Banks were worth owning before the SVB collapse and are even better investments now, these strategists say
Why should investors touch banks with a 10-foot pole? These strategists say they had a lot going for them before the SVB fallout.
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UBS brings back Ermotti to lead Credit Suisse integration
UBS on Wednesday decided it would let a Swiss national guide the integration of its two banking heavyweights.
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‘It feels like a lose-lose’: I have a $10 million net worth. My father-in-law has dementia. Am I responsible for my in-laws if they run out of money?
‘They have a person who has managed their money for many years, but they are overly trusting.’
Paychex stock powers up after profit and revenue rise above expectations, amid ‘remarkable resiliency’ of small businesses
Shares of Paychex Inc. PAYX powered up 4.2% in premarket trading Wednesday, after the human resources outsourcing services company reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that beat expectations and lifted its profit growth ...
U.S. stock futures rise helped by tech stocks and calmer mood in banking sector
U.S. stock index futures were higher Wednesday morning, helped by a rally in China's technology stocks, slipping Treasury yields, and a calmer mood in the banking sector.
‘They do not trust her, nor do I’: My elderly parents fear my sister will empty their bank accounts and steal their possessions. What can we do?
‘My sister has done this sort of thing with an elderly friend, or so my parents believe.’
Lululemon Athletica Pops on Strong Holiday Quarter and Forecast
The athletics clothes retailer beat earnings and sales expectations.
UniFirst Raises Full-Year Sales Guidance After Closing Deal
UniFirst Raises Full-Year Sales Guidance After Closing Deal
Micron Sales Plunge 53%. It Is Cutting More Staff. Better Days Lie Ahead.
Micron is seeing pressure on its business from high customer inventory and weak PC demand. But things improve from here.
Curaleaf Acquires Utah Cannabis Retailer Deseret Wellness
Curaleaf Acquires Utah Cannabis Retailer Deseret Wellness
Deere Is Sowing the Seeds of Success. Why the Stock Can Ride an Economic Crash.
Daiwa analyst Jairam Nathan launched coverage of the company's shares with a Buy rating and $440 price target.
Pacira BioSciences: FDA to Review Exparel in Lower Extremity Procedures >PCRX
Pacira BioSciences: FDA to Review Exparel in Lower Extremity Procedures >PCRX
Lululemon leaps, boosted by strong results and guidance, as growth opportunities loom
Analysts see plenty of growth opportunities ahead for Lululemon.
Aya Gold & Silver Hits Record Silver Production in 2022, Lifting 2023 Outlook -- Commodity Comment
Aya Gold & Silver Hits Record Silver Production in 2022, Lifting 2023 Outlook -- Commodity Comment
Alibaba Stock Could Double Over Its Split Plan. There Are Even More Reasons to Like It.
Analysts at J.P. Morgan expect shares in Alibaba to keep climbing after its reorganization announcement. The stock could more than double.
SEC Wins Emergency Order to Stop Advisor Accused of Ongoing Fraud
A former Long Island broker faces civil and criminal charges over an alleged multimillion-dollar trading scheme.
Vale Settles With SEC Over Dam Collapse Complaints for $55.9M
Vale Settles With SEC Over Dam Collapse Complaints for $55.9M
Spire President, CEO Sitherwood to Retire at Year End >SR
Spire President, CEO Sitherwood to Retire at Year End >SR
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AI Bigwigs Call For Pause in Technology’s Development
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio are among those calling for a pause in the breakneck development of powerful new artificial-intelligence tools.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Courtroom Glasses Have Already Taken Off with Gen X
Aviator frames, with their gritty ’70s vibe and distinctive shape, are popular with stylish older women looking to project a tough but cool look.
China Threatens Retaliation if Kevin McCarthy Meets Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen
Beijing says a meeting would be seen as a provocation that harms China’s sovereignty, further stoking tensions around the Taiwanese president’s visit to the U.S.
U.S. Pushes for Business Investment in Africa to Counter China’s Reach
Vice President Kamala Harris pledged to ‘double down’ on efforts to bring billions of dollars in investments to the continent.
UBS Brings Back Former CEO After Credit Suisse Deal
Sergio Ermotti, who previously ran UBS for nine years, will return as the Swiss bank moves into a new era following the $3.2 billion agreement.
Billions in Signature Bank Debt to Be Sold by Newmark
FDIC to tap the real-estate firm to market about $60 billion in the failed lender’s loans, adding pressure the commercial property market.
How Iowa’s Caitlin Clark Became College Basketball’s Must-See Star
The long-shooting guard also excels at passing—and filling arenas.
Exxon’s Climate Opponents Were Infiltrated by Massive Hacking-for-Hire Operation, Prosecutors Say
A charity created by some Rockefeller heirs is among the groups targeted by hackers. The oil giant hasn’t been accused of wrongdoing.
Don’t Forget to Block Your Ex on Your Payment Apps
Venmo, Cash App and Zelle can let undesirables send you messages—for a small fee.
Credit Suisse Has UBS Worried, Spurring Return of Sergio Ermotti
Hiring a trusted pair of hands for the task of integrating Credit Suisse is good news, but also highlights the nervousness of UBS’s board.
Wisconsin First Grade Class Banned From Singing Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton’s ‘Rainbowland’
School administrators said the song “could be deemed controversial.”
Credit Suisse Violated Plea Deal in Tax Case, Senate Report Says
The Swiss bank, which is in the process of being taken over by UBS, failed to disclose transfers linked to an ongoing tax conspiracy, according to the Senate investigation.
Carl Icahn Wants to Bring Illumina’s Old CEO Back
The activist investor signaled he wants change at the management level, and he has a candidate in mind for the top spot: former CEO Jay Flatley.
Adidas to Drop Opposition to Black Lives Matter’s Logo
The German sportswear company had challenged the advocacy group’s bid to trademark its logo, saying the three-stripe design was too similar to its own.
U.S. Stock Futures Gain, International Markets Also Rise
Index futures rose Wednesday, as global banking concerns continued to ease and investors turned their focus back to the path for interest rates.
Dreaded Medical Paperwork Is About to Be Scaled Back
Prior authorization has generated so much resentment in recent years that some health insurers have been making tweaks.
Macy’s CEO to Retire, Give Reins to Bloomingdale’s Boss
The transition comes at a time of upheaval for retailers as high inflation pinches consumers and pushes up manufacturing costs.
How the Bank Mess Can Hit Home Buyers
Lenders probably aren’t going to be buying many mortgage bonds, which could put upward pressure on mortgage rates.
YouTube Looking Into Gandhi’s Claim Political Videos in India Suppressed
YouTube’s CEO said the company is looking into a claim by Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi that it is suppressing his videos criticizing India’s ruling party and billionaire Gautam Adani.
What’s Happening in Israel? Protests and Strikes Over Netanyahu’s Judicial Overhaul Explained
The controversy over the proposals has divided the country, sparked concern from key allies such as the U.S. Here’s what you need to know.
