Stocks’ gains were fairly broad-based, with utilities the only sector in the S&P 500 to retreat
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Why Are Tech Stocks Down? Bond Yields Are Up
A relentless climb brings the 10-year Treasury note’s yield near 4.5%.
Saudi Cuts Send World Diesel Prices Soaring
One corner of the global energy market is getting especially squeezed by Saudi Arabia and Russia’s…
Global Indexes Rally on China’s Property Stimulus Measures
International stock markets rose after Beijing rolled out further support measures for its beleaguered property sector.…
Stock Market’s August Losses Snap Monthslong Winning Streak
A late-August rally wasn’t enough to push major indexes into the green for the month.
WSJ News Exclusive | Visa, Mastercard Prepare to Raise Credit-Card Fees
Merchants could end up paying an extra $502 million annually in fees, according to a consulting…
Wall Street Expects Hot Oil Prices to Cool Down
U.S. crude prices rose 30% in the third quarter, but higher prices are denting demand and…