Why Elon Musk is making a smart move by killing off Tesla’s Model S and Model X

Published: Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET Tesla CEO Elon Musk used to refer to the…

How a partial government shutdown this weekend would differ from the last one — and what it could mean for you

A partial federal government shutdown is looming as Senate Democrats threaten to hold up funding for…

The maid of honor won’t put expenses on her credit card for the bachelorette party. As a bridesmaid, should I be offering?

“I still haven’t been reimbursed for the cabin deposit I paid for the wedding weekend.”

U.S. oil prices surge by nearly 5% on bets that U.S. strike on Iran is imminent

Oil prices rallied Thursday by nearly 5%, with the global benchmark touching its highest level since…

The U.S. trade deficit isn’t actually falling due to tariffs. It’s still near a record high.

The trade deficit fell a few months ago to a 16-year low, but it turns out…

Mastercard’s stock rises as earnings send an upbeat message about spending

Published: Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:37 a.m. ET Economic pressures aren’t holding back spending, according to Mastercard…

How Meta’s stock found its way back into Wall Street’s good graces — for now

Published: Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:26 a.m. ET With its impressive fourth-quarter earnings report, Meta Platforms managed…

Fed chief Powell says a frail U.S. labor market has stabilized. Low jobless claims back him up.

Published: Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:03 a.m. ET Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said the U.S. jobs…

Central banks have actually slowed their purchases of gold, but investors have more than made up the difference

Published: Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:43 a.m. ET Step aside, central banks; investors are increasingly the power…

Surprisingly strong software growth sends IBM’s stock surging

Surprisingly strong software growth sent IBM shares surging in early trade on Thursday.