‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ Trounce Franchise Films to Jolt a Slow Summer at the Box Office
This summer, many franchise movies underperformed expectations. Films based on original story lines dominated.
Crucial Elections of 2023 Will Test Purple-State Voters—and Glenn Youngkin’s Clout
The Virginia governor is pushing for a GOP win of both legislative chambers so he can pass more conservative priorities and burnish […]
Arts Calendar: Happenings for the Week of September 3
‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ heads to the Mediterranean, Olivia Rodrigo drops her sophomore record, the Armory Show and Frieze Seoul launch […]
Do Higher Deficits Cause Inflation? Not This Year
The gap between federal spending and revenue is widening, but not for reasons that stimulate the economy.
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He's a total wildcard—and he's making Wall Street and the White House nervous
Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): Where to Put Your Money for Retirement?
Thousands of companies have added Roth 401(k)s to their retirement plans. Getting the math right is proving tricky.
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Heavy Rain Leaves Burning Man Stuck in Mud
An overnight storm dropped nearly an inch of rain on the arid desert where Burning Man is taking place, prompting organizers to […]
Jimmy Buffett Departs With the Summer
He understood our longings. May he find a cheeseburger in paradise, .medium rare with Muenster’d be nice.
Bill Richardson, Former New Mexico Governor and U.N. Ambassador, Dies at 75
The Democrat also served as energy secretary for Bill Clinton and had aspired to be the country’s first Hispanic president.
Judge Tosses Conviction of Former Fox Executive in FIFA Bribery Case
Hernan Lopez had been found guilty of bribing soccer officials to secure broadcasting rights to World Cup-related matches.
Are Leveraged ETFs Worth the Costs and Risk?
For most fund categories, the answer is yes, according to new research.