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Vera Bradley’s stock slides as earnings lag expectations ahead of a July brand refresh

Vera Bradley’s revenue also fell short of estimates in the fiscal first quarter.

How will the soft May CPI reading impact the Fed? By starting the clock on a potential September rate cut.

The Federal Reserve is seen as likely to pencil in two cuts over its last four meetings this year, which would keep the door open for a September move.

Social Security’s COLA could be lower in 2025 amid cooling inflation

The cost-of-living adjustment is supposed to keep pace with inflation and preserve buying power for its recipients

Stocks’ path to record highs is increasingly narrow. Why a selloff may be overdue.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite marched to record highs on Tuesday — their 27th and 15th of 2024, respectively. But beneath the surface, signs of weakness proliferated.

Why Apple sped past Microsoft to retake title of most valuable U.S. company

Microsoft has been the top U.S. company by market cap for 96 sessions in a row.

Biden’s small-business boom may undercut Trump’s economic edge

Entrepreneurship is nothing short of a civic religion in America, and so it’s no wonder that President Joe Biden’s administration is loudly touting a recent surge in the formation of new businesses ahead of November’s election.

Battery-metals maker Umicore cuts guidance on EV market slump

Umicore said it expects sales of its battery metals could be “equal or lower” than last year due to a “sharp slowdown in the growth of demand for EVs.”

Stocks of Nio and BYD fall after Europe’s new tariff plans

The stocks of Nio and BYD fell Wednesday, following news that the European Commission plans to impose new tariffs on EVs from China of up to 38%.

Oracle earnings show why the stock could keep beating the market this year

Against a dim backdrop for software stocks this year, Oracle has beaten the pack, and many analysts say the company’s latest results show why that trend could persist.

FedEx laying off up to 2,000 workers in Europe to save $175 million a year

Package-delivery giant to shed the jobs, mostly consisting of back-office and commercial workers.

Credit scores and mortgage payments can help catch dementia early. Here’s how.

Signs of cognitive decline can show up in everyday financial transactions. Here’s what to do if you spot any.

Where do you want your money to go when you die? 5 tips for a successful estate plan.

Writing a will isn’t just for the wealthy
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