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More evidence that broad-market index funds remain unbeatable, even in the era of AI stock-picking
Even with the rising use of AI, picking market-beating stocks has not become any easier this year, a new report finds.
Elon Musk is now richer than any American ever — and it’s not even close
Musk’s trillioniare status means he’s wealthier than his next three contemporaries combined — and also worth more than historical tycoons like John D. Rockefeller.
Flu season is already here. Here’s what to know about this year’s flu shots
This year’s flu season has arrived about seven weeks earlier than in 2025 or 2024.
‘I have no children’: My aunt gave me $50,000 for a down payment. She wants me to leave my home to her two children
“The house cost $385,000. With my savings, her $50,000 and a small mortgage, I was able to close.”
Taxing stocks, estates and employee benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here’s who could pay the most
Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that are on the table, beyond raising payroll taxes.
Hurricane Isaias to ‘stress test’ oil markets already hobbled by tight fuel supplies
Supply disruptions during the Atlantic hurricane season usually end up being a blip. This year could be very different.
Here’s how much stocks could fall if the Democrats sweep Congress, according to BofA
The rising probability of the Democratic Party taking control of both houses of Congress in the midterm elections poses a “meaningful” threat to risk appetite, said Michael Hartnett, Bank of America’s chief equity strategist.
London-listed Gamma joins chorus of opposition to BT's TalkTalk rescue
The London-listed company in takeover talks with one of TalkTalk's spurned suitors has joined the chorus of opposition to BT Group's £400m rescue of TalkTalk Telecom Group.
Millions of Americans will have fewer options during Medicare open enrollment this year
There will be no Medicare Advantage plans in 181 counties in 2027, up from 67 in 2026.
One more ex-banker jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned
The Court of Appeal quashes the conviction of Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed in 2018.
Florida is voting on whether to slash property taxes. Here’s who it would benefit — and hurt
Amendment 3’s passage could add momentum to other states’ efforts to slash property taxes
As AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares fall, Wall Street assesses the growing SpaceX threat
SpaceX still has a ways to go before it can seriously challenge the three major wireless operators, but it’s making moves to grow its capabilities.
Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
'Snowflake' firm in ASOS hack message issues response
The data firm mentioned in the ASOS hacking message has said the breach was not caused by a flaw in its system.
Anthropic bans users from being ‘cruel’ to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.
Are renewables worth investing in?
US policy and rising interest rates are creating a challenging backdrop for renewable energy. Is there still a case to invest in renewables?
Trouble brewing in the eurozone as euro hits 20-month low
Investors are contemplating a new eurozone debt crisis after the euro hit a 17-month low against the US dollar. Concern has focused on France, where public debt stands at €3.596 trillion, equivalent to 119% of GDP. The yield on ten-year government bonds, known as “OATs”, approached 5% for the first time since 2002. The gloom is weighing on the local CAC 40 share index, which is down 6% over the past month.
Football watchdog to unveil levy proposals as report lays bare game's financial peril
English football's new watchdog will unveil details within days of its new funding levy as it lays bare the scale of the financial perils plaguing the game's professional pyramid.
Why are there so many sports subscriptions?
Pete Oliver of DAZN explains why the is a growing number of sports subscriptions and why they are getting more expensive.
Is iPhone 18 demand cooling off? Here’s how deep Apple reportedly is cutting component orders
Component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max are down about 15% in October, according to Nikkei Asia.
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