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Stock Market Today: Stocks Lose Steam After CPI, US-China Trade Deal
Wall Street initially cheered soft inflation data and hopeful tariff news, but momentum stalled in late-day trading.
By Karee Venema Published
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The Wash Sale Rule: Six Things to Know to Avoid Tax Pitfalls
Investing The wash sale rule is important when you are selling and rebuying stocks to offset losses.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Wall Street Is Standing By
The waiting is the hardest part with trade war truce talks underway and inflation data on the way.
By David Dittman Published
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Stable as Inflation, Tariff Fears Ebb
Constructive trade war talks and improving consumer expectations are a healthy combination for financial markets.
By David Dittman Published
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Stock Market Today: Good Feelings and Solid Data Lift Stocks
Resilience and de-escalation defined another generally positive day for financial markets.
By David Dittman Published
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Stock Market Today: Tesla Drags on Stocks Amid Musk-Trump Feud
Sentiment has soured between President Trump and his once-loyal ally, Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
By Karee Venema Published
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Brush Off Weak Jobs Data
The yields on the 2-year and 10-year Treasury notes fell sharply after a pair of weak economic reports.
By Karee Venema Published
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What Is a Debt-to-Equity Ratio and How Do Investors Interpret the Number?
A debt-to-equity ratio is a way to measure a company's financial position. What does the ratio tell us? And how do investors use it?
By Coryanne Hicks Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Rally Extends on Good-Enough Expectations
Fiscal policy still has markets' attention, but taxes rather than tariffs and deficits rather than inflation are participants' primary focus.
By David Dittman Published