U.S. Must Be Prepared to Expand Nuclear Weapons Force, Biden Officials Say
The decision on whether to do so will be left to President-elect Donald Trump.
How Trump Can Combat Censorship
He should order federal bureaucrats to report publicly their attempts to suppress speech.
JD.com Profit, Revenue Rise as Consumer Sentiment Improves
The Chinese e-commerce giant reported higher profit and revenue in the third quarter despite fierce competition from Alibaba ...
Powell Says Solid Economy Allows Fed to Consider Rate Cuts ‘Carefully’
The U.S. central bank has lowered interest rates by 0.75 point since September.
Fixed-Income Assets Can’t Be Left Out of the Picture
They help explain why so many people today are dissatisfied with the economy.
Trump’s Matt Gaetz Fugue
With his nomination for attorney general, the president-elect crosses the thin line that separates bravery from foolhardiness ...
Why Goldman Stands Out as a Trump-Era Winner on Wall Street
Booms in dealmaking and private credit would be a double boost for the investment bank.
Disney’s Earnings Outlook Rises as Streaming Unit Posts Gains
The streaming profit and studio are bright spots, while income from cable and theme parks declines.
Inflation Stays Firm, but Not Enough to Derail December Fed Cut
The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that consumer prices in October rose 2.6% from a year earlier. That marks a pickup ...
Republicans Clinch House Majority but Face Narrow Margin
President-elect Donald Trump backs Mike Johnson for speaker as party works to head off internal drama.
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WH Smith Targets 500 Stores in North America by 2028
Book, magazine and snack retailer WH Smith SMWH-3.15%decrease; red down pointing triangle plans to boost its presence in the ...
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip, Dollar Extends Rally
The dollar kept surging and recently traded at a roughly two-year high, the WSJ Dollar Index shows. The move is rippling across the foreign-exchange universe, weighing on the pound, yen and euro.