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After a fierce rally largely propelled by a handful of tech stocks, the market’s rapid climb stalled in August. That setback could ultimately be a...

After a fierce rally largely propelled by a handful of tech stocks, the market’s rapid climb stalled in August. That setback could ultimately be a...

The prospects for a soft landing for the economy and the markets look better than they have in months. Our columnist is still worried.

Stocks command most of the attention. But even after the latest U.S. debt downgrade, bonds are steady, essential investments, our columnist says.

Attracted by promises of high returns, many public pension funds have been loading up on private equity but may not fully appreciate the dangers, our...

Lowering inflation to 2 percent without causing a recession and throwing people out of work would be a rare achievement. The markets are acting as...

While stocks, bonds and money market funds have generated positive returns for the year, a quirk in the calendar is creating deceptively strong performances.

Devastated at the height of the pandemic, cruise lines have become top performers.

C.E.O. pay has risen again, reaching levels that were unthinkable a generation ago. Google, Hertz, Peloton and Live Nation lead the list.

At the moment, money market funds and many bonds are not only less risky, but at current interest rates, they are compelling.