elections were heading to the polls on Tuesday, as investors waited to see if this Election Day would end with Democrats losing Read more
Midterm Election Day tips: Where to vote, when polls close, hotlines and more
Election Day is here, and as Americans head to the polls — and Republicans and Democrats fight for control of Congress — some people have plenty of last-minute questions about Read more
MarketWatch Live: Stocks are on the rise as U.S. voters head to the polls
MarketWatch Live: Stocks are on the rise as U.S. voters head to the polls
Midterm elections: Voters head to polls with control of House and Senate up for grabs
Americans who hadn’t voted early in the midterm elections were heading to the polls on Tuesday, as investors waited to see if this Election Day would end with Democrats losing Read more