America In Focus: March retail sales rise, Trump’s approval rating on economy falls
In the past week, many Americans remained laser focused on the economy, inflation and how those forces could…
US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in March to their slowest pace nine months, as easing mortgage…
Chinese auto sales plunge in February on weak demand
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s domestic passenger car sales fell sharply in February from a year earlier, industry…
US homes sales bounced back in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes bounced back in February as home shoppers took advantage of easing mortgage…
American consumers pull back again as January retail sales slip 0.2%
American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late…
Warren Buffett’s successor Greg Abel addresses Berkshire Hathaway shareholders
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Greg Abel paid tribute to his predecessor Warren Buffett while promising in his first…
China moves to curb auto price wars after sales sink
HONG KONG (AP) — China moved on Thursday to curb a fierce price war among automakers that has…
Wendy’s closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales
Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter.…
Why Amazon’s AI spending triggered the stock’s worst slide in over a year
Published: Feb. 11, 2026 at 4:23 p.m. ET Amazon.com’s massive artificial-intelligence spending plans aren’t sitting well with investors, as…
I’m 62 and retired with $1M and no debt. My objective is income. A financial adviser wants 1.25%, but I’m wary of paying them regardless of performance. What’s my move?
Question: “I’m 62 and retired with $1 million in savings and zero debt. My objective is income. When…