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Income tax quiz: How much do you know about Britain’s biggest tax?
Income tax receipts make up more than a quarter of the government’s total income each year, making it a key tool for the government to cover its costs.
Micron’s stock extends declines as China competition heats up
Even Elon Musk says Chinese memory chip makers are catching up.
Fund managers retain surprising optimism in the face of stagnant stock market and tumultuous bond market
Many asset allocators are waiting for bond yields to hit 6% before they flip the switch from equities to fixed income, but a significant portion are already making the transition.
Six Flags’ stock slumps near 17-year low after fatal incident
A fatal accident on a Six Flags Entertainment roller coaster sent shares of the amusement-park operator near the lowest level of the year.
U.S. wealth has shifted to stocks from homes. There are big reasons to worry
The four-year bull market in stocks is riding high because of the AI boom. But it’s also increasing the cost of money.
A SpaceX launch shortage is fueling a $100 billion investing spree
A commercial launch bottleneck has spurred an unprecedented wave of investment in space infrastructure and applications
Options traders expect wild stock-market swings beginning later this month. Here are 4 things to watch
After an eventful summer, U.S. stocks appear to have hit a pocket of calm. Over the past few sessions, trading volume has dwindled, while major indexes have mostly drifted sideways.
Poundstretcher-owner withdraws rescue bid for rival Poundland
The owner of Poundstretcher has withdrawn its takeover bid for rival Poundland and is instead targeting an offer for hundreds of its stores – a move which will fuel fears of an imminent insolvency filing.
UnitedHealth keeps medical costs under control — and raises its outlook again
The health-insurance giant said its medical-cost ratio was 88.4% in the third quarter of this year, as the company tries to rein in spending on medical care.
What to expect from Europe’s most valuable company before it kicks off tech earnings
ASML will report its third-quarter financial earnings before the opening bell in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Wednesday.
‘Breaking Bad’ star Aaron Paul sells L.A. home for $7.5 million; he now lives in Paris
“Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul has finally found a buyer for his historic Los Angeles home, selling the storied property for $7.495 million more than a year after putting it on the market.
Newlywed Jim Carrey lists $35 million Maui waterfront mansion
Jim Carrey is bidding farewell to his sprawling Hawaii waterfront retreat, listing the tropical property for $35 million just days after tying the knot with his longtime partner, Min Ah.
This one chart from the IMF tells the entire story of the world economy this year
A single chart, complicated though it may be, tells the story of the world economy this year.
Was Broadcom CEO bullish or bearish on AI? ‘Gamblers’ comment creates storm
The comments made by Broadcom’s CEO at a conference in Singapore have been cited as a reason for microchip stocks’ slumps on both Monday and Tuesday.
Grocery inflation ticks up again - as energy costs weigh on shoppers
A closely-watched measure of grocery inflation has ticked up for a second consecutive month amid fears of an energy-led surge ahead.
The global economy is starting to look K-shaped. Here are the winners and losers, and where the U.S. fits
IMF sees a split global economy, with countries less exposed to the oil shock and benefiting from AI demand pulling ahead
The SpaceX threat could loom over AT&T’s stock for a prolonged stretch, analyst cautions
Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon no longer recommends any of the major telecommunications stocks as he warns of more volatility ahead.
UK economy to grow more than expected - but households face sharper rise in inflation, IMF says
The UK economy is set to grow faster than expected this year, though households are expected to face higher rates of inflation, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Investors worry the bull market is getting old. But history shows it can continue to age gracefully
Contrary to a widespread current worry among some on Wall Street, bull markets do not die of old age,
Brazilian stocks are breaking out as investors look for opportunities beyond tech
Brazil’s presidential election is powering optimism in the country’s stock market — and capturing the attention of investors wary of having too much exposure to the U.S. stock market.
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