Economy

Friday's Big Stock Stories: What's Likely to Move the Market in the Next Trading Session

Stocks posted modest gains on Thursday as October's trading kicked off. Treasury yields popped to multiyear highs before retreating later in the day.

Europe’s winter energy crunch may already be underway. Two U.S. stocks that may benefit

BP's largest oil discovery in 25 years. What it means for the stock.

Lyft agrees to pay California $272.5m in largest-ever wage theft settlement

More than $237m will be distributed to drivers over firm labeling them independent contractors and not employees

Mattel shares rise after reports of takeover interest from Authentic Brands Group

Shares of toymaker Mattel rose Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Authentic Brands Group had expressed interest in buying the toymaker.

Boeing engineers and technical workers approve new contract, avoiding strike

The work group comprises Boeing's largest white-collar union.

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When times get rocky, options strategies can boost your portfolio's income — if they're done right.

The September jobs report will be released Friday. Here's what to expect

Wall Street is looking for job growth of 84,000 to close out the summer.

United Airlines gets aggressive in battle for top Delta, American flyers

United Airlines launched an aggressive status match program for Delta and American's top frequent flyer elites.

One of Our Most Recent Defensive Buys Cleared a Hurdle and Its Stock Jumped

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

US borrowing costs hit 24-year high as global bond sell-off intensifies

Fears that US deficit is unsustainable also drive UK 30-year bond yields briefly above 6% for first time since 1998

Britain in talks with European allies over release of emergency diesel stockpiles

Ministers discuss drawing down EU countries’ reserves after Donald Trump threatens to cut off US supplies

Nike shares drop as retailer posts disappointing sales, announces layoffs as part of restructuring

Nike is expected to post another quarter of declining sales as the company tries to turn around its business and regain growth in China.