Did the market already show its hand in the first week of 2023? What we’ve learned so far
The markets have revealed some clear preferences in the early going, some of which have simply carried over from 2022.
This is the No. 1 country where residents say they are ‘always’ at peace—and it isn’t the U.S.
Of the top 10 countries where people said they always feel at peace, seven of them are in Latin America.
2022 was the worst-ever year for U.S. bonds. How to position your portfolio for 2023
In 2022, bond investors suffered worse returns than they have in the last 250 years, according to an investment historian.
Ant Group founder Jack Ma to give up control in key revamp
Ant’s $37 billion IPO was canceled at the last minute in November 2020, leading to speculation the Chinese billionaire would have to cede control.
China suspends social media accounts of Covid policy critics
The popular Sina Weibo social media platform said it had addressed 12,854 violations.
Elon Musk attorneys aim to move trial from California to Texas, citing ‘local negativity’
Elon Musk and Tesla are set to face a jury in a shareholder class action that claims the CEO manipulated Tesla’s stock in 2018.
Bill Miller doubles down on Amazon after a rough year, while shorting Tesla increasingly
Value investor Bill Miller said he’s doubling down on Amazon after a brutal year and growing his short position on Tesla.
Important inflation data and big bank earnings could create volatility for markets in week ahead
JPMorgan and Bank of America are among the first major companies to report earnings in the week ahead, as investors also watch inflation data.
U.S. announces $3.8 billion security assistance package for Ukraine, European allies
The aid package, the 29th such tranche, brings U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s fight to about $24.9 billion since the beginning of the Biden administration.
