Money Briefing: Chinese government bonds emerge as lone war haven Strategic angle: Yields on China’s debt are down marginally since the start of the conflict while those of other major economies have risen. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Money Briefing: A wild first quarter comes to an end: 6 charts that defined a chaotic stretch for stocks Strategic angle: MarketWatch highlights key charts that illustrate the tumultuous first quarter for the stock market. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: NFL approves sale of 7% of Las Vegas Raiders at over $11 billion valuation Strategic angle: The National Football League has approved the sale of 7% of the Las Vegas Raiders at a valuation of more than $11 billion. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Microsoft closes worst quarter on Wall Street since 2008 on AI concerns: 'Redmond is in a pickle' Strategic angle: With Microsoft losing almost a quarter of its value this year, investors have reset the company's earnings multiple to the lowest since late 2022. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Column: Apple's crackdown on AI apps puts it on the wrong side of history Strategic angle: Apple is going against its founding mission from 50 years ago by standing in the way AI coding, or vibe-coding. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: OpenAI closes record-breaking $122 billion funding round as anticipation builds for IPO Strategic angle: The round totaled $122 billion of committed capital, up from the $110 billion figure that was previously announced. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Amazon settles Teamsters case alleging it retaliated against striking workers Strategic angle: The Teamsters alleged Amazon illegally docked employees' unpaid time off after they walked off the job, calling the practice 'unlawfully coercive.' Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Oil soars 60% in March as Iran war chokes global energy supplies Strategic angle: Tehran’s closure of Strait of Hormuz in response to US-Israeli strikes sparks biggest crude rally in decades Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Women are making strides in education and employment. But an investing glass ceiling remains Strategic angle: Women haven't broken through the glass ceiling when it comes to participation in the stock market. Societal norms and ongoing pay disparities are to blame. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: I asked ChatGPT for tax help—experts say I fell into a classic trap Strategic angle: I found the AI-generated answers so convincing that I didn't realize I was missing some important context. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Mercedes U.S. CEO sets ambitious sales goal despite 'tougher' market than anticipated Strategic angle: Mercedes is investing $4 billion in its Alabama plant through 2030 in a push to increase production as the automaker targets a 28% increase in U.S. car sales. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Snap climbs 13% as activist Irenic suggests changes to boost stock's value 7x Strategic angle: Irenic Capital proposes significant changes to enhance Snap's market performance. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Tiger Woods found with opioids in pocket after DUI rollover crash: Police arrest affidavit Strategic angle: "I asked Woods if he consumed any prescription medication to which he stated, 'I take a few,'" a Florida sheriff's deputy wrote. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Oracle Cutting Thousands in Latest Layoff Round as Company Continues to Ramp AI Spending Strategic angle: Oracle has ratcheted up its capital expenditures as it builds data center infrastructure that can handle AI workloads. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Gold and Silver Prices Are Crashing. What's More Likely to Bounce Back? Strategic angle: An analysis of the recent decline in gold and silver prices and potential recovery options. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Should You Buy XRP While It's Below $1.50? Strategic angle: Exploring the potential of XRP as it trades below the $1.50 mark. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: With Oracle Under Pressure, This Bearish Trade Is One Possibility Strategic angle: Exploring potential bearish strategies amid Oracle's market challenges. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) Advanced on Strong Demand for Alternative Investment Solutions Strategic angle: Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) sees growth driven by increasing interest in alternative investments. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: The Mosaic Company (MOS) Declined on Mixed Earnings Despite Tight Phosphate Market Outlook Strategic angle: The Mosaic Company faces challenges with mixed earnings results amidst a tight phosphate market. Editorial Staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Faces Near-Term Pressure but AI and Cloud Growth Remain Intact Strategic angle: Despite facing short-term challenges, Oracle's growth in AI and cloud services continues to show promise. Editorial Staff Mar 31